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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 area that replaced the ''Merlin Woods'' portion of the Lost Continent region of Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park, part of the Universal Orlando Resort. The 20-acre area includes attractions, restaurants, and shops themed around a recreation of [[Hogwarts Castle]] and [[Hogsmeade|Hogsmeade Village]]. In 2014, this |
+ | '''The Wizarding World of Harry Potter''' is a themed area that replaced the ''Merlin Woods'' portion of the Lost Continent region of Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park, part of the Universal Orlando Resort. The 20-acre area includes attractions, restaurants, and shops themed around a recreation of [[Hogwarts Castle]] and [[Hogsmeade|Hogsmeade Village]]. In 2014, this was joined by Universal Studios Orlando's addition of a recreation of [[Diagon Alley]] located on the former site of the ''Jaws'' attraction, with the Hogwarts Express train connecting the two. |
The Wizarding World includes attractions pertaining to adventures in the film and book series, and shops where "wizard lore" is sold including a replication of Ollivander's wand shop. Since its opening on June 18th, 2010, the area has proved very popular with guests, increasing park attendance by over 50%. It was announced that a Harry Potter themed land would be built and opened by 2016 at Universal Studios Hollywood.<ref>[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/12/wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-planned-for-universal-hollywood.html "Harry Potter Wizarding World coming to Universal Hollywood"] L.A. Times, retrieved 06/12/11</ref> A version of the land for Universal Studios Japan is now open. |
The Wizarding World includes attractions pertaining to adventures in the film and book series, and shops where "wizard lore" is sold including a replication of Ollivander's wand shop. Since its opening on June 18th, 2010, the area has proved very popular with guests, increasing park attendance by over 50%. It was announced that a Harry Potter themed land would be built and opened by 2016 at Universal Studios Hollywood.<ref>[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/12/wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-planned-for-universal-hollywood.html "Harry Potter Wizarding World coming to Universal Hollywood"] L.A. Times, retrieved 06/12/11</ref> A version of the land for Universal Studios Japan is now open. |
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== Parks == |
== Parks == |
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*[[Ollivander's Wand Shop (The Wizarding World of Harry Potter)|Ollivander's Wand Shop ]]- Sells wands originated from the Harry Potter film and also sells different designs of wands. The original wands sold are those that belong to the film characters, Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Lord Voldemort, Sirius Black, Draco Malfoy, Severus Snape, Ginny Weasley, Luna Lovegood, Minerva McGonagall, Remus Lupin, and Neville Longbottom. |
*[[Ollivander's Wand Shop (The Wizarding World of Harry Potter)|Ollivander's Wand Shop ]]- Sells wands originated from the Harry Potter film and also sells different designs of wands. The original wands sold are those that belong to the film characters, Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Lord Voldemort, Sirius Black, Draco Malfoy, Severus Snape, Ginny Weasley, Luna Lovegood, Minerva McGonagall, Remus Lupin, and Neville Longbottom. |
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| − | === Diagon Alley === |
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==== Attractions ==== |
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* [[Harry Potter and the Escape From Gringotts]]- A multi-demensional experience ride through Gringotts Bank |
* [[Harry Potter and the Escape From Gringotts]]- A multi-demensional experience ride through Gringotts Bank |
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| + | * [[Gringott|Gringott's]] Money Exchange-Here you can exchange Muggle money for a Gringott's Bank note and interact with some goblins. |
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* [[Hogwarts Express_(The_Wizarding_World_of_Harry_Potter)|The Hogwarts Express]] (ride it to Hogsmeade in Universal's Islands Of Adventure.) |
* [[Hogwarts Express_(The_Wizarding_World_of_Harry_Potter)|The Hogwarts Express]] (ride it to Hogsmeade in Universal's Islands Of Adventure.) |
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* [[Madam Malkin's_Robes_for_All_Occasions|Madam Malkin's Robes For All Occasions]]- Sells Hogwarts robes, and costume replicas from the films, such as Dumbledore's robes, and Hermione's Yule Ball dress. |
* [[Madam Malkin's_Robes_for_All_Occasions|Madam Malkin's Robes For All Occasions]]- Sells Hogwarts robes, and costume replicas from the films, such as Dumbledore's robes, and Hermione's Yule Ball dress. |
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* [[Quality Quidditch Supplies]]- |
* [[Quality Quidditch Supplies]]- |
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| − | * [[Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes]]-The Diagon Ally eqivalentt to Zonko's, sells many of the Weasley twins products, and features props |
+ | * [[Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes]]-The Diagon Ally eqivalentt to Zonko's, sells many of the Weasley twins products, and features props from the film. |
| + | * [[Wiseacre's Wizarding Equipment]]-Sells magical eqipmentt such as crystal balls and [[Time-Turner|Time-Turners]]. Also sells other merchandise including Hogwarts apparel, quills, parchment, and wax seals. |
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| + | * [[Gregorovitch Zauberstäbe|Gregorovitch's]] Wand Shop |
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* [[Magical Menagerie|Magical Menagerie]]- Sells stuffed animals of magical creatures. |
* [[Magical Menagerie|Magical Menagerie]]- Sells stuffed animals of magical creatures. |
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* A scavenger hunt-type game where using a map and special interactive wands sold at Ollivanders, guests can go to different spots and use the designated spells to activate different special effects. |
* A scavenger hunt-type game where using a map and special interactive wands sold at Ollivanders, guests can go to different spots and use the designated spells to activate different special effects. |
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* When people look closely at [[Grimmauld Place 12]], they can see [[Kreacher]] appear from behind one of the windows. |
* When people look closely at [[Grimmauld Place 12]], they can see [[Kreacher]] appear from behind one of the windows. |
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| + | * [[Butterbeer]] and Pumpkin Juice can be bought at many stands and restaraunts in the parks. |
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==Store-fronts== |
==Store-fronts== |
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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 area that replaced the Merlin Woods portion of the Lost Continent region of Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park, part of the Universal Orlando Resort. The 20-acre area includes attractions, restaurants, and shops themed around a recreation of Hogwarts Castle and Hogsmeade Village. In 2014, this was joined by Universal Studios Orlando's addition of a recreation of Diagon Alley located on the former site of the Jaws attraction, with the Hogwarts Express train connecting the two.
