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OCTOBER 24, 2006 at 10:41 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: HPANA
This past July fans of Harry Potter from around the world participated in the third annual HP Fan Trips, enjoying a trip on the Hogwarts Express and participating in an exclusive gala event at Edinburgh Castle. Next year's itinerary has just been announced and will include new locations where scenes from Order of the Phoenix were filmed. There will also be a VIP screening of the movie the week it is released in Edinburgh.
October 24, 2006 -- HP Fan Trips
announced today its 2007 summer Harry Potter tour packages designed by fans, for fans. Finely tuned and sporting exciting new additions, the group has demonstrated its success over the last four years at hosting the most comprehensive, fan-centric Potter tour on the market.
The 2007 packages, open to all fans worldwide, adds exciting new locations and activities as suggested by fans, guides and staff. "We've consistently been blown away by the response to these trips, and have taken every suggestion for improvement to heart," said Jeff Guillaume, one of HP Fan Trips' organizers and webmaster of award-winning Harry Potter fan site HPANA.com. "For 2007, these already amazing tours have been made even better by adding new elements from the filming of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. It definitely reflects our ongoing commitment to be the premiere Harry Potter 'fan experience' tour."
Colorado tour company Beyond Boundaries Travel will once again whisk hundreds of fans into the very heart of JK Rowling's phenomenal series. A staple of HP Fan Trips is an exclusive ride on vintage steam locomotive #5972 Olton Hall, the very train used by Warner Bros. as the official "Hogwarts Express" in the Potter films.
The various itineraries feature visits to London, Oxford, Alnwick, The Highlands and Edinburgh. Two nights in the Highlands are included, where many backdrops for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire were filmed. A built-in flight from London to Inverness shortens travel time and allows for a visit to Loch Ness, a must-see for most visitors to the region.
HP Fan Trips in the summer of 2007 will coincide with the theatrical release of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, as it continues to offer an unsurpassed glimpse into the fantasy and real-world elements of Harry Potter for the fourth straight year. Highlights include a VIP movie screening, an exclusive magical banquet and party at Edinburgh Castle, and the use of the entire hotel used by cast and crew in Glencoe (the Highlands) while they were shooting Goblet of Fire. Fans can even take part in an exciting drawing for the chance to stay in the actual rooms used by Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) and Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy).
The tours are open to all Harry Potter fans worldwide and include separate, specialized packages for families, teens and adults.
"We go to locations in London, Oxford and Scotland that appear in the films," said Guillaume. "But we also give fans a chance to experience the very real connection to British culture that influences JK Rowling's stories by exploring the United Kingdom and its history."
Top international Harry Potter fan sites have offered their support for this unique experience, including the Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator (HPANA), MuggleNet, DanRadcliffe.com, FictionAlley, Harry Potter Fan Zone and others. The web sites for these organizations have loyal readers in more than 83 countries with over 45,000,000 hits per month.
About HP Fan Trips
HP Fan Trips debuted in June 2004 after a year of planning by Jeannie Barresi of Beyond Boundaries Travel; Jeff Guillaume, a 26-year-old programmer and creator of Harry Potter news site HPANA.com; and Heidi Tandy, an intellectual property lawyer and co-founder of fan site FictionAlley.org. HP Fan Trips has since been featured in the New York Times, CNN, Frommer's, Fodors, New Zealand Herald, Malaysian Star and other international media.
About Beyond Boundaries Travel
Since 1991, Beyond Boundaries Travel has designed special interest group travel. It is an international tour company working with fandom web sites, The History Channel, the World Bank, the United Nations, the National Institutes of Health and other organizations. Beyond Boundaries works with a wide variety of suppliers to create uniquely themed experiences for their exceptional clients.
MEDIA INQUIRIES: Jeannie Barresi
TEL: +1 800-487-1136 (U.S.)
TRIP INQUIRIES: Contact online
http://www.hpfantrips.com/contact/
WEBMASTERS:
By supporting and promoting this year's tours (absolutely free), we will happily link back to your site as a way of saying thanks. Plus, by referring 25 people, you get a free trip valued at up to $2,800! Go to here for instructions. Be sure to check out the totally revamped HP Fan Trips web site!
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rockstar
Points: 2857
Harry_J Potter says:
That wuld be so fun.. I doubt I'd be abe to go, but it would be amazing.. I want to go to Scotland so bad! =P
Posted Oct 24, 2006 at 1:18 PM EST
Charms Mistress
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Points: 5162
Weesa says:
Sounds like a wonderful time. I hope all those who are able to go enjoy themselves immensely. Can't wait to hear about it.
Posted Oct 24, 2006 at 1:29 PM EST
Witch
Points: 651
Therin Ennui says:
I need a job. I need a job. I need a job.
