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August 26, 2013 By Banks Lee 2 Comments

New photos of Hogwarts Express train at Universal Orlando – Wizarding World expansion update

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Key pieces of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion have arrived at Universal Orlando. The Hogwarts Express, which will take guests between the current Hogsmeade area in Islands of Adventure and the new Diagon Alley expansion in Universal Studios, have been spotted in a backstage area.

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Filed Under: Movies, Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Florida, Universal's Islands of Adventure Tagged With: construction, diagon alley, expansion, Hogwarts Express, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, train, Universal Orlando, wwohp

May 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Construction Update: Wizarding World’s Hogwarts Express track and Diagon Alley expansion from above

Diagon Alley and London construction

We’ve been following the expansion of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios since even before it was officially announced. With the recent official announcement, and a few more details found through a Universal survey, we figured we’d give you a look at what’s happening behind the construction walls and backstage. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Florida, Universal's Islands of Adventure, Video Tagged With: aerial, Air Force Fun, backstage, construction, diagon alley, expansion, helicopter, Hogwarts Express, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, track, train, update, wwohp

May 8, 2013 By 5 Comments

Detailed look at Diagon Alley and London concept art for Universal’s Wizarding World expansion

Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion concept art

Universal Orlando has officially announced The Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion will open next year at Universal Studios and will include recreations of Diagon Alley and London from the Harry Potter films. (Click Here to read more) Universal has said the new area will be just as expansive, immersive and authentic as the existing themed environment. So far, they’ve only released one piece of concept art. Let’s zoom in and take a look:

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Filed Under: Movies, Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Florida Tagged With: concept art, details, diagon alley, expansion, london, news, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando, Universal Studios, wwohp

May 8, 2013 By Banks Lee 6 Comments

Universal officially announces details for Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion – Opening in 2014

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Today Universal Orlando officially announced their well known secret, Diagon Alley is coming to Universal Studios Florida. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Movies, Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Florida Tagged With: annunced, diagon alley, expansion, Gringotts Bank, Hogwarts Express, official, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, wwohp

August 12, 2012 By 1 Comment

Ride-along on the Dragon Challenge roller coaster at Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Our ride along series returns to Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Dragon Challenge is two separate but intertwined roller coasters at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The Chinese Fireball dragon races along the red track. The Hungarian Horntail darts along the blue track. Here’s a view of Hogwarts Castle that we’ve never been able to share before. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Universal Orlando, Universal's Islands of Adventure Tagged With: Chinese Fireball, Dragon Challenge, Hungarian Horntail, Islands of Adventure, roller coaster, Universal Orlando, Wizarding World of Harry Potter, wwohp

March 13, 2012 By 12 Comments

Aerial view of the Jaws and Wizarding World areas at Universal

We have a video showing a unique view from the air of construction of the former Amity Island/Jaws area at Universal Studios and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Blueprints have also been found online that show what and where buildings might be going in the former Jaws place. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Florida, Universal's Islands of Adventure Tagged With: aerial, construction, flyover, jaws, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Studios, Wizarding World, Wizarding World of Harry Potter, wwohp

August 4, 2011 By 5 Comments

Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show, Episode 36 for August 4, 2011

Join hosts Samantha Sanders and A. Ali Flores as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more. [Read more…]

Filed Under: The Attractions Show, Travel Tagged With: birthday, Busch Gardens, Cypress Canopy Cycle, dance, Design Zone, Disney, Florida Forever, ice cream, MOSI, news, Old Town, Orlando Attractions Magazine, ropes course, Selena Gomez, Stars in the Parks, The Show, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, TV, Wizarding World, wwohp

July 25, 2011 By 2 Comments

Universal to hold 3-day Wizarding World event with Harry Potter movie cast members

Universal Orlando is planning “A Celebration of the Harry Potter Films” for three days this November. Fans who buy special vacation packages will get to hobnob with cast and filmmakers from the Harry Potter films. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Event, Movies, Universal Orlando, Universal's Islands of Adventure Tagged With: A Celebration of the Harry Potter Films, Event, film, Harry Potter, movie, stars, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal, vacation, Wizarding World, wwohp

July 9, 2011 By 1 Comment

Stars in the Parks: M. Night Shyamalan’s wand chooses him

Screenwriter, film director and producer M. Night Shyamalan visited Olivanders Wand Shop today to check out the wands and other merchandise in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Movies, Universal Orlando, Universal's Islands of Adventure Tagged With: director, M. Night Shyamalan, movie, olivanders, Stars in the Parks, wand, Wizarding World of Harry Potter, wwohp

June 18, 2011 By 1 Comment

Universal celebrates one-year of Potter with a special moment in the Wizarding World

By Darcie Vance

Today, Universal Orlando Resort celebrated the one-year anniversary of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at 9:23 a.m. – the exact time The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened on June 18, 2010. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Movies, Universal Orlando, Universal's Islands of Adventure Tagged With: anniversary, Islands of Adventure, movie, opening, Universal, Wizarding World of Harry Potter, wwohp

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