Saturday, June 18, 2011

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida

  

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Universal Studios 
Orlando, Florida

both postcards are unused and bought in 2011

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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter forms part of Universal Parks and Resorts' Islands of Adventure theme park in Orlando, Florida. It is one of seven themed areas within the park. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter was officially opened to the public on June 18, 2010.


The area's flagship attraction is Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey which exists within a re-creation of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It takes riders on a journey through Harry Potter's wizarding world. Other attractions include Dragon Challenge: a pair of dueling roller coasters, and Flight of the Hippogriff: a family roller coaster. The area also features a re-creation of Hogsmeade which includes many gift shops and restaurants from the series of Harry Potter books including Dervish and Banges, Honeydukes, Ollivanders, Zonko's Joke Shop, The Three Broomsticks and The Hog's Head.

2 comments:

viridian said...

Oh! My kids want to go there!

Kristin aka Trekkie Gal said...

I received the bottom card from a friend who lives down there. It sounds like an awesome place to visit. :)