Posted on Saturday, 19th June 2010 by Dave Parfitt

Universal Orlando Resort released this video from events that occurred during the grand opening celebration from June 16-18, 2010 for the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter in the Islands of Adventure theme park.  J.K. Rowling, author of the series of Harry Potter books, appeared and commented briefly during her tour of the new land [...]

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Posted on Tuesday, 15th September 2009 by Dave Parfitt

Update: June 18, 2010, Wizarding World Now Open

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Islands of Adventure theme park in Universal Orlando Resort officially opened to the public today.  Huge crowds lined up hours before opening for a chance to get into the highly anticipated new land.
Image: Harry Potter film actors Tom Felton, Rupert [...]

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