WWoHP - some official photos

[UKDEB]

As guests pass through the arch into Hogsmeade at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, they will be immediately transported to a world of wonder, excitement and adventure. While exploring the cobbled streets of the highly themed environment, they will encounter iconic locations from the Harry Potter books and films, like the Hogwarts Express, Ollivanders and the majestic Hogwarts castle. Set for a grand opening at Universal Orlando Resort on June 18, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will feature multiple themed attractions, shops and a restaurant.

Mounted on the wall of the Hog’s Head pub at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is the hog’s head, which will come alive and puff its jowls at visitors. Adjacent to the Three Broomsticks, the Hog’s Head pub is where guests can enjoy a cold Butterbeer, pumpkin juice and other beverages.

HAGRID'S HUT - An authentic replica from the Harry Potter films, guests will pass by Hagrid's hut on their way to the Flight of the Hippogriff family-friendly roller coaster. Just before they board, Hagrid instructs guests on how to properly approach and fly on a Hippogriff. Hagrid’s hut will be seen as part of a feature about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter on NBC's The Celebrity Apprentice this Sunday, April 4.

Just like the Harry Potter films, portraits line the walls of Hogwarts castle, the home of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey – the marquee attraction of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. When passing through the Portrait gallery, guests will encounter several magical talking portraits created exclusively for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, including the four Hogwarts founders.

While wandering the corridors of Hogwarts castle on their way to experience Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey – the marquee attraction of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter ¬– guests will pass through Dumbledore’s office. The office is an exact replica of the one seen in the Harry Potter films, and is the place where the Hogwarts headmaster officially welcomes you to Hogwarts.

Many iconic elements from the Harry Potter books and films can be seen in the queue line of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey – the marquee attraction of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Guests will pass by the regal Griffin statue on their way to Dumbledore’s office.

On Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey – the marquee attraction of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – guests will journey through iconic locations straight from the films, such as the Room of Requirement. This amazingly detailed scene is where guests board the groundbreaking ride and are drawn into the excitement and chaos of Harry’s life.

The Hogwarts Express arrives at Hogsmeade Station as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter continues to develop at Universal Orlando Resort. As guests enter Hogsmeade, they will be greeted by the iconic, smoke-billowing steam engine, made famous in the Harry Potter books and films for transporting students to a world of magic and wonder.

This morning, Harry Potter film stars Robbie Coltrane, Matthew Lewis, Emma Watson, and Oliver and James Phelps began their sneak peek tour of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter by entering Hogsmeade. The group was invited to Universal Orlando Resort for a first-look at the immersive environment, and will spend the day visiting many of the iconic locations made famous in the popular Harry Potter series.

Harry Potter film stars Emma Watson, Robbie Coltrane, James and Oliver Phelps and Matthew Lewis got a sneak peek tour of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The group was invited by Universal Orlando Resort for a first-look at the immersive environment.

Harry Potter film stars Emma Watson, Robbie Coltrane, James and Oliver Phelps and Matthew Lewis are delighted by a window display at Honeydukes at Universal Orlando’s The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The sweetshop brings to life mouth-watering treats and candies from the popular books and films. During their sneak peek tour, the group was joined by Mark Woodbury, President of Universal Creative.

 

[Pegasus928]

Each time a little bit more information is released it makes it look more and more special.

 

[torsie24]

Awesome!!!!!! Thanks for sharing! That looks so amazing! Something tells me I'll be at IOA rope drop next year!

 

[wilma-bride]

I am not, by any stretch of the imagination, a Harry Potter fan (hav eonly seen 1 of the films) but I have to say I am really looking forward to this addition to Islands of Adventure. The pictures look amazing and make me even more excited to see it in August.

 

[Cyrano]

Each time a little bit more information is released it makes it look more and more special.

Agree

 

[Everything Eeyore]

It looks fab! Thanks for sharing

 

[Tink2312]

When this was first announced I was a bit luke-warm on the idea...but seeing the photos and info coming out recently I am so excited about going there in November!

 

[laura_<3]

Looks great!

 

[Tinks1984]

Fantastic photo's!! We went to IoA last week and had a wander over to where the new land is, still not much to see, but what we did manage to look at was looking mightily impressive

The actual castle is just breath-taking and all the small detail that can be seen so far just looks wonderful. It was a shame we didn't get to see more, but we'll be definitely be heading there on our next trip, whenever that may be!

 

[wickesy]

There's a video available now as well

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[torsie24]

Oooh, great video! Awesome to see the FJ ride vehicles too!

 

[kevin harrison]

Sorry, but it looks like nothing but gift and sweet shops with a couple of rides thrown in.

 

[Pegasus928]

Sorry, but it looks like nothing but gift and sweet shops with a couple of rides thrown in.

And this differs from every other theme park in the world how??

Personally I think you only have to look at the detail they have gone to to try and recreate a place that millions of people are going to want to visit to know that it will be a huge success.
I am not a big HP fan, have never read any of the books and have only seen the films becasue my kids wanted to, so when I heard they were building WWOHP I wasn't particularly excited. But I am now looking forward to going and having a look around if only to see the look on my kids faces when they see it all for the first time

 

[melly]

Sorry, but it looks like nothing but gift and sweet shops with a couple of rides thrown in.

Well your wrong

Its actually gift and sweet shops with 1 ride thrown in. The other 2 are re-hashed versions of the same rides they always were. As Ive said in t'other threads, if the forbidden journey is a monumental ride then Universal will come out looking great. If on the other hand it is vastly over-hyped as a ride and it is merely good / ok then many more people like yourself will be quite critical of the project.

 

[J&C@Disney]

WoW, I think it looks amazing, we are huge HP fans and cant wait to have a butterbeer and some chocolate frogs!

Yipee not long now

 

[jjk]

I cant wait to see it all

 

[wayneg]

Lots of new pics and a vid.

http://www.disunplugged.com/2010/05/28/first-look-at-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/g1101-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIjKlmfL5Os

 

[PudseyChancer]

I can't wait see this when we go in September - for whatever reason elsewhere on the DIS, people seem to be desperate to slate it for some reason. Whether there are new rides there or not, it's a chance to be immersed in the world of Harry Potter - my two little ones cannot wait.