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Here's the news on everything Harry Potter!
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Update2: Wizarding World of Harry Potter Information
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It is being reported that the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will open in conjunction with the first part of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, which will be in theatres in November 2010. The report, originally in French, came from the International Pow Wow, which took place in Miami May 16 - 20.
The report also stated that there will a roller coaster and a ride that has flying car races.
You can read the translation here.
UPDATE: We received word from Universal Studios in Orlando that the information reported in this article is inaccurate. Although which parts are inaccurate, I haven't been told. Let's hope it's the opening date and that it's still the beginning of 2010 and not November 2010.
UPDATE2: I got another response from Universal stating that it is the release date and money figures noted in the article that were incorrect. Here's what they had to say:
The last paragraph of the article references that the opening of the Wizarding World will coincide with the release of the first installment of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, sometime in November of 2010. This information was never shared during Pow Wow (the international trade show that this journalist attended) and is incorrect. The Wizarding World is scheduled to open sometime in 2010.
We also don’t discuss monetary figures associated with building new attractions or improvements to our parks. We have never released a dollar figure relating to the development of the Wizarding World.
Thanks to Universal for letting us know!
Source: UHP |
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Photos: Construction For The Wizarding World Progresses
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The Orlando Sentinel has taken updated photos on the construction for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios in Orlando, FL.
The photo view from the roundabout queue for the Dueling Dragons ride convinces me that Hogwarts really is coming to Florida! Yea! 
Click here to see the photos in the photo gallery.
The theme park is scheduled to be open to the public in 2010. |
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New Photos of Wizarding World of Harry Potter Construction
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More construction photos from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park at Universal Studios in Orlando are now online. They show that the buildings for Hogwarts and Hogsmeade are really starting to take shape. You can see them in our gallery beginning here.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opens at the beginning of 2010.
Source: Briandorf and BlogHogwarts |
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Snow for Hogsmeade at Wizarding World of Harry Potter
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In the Harry Potter books, many of you know that Hogsmeade is often covered in snow when Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger go there during outings while at Hogwarts. It looks as though Hogsmeade at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios in Florida will have snow as well. What? Snow in the middle of sunny/hot/humid Florida? That's right!
According to the Orlando Sentinel, Universal have signed on SnowMasters to help achieve their white visions.
Universal has signed a special-effects contract with SnowMasters Evaporative Snow Systems Inc. The Anderson, Ala.-based company builds fake snow-making machines and offers everything from blowing snow to ground blankets to faux icicles.
Now, to anyone like me who lives in Florida, this is definitely a treat. But for those (again like me) who are huge Harry Potter fans and a stickler for details, this is an absolute thrill. I'll have to make sure we have our Gryffindor scarves when we go! 
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is expected to open at the beginning of 2010. |
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Photos: Possible Entrance to Wizarding World of Harry Potter
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Some photos of some construction of what may be the entrance to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, were found at Theme Park Review. The photos include some concept art in the bottom corner to show what the entrance will eventually look like. You can see the photos in our gallery here and here.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will open at the beginning of 2010.
Thanks to UHP for letting us know! |
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Dervish & Banges Concept Art For Harry Potter Theme Park
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter official site has been updated with a conceptual image of Dervish and Banges in their Gallery. Dervish and Banges is a shop in Hogsmeade where wizards purchase their school supplies, Quidditch gear, etc.
There is also a new poll inquiring which dragon you would like to ride...a Chinese Fireball or a Hungarian Horntail?
Click here to see the image in the site’s Gallery.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is currently under construction at the Universal Studios theme park in Orlando, Florida. It is expected to be open to the public in 2010.
Thanks to HPANA |
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Hagrid's Hut at Theme Park for Prop Storage
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We previously told you that a building being built at Universal Studios Florida for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter looked to be Hagrid's hut. According to a building permit, this information is correct. However, it looks like the building will be storage for props and people (or those who aren't employees anyway) will not be able to go into it. It will be fun to see, anyway!
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be open at the beginning of 2010. |
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Hagrid's Hut at Wizarding World of Harry Potter?
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Some photos from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios in Florida have surfaced online of a building that appears to have a resemblance to Hagrid's hut. You can see the photos in our gallery here and here.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will open at the beginning of 2010 (just one more year!).
Thanks to UHP for letting us know! |
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Will Hogwarts at Universal be Bigger than Cinderella's Castle?
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A new article has been posted with some information about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park at Universal Studios in Orlando. The report is about some rumors that there may be a Harry Potter themed show. There are also a few rumors about a ride that is supposed to be inside of the Hogwarts castle and that the castle may be a big as 200ft - bigger than Cinderella's castle which is at 189ft. Read more to see more of what the report had to say. |
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Photos of Hogsmeade from Wizarding World of Harry Potter
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Some photos of some constructed pieces of Hogsmeade were sent to IOA Central from one of the contractor warehouses. It appears they are being built at the warehouse and will be put in place at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park. You can see two of the photos in our gallery here and here. You can see the rest here.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will open at the beginning of 2010.
Thanks to UHP. |
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Harry Potter Theme Park Sounds Awarded To Technomedia
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Lighting and SoundAmerica Online reported that Technomedia Solutions will create the audio soundtrack design, music composition, site mixing, and audio visual systems design, integration and programming for the The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. The company, which is also based in Orlando, has provided the same services for other attractions at the park, such as Terminator 2 3D, The Mummy, and Spiderman. They have also provided services for the Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
The article quoted John Miceli, the Project Creative Director and President of Technomedia Solutions:
“"We plan to do things with the soundtrack and systems that no one has every attempted on a dark ride and we are confident like many projects we have had the great fortune to be a part of over the years, we will raise the bar on what music and soundtracks should sound like.”
Thanks Snitchseeker |
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Harry Potter Theme Park to Open in 2010
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Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, have updated the official Wizarding World of Harry Potter site to state that the park will open in 2010. It had originally been announced that the theme park would open sometime the end of 2009 or the beginning of 2010. |
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Signs of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
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As the construction at Universal Studios Orlando's Wizarding World of Harry Potter continues to grow, signs of the theme park are appearing. IOACentral have some new photos of some of the construction, including some signs that show a castle for Hogwarts, owls, and a logo for Hogsmeade. You can see them here.
The theme park is expected to open some time at the end of 2009 or the beginning of 2010.
Thanks to MuggleNet. |
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What Kind of Food Will the Harry Potter Theme Park Have?
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In an interview with Universal Studios Orlando's Executive Chef, Steve Jayson, the question was asked what kind of food will the Wizarding World of Harry Potter have?
"We've visited Scotland to get a real close, personal look at the cuisine that they eat," Jayson said. "We're going to have one restaurant that's going to have a nice selection of items that you would probably expect to see in that vein of cooking, and I think it is going to be great."
But what about pumpkin juice? They've got to have pumpkin juice, right?
"Pumpkin juice, butterbeer," Jayson laughed. "All those great beverages, we are working on a lot of different things."
The theme park is expected to open the end of 2009 or the beginning of 2010.
Thanks to BlogHogwarts for letting us know! |
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Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Hogwarts is Growing
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A few new photos of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios in Orlando are online. They show that Hogwarts keeps growing and growing! Check out the photos here!
The theme park is expected to open the end of 2009 or beginning of 2010.
Thanks UHP for letting us know! |
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