Universal Orlando Resort plans to open major new attraction, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, in the spring. Inspired by J.K. Rowling’s stories and characters, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure will feature multiple attractions, shops and a signature restaurant. The resort is collaborating with J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and the Warner Bros. Harry Potter brand team. The Harry Potter films’ production designer, Stuart Craig, and art director Alan Gilmore are working to construct an authentic Harry Potter experience.
At the entrance of Hogsmeade, billowing steam and a whistle signal the arrival of the Hogwarts Express. Zonko’s is a shop with a collection of tricks and jokes, including extendable ears, boxing telescopes and Sneakoscopes. Honeydukes is full of treats like chocolate frogs and Bertie Bott’s Every-Flavour Beans. The Three Broomsticks and adjacent Hog’s Head pub will feature traditional British fare and drinks including Butterbeer and pumpkin juice. Across from the Three Broomsticks is 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 wand shop is an interactive experience where the wand chooses the wizard. Completing Hogsmeade is Dervish and Banges, the magical instruments and equipment shop featuring Quidditch equipment, Triwizard apparel, Spectrespecs and Remembralls.
Dragon Challenge is a twin high-speed roller coaster with many elements from the Triwizard Tournament. Flight of the Hippogriff is a family coaster simulating a Hippogriff training flight over the grounds of Hogwarts castle. Located in Hogwarts castle, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey uses new technology to bring the characters and stories of Harry Potter to life. Filch’s Emporium of Confiscated Goods is full of Ministry of Magic and magical creatures merchandise, Omnioculars, and remote control Golden Snitches. For more information, call 407-413-9578
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