And because Potterheads always make me smile we raise a glass on your 60th birthday and say Harry Birthday to JK Rowling, happy birthday to you.
Now we imagine that JK gets whatever she wants around the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando.
And would have no need for a birthday pin announcing to everybody that it was her special day, and a very good number 60 is too.
But you should as it will afford you extra good will going around Universal Studios and even a sprinkling of magic.
Such as when you visit Ollivanders Wand Shop on Diagon Alley.
And you catch the eye of Ollivander himself as he encourages the wand to find you as its owner, in front of the gathered shoppers.
Just like my old colleague Emma Jane, now an esteemed political editor, but then, and probably still a Potterhead first.
Whose mouth fell when Ollivander chose her, or rather the wand did.
And all without it being her birthday too.
Be our guest
Now Emma Jane being the honest journo that she is would never have thought of blagging her birthday date anyway.
And nor would you because we’re the good guys here.
So when you visit Guest Services inside of either Universal Studios Florida or Islands of Adventure be honest with them if it actually is your special day.
As they won’t check your driving licence or passport.
Let Universal entertain you
Birthday boys and girls (of all ages) will also be spoiled in any of the restaurants in CityWalk but carry age verification here.
Some outlets have birthday clubs where you could get a discount or freebie that you can use on or around your birthday.
But be sure to send an email you can print out or show on your phone to get your deal.
While it is also letting your Orlando hotel know that it’s your special day.
Now today’s birthday heroine never needs to worry about a dime or a penny again.
But still her memory of her hardships, trying to make ends meet as a single mother while inventing a boy wizard in an Edinburgh cafe to magic her up in the world have never left her.
So Harry Birthday to JK Rowling, happy birthday to you.
