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⚫ | '''The Wizarding World of Harry Potter''' is a themed area, based on [[J.K. Rowling|J.K. Rowling's]] ''[[Harry Potter]]'' series, that replaced the ''Merlin Woods'' portion of the Lost Continent region in Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park, part of the Universal Orlando Resort. The theme park 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 - a recreation of [[Diagon Alley]] (located on the former site of the ''Jaws'' attraction) with the [[Hogwarts Express]] train connecting the two.{{Quote|Step inside a world where magic is real.|Universal Orlando on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter}}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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− | '''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. |
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⚫ | 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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+ | *'''[[Dragon Challenge (The Wizarding World of Harry Potter)|Dragon Challenge]]''' - Choose from two high-speed rollercoasters, the Chinese Fireball or the Hungarian Horntail. |
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+ | *'''[[Flight of the Hippogriff]]''' - An epic family rollercoaster which includes a surreal animatronic [[Buckbeak]]. |
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+ | *'''[[Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey]]''' - A multidimensional, 3D action-packed ride experience starring [[Harry Potter]] and his best friends. |
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+ | *<span style="font-size:14px;">'''[[Ollivander's]]''' - Here, the wand chooses you.</span> |
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+ | *'''[[Hogwarts Express (The Wizarding World of Harry Potter)|The Hogwarts Express]]''' - Ride on a scarlet steam engine to Diagon Alley in Universal Studios. |
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+ | === Restaurants === |
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− | [[File:Wizarding_World_of_Harry_Potter_Map_1344x1774px.jpg|right|thumb|The official map for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]] |
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− | [[File:4648075372_7826de6ed8_m.jpg|right|thumb|A bottle of Pumpkin Juice sold in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]] |
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− | [[File:Castleww.jpg|right|thumb|Hogwarts in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]] |
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+ | *'''[[Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods]]''' - Sells anything that Filch could get his hands on (everything, basically). This is where you come out from the ''[[Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey]]'' ride. |
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+ | *'''[[Ollivander's Wand Shop (The Wizarding World of Harry Potter)|Ollivander's Wand Shop]]''' - Sells regular and interactive wands from the Harry Potter films including Harry Potter's wand, Ron Weasley's wand, Hermione Granger's wand and many more. |
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− | *The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has been estimated to cost at least $265 million. |
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− | *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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− | *Foods and drinks that appeared in the books and films (like [[Butterbeer]] and [[Pumpkin Juice]]) are also available. |
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− | *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. |
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− | *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.<ref>[http://www.traveldailymedia.com/199602/universal-reveals-diagon-alley-plans/ "Universal reveals Diagon Alley plans"</ref> Several references to the former attraction were hidden in the final build of Diagon Alley, most notably a group of [[Shrunken Head]]s in a windowfront of Knockturn Alley singing a song from the film. |
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⚫ | * '''Dance Performance''' - Students from the [[Beauxbatons Academy of Magic]] and [[Durmstrang Institute]] perform a dance (similar to the one seen in the [[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)|film]] adaptation of ''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'') called the "Triwizard Spirit Rally" on the grounds of Hogwarts. |
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− | + | [[File:Diagon Alley-0.jpg|thumb|271x271px|The Ukrainian Ironbelly atop Gringotts in Diagon Alley in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter]] |
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− | *[[Flight of the Hippogriff]] - A family roller coaster. |
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+ | * '''[[Harry Potter and the Escape From Gringotts]]''' - A multidimensional 3D thrill-seeker style ride through Gringotts Wizarding Bank, featuring Bill Weasley, Harry Potter, and his best friends. |
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− | *[[Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey]] - A 4D experience ride |
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+ | * '''[[Ollivander's]]''' - Here, the wand chooses you. |
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+ | * '''[[Hogwarts Express_(The_Wizarding_World_of_Harry_Potter)|The Hogwarts Express]]''' - Ride a scarlet steam engine to Hogsmeade Station in Universal's Islands Of Adventure. |
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+ | * '''[[Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour]]''' - Choose from a fabulous selection of ice creams and baked goods. Includes butterbeer flavoured ice cream. |
