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No LeakyCon took place in 2010, as ''[[The Leaky Cauldron (website)|The Leaky Cauldron]]'' crew who had organized the 2009 convention had planned to take the year off.[{{cite web |last=Anelli |first=Melissa |author-link=Melissa Anelli |date=2014-07-18 |title=How I Started a Con with No Experience |website=[[Tumblr]] |url=https://melissaanelli.tumblr.com/post/92118077871/how-i-started-a-con-with-no-experience |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260417201457/https://melissaanelli.tumblr.com/post/92118077871/how-i-started-a-con-with-no-experience |archive-date=2026-04-17 |access-date=2026-04-17}}] However, they were contacted by Hank and John Green and helped to organize the inaugural [[VidCon]].[{{cite web |last=Green |first=Hank |author-link=Hank Green |last2=Green |first2=John |author-link2=John Green |date=2010 |title=VidCon 2010 Program |website=vidcon.co.uk |url=http://vidcon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/vidcon_program.pdf |url-status=deviated |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708101129/http://vidcon.co.uk:80/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/vidcon_program.pdf |archive-date=2011-07-08 |pages=2, 63–4, 69}}] |
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No LeakyCon took place in 2010, as ''[[The Leaky Cauldron (website)|The Leaky Cauldron]]'' crew who had organized the 2009 convention had planned to take the year off.[{{cite web |last=Anelli |first=Melissa |author-link=Melissa Anelli |date=2014-07-18 |title=How I Started a Con with No Experience |website=[[Tumblr]] |url=https://melissaanelli.tumblr.com/post/92118077871/how-i-started-a-con-with-no-experience |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260417201457/https://melissaanelli.tumblr.com/post/92118077871/how-i-started-a-con-with-no-experience |archive-date=2026-04-17 |access-date=2026-04-17}}] However, they were contacted by Hank and John Green and helped to organize the inaugural [[VidCon]].[{{cite web |last=Green |first=Hank |author-link=Hank Green |last2=Green |first2=John |author-link2=John Green |date=2010 |title=VidCon 2010 Program |website=vidcon.co.uk |url=http://vidcon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/vidcon_program.pdf |url-status=deviated |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708101129/http://vidcon.co.uk:80/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/vidcon_program.pdf |archive-date=2011-07-08 |pages=2, 63–4, 69}}] |
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The 2011 convention was held July 13–17, 2011 at [[Loews Royal Pacific Resort]] in [[Orlando, Florida]].[{{cite magazine |date=2010-10-20 |title=Potter Puppet Pals coming to Orlando as part of Leakycon 2011 |magazine=[[Attractions Magazine]] |url=https://attractionsmagazine.com/potter-puppet-pals-coming-to-orlando-as-part-of-leakycon-2011/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140705094246/https://attractionsmagazine.com/potter-puppet-pals-coming-to-orlando-as-part-of-leakycon-2011/ |archive-date=2014-07-05 |access-date=2026-04-18}}] There were 3,400 attendees.[ A private party for the convention took place inside [[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]] from 10:00 PM to 1:30 AM, July 13–14, 2011.][{{cite magazine |date=2011-05-16 |title=Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be ‘Open at the Close’ for special fan event |magazine=[[Attractions Magazine]] |url=https://attractionsmagazine.com/wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-will-be-open-at-the-close-for-special-fan-event/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140705094206/https://attractionsmagazine.com/wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-will-be-open-at-the-close-for-special-fan-event/ |archive-date=2014-07-05 |access-date=2026-04-18}}] |
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There were 3,400 attendees. |
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From July 15, 2011 at 6:00 AM Eastern through July 18, 2011 at 3:00 AM Eastern, LeakyCon Radio was broadcast by [[SiriusXM]].[{{cite magazine |last=Schillaci |first=Sophie |date=2011-07-12 |title=Harry Potter Radio Station to Launch on Sirius XM |magazine=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/harry-potter-radio-station-launch-210164/ |access-date=2026-04-18}}] Several panels were broadcast, as well as information on [[Pottermore]] and the [[Universal Orlando]] Wizarding World theme park.[ Anelli was a speaker regarding Pottermore, as she had been working as a consultant on the site since 2009.][ James Deeley, creative director for Pottermore, headed the presentation.] |
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Among the invited guests were [[Helena Barlow]], Arthur Bowen, [[Scarlett Byrne]], Benedict Clarke, [[Ellie Darcey-Alden]], Rohan Gotobed, [[Evanna Lynch]], [[Chris Rankin]], and Ryan Turner.[{{cite magazine |date=2011-07-18 |title=Stars in the Parks: Luna Lovegood and Pansy Parkinson actresses visit Universal’s Wizarding World |magazine=[[Attractions Magazine]] |url=https://attractionsmagazine.com/stars-in-the-parks-luna-lovegood-and-pansy-parkinson-actresses-visit-universals-wizarding-world/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140703093410/https://attractionsmagazine.com/stars-in-the-parks-luna-lovegood-and-pansy-parkinson-actresses-visit-universals-wizarding-world/ |archive-date=2014-07-03 |access-date=2026-04-18}}][{{cite news |last=Bancroft |first=Colette |date=2011-07-25 |orig-date=2011-07-24 |title=Harry Potter and the Long Goodbye |work=[[Tampa Bay Times]] |url=https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2011/07/24/harry-potter-and-the-long-goodbye/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260419041037/https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2011/07/24/harry-potter-and-the-long-goodbye/ |archive-date=2026-04-19 |access-date=2026-04-19}}] |
