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Harry Potter theme park to open in Orlando in 2009!
Posted on February 20th, 2009 No commentsWritten by: Jonathan Bryant
Authors WebsiteExciting news for Harry Potter fans across the world, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and Universal Orlando Resort plan to open The Wizarding World of Harry Potter within Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park in 2009.. The “theme park within a theme park” is the first fully immersive Harry Potter themed environment based on the best-selling books by J.K. Rowling.
‘Authentic world’
Visitors will be able to stroll about Hogsmeade, discover the mysteries of the Forbidden Forest and explore Hogwarts castle.
Visitors will be able to sense the sights, the sound, the touch and the feel, the smells and really immerse themselves in this authentic world,” Williams said.
Stuart Craig, the Academy-Award winning production designer who has worked on the Harry Potter movies, is leading the creative design on the park to ensure it remains true to the look and feel of the films.
The Wizarding World will feature rides, shops and restaurants all based on the fictional world of Harry Potter.
So start planning your trip to Florida in 2009 and be the first to visit what sounds to be a fantastic new theme park in Orlando!
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