Harry Potter Theme Park To Open in Orlando
Filed Under Movie News by Skoopz
Rejoice Harry Potter fans! Universal Orlando Resort has announced the opening of the Harry Potter theme park in late 2009 that will let you visit many of the iconic locations in the books and movies including Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the Forbidden Forest and Hogsmeade village.
“The plans I’ve seen look incredibly exciting, and I don’t think fans of the books or films will be disappointed,” said author J.K. Rowling, who has been working with a creative team to make sure the park resembles the books and films.
More than a dozen artists lead by Stuart Craig, the production designer of the movies, have set up house in the studio where the movies are being filmed to make sure every detail is considered, said Scott Trowbridge of Universal.
Many tourists outside the theme park said the experience would boost its appeal to a younger audience.
“I’d go to Universal before I would Disney World to go on a Harry Potter ride,” said 15-year-old Alex Moran, who was visiting Orlando from Pleasant Hill, Mo.
Trowbridge said while there would not be any character lookalikes at the park, fans wanting to see Harry Potter and his magical friends wouldn’t leave disappointed.
“This is Harry’s world,” said Trowbridge. “Most every fan wants to have an encounter with the star of the show.”
The Harry Potter book series has been translated into 65 languages with more than 325 million copies sold in over 200 territories around the world.
The fifth film in the series, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, will be released in theaters July 13 by Warner Bros. While fans are also bracing for the release of the seventh and final book of the series on July 21.
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