Universal to Open Harry Potter Theme Park

[Rhino]

Universal Orlando Scheduled to Open Harry Potter Theme Park in 2009

Thursday, May 31, 2007

ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando Resort is opening a Harry Potter theme park that will let fans visit many of the iconic locations in the books and movies that endeared the boy magician to millions around the world.

"The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" is set to debut at Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park in late 2009, complete with the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the Forbidden Forest and Hogsmeade village.

"The plans I've seen look incredibly exciting, and I don't think fans of the books or films will be disappointed," said author J.K. Rowling, who has been working with a creative team to make sure the park resembles her work.....http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,276794,00.html

[HomeschoolrsRUs]

Definitely one FL theme park we will not be visiting.

[Rhino]

At least you're close enough to have the option. We'll probably go if we ever get down there again. With the wife being a teacher now, we haven't really been able to take vacations. Summer is just too hot in Florida.

[HomeschoolrsRUs]

Too close for comfort.

[PrezLeefun]

Homes, Harry is not the devil. :biggrin:

I am gonna find a way to get down there. I have to go on it.

[kenyon330]

Ooooh! I hope there will be a Quidditch ride! I'm sure there is :)

[Longhorn_Platinum]

:moo: I'll save my money for Dollywood.

[Suzie]

They don't let you climb the mountains there LH. ;)

[Longhorn_Platinum]

:moo: No, but they sure do look pretty from a distance.

[HomeschoolrsRUs]

Homes, Harry is not the devil.

Doesn't matter one way or the other, our family will not be visiting that particular theme park.

[PrezLeefun]

Cool, its up to you. I just wish you would read one book at the very least and see for yourself.

[Trevelyan]

I like Cedar Point. Hershey too.

[M.C.]

Not interested in Mr. Potter, but it sounds like a cool place for young kids to go.

[MrsJacks]

Sounds interesting, although I'm sure it will be highly over priced as most theme parks are.