Wizarding World of Harry Potter Details, Concept Art & Map

During a webcast on Sept. 15, 2009, Universal Orlando revealed a few more details about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter coming to Islands of Adventure in Spring 2010.

This video shows an fly-through map of the entire Wizarding World land, with concept art, location names, and descriptions.

[MsFizz]

This is so amazing, the little girl in me is so excited. I can't wait! you guys did an amazing job!

Can't wait to go next summer. I love Harry Potter.

[drewsclues.]

It's taking up some of the mythological area, Dueling Dragons is the Dragon Challenge and the flying unicorn is flight of the Hippogriff. That's all I've noticed when I saw the construction.

[TorNyan]

OLLIVANDERS & THE OWLERY IN HOGSMEDE? Ollivanders is in Diagon Alley, The Owlery next to hogwards and hogsmede is the wizard village, a bit or far from hogwards.

[emergencyincas]

Just one new ride; I was expecting more. Still looks like the attention to detail will be nice in Hogsmead. Islands is a great park.

[ZidaneDaMan]

They should have a 3-D realist ride with the broomsticks, flying through beautiful scenery. They should have also made the buck beack ride a 3-D interactive ride, making it realistic and stuff. Another great idea i think would be is a Qudditch attraction, where you can play an interactive game of quidditch and a shop wear you can buy your favorite house uniforms, gear, and the equipment. My last idea would be a whomping willow ride, that would be amazing.

[paxton]

this is the best ride they have at universal studios

[angelinghaven]

damn, you hav absolutely great ideas.
i like the 3D broomstick ride. :D

[HeyYouFlex]

@hmfrx It's based off books by a UK author, and takes place there too, but Warner Bros. Pictures and Universal Studios are technically American companies that are based in America, so they built it in one of the largest and most popular theme parks in the world. But I too agree it would be "right" to have it in the UK.

[sunderlandgrl]

@ScarletMeadows No, it's not a rollercoaster, trust me. The tester seats outside the ride makes it look like it is a rollercoaster but it's not so don't let them put you off when you go. You don't go upside down, the furthest you go is on your back and that's why they have over-the-shoulder bars. There's no big drops, no drops at all really. It's more of a simulator that moves a long a track. I can't compare it to anything because I've never been on a ride like it. It's truly spectacular!

[iluvme]

aaahhh.. I cannot waaaait to try butterbeer! this is gonna be amaaazing. :D

[rickymiami]

OMG OMG OMG I CANT WAIT does anyone know when they will finish making the attractions?

[TheEvOrAf]

I can't wait... and is the castle goingg to be that size? because it could be bigger than the whole park

[cjmbelfast]

Just back from florida and i was luck had a sneak peak at the Harry Potter ride, Yes you able able to walk through the castle before you get on to the ride .
PS make sure you have a glass of frozen butter beer

[paxton]

this is the best ride they have at universal studios

But the prace is SOOO crowded

[McPorkyCheese]

When the guy said that you can get a remembrall there, I was sold hahah!! I have to at least eat a chocolate frog and buy a wand. I wonder if in the future (hopefully in a time where I'm still alive and active) they'll UPDATE their rides..like you can ride a robot gryffin or on a dragon's back! Aw man I can't wait for technology to get

[BenRessaFilm]

@roadman364 They should do the broom ride like Air at Alton Towers, then your facing the floor!

[CamKoski]

this should of been built obviously in the UK!

[mscolleen]

i wish they would, instead, build an actual school somewhere in the country side of Great Britain, that has its own train, in a real castle, but-of course-be a regular boarding school that people can actually attend. i would SO send my kids there!!

[lozzylozzylozloz]

okayy, , so this is at universal studios, in the space its taking up, , what was there before?? I went to florida twice in the last four years and from what i can remember it was just a lake, , i dont knowi f anything was there before though :/ This section of the park opens 7 days before i go !!!! :D so excited!!!! :D