Get ready to step into a world of wonder and magic at Cape Cod’s Ocean Edge Resort for Wizarding Week! This Harry Potter themed event happens every February during winter break. It is perfect for fellow wizards and muggles who want to celebrate the timeless magic of J.K.Rowling’s beloved series.
The Magical Wizarding Week at Ocean Edge Resort
Our incredible Wizard Weekend at Ocean Edge Resort kicked off with a very important event: Meet Dumbledore at The Great Hall! My daughters were so excited to not only greet Dumbledore, but to also meet Professor McGonagall and another Hogwarts Professor. They arrived to discover a stool and the Sorting Hat waiting for them too.
All three of our daughters sat under the hat to learn which house they were best fit to be in. Annabelle was put in Griffendor and Ailey was put in Hufflepuff (the best house for empaths and sensitive wizards!). The silliest moment was when Arbor put on the sorting hat – it whispered, “Young Wizard” and declared she would be in Hufflepuff!
After the hat sorting event all the young wizards were invited to the Carriage House to make cloaks and craft wands. There are so many different activities and workshops to prepare your child to be the BEST wizard they can be during Wizarding Week.
Spellbinding Activities
- Hat Sorting with Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall – which house will the hat choose for you?!
- Cloak Making: Create your own cloak with your house symbol and matching ribbon
- Wand Crafting: Design your own magic wand.
Wizarding Workshops
- Potion Making: Learn how to brew your own magical concoctions.
- Hedwig – Kid’s Build a Bear (Make a Stuffed Hedwig Owl)
- Make a Snitch
- Create your own Dragon Egg
Triwizard Trivia
- Harry Potter Trivia – We weren’t able to make this due to a scheduling conflict, but there is a nightly “Troll Bogies & Harry Potter Trivia” event.
- Wizards House Challenge
- Daily Wizarding World Hunt – You have 30 minutes to find the Horcrux or Fantastic Beasts around the property!
Magical Movie Marathon
Twice a day guests were welcome to watch all the Harry Potter films. There was freshly popped popcorn, mini water bottles, and a candy buffet! We loved ending our day in front of the big screen together!
Enchanted Harry Potter Meals
We always love what we eat when we visit Ocean Edge Resort. The food and drinks are consistently incredible – and the Wizarding Week menu did not disappoint. There were special menus for Wizarding Week at all of the restaurants open during the winter on the property. Bayzo’s Pub and Roscommon Room serve their normal menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a special Harry Potter themed insert featuring unique eats and drinks.
Dress Code
We did not bring any costumes, but there were plenty of Harry Potter themed outfits on site. Costumes encouraged! Don your robes, house colors, or favorite character outfits.
Overall we had the most wonderful adventure we could have ever imagined as Ocean Edge Resort transformed into Hogwarts. We cannot wait to return to Wizarding Week again next year! Thank you to Ocean Edge Resort for hosting our family!
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