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In addition to fan-created and performed musicals "The Last Battle" and "The Warlock's Hairy Heart", both [[StarKid Productions]] and [[Potter Puppet Pals]] performed live.[ Keynote speakers included Arthur A. Levine, the U.S. editor for the ''Harry Potter'' series, and [[Electronic Arts]], who produced [[Harry Potter video games]].][{{cite press release |last=Murray |first=Rebecca |date=2011-06-22 |title=Evanna Lynch to Appear at LeakyCon 2011 |website=Showbiz Junkies |url=https://www.showbizjunkies.com/news/evanna-lynch-leakycon-2011/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190825003444/https://www.showbizjunkies.com/news/evanna-lynch-leakycon-2011/ |archive-date=2019-08-25 |access-date=2026-04-18}}] Two concerts featuring twelve bands were scheduled. |
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A literary track was introduced to LeakyCon in 2011,[{{cite press release |date=2010-06-07 |title=LeakyCon 2011 is excited to announce our first ever Lit Day. Wednesday, July 13, 2011, we will be featuring many of the publishing industry's top authors, editors and agents in a one-day track of, well, book related awesomeness. And it is being run by author Maureen Johnson, who is also awesome in all ways. More details coming! |url=https://www.facebook.com/leakycon2011/posts/134644599889417/ |publisher=LeakyCon2011 |via=[[Facebook]] |access-date=2026-04-18}}] which was organized by [[Maureen Johnson]].[{{cite magazine |last=Corbett |first=Sue |date=2013-02-25|title=The queen of teen: Maureen Johnson |magazine=[[Publishers Weekly]] |volume=260 |issue=8 |page=26 |id={{Gale|A320734186}}}}] |
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A literary track was introduced to LeakyCon in 2011,[{{cite press release |date=2010-06-07 |title=LeakyCon 2011 is excited to announce our first ever Lit Day. Wednesday, July 13, 2011, we will be featuring many of the publishing industry's top authors, editors and agents in a one-day track of, well, book related awesomeness. And it is being run by author Maureen Johnson, who is also awesome in all ways. More details coming! |url=https://www.facebook.com/leakycon2011/posts/134644599889417/ |publisher=LeakyCon2011 |via=[[Facebook]] |access-date=2026-04-18}}] which was organized by [[Maureen Johnson]].[{{cite magazine |last=Corbett |first=Sue |date=2013-02-25|title=The queen of teen: Maureen Johnson |magazine=[[Publishers Weekly]] |volume=260 |issue=8 |page=26 |id={{Gale|A320734186}}}}] |
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John Green met [[Esther Earl]], who later served as inspiration for ''[[The Fault in Our Stars]]'',[{{cite book |last=Poolos |first=Christine |year=2015 |title=John Green |series=All About the Authors |publisher=[[Rosen Publishing]] |location=New York |isbn=9781477779040 |lccn=2014007271 |pages=58-60}}] in person at LeakyCon 2009.[{{cite book |last=Earl |first=Esther Grace |author-link=Esther Earl |last2=Earl |first2=Lori |last3=Earl |first3=Wayne |year=2014 |title=This Star Won't Go Out: The Life and Words of Esther Grace Earl |publisher=[[Dutton Books for Young Readers]] |location=New York |isbn=9780525426363 |pages=177-178}}] After her death August 25, 2010,[{{cite news |date=2010-08-27 |title=Esther Earl Obituary |work=[[The Patriot Ledger]] |url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/southofboston-ledger/name/esther-earl-obituary?id=23029928 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230818080040/https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/southofboston-ledger/name/esther-earl-obituary?id=23029928 |archive-date=2023-08-18 |via=[[Legacy.com]] |access-date=2026-04-17}}] the LeakyCon ball was renamed "The Esther Earl Rocking Charity Ball".[{{cite press release |date=2010-10-04 |title=The LeakyCon 2011 ball is now officially called The Esther Earl Rocking Charity Ball. 🙂 More here leakycon.com. |url=https://www.facebook.com/leakycon2011/posts/the-leakycon-2011-ball-is-now-officially-called-the-esther-earl-rocking-charity-/123166221071588/ |publisher=LeakyCon2011 |via=[[Facebook]] |access-date=2026-04-17}}] |
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John Green met [[Esther Earl]], who later served as inspiration for ''[[The Fault in Our Stars]]'',[{{cite book |last=Poolos |first=Christine |year=2015 |title=John Green |series=All About the Authors |publisher=[[Rosen Publishing]] |location=New York |isbn=9781477779040 |lccn=2014007271 |pages=58-60}}] in person at LeakyCon 2009.[{{cite book |last=Earl |first=Esther Grace |author-link=Esther Earl |last2=Earl |first2=Lori |last3=Earl |first3=Wayne |year=2014 |title=This Star Won't Go Out: The Life and Words of Esther Grace Earl |publisher=[[Dutton Books for Young Readers]] |location=New York |isbn=9780525426363 |pages=177-178}}] After her death August 25, 2010,[{{cite news |date=2010-08-27 |title=Esther Earl Obituary |work=[[The Patriot Ledger]] |url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/southofboston-ledger/name/esther-earl-obituary?id=23029928 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230818080040/https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/southofboston-ledger/name/esther-earl-obituary?id=23029928 |archive-date=2023-08-18 |via=[[Legacy.com]] |access-date=2026-04-17}}] the LeakyCon ball was renamed "The Esther Earl Rocking Charity Ball", beginning with the 2011 convention.[{{cite press release |date=2010-10-04 |title=The LeakyCon 2011 ball is now officially called The Esther Earl Rocking Charity Ball. 🙂 More here leakycon.com. |url=https://www.facebook.com/leakycon2011/posts/the-leakycon-2011-ball-is-now-officially-called-the-esther-earl-rocking-charity-/123166221071588/ |publisher=LeakyCon2011 |via=[[Facebook]] |access-date=2026-04-17}}] |
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