Alumni Roundup: It’s a Celebration Special!

This weekend sees the annual Celebration of Harry Potter take place at Universal Orlando Resort, and it wouldn’t be a celebration without some very special guests. This week in our Alumni Roundup, we’re highlighting some of the best bits from the weekend – as well as collecting all those big announcements together.

First up, the graphic design team MinaLima was busy packing up some goodies to take across the ocean.

 

 

Who says Sunday is for taking things easy?? We are in the final stages of packing for #HPCelebration and we are very excited to be jetting off to @universalorlando tomorrow! Oh and apparently there is a mass breakout from Azkaban but don’t worry. . . . . #minalima #miraphoramina #eduardolima #houseofminalima #harrypotter #wizardingworld #fantasticbeasts #fantasticbeastsandwheretofindthem #jkrowling #jkrowlingswizardingworld #warnerbros #universalorlandoresort #hpcelebration #acelebrationofharrypotter #theboywholived #graphicart #graphicdesign #filmprops #graphicartforfilms #graphicdesignforfilms #film

A photo posted by Miraphora Mina & Eduardo Lima (@minalimadesign) on Jan 22, 2017 at 2:07pm PST

 

While in Orlando, they also dished out some special pins and set up a special traveling version of the House of MinaLima – and made a big announcement regarding the future of the House of MinaLima.

 

 

BRAND NEW: just wanted to give you guys a sneak peek of our special #HPCelebration print for 2017, available only at this year’s event at @universalorlando so come get yours! 🙂 . . . . . #minalima #miraphoramina #eduardolima #houseofminalima #harrypotter #wizardingworld #fantasticbeasts #fantasticbeastsandwheretofindthem #jkrowling #jkrowlingswizardingworld #warnerbros #universalorlandoresort #hpcelebration #acelebrationofharrypotter #theboywholived #graphicart #graphicdesign #filmprops #graphicartforfilms #graphicdesignforfilms #film

A photo posted by Miraphora Mina & Eduardo Lima (@minalimadesign) on Jan 24, 2017 at 8:00am PST

 

 

Mira and Eduardo’s Meet & Greet times at #HPCelebration tomorrow, Friday 27 January, are 11.30am until 1pm and 2pm until 5pm. We are in @universalorlando SoundStage 33 and looking forward to meeting you all! . . #houseofminalima #minalima #miraphoramina #eduardolima #harrypotter #wizardingworld #fantasticbeasts #fantasticbeastsandwheretofindthem #jkrowling #jkrowlingswizardingworld #warnerbros #universalorlandoresort #hpcelebration #acelebrationofharrypotter #theboywholived #graphicart #graphicdesign #filmprops #graphicartforfilms #graphicdesignforfilms #film

A photo posted by Miraphora Mina & Eduardo Lima (@minalimadesign) on Jan 26, 2017 at 1:33pm PST

 

 

THE BIG REVEAL: House of MinaLima at #HPCelebration at @universalorlando is now open! Everyone’s welcome in our home – come see us! And for those unable to make it, we’ll be posting instagram stories throughout the day so keep an eye out! ?⚡️ . . #houseofminalima #minalima #miraphoramina #eduardolima #harrypotter #wizardingworld #fantasticbeasts #fantasticbeastsandwheretofindthem #jkrowling #jkrowlingswizardingworld #warnerbros #universalorlandoresort #hpcelebration #acelebrationofharrypotter #theboywholived #graphicart #graphicdesign #filmprops #graphicartforfilms #graphicdesignforfilms #film

A photo posted by Miraphora Mina & Eduardo Lima (@minalimadesign) on Jan 27, 2017 at 6:11am PST

 

 

 

Every year for #hpcelebration we design a special collectible badge aka pin aka button which we give away exclusively at our stand. We have one this year too… but you’ll have to come see us to collect yours! 🙂 . . . #houseofminalima #minalima #miraphoramina #eduardolima #harrypotter #wizardingworld #fantasticbeasts #fantasticbeastsandwheretofindthem #jkrowling #jkrowlingswizardingworld #warnerbros #universalorlandoresort #hpcelebration #acelebrationofharrypotter #theboywholived #graphicart #graphicdesign #filmprops #graphicartforfilms #graphicdesignforfilms #film

A photo posted by Miraphora Mina & Eduardo Lima (@minalimadesign) on Jan 27, 2017 at 8:52am PST

 

Tom Felton was on hand to dish out some all-important hugs.

 

 

Highlight of my day was meeting Juniper @harrypotteruniversal #thegirlwholived #HPCelebration

A photo posted by Tom Felton (@t22felton) on Jan 27, 2017 at 5:14pm PST

 

 

Queen of hugs, sweet Juniper #hpcelebration #thegirlwholived

A video posted by Tom Felton (@t22felton) on Jan 27, 2017 at 8:33pm PST

 

Warwick Davis and Tom were hanging out together. Plus, we got a look at what goes on behind the scenes with Warwick.

 

Another behind the scenes pic from @WarwickADavis, with special guest appearance by @TomFelton! pic.twitter.com/BO19F4Yrue

— Pottermore (@pottermore) January 28, 2017

 

Follow @WarwickADavis‘s journey with a unique look at the frog choir performance from backstage at the #HPCelebration opening night. pic.twitter.com/q06XppMisF

— Pottermore (@pottermore) January 28, 2017

 

Our man on the ground @WarwickADavis closed out last night’s event at #HPCelebration on a very sparkly stage! pic.twitter.com/WowlrVJFKv

— Pottermore (@pottermore) January 28, 2017

 

As always, there was a lot going on at the Celebration, with appearances from cast members and crew, booths from Audible to MinaLima, and plenty of magical moments.

 

200 points to Slytherin! @TomFelton, aka Draco Malfoy, just crushed #AudibleRecall. ? #HPCelebration pic.twitter.com/6ecLiLhrnQ

— Audible (@audible_com) January 29, 2017

 

.@WarwickADavis, @TomFelton, @Mattdavelewis and @jasonsfolly making magic on stage at last night’s #HPCelebration opening event. pic.twitter.com/2tbMYruwyU

— Pottermore (@pottermore) January 28, 2017

 

Among the announcements made over the course of the weekend was the big reveal from the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter.

 

 

 

The celebrations of the weekend were tinged with sadness. Actor Sir John Hurt, known best to Potter fans for portraying Mr. Ollivander in the Potter films, passed away, and many stars took to social media to share their feelings about this loss.

 

What an absolute shot to the heart. You’ll be missed, John. https://t.co/uGfwhaZZ9z

— MuggleNet.com (@MuggleNet) January 28, 2017

 

John Hurt. What an acting legend. Rest in peace dear Sir. Wand shopping won’t be the same without you ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/jRrRCX8PZv

— Bonnie Wright (@thisisbwright) January 28, 2017

 

Woke up to the news that Sir John Hurt has died. A great loss; his performance in Elephant Man will transfix me forever

— Rohan Gotobed (@Rohan_Gotobed) January 28, 2017

 

You can catch the main roundup of the reaction to the news of John Hurt’s passing here.

MuggleNet led a tribute to the actor at Universal Orlando Resort.

 

 

That’s it for this week’s Alumni Roundup. Were you at the Celebration, or were you watching from afar? Let us know in the comments!