Universal Announces Plans For The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Details about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort has been revealed. Universal announced that the new world will open in spring 2010. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal's Islands of Adventure will include multiple attractions, shops and a signature eating establishment. The Harry Potter films' production designer, Stuart Craig and art director, Alan Gilmore, in cooperation with a artisans from Universal Creative are working to construct an authentic Harry Potter experience. Guests will be able to sip Butterbeer in Three Broomsticks and buy Extendable Ears at Zonko's.
"All of the action and adventures of Harry Potter's world will come to life here at Universal Orlando Resort," said Tom Williams, chairman and CEO, Universal Parks and Resorts. "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be unlike any other experience on earth and we can't wait to see the looks on our guests' faces as they enter this rich environment."
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will feature the locations listed below:
At the entrance of Hogsmeade, billowing steam and an iconic whistle signal the arrival of the Hogwarts Express into Hogsmeade station
Across the way is Zonko's, a joke shop with a collection of tricks and jokes, including Extendable Ears, Boxing Telescopes and Sneakoscopes
Honeydukes is next door and full of treats like Chocolate Frogs and Bertie Bott's Every-Flavour Beans
The Three Broomsticks and adjacent Hog's Head pub will feature traditional British fare and drinks including Butterbeer and pumpkin juice
Across from the Three Broomsticks is The Owlery, where owls roost and await their next delivery
The Owl Post sends letters with a certified Hogsmeade postmark and sells official stamps from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Ollivanders wand shop providean incredible interactive experience where the wand chooses the wizard
Completing Hogsmeade is Dervish and Banges, the magical instruments and equipment shop featuring Quidditch equipment, Triwizard apparel, Spectrespecs and Remembralls
The first attraction, Dragon Challenge, features a twin high-speed roller coaster with many iconic elements from the Triwizard Tournament
Next is Flight of the Hippogriff, a family coaster simulating a Hippogriff training flight over the grounds of Hogwarts castle
Located in Hogwarts castle, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is an attraction that uses new technology to bring the magic, characters and stories of Harry Potter to life
Before exiting back into Hogsmeade, Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods is full of Ministry of Magic and magical creatures merchandise, Omnioculars, and even remote control Golden Snitches
Here's a video tour of the concept and art and map. The map is created by the same artists who created the Marauder's Map in the movie.
Details about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort has been revealed. Universal announced that the new world will open in spring 2010. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal's Islands of Adventure will include multiple attractions, shops and a signature eating establishment. The Harry Potter films' production designer, Stuart Craig and art director, Alan Gilmore, in cooperation with a artisans from Universal Creative are working to construct an authentic Harry Potter experience. Guests will be able to sip Butterbeer in Three Broomsticks and buy Extendable Ears at Zonko's.
