Category: Theme Park

News / Theme Park

Wizarding World Expansion Creative Director Talks Dragons, Stream Trains, and Diagon Alley

After finally confirming the expansion of Orlando’s Wizarding World last week, Thierry Coup, senior vice president of Universal Creative, spoke with Fox News about the latest changes and what will be on offer when it opens to customers. Speaking with Ricky Brigante (Fox News), Coup discussed the reasons behind the extension, the logistics of the new attractions, including the Hogwarts Express, as well as hinting at which attractions shall be featured in Diagon Alley.

J.K. Rowling / News / Theme Park

J.K. Rowling spotted at Universal Studios, Orlando?

Behind The Thrills today received the above photograph (blown up slightly) from an anonymous Universal Studios park-goer earlier this afternoon which reportedly captures a shot of what’s believed to be Florida Governor Rick Scott, alongside none other than creator of all the magic herself – J.K. Rowling!

News / Theme Park

EXCLUSIVE Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion details & official announcement date!

MuggleNet recently visited The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and – during chats with a few key (read: authorized to share) staff members – learned some exclusive information about the still “technically” rumored theme park expansion. The new information confirms most of what we have already heard – Gringotts, Diagon Alley, Hogwarts Express, etc. – but this time, details are finally revealed.