“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” has begun its Florida debut run with a limited-time showing in Orlando at the Dr. Phillips Center. A sequel to the Harry Potter film and book series, this production is a technological showpiece, even for a touring experience. From the non-stop sleight of hand magic to visual effects, audio trickery and even real bursts of fire, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” brings the Wizarding World magic to the stage.
Visual magic creates the next chapter of the Harry Potter series
It is no secret that the Harry Potter films are full of visual effects and CGI wizardry, but how do you bring that to the stage for numerous hours? “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is able to pack in non-stop WOW moments with the use of projection mapping, pyrotechnics, sleight of hand magic and costume quick changes. No spoilers outside of what you can see in the trailer above, but I can assure you that these are not your standard Broadway stunts.
There are numerous moments during the show that make you say, “how did they do that?” Even those who aren’t huge Harry Potter fans can enjoy the intricate timing needed to make this show possible. That being said, it is highly recommended that you watch all the films or read all of the books prior to seeing this show. “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” heavily references and even intertwines itself with the original source material. You can get a recap on the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child website.
'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' is on-stage now at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and WOW you have not seen a visual spectacle like this.
We spoke with @fox35orlando's @GarrettFOX35 about this limited-time offering in Downtown Orlando and how this show goes… https://t.co/FFD829yifZ pic.twitter.com/zD3oFjuO8I
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10% off discount tickets at Dr. Phillips Center | HARRY10
This limited-time run is happening now through Feb 15, 2026 at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The Dr. Phillips Center is currently offering a 10% discount code, HARRY10, for all showings and times. Select seats start at $49 for this three hour long performance.
For those looking to maximize their Harry Potter experience in Orlando, you should know that the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is about a 20 minute drive from the Universal Orlando Resort, which offers three parks of Harry Potter experiences. You could see Hogwarts Castle at Universal Islands of Adventure, visit the new Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic land at Universal Epic Universe, step into Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida and have a show finale at the Dr. Phillips Center with “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” Now that is a lot of Wizarding World magic in a single trip.
If you are a super-fan of Broadway and love supporting the arts, you can sign up for alerts on the 2026/2027 Broadway Season Pass at the Dr. Phillips Center. For the current pass, options began at $421 for a season of shows, with each tier offering additional perks.
