{"id":2457,"date":"2016-10-29T01:00:50","date_gmt":"2016-10-29T08:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.albertzone.com\/halloween\/?p=2457"},"modified":"2016-11-07T20:22:24","modified_gmt":"2016-11-08T04:22:24","slug":"come-to-hogwarts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.albertzone.com\/halloween\/2016\/10\/come-to-hogwarts\/","title":{"rendered":"Come to Hogwarts!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Come to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry<\/strong> on Halloween! The Albertson Halloween House is open on Halloween Night, Monday, October 31st, from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Halloween<\/a>
\nWalk past Hagrid’s hut and Platform 9 3\/4 into the grounds of a 22 ft high Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Over 20 cosplayers, embodying Hogwarts teachers, students and other characters from the wizarding world, will greet visitors and help to make this an unforgettable, immersive experience. In addition, there will be a photo op (at Platform 9 3\/4) where you\u00a0can snap a photo as they push a trunk-laden cart ‘through’ the barrier), portraits that move, a giant spider, and more.<\/p>\n

In addition to the immersive scene, the house will feature several augmented reality experiences. Using Aurasma<\/strong><\/a> (free app that enables augmented reality on iPhone, Android, etc.) items viewed through the app will come to life. Examples include: \u201cSupport Cedric\u201d buttons which animate to say \u201cPotter Stinks!\u201d, wanted posters with pictures which come to life, and Moaning Myrtle materializing and saying hello. For more information and instructions for how to access those experiences through your phone, see this blog post:
\nhttp:\/\/www.albertzone.com\/ halloween\/2016\/10\/app-enabled- magic-on-halloween\/<\/strong><\/a>
\nYou Tube Video with instructions:
\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch? v=A8Vc8hUDqHg<\/strong><\/a>
\nCheck back on the Albertson Halloween House site the day of for a complete list of auras that will be available.<\/p>\n

Visitors are also encouraged to utilize the app HP Spells<\/strong><\/a> which turns a phone into a wand. This free app allows you to learn the wrist movement for Harry Potter spells and even duel with a friend.<\/p>\n

The house is created by the community (neighbors, co-workers, school friends and more) in the Northside neighborhood in San Jose, having been a regular Halloween favorite for 15 years. The house is built using recycled or donated materials and welcomes 800-1200 trick-or-treaters each year. The Albertson Halloween House is also are a glow necklace distribution house to help kids remain safe on Halloween.<\/p>\n

Facebook Event Page:
\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ events\/1603549816607545\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Event Website:
\nhttp:\/\/www.albertzone.com\/ halloween\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Date and Time:
\nMonday, October 31st<\/strong>
\n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Location:
\nThe Albertson Halloween House<\/strong>
\n497 North 16th Street
\nSan Jose, CA 95112
\n(Map:\u00a0http:\/\/www.albertzone. com\/halloween\/contact-us\/<\/strong><\/a>)<\/p>\n

Cosplayers to look for on site:
\nHogwarts Students<\/strong> \u2013 Harry Potter, Hermione, Ron Weasley, Luna Lovegood, Cho Chang, Hufflepuff Quidditch Player, and more
\nHogwarts Professors<\/strong> \u2013 Professor Dumbledore, Professor Snape, Hagrid, Professor Umbridge, Professor McGonagall, Professor Slughorn, Mad Eye Moody, Other Professors
\nOthers<\/strong> \u2013 Mrs. Weasley, baby Harry Potter, Quidditch fans<\/p>\n

Special Guests:
\nThe South Bay Blazers (San Jose\u2019s local Quidditch team) said they would make an appearance!
\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ SouthBayBlazers\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Keep an eye out for magical items (can you spot them all?):
\nHorcruxes<\/strong> \u2013 (all of them) Tom Marvolo\u2019s ring, Ravenclaw\u2019s diadem, Hufflepuff\u2019s cup, Slytherin\u2019s locket, Tom Riddle\u2019s diary, (Harry Potter), Nagini (available via Aurasma)
\nTreasures<\/strong> \u2013 The Tri-Wizard Cup, the Sword of Gryffindor, the Sorting Hat
\nOther Items<\/strong> \u2013 Moving portraits, floating candles, potions from Snape and Professor Slughorn\u2019s stock, Dumbledore\u2019s penseive (complete with case for storing vialed memories), Gillywater, Chocoloate Frog, etc.
\nWe would love to see you on Halloween! \u00a0Come on by!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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