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.
Construction Update: Wizarding World’s Hogwarts Express track and Diagon Alley expansion from above
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…]
Detailed look at Diagon Alley and London concept art for Universal’s Wizarding World expansion
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:
Universal officially announces details for Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion – Opening in 2014
Today Universal Orlando officially announced their well known secret, Diagon Alley is coming to Universal Studios Florida. [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]