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Harry Potter-land coming soon
'The Wizarding World of Harry Potter' theme park is set to open at Universal's Island of Adventure in 2009.
May 31 2007
Ever wanted to visit the village of Hogsmeade? Or explore the mysterious Forbidden Forest? Or maybe you'd rather just sink a few pints at The Leaky Cauldron. Well if you head to Orlando in a couple of years you'll get just that chance as Warner Bros have announced plans to open a Harry Potter theme park in 2009.
'The Wizarding World of Harry Potter', situated on Universal's Island of Adventure, will give visitors the opportunity to ride on immersive and interactive attractions and visit shops and restaurants featuring magical fare from the films.
'Over the years we've received thousands of letters from fans around the world wishing they could visit Hogwarts and the wonderful locations described in each of JK Rowling's beloved stories,' said Barry Meyer, chairman and CEO of Warner Bros Entertainment. 'Working with Universal Orlando Resort, we are confident that we'll be able to provide Harry Potter fans with an incredible experience that upholds the richness of JK Rowling's books and delivers on the authentic detail portrayed in our films.'
And with Academy Award-winning production designer Stuart Craig leading the creative team working on the venture, Rowling herself believes that the park will remain faithful to the spirit of the books. 'The plans I've seen look incredibly exciting' she said, adding 'I don't think fans of the books or film will be disappointed.'
Alternatively, if you can't wait until 2009 for your next dose of the boy wizard, 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' is set to hit screens on June 13.
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- sonia said...
- OMG I LOVE HARRY POTTER I READ THE BOOKS AND WHATCH THE FILMS ! BUT THE PRICE SHOULD GO DOWN BECUASE MY MUM SAYS I WIL BE ABLE TO GO HOWEVER I HAVE TO SAVE UP ! AND I WISH IT WAS IN ENGLAND !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OTHER WISE I WANT BE ABLE TO GO Posted on Aug 25 2010 15:05
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- Rachel said...
- They really should've put it in Scotland, I mean it would make it way more realistic. It's amazing I went last week but travelling for 9 hours on a plane isn't fun and to be honest it's ours. JK Rowling is from the UK. Americans can't even say Harry Potter properly, it sounds so stupid when they say it, no wonder there are no americans in the film... thankfully. Posted on Jul 25 2010 20:57
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- Samantha Mclemon said...
- i heard she making a new one Posted on Apr 28 2009 18:56
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- Maddie said...
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1.Because harry potter is not aphiliated with disney, it works with warner brothers, who have a contract with universal.
2,@ABI,UNIVERSAL AND DISNEY ARE NOT THE SAME THING. Posted on Apr 17 2009 12:48 - Report as inappropriate
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- crystal said...
- Don't be mad at the us because were willing to pony up the money for potter land.. J.K. Goes were the moneys at Posted on Feb 02 2009 01:26
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- Courtney said...
- Ok, i am all for the Harry Potter theme park but why is it in America, why not Scotland, i mean that is where J. K Rowling made him up?? Posted on Oct 04 2008 11:55
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- john said...
- i think thay should lower the prices down becouse i am a #1 fan of the theme park nad the film Posted on Sep 19 2008 14:41
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- sunny said...
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IM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAAPPYYYYYYY-
was having a crap day!!!! now im all smiles!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Posted on Aug 13 2008 11:05 - Report as inappropriate
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- Charl said...
- I cant wait until this land come. im sooo excited i bet yas im going florida next year!! #1 fan. Posted on Jun 11 2008 14:18
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- Gail said...
- I agree it should be in the UK .... but that wont stop me going to America next year to experience something totaly magical!!! =0p Posted on May 08 2008 10:37
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- Anna said...
- Scotland can be a magical land for this park too Posted on Apr 25 2008 21:27
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- Abba said...
- Are they discussed where should be this Park? To me the best would be in UK. No, please not France. I love so much Disney but I haven't never been there and I dream in case DISNEYLAND!!!! In France can be an error. Posted on Apr 25 2008 21:21
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- abi said...
- why dont they put one in disneyland paris i lurve harry pottrer and its cheapeer to go thjere than florida disney Posted on Apr 25 2008 21:16
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- laura said...
- why not the uk! Posted on Feb 03 2008 19:37
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- Pete said...
- Orlando!? Why?! Harry Potter's the least American thing ever! Grr why do they do this!? England!!!!!!!!!! Posted on Feb 01 2008 13:28
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