HARRY POTTER™: THE EXHIBITION
OPENS AT THE LONDONER MACAO TODAY
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The popular touring exhibition celebrates
Harry Potter and the entire Wizarding World
(Macao, Dec. 15, 2023) – Magic is in the air with the Asia Pacific premiere of Harry Potter: The Exhibition at The Londoner® Macao today. The all-new, behind-the-scenes, interactive touring exhibition is the most comprehensive exhibition ever presented on Harry Potter and the entire Wizarding World. Spanning more than 30,000 sq. ft., with over twenty celebratory galleries, the exhibit is a perfect complement for The Londoner Macao.
To mark this momentous occasion, a launch ceremony took place yesterday at The Londoner Macao, with guests enjoying an exclusive VIP tour. The event was attended by: Bai Bing, Director of the Department of Publicity and Culture of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR; Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office; Cheang Kai Meng, Deputy Director of Cultural Affairs Bureau of Macao SAR Government; Sean McCreery, Executive Vice President of Operations of Sands China Ltd.; Virginia Lam, Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer of Sands China Ltd.; Julian Moon, Head of EMEA and APAC Consumer Products of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands, Franchises, and Experiences; and Tom Zaller, President and CEO of Imagine Exhibitions.
Dr. Wilfred Wong, President of Sands China Ltd. said, "We are absolutely delighted that The Londoner Macao is the first touring destination in Asia Pacific for Harry Potter: The Exhibition. One of our goals is to offer a diverse range of world-class entertainment that is family-friendly. This touring exhibition is truly spectacular and will appeal to a broad audience of all ages. We look forward to welcoming long-time Harry Potter fans as well as those just starting to experience the magic from around the world to Macao."
"Harry Potter: The Exhibition with its inclusion of technology, attention to detail and integration of magical touches extends the storytelling of the Wizarding World for fans in such a special way," said Julian Moon, SVP of Warner Bros. Discovery. "We are elated to be bringing the world tour to our fans in Macao."
Tom Zaller, President and CEO of Imagine Exhibitions said, "The Asia Pacific premiere of Harry Potter: The Exhibition is not just an event, it's your special invitation to an exhibition that celebrates a realm of unparalleled magic, inviting you to step into the extraordinary and experience the wizardry that has captivated hearts around the globe. Join us in Macao to experience this truly magical exhibition."
Visitors to Harry Potter: The Exhibition can look forward to taking some of their memories of the exhibit home by shopping the exclusive collection of merchandise available in the onsite retail shop, including merchandise not available at any other Wizarding World experience, and enjoy a delicious cup of the iconic drink, Butterbeer.
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
The exhibition will delight visitors through powerful storytelling and innovative technology, as they explore beloved moments from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, as well as Tony® award-winning Broadway production Harry Potter and The Cursed Child.
Upon entry, each guest is given an exhibition wristband to support their personalized experience using best-in-class immersive design and technology. From selecting a Hogwarts House to picking a wand and Patronus, visitors are able to create their own uniquely magical moments while earning points for their house with each interactive activity.
Throughout the exhibition, visitors will experience everything from the hall of moving portraits to the famed scene of the Great Hall with floating candles, to exploring Hogwarts classrooms, filled with authentic props and costumes. Hagrid's Hut and oversized chair is perfect for photos, as is the "cupboard under the stairs" from Harry's childhood. In addition, vignettes from Fantastic Beasts and costumes from the Tony award-winning Broadway production Harry Potter and The Cursed Child are included in the exhibition, making Harry Potter: The Exhibition the most in-depth touring exhibition looking at the entire Wizarding World, perfect for both longtime fans and those just starting to experience the magic.
The incredible, record-breaking exhibition is created and developed by Imagine Exhibitions in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment and EMC Presents. Since its premiere in Philadelphia over a year ago, more than 1.7 million visitors have enjoyed this captivating exhibit, which is also now on view in New York and Barcelona.