The Wizarding World includes attractions pertaining to adventures in the film and book series, and shops where "wizard lore" is sold including a replication of Ollivander's wand shop. Since its opening on June 18th, 2010, the area has proved very popular with guests, increasing park attendance by over 50%. It was announced that a Harry Potter themed land would be built and opened by 2016 at Universal Studios Hollywood.[1] A version of the land for Universal Studios Japan is now open.
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
Background
- On May 30th, 2007, the plans for the Harry Potter-themed area were announced during a joint press conference with Warner Bros. and Universal.[2]
- On September 15th, 2009, during a press conference featuring Tom Felton, Universal revealed the official names of the three main park rides.[3]
- On March 25th, 2010, the grand opening date was announced.
- On May 20th, 2010, Matthew Lewis, Emma Watson, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, and Robbie Coltrane had a tour of the area.
- On May 28th, 2010, Universal began letting park guests preview the area.
- On June 16th, 2010, a celebration was held with the Orlando Philharmonic performing music from the Harry Potter series led by composer John Williams. The Frog Choir sang Double Trouble conducted by Warwick Davis. Actors Bonnie Wright, Matthew Lewis, Tom Felton, Michael Gambon, James Phelps, and Oliver Phelps arrived on the Knight Bus. Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint arrived in the Flying Ford Anglia.
- On June 18th, 2010, Daniel Radcliffe and the cast in attendance officially welcomed the first group of guests into The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
- In December 2011 it was briefly stated that the Wizarding World in Florida would be expanded.[4] This expansion is rumoured to be Diagon Alley-themed and include a ride based off the carts at Gringotts Wizarding Bank. Rumours have also stated that Harry Potter cast members such as Rupert Grint and Helena Bonham Carter have been filming new material for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, presumably connected with this planned expansion.[5]
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has been estimated to cost at least $265 million.
- Over 600 items have been created to be sold in the Wizarding World based on products from the Harry Potter series. [6]
- Foods and drinks that appeared in the books and films (like Butterbeer and Pumpkin Juice) are also available.
- The House Points hourglasses are also featured at the entrance in the Hogwarts castle in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The total amount of House Points in each changes from time to time.
- In November 2013 , it was announced that a new Diagon Alley section will be added, which will include a Leaky Cauldron restaurant and a Gringotts Wizarding Bank main attraction, replacing Universal Studios's Jaws attraction.[7] Several references to the former attraction were hidden in the final build of Diagon Alley, most notably a group of Shrunken Heads in a windowfront of Knockturn Alley singing a song from the film.
Parks
Hogsmeade Village
Attractions
- Dragon Challenge - Twin inverted roller coasters.
- Flight of the Hippogriff - A family roller coaster.
- Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey - A 4D experience ride
- Ollivanders - here the wand chooses you.
- The Hogwarts Express (ride it to Diagon Alley in Universal Studios)
Restaurants
Shops
- Dervish and Banges - Sells Quidditch equipment, Triwizard apparel, Spectrespecs and Remembralls.
Promotial Sketch Image Of The Inside Of Ollivanders' Wand Shop
- Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods - Sells Ministry of Magic and magical creatures merchandise, Omnioculars, and even Golden Snitches.
- Honeydukes - A recreation of the Hogsmeade sweetshop selling notable treats such as Chocolate Frogs and Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans.
- 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.
- Ollivander's Wand Shop - Sells wands originated from the Harry Potter film and also sells different designs of wands. The original wands sold are those that belong to the film characters, Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Lord Voldemort, Sirius Black, Draco Malfoy, Severus Snape, Ginny Weasley, Luna Lovegood, Minerva McGonagall, Remus Lupin, and Neville Longbottom.
Diagon Alley
Attractions
- Harry Potter and the Escape From Gringotts- A multi-demensional experience ride through Gringotts Bank
- Gringott's Money Exchange-Here you can exchange Muggle money for a Gringott's Bank note and interact with some goblins.
