Fans of J.K. Rowling’s globally popular Harry Potter book series have something to look forward to. Come Spring 2010, muggles will be flocking to Universal Orlando Resort’s Islands of Adventure and the highly anticipated Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Visitors will be able to sip Butterbeer in Three Broosticks, buy Boxing Telescopes at Zonko’s and hear the train whistle of Hogwarts Express as it pulls into Hogsmeade.  The magical world is promising to bring the books and movies to life.

“All of the action and adventures of Harry Potter’s world will come to life here at Universal Orlando Resort,” said Tom Williams, chairman and CEO, Universal Parks and Resorts. “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be unlike any other experience on earth and we can’t wait to see the looks on our guests’ faces as they enter this rich environment.”

With expectations high from the muggle community, Universal Orland Resort, J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Warner Bros. Harry Potter brand team are collaborating to ensure The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is an amazingly memorable experience of a lifetime.

Highlights include:

• Honeydukes with magical treats like Chocolate Frogs and Bertie Bott’s Every-Flavour Beans;
• The Owlery, where owls roost and await their next delivery;
• The Owl Post sends letters with a certified Hogsmeade postmark and sells official stamps from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter;
• Dervish and Banges, the magical instruments and equipment shop featuring Quidditch equipment, Triwizard apparel, Spectrespecs and Remembralls
• Dragon Challenge, the first attraction, features a twin high-speed roller coaster with many iconic elements from the Triwizard Tournament;
• Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is located in Hogwarts Castle and is a thrilling new state-of-the-art attraction using new technology to bring magic, characters and stories of  Harry Potter to life;
• Filch’s Emporium of Confiscated Goods is full of Ministry of Magic and magical creatures merchandise, Omnioculars, and even remote control Golden Snitches.

Since there isn’t any type of overnight lodging in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, snag a muggle-approved Orlando accommodation with Resort Rentals International.

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