Sneaky Peek of the Park

December 23, 2009

The skyline of Islands of Adventure continues to morph as the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Orlando goes up. It’s great that you can see Hogwarts from Interstate 4 now, especially from the East-bound lanes. We took the usual counter-clockwise spin through the Islands on Sunday and construction sounds were evident in a couple of places, including behind the tarps obscuring the Dueling Dragons castle. Harry Potter Theme Park is making strides towards the opening day. New attractions in Harry Potter World Florida are being added at a record pace.

Here are the photos we could gather from the ongoing constriction of the Harry Potter Theme Park. Universal Orlando says Wizarding World will open in Spring 2010.

Universal Orlando says Wizarding World will open in spring 2010. Here’s what we saw Sunday.

From the Lost Continent cul-de-sac. Although you can't tell it in this picture, there was more foot traffic than usual back here on Sunday. Through the archway: "snow" on the roof.

From the Lost Continent cul-de-sac. Although you can't tell it in this picture, there was more foot traffic than usual back here on Sunday. Through the archway: "snow" on the roof.

The view from Port of Entry

The view from Port of Entry

From the wooden bridge that bypasses Wizarding World construction. Curvy chimney! More after the jump.

From the wooden bridge that bypasses Wizarding World construction. Curvy chimney! More after the jump.

The side facing the current Dueling Dragons attraction entry.

The side facing the current Dueling Dragons attraction entry.

View from the Dueling Dragons queue (bits of coaster at center and left

View from the Dueling Dragons queue (bits of coaster at center and left

More chimneys from the Dueling Dragons queue.

More chimneys from the Dueling Dragons queue.

The cover-up of Dueling Dragons castle (current entrance is the former exit)

The cover-up of Dueling Dragons castle (current entrance is the former exit)

Return trip from Dragons. Drama.

Return trip from Dragons. Drama.

No, it's not really in Jurassic Park, but from this angle.

No, it's not really in Jurassic Park, but from this angle.

From the Jurassic Park side.

From the Jurassic Park side.

And a close-up from there.

And a close-up from there.

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8 Responses

  1. admin

    January 23rd, 2010 at 5:11 pm.

    This is way cool!

  2. OLGA MARTIN

    February 14th, 2010 at 11:25 am.

    I AM SO EXCITED!! MY BIRTHDAY IS MARCH I AM A OLD HARRY POTTER FAN..I WILL SAVE UP AND GO ON MY RETIREMENT WHEN I AM 65..I WILL SPEND ONE WEEK THERE WITH MY HUSBAND. CANT WAIT

  3. Hunter Martin

    February 22nd, 2010 at 3:36 pm.

    awawwwwwww……. I think that is wonder ful you and your husband are going at an older age im only 12 and ill see you there,,,,,

    I AM VERY EXCITED,,,,, i went alll the way to ENGLAND to find Hogwarts and i did it waz the best but there were not shops and stuff like this that is so beautifulll…………………….!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  4. april

    March 23rd, 2010 at 3:20 am.

    this will be the best thing ever, i cant wait i am going to be there in jun with my mom we know every thing about harry potter.

    i cant what to see you all there.

  5. daisy barnes

    May 12th, 2010 at 4:11 pm.

    i am a HUUUUUUUGE fan of Harry Potter and i am so excited to go and see the place where it all begun……..

  6. lisa

    May 12th, 2010 at 4:14 pm.

    i can’t stand the wait i wanna go now!!!!!!!!!

  7. amelia

    May 12th, 2010 at 4:16 pm.

    harry potter rocks i think wizards are real i just can’t wait to get my letter………

  8. carley

    August 8th, 2010 at 2:07 am.

    im the biggest fan of harry potter like ever, i cant wait to go! :)