Published on
September 1, 2026
Win a Free Five-Night Stay at Orlando’s Most Magical Vacation Home
The Magic Experience Awards have officially opened and if you’ve ever dreamed of designing a piece of magic for one of the world’s most celebrated Harry Potter–themed vacation homes, this is your moment!
The inaugural magical competition was launched on Tuesday 1 September 2026, the very day Hogwarts students return to school to start their studies.
The Magic Experience Awards invites participants to submit their ‘missing magic’ ideas for the popular and stunning Wizard’s Way House in Orlando, Florida. Entrants must be 18 years or older and residents of the US, UK, Canada (excluding Quebec), Australia, or select EU nations.
With 9¾ days to enter and prizes including a five-night stay at the house, this is the must-enter competition of the year in the lead-up to the new Harry Potter series.
The 1 September is sacred in the magical world as it is the very day the Hogwarts Express departs from Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross in London, marking the start of another magical year.
The timing is deliberate and symbolic. Just as students board the train to begin new adventures, fans are invited to imagine new experiences that could exist within the house itself, experiences that might one day be seen at the property in America.
The awards ask a simple but powerful question…
What magical experience is missing at Wizard’s Way?
Participants are encouraged to create a photo or short video (up to 60 seconds) showing their ‘missing magic’ idea. This could be a dream feature, moment or experience that should exist at Wizard’s Way House but doesn’t yet.
How to Enter
Create your content: Take a photo or record a video (up to 60 seconds) of your idea.
Post on social media: Post publicly on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or X. Tag @WizardsWayHouse with #MagicExperienceAwards in your caption.
Confirm your entry: Visit magicexperienceawards.com and complete the entry form with your name, email, and post link.
No social media? You can enter via email by uploading your idea directly through the entry form, no social account required.
One entry per person.
The Prizes
1st Place (Grand Prize): Five nights at Wizard’s Way House for up to 22 guests, including lodging and resort fees (valued at $3,000). Travel not included.
2nd Place: One bonus complimentary night added to any booking of 6+ nights.
3rd Place: 10% discount code toward a future stay.
4th & 5th Place: Wizard-themed jewelry (surprise items: lockets, charm bracelets, pendants, or rings).
All prizes are non-transferable with no cash alternatives. Entries are judged on creativity, relevance to the house, presentation quality, and originality.
Wizard’s Way House is an award-winning themed vacation estate in Orlando, featuring nine themed bedrooms, a private cinema, an enchanted arcade, pool and spa. It has been featured by Forbes, Travel + Leisure, Business Insider, Screen Rant, Lonely Planet, and many more.
Victoria from Wizard’s Way, said: “Every time a child walks through our front door and their jaw hits the floor, that’s the whole reason we do this. So, we said let’s go all in. Five nights, the entire house and all completely free. There is no catch, just bring your family and friends and let the magic do the rest.”
Lee McAteer, Co-founder of The Daily Harry Potter, added: “In my view, it is truly one of the best Harry Potter–themed locations I have ever experienced anywhere in the world. The attention to detail is incredible but what really stands out is the people behind it.”
Key Dates
1 September 2026: Contest opens at 11am EDT / 4pm BST.
5 September 2026: Halfway mark.
10 September 2026: Submissions close at 5am EDT / 10am BST.
By 30 September 2026: Winners announced via email.
You have exactly 9¾ days to enter.
With the global anticipation for the new Harry Potter series reaching fever pitch, fans are hungry for ways to engage with the wizarding world beyond the page and screen. The Magic Experience Awards offer something rare and the chance to shape the magic itself.
This isn’t just a contest, it’s an invitation to co-create the next chapter of Wizard’s Way House, ensuring that the magic continues to evolve with the community that loves it most.
Entries are open now at magicexperienceawards.com. Whether you’re a long-time fan, a first-time visitor, or simply someone who believes magic should exist in the everyday, your idea belongs here.
Tag @WizardsWayHouse, use #MagicExperienceAwards, and let your imagination take the Hogwarts Express straight to Orlando.
The platform is set. The train is waiting. All that’s missing is your magic.