Posted Oct 24, 2006 at 1:43 PM EST
Witch
Points: 677
Fawkes's Lament says:
What I wouldnt give to go on that trip! ergh if only I could not be in school for just a little bit!
Posted Oct 24, 2006 at 2:06 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4080
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
I would give anything to stay in one of the rooms that Dan, Rupert, Emma or Tom used!!! I wish I could go on one of the fan trips but I can never do it *makes sad face*
Posted Oct 24, 2006 at 2:19 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3672
Hecate3fold says:
What a fantacy vacation. Something I can only dream about. I'm sure those who are able to do this will enjoy it very much. Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Oct 24, 2006 at 2:23 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1550
the_girl_who_lived89 says:
Yeah...I should go if it wasn't THAT expensive....Hmm
Posted Oct 24, 2006 at 2:23 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
Wish i could go!!!!! Lucky them
Posted Oct 24, 2006 at 2:26 PM EST
Witch
Points: 622
Hermison says:
This is soo great!! I hope I can go there.
Posted Oct 24, 2006 at 2:38 PM EST
Witch
Points: 580
*SlytherinEmpress* says:
Wow, that sounds amazing, I'd love to go on one, but i live in the UK, so there you go. It sounds like so much fun though.
Posted Oct 24, 2006 at 2:49 PM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
Wow, lots of stuff planned and a great chance to see the screening. Boy oh boy, I wish I could go!
Posted Oct 24, 2006 at 2:49 PM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5063
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
Wow! that sounds brill! ^)^ I`ve seen a good few HP things alreadt though haha..........like kings cross! :P
But that would be soooooooooo cool to go on!!! :D :D i`d LOVE to go! Too bad.........aww!
*jamie*
Posted Oct 24, 2006 at 3:09 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 302
xGryffindorGirlx says:
Oh man, greatest trip ever!!! I would do almost anything to go on that trip. Can't wait to tell my friends about this.
Posted Oct 24, 2006 at 3:12 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2316
loopy looney says:
I really want to go to this, it sounds amazing!! But as i live in CA and have already been to Edinburgh this year, my guess is i wont go next year.
Posted Oct 24, 2006 at 3:15 PM EST
Witch
Points: 861
star chaser says:
I would love to go on that trip. I want to go. Someday, somehow, I WILL go!
Posted Oct 24, 2006 at 3:17 PM EST
Student
Points: 266
TheORIGINALMrs.Snape says:
WoW. Who wouldn't enjoy a VIP trip? that's really awesome. I wish i could be given that oportunity to go on the trip.
Posted Oct 24, 2006 at 3:20 PM EST
Forgetful Werewolf
Points: 14831
Patronus_Potter says:
Sounds like a very cool trip, i'd quite like to go... But i don't have the money to be able to afford it :(
Ah well, i hope everyone who goes has fun.
Posted Oct 24, 2006 at 3:23 PM EST
Points: 865
superduperpotter says:
im gonna check it out. Last years looked goodeven Though i didnt go (unfortunately)
Posted Oct 24, 2006 at 3:29 PM EST
The Golden Snidget
Points: 3157
Mrs. Phineas Nigellus says:
Oh my gosh, that sounds SO fun! I wish I could go...I know it'll be so much fun. Hey, anyone who is going, email me some pictures so I don't feel so left out!
*The MRS*
Posted Oct 24, 2006 at 3:32 PM EST
Points: 217
skates says:
That sounds so cool! wish I could go! How many people are able to go?! Hp Rocks!
Posted Oct 24, 2006 at 3:55 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 453
sparkle_fairy92 says:
I wanna go!!! It sounds like soooo much fun! I am gonna try and get in!!!
Posted Oct 24, 2006 at 4:04 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1426
~Hermione says:
This fan trip seems really interesting and I'd like to go. I wonder what the price is.
Posted Oct 24, 2006 at 4:07 PM EST
Witch
Points: 930
lemonlime says:
That trip sounds so cool! I wish it was possible for me to do that. It sounds like a great experience. Hope those who do go have lots of fun!
Posted Oct 24, 2006 at 4:08 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1675
lissir10 says:
That would be so amazing to go to!! I could just imagine(sp) Seeing places that were in the films, and other places in London!! and other places!! It would be so awsome to go there!!! I so... Whis I could go!! but I most likely can't =[
Posted Oct 24, 2006 at 4:12 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2209
Scarlett Kent says:
This sounds like an absolute blast! i'd love to go, and am going to check out the details. I'm sure it will be a roaring success!
Posted Oct 24, 2006 at 4:15 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2079
kermittounette says:
I won't be going, i'm too much busy here but I wish I could do that, it seems so fun! I'm really gonna miss HP when it will be over!
Posted Oct 24, 2006 at 4:19 PM EST
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