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This is a high-priority owl to all wizards, witches, and squibs. The time for end-of-year exams is approaching, and wizards of all ages may write either their O.W.Ls or N.E.W.Ts. After, you may peruse the best Diagon Alley has to offer. Who can make a potion to impress Professor Snape? Who dares brave the creature Hagrid has chosen for your final lesson?

Or are you just a muggle who would like to dip your toes into the wizarding world in a less immersive experience?

This year we will have Hogsmeade Village with all the vendors, food, and the carnival outside the castle in an Italian-style venue. Muggle tickets will grant you access to Hogsmeade only, with no entrance into the castle or any of the classes.

Class tickets will give you access to Hogwarts. We will have first-, second-, and third-year classes available. There will be new class options if you attended last year!

We will have various activities running until late in the evening this year. There will be astrology classes, a carnival with entertainment, dance battles, the Forbidden Forest (bigger and better this year!) and more activities. The Forbidden Forest will be R50 extra, pay at the gate from 7:00 pm

Attractions:Each Student will receive a class schedule for groupings of 3 classes. These are interactive 15-minute classes run by actors dressed up as your favourite professors! Classes are intended for both older and younger audiencesSets inspired by the movies where you can take selfies in your favourite wizarding locations.Photobooths (photo printouts at extra cost).Quizzes of varying difficulty for both adults and children.Actors to give you an immersive experienceScavenger hunt with prizesThemed escape rooms (book and pay for these on the day at the info booth)Themed stalls with handmade fandom craftsFood and drinks mentioned in both the books and movies (yes, that includes Butterbeer!)Fancy dress competition with prizesCarnival games with themed prizesHogsmeade villageEvening attractions such as the Forbidden Forest on Saturday night (tickets will be sold at the event)The market will continue into the evening on Saturday, with additional entertainment. Your muggle ticket will give you access to the evening activities

Due to teacher time capacity, tickets are limited for each class.

Tickets:Student tickets work slightly differently per year. Book your classes in groupings of 3. This allows you to customise your experience. Build your own day by choosing which classes you wish to attend and when.You still need to purchase muggle tickets for venue accessClass tickets: R120 per 3 classes. Classes are 15 minutes each, and groupings of 3 last 45 minutes.These are for both adults and children over the age of 6.Includes a class schedule, as well as access to Hogwarts Castle

Muggle Tickets: R80 per personEVERYONE needs to purchase these tickets for venue access. Class tickets are add-ons to this ticket.These are for both adults and children over the age of 6. Includes access to Hogsmeade village and the Carnival, but not Hogwarts castleTickets also include access to some evening activities.Forbidden Forest not included.There will be guided muggle tours into Hogwarts Castle for those who want a glance into the wizarding world.

Children under 6: R50 per personIncludes all attractions except classes, as these may be too difficult for smaller children to do or understandWe will have some areas with entertainment for our smaller witches and wizards this year, in Hogsmeade. There will be colouring stations, jumping castles and more. Children must be supervised by their parent or guardian while using these areas.

Children under 3: FreeWe will have some areas with entertainment for our smaller witches and wizards this year, in Hogsmeade. There will be colouring stations, jumping castles and more. Children must be supervised by their parent or guardian while using these areas.

Headboy and girl tickets, goody bags and Prefect tickets:These tickets are add-on tickets that will be available on our website, not Quicket. You would still need to purchase a Muggle ticket to get access to the venue, and Class tickets for the classes you wish to attend. These tickets and more information is available on our website, www.magicon.co.zaWe will have limited space available for Headboys and Headgirls - these give you a room in the castle or Hogsmeade, info on all rooms is available on our website. Private third-year lessons will be included for head boys and girls.You still need to buy muggle tickets for access, as well as your class tickets through Quicket.Limited Prefect goody bags is also for sale on our website

Event pricing update: Our prices have had a very slight increase. If you book with our new pricing structure similar classes to what you had in 2024, it would work out as follows:Entrance (Muggle ticket) R80Classes (select 2 options for a total of 6 classes) R120 x2The total would be R320 (vs R300 in 2024)

You can now be a student with only 3 classes, or all the way up to 9 classes if you choose!

Muggle ticket sales at the door, and student ticket sales will depend on availability after online sales