The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Revealed
Posted by Ashley McChesney on Tue, Sep 15, 2009 @ 01:19 PM
In a webcast today quite a few details were given as to what Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando will include. This looks to be one of the most immersive and spectacular releases a theme park has come out with in ages.
Every major aspect of the books and movies will be included in this new attraction. Hagrid's Hut, the shops in Hogsmead, even the castle, it will all be there.
Zonko's Joke Shop
Features collections of tricks and jokes, including Extendable Ears, Boxing Telescopes and Sneakoscopes.
Honeydukes
Full of treats like Chocolate Frogs and Bertie Bott's Every-Flavour Beans.
Three Broomsticks and Hog's Head
Both will feature traditional British fare and drinks including Butterbeer and pumpkin juice.
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
Will be an incredible interactive experience where the wand chooses the wizard.
Dervish and Banges
The magical instruments and equipment shop featuring Quidditch equipment, Triwizard apparel, Spectrespecs and Remembralls.
Dragon Challenge
This new attraction will feature a twin high-speed roller coaster with many iconic elements from the Triwizard Tournament. The Dueling Dragons ride that is currently at Universal Islands of Adventure will be rethemed into this ride.
Flight of the Hippogriff
Will be a family coaster simulating a Hippogriff training flight over the grounds of Hogwarts castle. The current Flying Unicorn ride at Universal Islands of Adventure will be rethemed into this ride.
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
This will be a thrilling new state-of-the-art attraction housed in the Hogwarts Castle that uses entirely new robocoaster technology to bring the magic, characters and stories of Harry Potter to life in ways never before experienced.
Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods
This shop will be full of Ministry of Magic and magical creatures merchandise, Omnioculars, and even remote control Golden Snitches.
Right now the ‘Grand Opening' for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is planed for Spring 2010. The building permits and contracts state that the attraction must be open to the public by June 2010, a spring opening will make sure they meet the cutoff date but come of the attractions may still be under construction at that time.
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