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− | *[[Hog's Head (The Wizarding World of Harry Potter)|Hog's Head]] |
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+ | * '''[[The Leaky Cauldron]]''' - Enter the wizarding world's most famous restaurant and choose from a delicious selection of traditional English meals. |
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+ | * '''[[The Fountain of Fair Fortune]]''' - Ice-cold butterbeers and other drinks to satisfy your needs. |
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+ | * '''[[Wands by Gregorovitch]]''' - Sells regular and interactive wands from the Harry Potter films including Harry Potter's wand, Ron Weasley's wand, Hermione Granger's wand and many more. |
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− | *[[Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods]] - Sells Ministry of Magic and magical creatures merchandise, Omnioculars, and even Golden Snitches. |
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− | *[[Zonko's Joke Shop (The Wizarding World of Harry Potter)|Zonko's Joke Shop]] - A joke shop with a collection of tricks and jokes, including Extendable Ears, Boxing Telescopes and Sneakoscopes. |
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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. |
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+ | * '''[[Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions]]''' - Sells robes for all occasions. |
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+ | * '''[[Quality Quidditch Supplies]]''' - Sells many different clothing items and products, including Hogwarts house shirts, Quidditch supporter's gear and much more. |
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+ | * '''Dragon's''' '''[[Fire]]''' - The dragon atop [[Gringotts]] occasionally breathes fire and lets out a frightening roar. |
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− | * [[Harry Potter and the Escape From Gringotts]]- A multi-demensional experience ride through Gringotts Bank |
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+ | * '''Interactive [[Wand]]<nowiki/>s''' - Using a map and special interactive wands sold at Ollivander's, guests can go to different shop windows and use the designated spells to activate magical special effects. |
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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.) |
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+ | * '''The [[Knight Bus]]''' - Talk to the cheerful Knight Bus conductor and his friend (which also happens to be a talking head). |
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+ | * '''The Talking [[Mirror]]''' - In ''[[Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions]] ''there is a mirror which will judge your appearance as you walk past it. |
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+ | == A Celebration of Harry Potter == |
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+ | A Celebration of Harry Potter is an annual celebration which typically occurs at some point in January (occurring from the 29th-31st of January in 2016) and usually runs for three days. It includes question and answer sessions with participating members of the Harry Potter cast, special panels, demonstrations, and the incredible Celebration of Harry Potter Expo. |
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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. |
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− | * [[Gregorovitch Zauberstäbe|Gregorovitch's]] Wand Shop |
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+ | == Key Events == |
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+ | *'''January, 2007''' - Rumours about a Harry Potter themed area begun to circle about. |
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+ | *'''December 3rd, 2007''' - Construction of the area officially commences at Islands of Adventure.<ref>[http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2007/12/03/construction-s-officially-underway-on-universal-s-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter.aspx Construction's officially underway on Universal's "Wizarding World of Harry Potter"]</ref> |
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+ | *'''July 8th, 2008''' - The junior steel coaster ''The Flying Unicorn'' and the ''Enchanted Oak Tavern'' are closed. The former begins refurbishment to prepare transition to ''Flight of the Hippogriff''.<ref>[http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/200807/829/ Flying Unicorn, Enchanted Oak close at IOA]</ref> |
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− | * [[The Leaky Cauldron]] |
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+ | *'''August 2nd, 2008''' - The ''Enchanted Oak Tavern'' is demolished to make way for the ''Three Broomsticks'' restaurant.<ref>[http://attractionsmagazine.com/enchanted-oak-tavern-restaurant-leveled-at-islands-of-adventure/ Enchanted Oak Tavern Restaurant Leveled at Islands of Adventure]</ref> |
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− | * [[Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour]] |
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⚫ | *'''September 15th, 2009''' - During a press conference featuring [[Tom Felton]], Universal revealed the official names of the three main 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> |
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− | *There is a [[Gringotts Wizarding Bank|Gringotts]] themed [[Gringotts Bank Automated Teller Machine|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 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disney_dollar 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?". |
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⚫ | *'''December, 2011''' - It was briefly stated that the Wizarding World in Florida would be expanded.<ref>[http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201112/2779/ The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is coming to Universal Studios Hollywood, but when?] from Theme Park Insider by Laurie Niles.</ref> This expansion was rumoured to be [[Diagon Alley]] themed with a ride based off of the carts at [[Gringotts Wizarding Bank]]. |
