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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: HPANA
Actor Tom Felton ("Draco Malfoy" in the Harry Potter films) was on hand to help Universal Orlando Resort announce specifics of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction today.
The park unveiled a fly-through video showing the major points of interest, new concept art and more.
Felton had the privilege of confirming what was already expected by most fans: that the attraction will open in the spring of 2010.
Upon entering the park through the "arches of Hogsmeade," guests will be greeted by the Hogwarts Express and station, and free to roam the 22-acre park situated in Universal's Islands of Adventure:
The announcements were made today by Mark Woodbury, president of Universal Creative; Paul Daurio, producer of the attraction; and Alan Gilmore, an art director from the Harry Potter films.
Stay tuned for new pictures, videos and even more coming soon!
UPDATE: The official website
has been updated with art work as well as video of the webcast which took place earlier today.
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Auror
Points: 2076
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
Oh wow how exciting! I really like the bit about the owlery! Everything about this park sounds wonderful! I can't wait until it opens!
Posted Sep 15, 2009 at 11:56 AM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27761
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
Yayyy!!!
I really hope I can go soon after it opens, but its expensive to go to Florida...blegh.. XD
I'm graduating this year too...from college...maybe as a gift to myself XD
Posted Sep 15, 2009 at 2:27 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 80
longbottom48 says:
I'm with you on the owlery, I know a bunch of people who are not quite as obssesed as me about Harry Potter, but quite enough to when I send them something from the Harry Potter Theme Park owlery they will be very jealous, hahahaha.
Posted Sep 15, 2009 at 2:36 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3656
Anastasia Popovick says:
This is so exciting! I can't wait to get my family there for the fun! 2010...woohoo!
Posted Sep 15, 2009 at 3:24 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 468
SoccerChick22 says:
Wow thats so cool! Everything sounds so awesome. I can't wait till 2010! Yayy!!
Posted Sep 15, 2009 at 5:52 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 575
Canis Diris says:
Sounds pretty cool can't wait for it to open in Spring.
Posted Sep 15, 2009 at 6:10 PM EST
Witch
Points: 920
Moggiesmom says:
I need to start saving up!
Posted Sep 15, 2009 at 8:35 PM EST
Witch
Points: 803
FawkesRox says:
I love the fact that i live in Florida! :D It's the HP capital for 2010-11! :D
It sounds awesome, and as Tom Felton said "It will blow your minds." :)
Posted Sep 15, 2009 at 11:32 PM EST
Witch
Points: 838
FutureWeasley says:
the whole thing sounds so amazing! I can't wait till it opens, then I can start saving and fly over there! I'll save a whole heap of cash, by myself a plane ticket and buy into the park, then still have a huge wad for the spending - where I will buy one of everything! I just wish i could go right now - I want butterbeer! Ooh, I hope tehy have some of the special effects sweets at Honeydukes xDD
Posted Sep 16, 2009 at 2:38 AM EST
Celtic Epona
Points: 6699
Val-Halla says:
As good as this Harry Potter theme park looks I still wonder why they didn't make it in the UK. After all, this is where HP was created and this is where its roots are. My other point being that there are some fans out there that prehaps can't afford to fly to the USA to experience a HP theme park. Does anyone else think I'm right?
Posted Sep 16, 2009 at 5:36 AM EST
Student
Points: 299
annie101 says:
I agree they should put one in the UK as well. I would love to go to the theme park when it opens, but it is too expensive and difficult to get there. It sounds amazing though!
Posted Sep 16, 2009 at 7:07 AM EST
Auror
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Points: 2484
Since the Start says:
I don't think I'm going to get around to heading down there any time soon, but it sounds amazing. Thanks for the great info!
Posted Sep 16, 2009 at 10:26 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1550
the_girl_who_lived89 says:
I have promise myself that i AM going to Orland in 2010 no matter what! And butterbear will be awsome.
Posted Sep 16, 2009 at 1:48 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 33
ScarsAreAlwaysThere says:
Ohh my gosh I am so freaking excited about this!!! I have to go there! The only problem is that Washington is pretty much the farthest state from Florida. It's going to be expensive to get there. But I'm going to get there somehow.
Posted Sep 16, 2009 at 3:11 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3673
Hecate3fold says:
I saw the video as soon as it came out because I'm on the update list from the site right from when it opened.
I wanted to jump on my broom and fly right down. Maybe someday we'll be able to, or at least transport directly there. "It could happen". I believe, I believe, I believe..............
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Sep 16, 2009 at 10:01 PM EST
Witch
Points: 830
Barbarian Black says:
This is awesome. The owlry is GREAT, now my invites to the final HP weekend in summer of 2011 can have offical Hogwarts owl post and insignia - I could die of glee!
Posted Sep 17, 2009 at 10:38 AM EST
Hogwarts Social Worker
Points: 3599
SnoopyLover says:
I can't stand it. Spring cannot come soon enough!!!!!!
I hope that I can meet some of my HPANA friends there :o)
Posted Sep 17, 2009 at 10:27 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1240
Luna Lovegood* says:
Funny how some of the posters wanted the theme park to be in the UK and I have to say, I totally agree! Why don't they do what Disney's done and make one in Paris and then one in Tokyo and everywhere else in the world? Just kidding! Love the whole idea but I doubt I'll be able to get to Florida anytime soon since I'm planning a huge trip to California in a few years and I'm also going to college. And the car and the apartment. So no I won't be able to go soon but I won't die. Just someone please send me a postcard from the owlery with their thoughts!
Posted Sep 17, 2009 at 11:31 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 425
Maggie_ says:
Oh God, I'm so excited!!! I hope I would be able to visit it, I live in Europe so... We'll see
Posted Sep 18, 2009 at 11:05 AM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
Brilliant...Can't wait to atttend this event and visit Hogwarts at Universal Studios.
Posted Sep 20, 2009 at 3:42 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8934
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Can hardly wait to go. Don't know if we can make it when it opens up initially. Might have to wait for the crowds to go down.
Posted Sep 21, 2009 at 9:13 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 27
Merlin's beard! says:
eeeeek!! must go to florida!! XD haha! oooh id love to finally know how butterbeer tastes like :D
Posted Sep 28, 2009 at 2:22 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
Brilliant...I see that the Park is almost done. A job well done to Universal Studios. I will be there this Spring.
Cheers!
Posted Oct 18, 2009 at 10:01 PM EST