Harry Potter fans were left disappointed after the annual Hogwarts Express announcement at King's Cross Station was canceled. Despite Warner Bros. and the Wizarding World website advising fans to stay away due to the event's cancellation, many fans still gathered, counting down to the 11am departure. When the expected announcement for the 11am train to Hogsmeade from Platform 9 ¾ didn't materialize, the crowd responded with boos and jeers. The cancellation was part of a shift to an online celebration hosted by reality star Sam Thompson. Videos of the disappointed fans quickly went viral on social media, sparking a mix of sympathy and criticism from other users.