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{{Quote|The plans I've seen look incredibly exciting, and I don't think fans of the books or films will be disappointed.|[[J. K. Rowling]]}} |
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+ | '''The Wizarding World of Harry Potter''' is a themed land in Universal's Islands of Adventure, part of the Universal Orlando Resort. The plans for the Harry Potter-themed area were announced on [[May 30]]th, [[Between 1998 and 2017|2007]], during a joint press conference with [[Warner Bros.]] and Universal.<ref>[http://www.mugglenet.com/app/category/show/76 Mugglenet.com's various reports on the Theme Park]</ref> |
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+ | The park includes attractions, restaurants, and shops themed around [[Hogwarts Castle]] and [[Hogsmeade|Hogsmeade Village]]. The park replaced a portion of the Lost Continent region of Islands of Adventure. During a press conference on September 15th, 2009, featuring [[Tom Felton]], Universal revealed the official names of the three main park rides.<ref>''[http://harrypotterupdate.multiply.com/journal/item/816/Wizarding_World_Theme_Park_to_open_Spring_2010_rides_confirmed Wizarding World Theme Park to open Spring 2010, rides confirmed]''</ref> On March 25th, 2010, Universal announced the date for the World's grand opening. |
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*The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened on June 18, 2010.<ref>Rupert-Grint.us: ''[http://www.rupert-grint.us/wordpress/2010/02/04/exclusive-rupert-grint-to-attend-harry-potter-theme-park-opening/ Exclusive: Rupert Grint To Attend Harry Potter Theme Park Opening!]''</ref> |
*The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened on June 18, 2010.<ref>Rupert-Grint.us: ''[http://www.rupert-grint.us/wordpress/2010/02/04/exclusive-rupert-grint-to-attend-harry-potter-theme-park-opening/ Exclusive: Rupert Grint To Attend Harry Potter Theme Park Opening!]''</ref> |
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*[[Daniel Radcliffe]], [[Rupert Grint]], [[Bonnie Wright]], [[Tom Felton]], [[Michael Gambon]], [[James Phelps]], and [[Oliver Phelps]] attended the grand opening. [[J.K. Rowling]], [[Matthew Lewis]], [[Emma Watson]], [[James Phelps]], [[Oliver Phelps]], and [[Robbie Coltrane]] went to the park before its opening. |
*[[Daniel Radcliffe]], [[Rupert Grint]], [[Bonnie Wright]], [[Tom Felton]], [[Michael Gambon]], [[James Phelps]], and [[Oliver Phelps]] attended the grand opening. [[J.K. Rowling]], [[Matthew Lewis]], [[Emma Watson]], [[James Phelps]], [[Oliver Phelps]], and [[Robbie Coltrane]] went to the park before its opening. |
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+ | *The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has been estimated to cost at least $265 million. |
*You can roam the halls of [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]], visiting locations such as the [[Gryffindor]] [[common room]] and the [[Headmaster's office]]. Additionally, the village of Hogsmeade includes shops like [[Zonko's Joke Shop]], [[The Three Broomsticks]] and [[Ollivander's]]. |
*You can roam the halls of [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]], visiting locations such as the [[Gryffindor]] [[common room]] and the [[Headmaster's office]]. Additionally, the village of Hogsmeade includes shops like [[Zonko's Joke Shop]], [[The Three Broomsticks]] and [[Ollivander's]]. |
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| − | *Foods and drinks that appeared in the books and films (like [[Butterbeer]] and [[Pumpkin Juice]]) |
+ | *Foods and drinks that appeared in the books and films (like [[Butterbeer]] and [[Pumpkin Juice]]) are served in the park.<ref name="HP6DVD">[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)]] DVD 2nd-Disc Special Feature: [[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]] - Sneak Peak</ref> |
*Over 600 items have been created to be sold in the Wizarding World based on products from the [[Harry Potter series]]. <ref>''[http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-universal-harry-potter-merchandise20100605,0,1340761.story Butterbeer, wands make Wizarding World of Harry Potter a potential sales bonanza for Universal]''</ref> |
*Over 600 items have been created to be sold in the Wizarding World based on products from the [[Harry Potter series]]. <ref>''[http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-universal-harry-potter-merchandise20100605,0,1340761.story Butterbeer, wands make Wizarding World of Harry Potter a potential sales bonanza for Universal]''</ref> |
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*There is a [[Gringotts]] themed [[Gringotts Bank Automated Teller Machine|Automated Teller Machine]]. |
*There is a [[Gringotts]] themed [[Gringotts Bank Automated Teller Machine|Automated Teller Machine]]. |
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Revision as of 05:16, 20 June 2010
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter promotional image
- "The plans I've seen look incredibly exciting, and I don't think fans of the books or films will be disappointed."
