The creative team at Universal Studios recently revealed some interesting new details on the technology used at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Some exciting new technology has been put to use to make the Diagon Alley expansion even more amazing and magical than its Hogsmeade Village counterpart!
There have been rumors circulating the web about the potential introduction of interactive wands at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park in Orlando. Now, thanks to the Universal Orlando blog, we have confirmation of this exciting feature, as well as our first look at the wands in action with none other than James and Oliver Phelps and Bonnie Wright!
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As we mentioned earlier, this week is the VIP and media preview week at the Diagon Alley expansion at Universal Studios! The Universal Orlando blog has just released a list of “Harry Potter” cast members who will be in attendance!
Universal Studios has just revealed a brand new video on their YouTube page showing some exciting new footage from the park!
We have some incredibly exciting news for everyone! In an interview with Fox Business, the chairman of Loews Hotels, Jonathan Tisch, let slip the opening date of Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Orlando!
While Warner Bros. keeps its lips sealed on the rumored expansion, new photos of Gringotts Bank provide evidence of the growing Wizarding World.
Read MuggleNet’s first look at the upcoming “Harry Potter” ride at Universal Studios, “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey”, presented by Eric Scull!
J.K. Rowling was part of the sampling for butterbeer and “Forbidden Journey” will have film props in its waiting line area.
Universal Studios confirmed that the “Wizarding World of Harry Potter” will officially open in the Spring 2010. They also released more details about the rides and the park in general.
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