Sneak peek at Harry Potter theme park's Hogwarts Castle
Here's an updated look at Hogwarts Castle, part of a new theme park attraction called The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort. As we noted earlier on Read Street, the new attraction -- Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey -- is scheduled to open this spring.
Rides will include the Dragon Challenge twin roller coaster and the family roller coaster Flight of the Hippogriff, according to Universal. And there will be plenty of Potter-themed merchandise, including chocolate frogs, "Bertie Bott's Every-Flavour Beans" and Butterbeer.
I like the look so far -- it mixes the ominous and the fanciful -- and hope the rest of The Wizarding World does the same.
Photo credit: Kevin Kolczynski, Universal Orlando Resort
Comments
WOW! that looks amazing. i cant believe their almost done. ive been checking and looking at photos since 2007 and cant wait to be one of the first ones there. i intend on going to the theme park the first day dressed up as harry potter full with joy. and from this photo i can tell that i wont be dissapointed. AWESOME JOB!
Posted by: joshua hernandez | January 25, 2010 6:11 PM
I just found out about it today... This looks totally awesome! I can't wait! I really wish I lived closer. lol
Posted by: Jeremy | January 25, 2010 7:14 PM
Awesome! it's almost done! and it's so perfect, I thought they were making only the Griffindor Tower and the Great Hall, but they are making everything! the bridge, the Astronomic Tower and more. Just amazing!
Posted by: Edd | January 26, 2010 2:42 AM
How old are you joshua? hopefully not an adult.
Posted by: Michael | January 26, 2010 7:26 AM
Come on Michael does it matter what age Edd is
Posted by: Geoff | January 26, 2010 8:09 AM
So, is Hoqwarts Castle the shell - meant to be seem only - that Sleeping Beauty's castle seemed to be, or is there substance inside the edifice?
Posted by: Eve | January 26, 2010 11:05 AM
I think we should grant Joshua the right to gush -- no matter how old he is. Have you seen the way middle-aged men dress for Ravens games -- with body paint, beads, feathers, etc.?
Eve, Universal says visitors will be able to go into the castle, but I couldn't find any specifics about the attractions there.
Posted by: Dave | January 26, 2010 11:36 AM
Castle is so awesome.
Posted by: Potter | January 27, 2010 3:28 AM
The ride "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey " is inside the castle. Go to this website:
http://www.universalorlandoresort.com/harrypotter/
Posted by: Jade | January 29, 2010 8:29 PM
The ride in the castle is a robocoaster. They have a robotic arm ride in Legoland and I wouldn't go on it because it whips you around like a rag doll. I think the one in Universal will be tamer because it moves on a track. It is described here:
http://www.thecoastercritic.com/2009/07/robocoaster-comin-harry-potters-wizarding-world.html
Posted by: jade | January 29, 2010 8:35 PM
america have everything....
why can't england have something amazing once? hogwarts should be in england not florida
Posted by: guest | February 3, 2010 1:36 PM
wow...i was dreaming to be there a long time ago.i was follwed the movie since i'm in a young,it's must be awesome to be there...
Posted by: zameika | February 4, 2010 1:48 AM
omg
i wana go!
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Posted by: miladpotter | March 2, 2010 2:36 AM
hey Michael does it matterhow old someone is no so mind ur own buisness. If he wants to dress up let him how wil him dressing up effect you?
Posted by: john rudinski | March 6, 2010 3:28 PM