As anyone not living under a rock should know, the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter will officially be opening in just under two weeks. One of the sweetest surprises will be- what else?- the magical sweets. Honeydukes is known to the ‘Potterverse’ as one of the best places to get delicious chocolate. Hopefully this shop will live up to expectations- they will be selling
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Now that Universal Escape Orlando is allowing guests staying at one of their resort hotels in for a ‘soft opening’ of the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter at its Islands of Adventure theme park, more and more cool details about the new area are surfacing. (Universal employees were able to enjoy their own preview of the magical new Harry Potter park area.) Although many
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is bound to be a hit this summer at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. There are two entrances into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, each one connected to a different land (this is true for the entire park, though- it goes in a circle). The area is full of small details that visitors will be able to spot as
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Universal Escape Orlando has always had plenty to do beyond the two amazing theme parks- Mardi Gras, concerts, night club events, parties, and more. This summer, check out the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal’s newest addition! Modeled after the hit book series by J. K. Rowling (which spawned the famous Harry Potter movie craze), Universal is building a whole ‘land’ in Islands of Adventure
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Disney World and Universal have always been two ‘warring’ theme park giants here in Orlando. When one comes up with something, the other is sure to follow- including ticket price changes, fast passes, summer events, and more.
Universal’s latest project is the upcoming opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, to be added to Islands of Adventure’s many themed areas. Based on the popular books
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The internet is buzzing with rumors and excitement about Universal Escape Orlando’s newest theme park addition. Universal’s Islands of Adventure, a twin park to Universal Studios and located on the other end of CityWalk, will soon be unveiling a new ‘island.’ Universal has transformed the previous exotic land area- complete with unicorns, dragons, and more- into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, slated for a
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But of course, for most Harry Potter fans, it isn’t the promise of merchandise that has them eagerly (and a tad bit impatiently) waiting for Universal Escape Orlando’s new Islands of Adventure addition, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. It’s the rides (and, for some, the food!).
The main Wizarding World of Harry Potter ride is located in the largest building- Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and
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Fans everywhere are excited about Universal’s upcoming Wizarding World of Harry Potter- based on the hit books by J.K. Rowling and subsequent movies, this area of the Universal theme park Islands of Adventure is set to open in just over a month, on June 18th. An avid reader and a long-time fan of the Harry Potter book series, one of the things I am most
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Universal recently revealed new details for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. The ride, inspired by book and movie events, takes place inside the giant Hogwarts castle, which towers over Hogsmeade. You will pass through the Dungeons and hallways of Hogwarts, getting to see hundreds of moving wizard portraits- including those of Godric Gryffindor, Rowena Ravenclaw, Salazar Slytherin, and Helga Hufflepuff, the four founders of
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Impatient much? Universal’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter’s opening date is now known! Hours before the official announcement at noon today, Universal put up the date on its Harry Potter home page. The official grand opening will take place June 18th- less than three months away! Construction is still not yet finished on Hogsmeade Village and some of the rides. It’s believed that Islands of
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