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− | *A moving poster of [[Sirius Black]] can be seen outside [[The Three Broomsticks]]. |
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+ | *'''December, 2011''' - Rumours stated that ''[[Harry Potter]]'' cast members such as [[Rupert Grint]] and [[Helena Bonham Carter]] had been filming new material, presumably connected with the planned expansion.<ref>http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/harry-potter-cast-rumoured-to-be-filming-mini-movie-for-wizarding-world-orlando-park-91935/</ref> |
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− | *An animatronic [[Buckbeak]] can be seen at the [[Flight of the Hippogriff]] ride. |
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+ | *'''July 8, 2014''' - Diagon Alley officially opened in Orlando's Universal Studios. |
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− | Window displays throughout [[Hogsmeade]] and [[Diagon Alley]] featuring stores and items from the [[Harry Potter Series]]. |
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− | *[[Dominic Maestro's]] |
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− | *[[Gladrags Wizardwear]] |
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− | *[[J. Pippin's Potions]] |
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==Behind the scenes== |
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+ | *In [[J. K. Rowling]]'s ''{{wplink|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 first assumes it is the resort in Florida that is being mentioned. This could possibly be seen as a reference by J.K. Rowling to the location of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. |
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==Videos== |
==Videos== |
Revision as of 00:55, 18 November 2015
- "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's thoughts on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter before it was opened to the public
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is a themed area, based on J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, that replaced the Merlin Woods portion of the Lost Continent region in Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park, part of the Universal Orlando Resort. The theme park 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 - a recreation of Diagon Alley (located on the former site of the Jaws attraction) with the Hogwarts Express train connecting the two.
- "Step inside a world where magic is real."
- — Universal Orlando on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
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.
Hogsmeade Village
Attractions
- Dragon Challenge - Choose from two high-speed rollercoasters, the Chinese Fireball or the Hungarian Horntail.
- Flight of the Hippogriff - An epic family rollercoaster which includes a surreal animatronic Buckbeak.
- Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey - A multidimensional, 3D action-packed ride experience starring Harry Potter and his best friends.
- Ollivander's - Here, the wand chooses you.
- The Hogwarts Express - Ride on a scarlet steam engine to Diagon Alley in Universal Studios.
Restaurants
- Three Broomsticks Inn - Enter Hogsmede's most famous restaurant and choose from a wide variety of traditional English meals.
Shops
- Dervish and Banges - Sells a variety of goods including Quidditch equipment, Triwizard apparel, Spectrespecs and Remembralls.
- Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods - Sells anything that Filch could get his hands on (everything, basically). This is where you come out from the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride.
- Honeydukes - A recreation of the legendary Hogsmeade sweetshop, which sells famous wizarding treats such as Chocolate Frogs and Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans.
- Ollivander's Wand Shop - Sells regular and interactive wands from the Harry Potter films including Harry Potter's wand, Ron Weasley's wand, Hermione Granger's wand and many more.
- Owl Post - Send letters or postcards with a certified Hogsmeade postmark to your friends and family.
Other items of interest
- Bathrooms - The voice of Moaning Myrtle can be heard speaking to guests in the Hogsmeade Wash-rooms.
- Choir 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.
- Dance Performance - Students from the Beauxbatons Academy of Magic and Durmstrang Institute perform a dance (similar to the one seen in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) called the "Triwizard Spirit Rally" on the grounds of Hogwarts.
- Hogsmeade Station - At the Hogsmeade Station there is a cheery Conductor who welcomes guests to Hogsmeade.
- Interactive Wands - Using a map and special interactive wands sold at Ollivander's, guests can go to different shop windows and use the designated spells to activate magical special effects.
Diagon Alley
Attractions
- Gringotts Money Exchange - Exchange Muggle money for Gringotts Bank notes and interact with an animatronic goblin.
- Harry Potter and the Escape From Gringotts - A multidimensional 3D thrill-seeker style ride through Gringotts Wizarding Bank, featuring Bill Weasley, Harry Potter, and his best friends.
- Ollivander's - Here, the wand chooses you.
- The Hogwarts Express - Ride a scarlet steam engine to Hogsmeade Station in Universal's Islands Of Adventure.
Restaurants
- Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour - Choose from a fabulous selection of ice creams and baked goods. Includes butterbeer flavoured ice cream.
- The Leaky Cauldron - Enter the wizarding world's most famous restaurant and choose from a delicious selection of traditional English meals.
- The Fountain of Fair Fortune - Ice-cold butterbeers and other drinks to satisfy your needs.
