Wizarding World of Harry Potter
This newest addition to Islands of Adventure is based on the world wide phenomena Harry Potter series. All the wizards fans can walk through the town of Hogsmeade and stop by their favorite shops. Then, they can go on the thrilling rides with dragons, spiders, hippogriffs, and more. This lets the fans experience the scenes from their favorite Harry Potter films and books.
Rides
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
This ride is based on all of the Harry Potter books in the series. Enter through the towering castle gates and make your way down the familiar passageways and corridors of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. You’ll visit iconic locations such as Dumbledore’s office, the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom, the Gryffindor common room, the Room of Requirement and more. Then get ready to soar above the castle grounds as you join Harry Potter and his friends on an unforgettably thrilling adventure, coming face-to-face with an array of magical creatures!
http://www.orlandoinformer.com/universal/harry-potter-and-the-forbidden-journey/
by: Alison (picture above)
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Dragon Challenge
This ride is based on the fourth Harry Potter book in the series. Marvel at the blazing Goblet of Fire and the shining Triwizard Cup as you take on the Dragon Challenge. Choose your dragon: an aggressive Chinese Fireball or a ferocious Hungarian Horntail. Then climb aboard and hold on tight as the two dragons twist and loop with each other in an intertwining roller coaster chase across the sky. Dragon Challenge is actually two high-speed roller coasters – each "dragon" is a completely different ride.
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Flight of the Hippogriff
Pass by Hagrid's hut as you learn the proper way to approach a Hippogriff, which has the head of a giant eagle and the body of a horse. Then it's time to take a "training flight" aboard the Flight of the Hippogriff, an enchanting family coaster. Bow as you approach the 'real' Hippogriff, and then you’re spiraling and diving around the pumpkin patch, and swooping past Hagrid's hut.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-1293774/Inside-The-Wizarding-World-Harry-Potter-Orlando.html
by: Helen Nicolson
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Dining
The Three Broomsticks
This is the famous restaurant from the books and films where Harry, Ron, and Hermione would spend their time at Hogsmeade. In this restaurant you can choose from such entrees as the "Great Feast Platter," fish and chips, shepherd's pie, Cornish pasty, turkey legs and fresh vegetables. Children's menu items include chicken, macaroni and cheese, fish and chips, and chicken fingers, each served with grapes and applesauce. Dessert choices include apple pie, strawberry and peanut butter ice cream, and chocolate trifle.
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The Hogs Head
At the rear of the Three Broomsticks tavern is the Hog's Head pub. On the wall behind the bar is a large stuffed hog's head which periodically snarls at guests. The family can enjoy Butterbeer, pumpkin juice and other beverages while adults trade stories and sample the pub's selection of domestic and imported beers, specialty drinks, wine, spirits and mixed drinks.
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Shops
Dervish and Bangs
Be sure to stop at Dervish and Banges for such magical items as Sneakoscopes, Spectrespecs, Omnioculars, and The Monster Book of Monsters. Dervish and Banges carries all your Quidditch needs including t-shirts, Quaffles, Golden Snitches and brooms including the Nimbus 2001 and the Firebolt. You’ll find Hogwarts school uniforms and clothing including robes, scarves, ties, t-shirts and sweatshirts.
http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/dervish-and-banges-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-concept-art-62523/
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Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods
Purchase souvenirs such as Hogwarts clothing including jackets, t-shirts, sweatshirts, shoulder bags, caps and scarves; plus house crest banners, stationery and other gifts. There are authentic movie prop replicas including character walking sticks, Death Eater masks and film-based chess sets; assorted Quidditch clothing; magical creature toys and clothing; plus a variety of assorted toys and other souvenirs. It is also here, at the attraction's exit, that guests can purchase a photo of their ride experience on Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.
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by:poparitaville1 from Flickr Website
Honeydukes
A must-stop for visitors to Hogsmeade, at Honeydukes the shelves are lined with all manner of colorful sweets, including Acid Pops, exploding bonbons, Cauldron Cakes, treacle fudge, Fizzing Whizzbees, and Chocolate Frogs, which contain a wizard trading card in each box. Inside the shop you can fill up a bag of Bertie Bott’s Every-Flavour Beans… who knows what tasty (or not so tasty) flavors you’ll discover! The shop also offers other classic favorites such as chocolates and fudge.
http://sue-du-jour.com/2010/12/the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/universal-harry-potter-honeydukes/
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Ollivander's
Visit Ollivanders, Makers of Fine Wands since 382 B.C. Step into the small dusty shop and gaze up at countless wand boxes stacked to the ceiling. Here, in a unique interactive experience, you can see a wand choose a wizard. You can purchase your own Ollivanders wand, or choose from a selection including Harry Potter film character wand replicas, Collectible wand sets and more.
http://www.universalorlando.com/Shopping/Islands-of-Adventure/Ollivanders.aspx
by: Universal Studios Website
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Zonko's
Zonko's is your destination for novelty items, jokes and toys. At Zonko's Joke Shop you can take home such items as a Sneakoscope, Extendable Ears, Screaming Yo-yos, a Boxing Telescope, Fanged Flyer, Pygmy Puff, Shrunken Heads, and more. There are sweets including Fainting Fancies, Fever Fudge, Nosebleed Nougat, and U-No-Poo. The shop also offers Zonko's t-shirts, mugs, and other assorted souvenirs.
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