Seven Ways to Have a “Harry Potter” Summer
Summer is here, and it’s time to celebrate the warm weather with a Harry Potter flair! There are multiple ways to continue your love for Harry Potter throughout the summer, from studio tours to theme parks to shopping for staple Wizarding World items. We recommend starting with the seven ways below!
Explore a Harry Potter-themed land at Universal Studios.
With Universal Epic Universe now open, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has six themed lands to explore worldwide: Universal Epic Universe – Ministry of Magic, Universal Orlando Resort – Diagon Alley, Universal Islands of Adventure – Hogsmeade, Universal Studios Hollywood – Hogsmeade, Universal Studios Japan – Hogsmeade, and Universal Beijing Resort – Hogsmeade. Immerse yourself inside the Wizarding World with a Butterbeer in hand! Which theme park are you visiting this summer?
Buy Wizarding World items from a Harry Potter Shop.
There are multiple Harry Potter Shop locations; Chicago’s Michigan Avenue shop just opened this past April! These shops have everything you need to create the perfect Hogwarts wardrobe and grab fun Wizarding World accessories. Make sure to check out their Butterbeer Bar after shopping!
See Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway.
Do you enjoy attending the theater? Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is currently on tour in North America. You won’t want to miss seeing this show on stage! Some exciting future news: Tom Felton himself will be playing an older Draco Malfoy from November 11, 2025, to May 10, 2026!
Have a Harry Potter movie night.
Relax inside on the couch after a long, sunny day or set up an outdoor home theater under the stars and watch your favorite Harry Potter film. A movie night is the perfect way to unwind from all your summer fun!
Add Harry Potter books to your summer reading list.
Whether you’ve already read the Harry Potter series or are just beginning to explore the literature, reading these seven fantasy books is perfect for relaxing during hot months. Make it a summer reading goal to finish one (or all of them)!
Take a Harry Potter tour at Warner Bros. Studio Tour.
Warner Bros. Studio Tours offers Harry Potter-themed tours worldwide, with locations in London, Tokyo, and Hollywood. These tours teach you about the making of Harry Potter, showcase original movie sets, costumes, and props, and reveal the magic behind special effects. They are a great activity for a Harry Potter fan!
Travel to a Harry Potter filming location.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to visit an official Harry Potter filming location? From Kings Cross Station to Gloucester Cathedral to Alnwick Castle, check off your travel bucket list with Harry Potter wanderlust. What’s on your travel itinerary this summer?
How are you spending your Harry Potter summer? Let us know in the comments!
