Harry Potter Theme Park Opens at Universal Orlando
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2. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter officially opens to the public at Universal Orlando Florida.
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3. The theme park features rides such as the Dragon Challenge - a twin high-speed roller
coaster with many iconic elements from the Triwizard Tournament.
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4. Stars from the film, including Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) himself
were mobbed as they attended the red carpet launch.
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5. The book's creator J.K Rowling collaborated with Universal to help create the theme park.
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6. Fireworks explode over the Hogwarts Castle as part of the grand opening celebration.
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14. 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 park.
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20. Fans can follow in Harry's footsteps and hang in Hogwarts at The Wizarding
World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando Resort theme park.
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21. Guests watch an outdoor performance of a "TriWizard Rally" outside Hogwarts
Castle --with the Flight of the Hippogriff coaster at right.
30. The Flight of the Hippogriff will simulate a training flight on the magical creature.
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33. At the entrance of Hogsmeade, billowing steam and an iconic whistle signal the
arrival of the Hogwarts Express into Hogsmeade station.
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34. Hogswart Express steam locomotive, in Hogsmeade Village, at the Wizarding
World of Harry Potter, at Universal's Islands of Adventure in Orlando.
42. The Three Broomsticks and adjacent Hog's Head pub will feature traditional
British fare and drinks including Butterbeer and pumpkin juice.
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43. Completing Hogsmeade is Dervish and Banges, the magical instruments and equipment shop
featuring Quidditch equipment, Triwizard apparel, Spectrespecs and Remembralls.
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45. Ollivanders wand shop is an "incredible interactive experience" where the wand chooses the wizard.
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46. Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods is full of Ministry of Magic and magical
creatures merchandise, Omnioculars, and even remote control Golden Snitches.
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48. Thousands of guests arrive Friday, June 18, 2010 for the grand opening of the Wizarding World of
Harry Potter at Universal's Islands of Adventure. Gates to the theme park were opened at 6 a.m.,
as a line of faithful fans snaked as far back as the Hard Rock Cafe at Universal CityWalk.
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54. Hundreds of floating candles appear to hover above guests boarding the ride,
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, inside Hogwarts Castle.
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56. On the way to ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, guests will see this gargoyle inside Hogwarts Castle.
58. The Flying Car, a Ford Anglia, displayed on the way to the Dragon Challenge roller coaster.
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60. One of the cottages guests see while waiting in line at Flight of the Hippogriff coaster near Hogwarts Castle.
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62. Harry Potter films stars (from left) James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Daniel
Radcliffe, Michael Gambon, Bonnie Wright, Rupert Grint and Matthew Lewis.
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