Six ways Universal paid tribute to Jaws in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley
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Six ways Universal paid tribute to Jaws in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley

Muggles (AKA non-magical folks) making their way through The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida probably won’t even notice several references to the area’s former tenant. The Jaws ride closed in early 2012 to make way for the Harry Potter expansion, but “Jaws” isn’t totally gone.

Out of the Loop: Holiday World announces ‘Thunderbird’, a launching wing coaster for 2015
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Out of the Loop: Holiday World announces ‘Thunderbird’, a launching wing coaster for 2015

Holiday World is best known for its trinity of wooden coasters not easily matched by any park: The Raven, The Legend and The Voyage. For years however, fans of the park have clamored for a full-sized steel monster to call their own. Well, the wait will soon be over.