Shops
- 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 Knockturn Alley area of the park.
- Wands by Gregorovitch - Sells regular and interactive wands from the Harry Potter films including Harry Potter's wand, Ron Weasley's wand, Hermione Granger's wand and many more.
- Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions - Sells robes for all occasions.
- Magical Menagerie - Sells animal related products such as stuffed animal versions of magical creatures.
- Ollivander's Wand Shop - Sells regular and interactive wands from the Harry Potter films including Harry Potter's wand, Ron Weasley's wand, Hermione Granger's wand and many more.
- Quality Quidditch Supplies - Sells many different clothing items and products, including Hogwarts house shirts, Quidditch supporter's gear and much more.
- Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes - The amazing Diagon Alley equivalent to Zonko's, sells many of the Weasley twin's products, and features props from the film.
- Wiseacre's Wizarding Equipment - Sells magical equipment such as crystal balls and Time-Turners as well as a huge selection of other wizarding equipment. This is the shop which you may exit through after riding on Harry Potter and the Escape From Gringotts.
Other items of interest
- Dragon's Fire - The dragon atop Gringotts occasionally breathes fire and lets out a frightening roar.
- Interactive Wands - Using a map and special interactive wands sold at Ollivander's, guests can go to different shop windows and use the designated spells to activate magical special effects.
- Kreacher - When one looks closely at Grimmauld Place 12, they can see Kreacher appear from behind one of the windows.
- Music Performance - Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees perform three of their most famous songs in Diagon Alley.
- Theatre Performance - 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.
- The Knight Bus - Talk to the cheerful Knight Bus conductor and his friend (which also happens to be a talking head).
- The Talking Mirror - In Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions there is a mirror which will judge your appearance as you walk past it.
A Celebration of Harry Potter
A Celebration of Harry Potter is an annual celebration which typically occurs at some point in January (occurring from the 29th-31st of January in 2016) and usually runs for three days. It includes question and answer sessions with participating members of the Harry Potter cast, special panels, demonstrations, and the incredible Celebration of Harry Potter Expo.
Key Events
- January, 2007 - Rumours about a Harry Potter themed area begun to circle about.
- May 30th, 2007 - The plans for a Harry Potter themed area were announced during a joint press conference between Warner Bros. and Universal.[2]
- December 3rd, 2007 - Construction of the area officially commences at Islands of Adventure.[3]
- July 8th, 2008 - The junior steel coaster The Flying Unicorn and the Enchanted Oak Tavern are closed. The former begins refurbishment to prepare transition to Flight of the Hippogriff.[4]
- August 2nd, 2008 - The Enchanted Oak Tavern is demolished to make way for the Three Broomsticks restaurant.[5]
- September 15th, 2009 - During a press conference featuring Tom Felton, Universal revealed the official names of the three main rides.[6]
- March 25th, 2010 - The grand opening date was announced.
- May 20th, 2010 - Matthew Lewis, Emma Watson, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, and Robbie Coltrane had a tour of the area.
- May 28th, 2010 - Universal Orlando began letting park guests preview the area.
- June 16th, 2010 - An opening celebration was held. Bonnie Wright, Matthew Lewis, Tom Felton, Michael Gambon, James Phelps, and Oliver Phelps arrived on the Knight Bus, and Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint arrived in the Flying Ford Anglia.
- June 18th, 2010 - Daniel Radcliffe and other members of the Harry Potter cast officially welcomed the first group of guests into The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
- December, 2011 - It was briefly stated that the Wizarding World in Florida would be expanded.[7] This expansion was rumoured to be Diagon Alley themed with a ride based off of the carts at Gringotts Wizarding Bank.
- December, 2011 - Rumours stated that Harry Potter cast members such as Rupert Grint and Helena Bonham Carter had been filming new material, presumably connected with the planned expansion.[8]
- July 8, 2014 - Diagon Alley officially opened in Orlando's Universal Studios.
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 first assumes it is the resort in Florida that is being mentioned. This could possibly be seen as a reference by J.K. Rowling to the location of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Gallery
Videos
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
- ↑ Construction's officially underway on Universal's "Wizarding World of Harry Potter"
- ↑ Flying Unicorn, Enchanted Oak close at IOA
- ↑ Enchanted Oak Tavern Restaurant Leveled at Islands of Adventure
- ↑ 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/
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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 |