Harry Potter: The Exhibition will be open seven days a week to visitors of all ages. Tickets are priced from HKD/MOP 218 for adults and HKD/MOP 168 for children and are available for purchase at https://macao.harrypotterexhibition.com/en/ and www.cotaiticketing.com/HPExhibition. For more information about the ticket packages, please visit Harry Potter: The Exhibition at https://macao.harrypotterexhibition.com/en
Exhibition Gallery Highlights:
From Page to Screen Gallery showcases a first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone encased in a Gringotts-inspired vault and is surrounded by inspirational video and literary quotes, reconnecting guests to the story as they are introduced to the exhibition.
Hogwarts Castle Gallery features an immersive multimedia experience with iconic elements like the Whomping Willow, Dementors, and the Marauder's Map, where guests will see their name appear, prompting them to continue their exploration of the exhibition.
The Great Hall Gallery is a space that allows visitors to celebrate magical seasonal moments in its iconic architecture.
The Hogwarts Houses gallery sets the foundation for the exhibition experience, allowing guests the opportunity to experience more personalized moments with the Hogwarts house they select during their preregistration. While guests may gravitate towards one house, this gallery will enable visitors to experience all the Hogwarts houses in a celebratory hall featuring an iconic Sorting Hat, perfect for photo ops, while surrounded by freshly designed house crests on meticulously created stained glass windows.
Hogwarts Classrooms are filled with iconic props, creatures, and costumes. Visitors will interact with magical lessons and games through digital touchscreens to reveal behind-the-scenes secrets about iconic classroom moments. They will brew potions in the Potions Classroom, predict the future in Divination, pot a mandrake in the Herbology Greenhouse, and use their digital wand to defeat a boggart in Defense Against the Dark Arts.
Hagrid's Hut and The Forbidden Forest offers an interactive Patronus charm experience. Guests will then uncover iconic creatures, such as centaurs and Acromantula, hidden in the forest and explore inside a recreation of Hagrid's Hut.
An exclusive collection of Harry Potter: The Exhibition merchandise will be available in the onsite retail shop for guests to celebrate their fandom through an assortment of themed collections that span the expanded Wizarding World. Fans can choose from a range of products such as apparel, jewelry, and edible treats, including Chocolate Frogs and bottled and draft Butterbeer. There will also be merchandize not available at any other Wizarding World experience.
Fans are encouraged to follow Harry Potter: The Exhibition on Facebook and Instagram. #harrypotterexhibition #HarryPotterExhibitionMacao @harrypotter_exhibition
Photo caption: The officiating guests used wands to cast the “Revelio” spell to open Harry Potter: The Exhibition at The Londoner® Macao.
From left to right: Julian Moon, Head of EMEA and APAC Consumer Products of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands, Franchises, and Experiences; Sean McCreery, Executive Vice President of Operations of Sands China Ltd.; Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office; Bai Bing, Director of the Department of Publicity and Culture of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR; Cheang Kai Meng, Deputy Director of Cultural Affairs Bureau of Macao SAR Government; Virginia Lam, Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer of Sands China Ltd.; and Tom Zaller, President and CEO of Imagine Exhibitions.
Photo caption: To celebrate the opening of Harry Potter: The Exhibition at The Londoner® Macao a launch ceremony took place at The Londoner Macao on December 14, 2023.
From left to right: Cheang Kai Meng, Deputy Director of Cultural Affairs Bureau of Macao SAR Government; Julian Moon, Head of EMEA and APAC Consumer Products of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands, Franchises, and Experiences; Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office; Bai Bing, Director of the Department of Publicity and Culture of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR; Sean McCreery, Executive Vice President of Operations of Sands China Ltd.; Virginia Lam, Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer of Sands China Ltd.; and Tom Zaller, President and CEO of Imagine Exhibitions.
Photo caption: Harry Potter: The Exhibition spans more than 30,000 sq. ft., with over twenty celebratory galleries, including The Hogwarts Houses gallery.
Photo caption: Hagrid's Hut is one of the celebratory galleries in Harry Potter: The Exhibition, the all-new, behind-the-scenes, interactive touring exhibition.