- The Hogwarts Express (ride it to Hogsmeade in Universal's Islands Of Adventure.)
Shops
- Ollivander's Wand Shop - Sells wand replicas of character's wands from the Harry Potter films as well as unique wands guests can be "chosen" by.
- Madam Malkin's Robes For All Occasions- Sells Hogwarts robes, and costume replicas from the films, such as Dumbledore's robes, and Hermione's Yule Ball dress.
- Quality Quidditch Supplies-
- Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes-The Diagon Ally eqivalentt to Zonko's, sells many of the Weasley twins products, and features props from the film.
- Wiseacre's Wizarding Equipment-Sells magical eqipmentt such as crystal balls and Time-Turners. Also sells other merchandise including Hogwarts apparel, quills, parchment, and wax seals.
- Gregorovitch's Wand Shop
- Magical Menagerie- Sells stuffed animals of magical creatures.
- Borgin and Burkes- Sells Death Eater masks and other merchandise related to Voldemort and the Death Eaters. It is the only shop accessible in the park's Knockturn Alley area.
Restaraunts
Other items of interest
- At the entrance of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, there is a recreation of Hogsmeade Station featuring the Hogwarts Express and the Conductor who welcomes guests to Hogsmeade
- 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 called the "Triwizard Spirit Rally" on the grounds of Hogwarts. It is hosted by a Hogwarts Prefect.
Durmstrang Performance
- Students from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Frog Choir perform songs from the Harry Potter films with large frogs croaking out the bass line. Music is done in the style of Toxic Audio.
- There is a Gringotts themed Automated Teller Machine. Additionally, the Gringotts office in Diagon Alley offers a "wizard money exchange" scrip service which will function as Universal Studios's counterpart to Disney's Disney Dollars. Inside this Gringotts wizard money exchange, you can find an animatronic goblin that will answer various questions such as "how old are you?" or "how many sickles to a galleon?".
- The voice of Moaning Myrtle can be heard speaking to guests in the Hogsmeade Wash-rooms.
- A moving poster of Sirius Black can be seen outside The Three Broomsticks.
- An animatronic Buckbeak can be seen at the Flight of the Hippogriff ride.
- A theatre group from the Wizarding Academy of Dramatic Arts in Diagon Alley presents puppet shows based on Beedle the Bard's Tale of Three Brothers and The Fountain of Fair Fortune.
- Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees perform three of their songs in Diagon Alley.
- A scavenger hunt-type game where using a map and special interactive wands sold at Ollivanders, guests can go to different spots and use the designated spells to activate different special effects.
- When people look closely at Grimmauld Place 12, they can see Kreacher appear from behind one of the windows.
- Butterbeer and Pumpkin Juice can be bought at many stands and restaraunts in the parks.
Store-fronts
Window displays throughout Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley 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
Behind the scenes
- In J. K. Rowling's The Silkworm, there is a character named Orlando Quine. When series protagonist Cormoran Strike first hears the name, being half-asleep at the time, he at first assumes it is the resort in Florida that is being mentioned. This can possibly be seen as a reference by Rowling to the location of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Videos
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley Webcast Highlights
Diagon Alley Webcast Highlights
External links
- Official Website
- Media Website
- Harry Potter Theme Park Unofficial Website
- Orlando United-Islands of Adventure
- Screamscape-Islands of Adventure
- Harry Potter theme parks information
Notes and references
- ↑ "Harry Potter Wizarding World coming to Universal Hollywood" L.A. Times, retrieved 06/12/11
- ↑ Mugglenet.com's various reports on the Theme Park
- ↑ Wizarding World Theme Park to open Spring 2010, rides confirmed
- ↑ The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is coming to Universal Studios Hollywood, but when? from Theme Park Insider by Laurie Niles.
- ↑ http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/harry-potter-cast-rumoured-to-be-filming-mini-movie-for-wizarding-world-orlando-park-91935/
- ↑ Butterbeer, wands make Wizarding World of Harry Potter a potential sales bonanza for Universal
- ↑ [http://www.traveldailymedia.com/199602/universal-reveals-diagon-alley-plans/ "Universal reveals Diagon Alley plans"
| J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series | |||||
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| Philosopher's Stone | book | film | games | film soundtrack | game soundtrack |
| Chamber of Secrets | book | film | games | film soundtrack | game soundtrack |
| Prisoner of Azkaban | book | film | games | film soundtrack | game soundtrack |
| Goblet of Fire | book | film | games | film soundtrack | game soundtrack |
| Order of the Phoenix | book | film | game | film soundtrack | game soundtrack |
| Half-Blood Prince | book | film | games | film soundtrack | game soundtrack |
| Deathly Hallows | book | film 1 | games 1 | film soundtrack 1 | game soundtrack 1 |
| film 2 | games 2 | film soundtrack 2 | game soundtrack 2 | ||
| Cursed Child | script | play | |||
| Fantastic Beasts film series | |||||
| Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them | book | screenplay | film | game | film soundtrack |
| The Crimes of Grindelwald | screenplay | film | film soundtrack | ||
| The Secrets of Dumbledore | screenplay | film | film soundtrack | ||