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3 November, 2021
5 Tips for Hosting the Ultimate Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Watch Party
To celebrate 20 years since the cinematic release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, we’re inviting fans to host their own magical watch parties!
The iconic first film was first released on the 16th November, 2001. To celebrate 20 years of movie magic, why not revisit the film that started it all, and follow our 5 steps below to create a watch party to remember:
1. Get the party started with some free Harry Potter activities.
Click HERE to download our free Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Activity Pack, which is sure to delight fans of all ages. Use your artistic skill to complete one of our colouring-in sheets or host a Wizarding World competition with our watch-along games and quizzes!
You can also check out the selection of Quizzes and Puzzles available on WizardingWorld.com, to test your knowledge on all things Wizarding World.
2. Set the scene with Wizarding World decorations.
For the ultimate immersive watch party experience, be sure to set the scene with some Wizarding World decorations.
Check out the homeware section on our Wizarding World Amazon Store for official Harry Potter products. Or, if you prefer a DIY approach, why not try making some Hogwarts House Pom Poms, Character Craft Bags or Paper Owls using our easy to follow video tutorials?
3. Get Crafty!
Make a little magic of your own by following one of the many crafty tutorials available HERE on the Wizarding World YouTube Channel.
If you want to pick up a new skill, why not try some Harry Potter-inspired candle-making, knitting or calligraphy?
Be sure to share your magical creations with the hashtag #20YearsofMovieMagic.
4. Grab the latest Wizarding World products.
Whether you want to kick off your watch party with a game of Harry Potter Dobble, or watch in style in some Rubie’s Hogwarts house robes, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for on the Wizarding World Amazon Store, which boasts a huge selection of toys, games, dress up and much more!
5. Watch the movie!
Catch Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the movie that started it all, Sunday 7th November at 2:40pm on ITV.
Don’t worry if you miss it however, as you can grab the 2-disc 20th Anniversary Edition DVD HERE, which includes the brand new Magical Movie Mode featuring exclusive trivia, filmmaking secrets and more.