The Array of Attractions
February 5, 2010
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.
The flagship attraction/ride of Harry Potter Theme park. Built in the 150 foot tall Hogwarts Castle the ride will feature the revolutionary KUKA Arm technology. The rider will be tossed and turned in all possible directions along with the video track of Harry Potter Adventures.
The name was given by the Harry Potter books writer and inventor J.K Rowling. It promises to be a far better version of the “Sum of all thrills” attraction in Epcot Center Orlando, Florida.
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
Flight of the Hippogriff.
This ride described as a family-orientated ride that replicates a Hippogriff – the half-horse, half-eagle beast from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – training flight over Hogwarts castle.
Flight of the Hippogriff
Dragon Challenge.
Is a twin speed Roller Coaster that will feature elements from the fourth book “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”, where Harry Potter had to fight the Dragon in order to advance to the next stage of the tournament.
Dragon Challenge Roller Coaster
Landmarks
Hogwarts Castle.
Standing 150 feet tall, the castle will appear to tower some 600 feet up due to architectural tricks the parks creators have put in place. The castle will have classrooms, the iconic “Secret Room”, Dumbledor’s office along with the portraits of past headmaster, Gryffindor quarters, and many many more landmarks from the Harry Potter series.
“Harry Potter continues to spark the imaginations of fans of all ages and we really have seen the anticipation continue to build for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” said Brad Globe, President of Warner Bros. Consumer Products.
The Hogwarts Castle
Hogsmeade village .
The iconic village that we, as readers, read about in the third year in “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” will feature the “Hog’s Head” Pub, where Fire-Whiskey, pumpkin juice and butter beer will be offered, along with “traditional British food fare”.
The Hogwarts Express will take you to the Hogsmeade train station where your Wizarding World Adventure will begin.
Hogsmeade village
Ollivander’s magic wand shop.
If you always wanted to be chosen by a wand, here is your chance. When you visit Ollivander’s wand shop, you will be able to get yourself a magic wand.
The wands are made in different sizes, of various types of wood, and will vary in weight. Each wand will have a different sensor that will react differently to each person’s hand, thus “choosing” its owner. We are very excited about this store as it promises to be so much fun.
Ollivander's magic wand shop
The Forbidden Forest.
This is the most mysterious part of the park. We don’t know where exactly it will be located, but Universal Studios® certainly has plans to develop it. The Forbidden Forrest is an important venue from the adventures of Harry Potter featured in the book series. It is full of magical creatures such as centaurs, unicorns and spider-like “acromantulas” introduced to us in the first book in the series “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”.
Restaurants and Shops
Filch’s Emporium of Confiscated Goods.
This shopping destination will probably include every magical object that was confiscated from a pupil. You can browse through the most desired magical objects that a Hogwarts Student can dream of.
Filch’s Emporium of Confiscated Goods
Hog’s Head.
This will be a restaurant, where besides hamburgers and hotdogs you will be able to try a wide array of Harry Potter themed foods. From Butter Beer to Chocolate-Flavored Frogs and pumpkin juice.
Hog’s Head
Honeydukes.
Harry Potter Theme Park’s official candy store. This is the sweet tooth bonanza: Chocolate Frogs, Cockroach Cluster, Fizzing Whizbees and many more. A one stop place to sample them all. Universal Orlando Studios® are working hard to develop the magical flavors.
Honeydukes
Dervish and Banges.
An all time favorite to be located in the Hogsmeade village portion of the park, Universal says that the store will provide the Wizarding community with school supplies, Quidditch gear and magical wizarding equipment. At this shop park visitors will be able to purchase authentic and unique items from the World of Harry Potter.
Dervish and Banges
The Three Broomsticks.
The most recognizable pub in the books without a doubt. You will be able to feel and hear what Harry and his friends felt and heard. This pub was fully approved by Universal Studios® and J.K. Rowling.
“It was really fun to be a part of the whole tasting different [attempts at butterbeer] to try until J.K. Rowling really felt, okay, this is it, this is what I always thought butterbeer should taste like.”
Thierry Coup, vice president of creative development for Universal Creative, shared with us in a phone interview: “It was a very exciting moment to see her smile and actually taste it. It’s a delicious thing, first of all. It’s everything you expected it to be.”
This is all that we have confirmed for now. Feel free to leave comments and give us suggestions on what you would like to see in the Harry Potter Theme Park Orlando.
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Looks awesome thank you for the information looking forward to visit the park