Give Kids the World will have a special fundraising event that includes after-hours access to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort this September.
GKTW Cheers to You at Universal Orlando Resort
The event is on Saturday, September 13, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. EDT. Attendees will enjoy an evening of exclusive dining, craft cocktails, and live entertainment at Universal CityWalk, followed by private after-hours access to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade and a dessert party.
Early access tickets are available for $199 + a $9.05 fee. With this standard ticket, guests can attend a dinner experience at CityWalk, including entertainment and drinks at Rising Star, Bob Marley – A Tribute to Freedom, Pat O’Brien’s, and the Red Coconut Club, then after-hours access to a dessert party in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade. Parking is included.
A VIP ticket includes all of the above, plus a private reception with GKTW and Universal executives and exclusive food and drink pairing. An early access VIP ticket is $450 + a $18.84 fee.
Guests can also purchase 4-pack early access tickets for $756 + a $34.64 fee.
Purchase tickets online. Anyone looking to book a group of 8 or more should email events@gktw.org for special pricing.
All proceeds benefit Give Kids The World Village.
Check-in begins 15 minutes before the event. The VIP reception is from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. All attendees are then invited to a dinner experience from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Private access to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade is from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests will be escorted into the park by team members. Flight of the Hippogriff, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, and Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey will all be open, as will Ollivander’s Wand Shop.
Children are welcome, but the event is geared towards guests 18+. Pricing is the same for guests over 3 years of age. All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian.
Refunds are available through August 1, 2025. Cheers to You will occur in rain or shine. GKTW will adhere to Universal Orlando Resort’s weather policy in dangerous conditions. If the event does have to be canceled, refunds will be issued.
Discounted Universal Orlando Resort hotel rooms are available by emailing events@gktw.org.
Guests with food allergies can email events@gktw.org with details, and GKTW will do their best to ensure there are available options.
For more Universal Studios news from around the world, follow Universal Parks News Today on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. For Disney Parks news, visit WDWNT.