It was one year ago today that the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park at Universal Orlando opened its doors to fans around the world.
To celebrate, Universal held a celebration at the park today, at the exact moment the park had its grand opening moment (9:23 a.m. ET).
Earlier today, Eric told you that the Phelps twins visited The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park yesterday. They were spotted filming a video.
In an article from the Orlando Sentinel, it was revealed that “Harry Potter” stars James and Oliver Phelps were spotted in Orlando, FL yesterday at Universal Studios’ Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park. Not only were the actors, who play twins Fred and George Weasley, on site entertaining fans – but they were recording something professionally in front of the Hogwarts castle.
The latest attendance numbers for Universal Orlando are in, and the resort continues to see big numbers thanks to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park.
The Mirror is reporting that two Wizarding World parks are being planned for the United Kingdom and South Korea.
Universal has passed along two photos of Jennette McCurdy – best known for her role on the Nickelodeon show iCarly – visiting Universal Orlando yesterday.
You may remember last year we heard from London Mayor Boris Johnson, who couldn’t understand why they put a Harry Potter theme park in Orlando, Florida before his home country.
While J.K. Rowling does not have as strong an opinion as the Mayor, last night she briefly told Digital Spy she’d love to see one in the United Kingdom.
Universal has released two images of comedian Jon Stewart visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park with his one son and two newphews:
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Universal Orlando is planning on expanding the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park. It has been a huge success and they want to keep the buzz going. Not to mention they’re contractually obligated to update it every couple years.
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