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Christmas in the Wizarding World Returns to Utah for One Final Year

by Zoe Panas · October 5, 2019

If you’ve ever wanted to spend Christmas eating Chocolate Frogs, buying a wand, or practicing your Quidditch skills, then head over to Christmas in the Wizarding World in Utah this winter!

Hosted at the Shops at South Town and produced by GES Events, this Harry Potter-themed retail experience is perfect for the holiday season. Based on the image below and this photo from Deseret News, the experience looks like it’s going to be truly magical!

 

 

Don’t miss out – this is the event’s final year! Stock up on some holiday-themed merch and book a ticket to Sandy, Utah, to enjoy the atmosphere of winter in Hogsmeade for yourself.

The experience runs from November 1, 2019, to January 6, 2020.

Will you be attending Christmas in the Wizarding World? Have you been in the past? Let us know in the comments!

Press Release

MAGICAL CHRISTMAS IN THE WIZARDING WORLD RETURNS TO UTAH ONE LAST TIME!

Award-winning Harry Potter[-]themed retail experience produced by GES Events returns November 1 to [t]he Shops at South Town in Sandy, Utah

SANDY, Utah (Sept. 30, 2019) - Back for a final year, Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) and GES Events will offer Christmas in the Wizarding World, the family-fun Harry Potter-themed retail experience, one last time. The seasonal store will open at [t]he Shops at South Town on November 1, 2019, at 11 am!

Christmas in the Wizarding World is reminiscent of the setting and atmosphere of a wintry Hogsmeade [V]illage featuring a specially curated selection of Wizarding World merchandise. The engaging shop offers an extensive wand assortment and film-inspired window displays. Key features of the experience include:

● A wide selection of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them™ merchandise, including specially designed holiday ornaments, Bertie Bott’s Every-Flavour Beans and Chocolate Frogs, fan-favorite plush owls, wands, jewelry and branded collectibles
● Shelves filled with hundreds of precariously stacked Ollivanders™ wand boxes
● Photo opportunities, featuring a selection of background options from the Wizarding World
● Quaffle Toss activity where guests can practice their Quidditch skills
● Animated windows throughout the retail experience that will bring the iconic shops from the films to life

“We are thrilled to be bringing back the magic of Christmas in the Wizarding World for friends and families to discover here at [t]he Shops at South Town,” said Heather Nash, marketing manager at [t]he Shops at South Town. “We want all the Harry Potter fans to enjoy Christmas in this unique and memorable way.”

“We are honored to collaborate with a talented group of people and companies in creating this incredible experience for our guests,” said Najla Kayyem, senior vice president of marketing at Pacific Retail Capital Partners, the owner and operator of [t]he Shops at South Town.

“What could be more special than celebrating the holidays the wizarding way? GES Events is delighted to continue the tradition with Christmas in the Wizarding World, here at the Shops at South Town,” said Dan Hilbert, executive vice president, GES Events.

Shoppers and Harry Potter fans can experience Christmas in the Wizarding World November 1 through January 6, 2020.

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