The
Today Show has launched a contest for young
Harry Potter fans in the US to win a trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter this spring. A
video explaining the contest can be seen below.
Teachers from the continental United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii), who teach students aged 5-18 are eligible. They must send in a 3-minute video explaining the following:
Quote:
By answering the question “Why is my class extraordinary?”, you could be part of a group on a three-day, two-night trip to the opening celebration festivities of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida.
The judging criteria is based on the following: Originality and Creativity (30%), Responsiveness to Question (30%), Camera Readiness (20%), and Clarity of Communication (20%).
The deadline for entries is March 19. Winners will be chosen through online voting from April 23 to 29.
[Editor's note: This would indicate that the Wizarding World will open in either May or June.] Complete rules can be found
here.
Also, the
Wizarding World's official site has been revamped, featuring concept art for all the attractions, including the shops, rides, and Hogwarts castle. The images can be seen in our
galleries.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will open this spring.