While Hogwarts castle and other buildings have been rising behind construction walls at Islands of Adventure, Universal Orlando has been mostly mum about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter--until today. As part of a video webcast for the media, the resort finally offered additional details about the features planned for the land, with one glaring exception: Virtually nothing was revealed about the signature attraction, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. Actor Tom Felton, who plays the dreaded Draco Malfoy in the Potter movie series, joined the webcast and announced that The Wizarding World would open in spring 2010. To learn more about the new land, read my thoughts about the Forbidden Journey ride, and discover what was announced today, click over to my updated Wizarding World of Harry Potter preview page.
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Preview Photo Gallery- Includes lots of newly released images!
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Intro Video- This just-released video includes the stars of the Potter films expounding about the park project.
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Map and Overview Video- This just-released video features an animated map and a good general overview of the attractions, shops, and restaurants coming to the new land.
Photo: Might this promotional image from Universal Orlando indicate that Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey will take guests on a simulated flight aboard a Quidditch broom? Universal Orlando, 2009. Used with permission.