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Universal Orlando Resort unveils Harry Potter attraction

By Jackie David |  Sep 16, 2009 16:15PM GMT
 

Universal Orlando Resort has revealed details of its latest attraction, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which is due to open in spring 2010.

The theme park will contain locations faithful to the film, including Hogwarts Express, Zonko's joke shop, Ollivanders wand shop and the Owlery.

Universal Orlando worked closely with author JK Rowling, Warner Bros Consumer Products and the Warner Bros Harry Potter brand team to create the attraction.

Scroll past the pictures for a list of shops, restaurants and rides.

The Three Broomsticks - Universal Studios
The Three Broomsticks restaurant

Dervish and Banges - Universal Studios
Dervish and Banges gift shop

Hogsmeade - Universal Studios
Hogsmeade

Hogwarts - Universal Studios
Hogwarts

Rides and shows

  • Ollivanders, 'an interactive experience where the wand chooses the wizard'
  • Dragon Challenge, a high-speed twin rollercoaster
  • Flight of the Hippogriff, a family coaster simulating a training flight over Hogwarts
  • Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, which reportedly uses 'entirely new technology' to 'bring the stories to life'

    • Shops and restaurants

  • Owl Post, a post office with Hogsmeade postmarks and official stamps
  • Honeyduke's, a sweet shop
  • Zonko's, a joke shop
  • The Three Broomsticks, a restaurant featuring 'Butterbeer' and 'pumpkin juice'
  • Hog's Head, a traditional British pub
  • Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods, a gift shop

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