- — J. K. Rowling
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is a themed land in Universal's Islands of Adventure, part of the Universal Orlando Resort. The plans for the Harry Potter-themed area were announced on May 30th, 2007, during a joint press conference with Warner Bros. and Universal.[1]
The park includes attractions, restaurants, and shops themed around Hogwarts Castle and Hogsmeade Village. The park replaced a portion of the Lost Continent region of Islands of Adventure. During a press conference on September 15th, 2009, featuring Tom Felton, Universal revealed the official names of the three main park rides.[2] On March 25th, 2010, Universal announced the date for the World's grand opening.
The official map for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Gambon, Radcliffe and the Phelps twins lead the first group into the park
A bottle of Pumpkin Juice sold in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Hogwarts in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Hogsmeade in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Storefronts in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Basic Facts
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened on June 18, 2010.[3]
- Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Bonnie Wright, Tom Felton, Michael Gambon, James Phelps, and Oliver Phelps attended the grand opening. J.K. Rowling, Matthew Lewis, Emma Watson, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, and Robbie Coltrane went to the park before its opening.
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has been estimated to cost at least $265 million.
- You can roam the halls of Hogwarts, visiting locations such as the Gryffindor common room and the Headmaster's office. Additionally, the village of Hogsmeade includes shops like Zonko's Joke Shop, The Three Broomsticks and Ollivander's.
- Foods and drinks that appeared in the books and films (like Butterbeer and Pumpkin Juice) are served in the park.[4]
- Over 600 items have been created to be sold in the Wizarding World based on products from the Harry Potter series. [5]
- There is a Gringotts themed Automated Teller Machine.
- The voice of Moaning Myrtle can be heard speaking to guests in the Hogsmeade Public Conveniences.
Attractions
- Dragon Challenge - Twin inverted roller coasters.
- Flight of the Hippogriff - A family roller coaster.
- Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey - An indoor dark ride.
- Hogsmeade Station - A recreation of the iconic locomotive.
- Ollivander's Wand Shop - Interactive show where the wand chooses you.
Entertainment
- Triwizard Performance - Students from the Beauxbatons Academy of Magic and Durmstrang Institute have a performance similar to the one seen in the film version of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Hosted by a Hogwarts Prefect.
- Hogwarts Choir - Students from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry perform songs from the Harry Potter films with large frogs croaking out the bass line. Music is done in the style of Toxic Audio.
Restaurants
Shops
- Dervish and Banges - Sells Quidditch equipment, Triwizard apparel, Spectrespecs and Remembralls.
- Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods - Sells Ministry of Magic and magical creatures merchandise, Omnioculars, and even remote control Golden Snitches.
- Honeydukes - Candy shop.
- The Owl Post - Send letters with a certified Hogsmeade postmark.
- Zonko's Joke Shop - A joke shop with a collection of tricks and jokes, including Extendable Ears, Boxing Telescopes and Sneakoscopes.
Storefronts
Window displays throughout Hogsmeade featuring stores and items from the Harry Potter Series.
- Dogweed and Deathcap
- Dominic Maestro's
- Gladrags Wizardwear
- J. Pippin's Potions
- McHavelock's Wizarding Headgear
- Potage's Cauldron Shop
- Scrivenshaft's Quill Shop
- Spintwitches
- The Magic Neep
- Tomes and Scrolls
- Wiseacre's Wizarding Equipment
Notes and references
- ↑ Mugglenet.com's various reports on the Theme Park
- ↑ Wizarding World Theme Park to open Spring 2010, rides confirmed
- ↑ Rupert-Grint.us: Exclusive: Rupert Grint To Attend Harry Potter Theme Park Opening!
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film) DVD 2nd-Disc Special Feature: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Sneak Peak
- ↑ Butterbeer, wands make Wizarding World of Harry Potter a potential sales bonanza for Universal
Links
- Official Website
- Media Website
- Orlando United-Islands of Adventure
- Screamscape-Islands of Adventure
- Harry Potter Theme Park Info
