Harry Potter theme park sneak peek

The Harry Potter fans can only imagine the feeling of quaffing butterbeer, find a magic wand Ollivander is the steam escaping or snarling muzzle of a dragon. But the reality, finally, 13 years after the first seven records began chronicles the adventures of boy wizard, fantasy has become, Universal Orlando. The Wizarding world of Harry Potter mini-park, Universal Islands of Adventure theme park, is the entrance to the public June 18, but the Associated Press has a look at what has become the most highly anticipated theme park attraction in the years.


After an arch of stone and steam spewing Hogwarts Express, the fictional town Hogsmeade unfolds in the Middle snow, dark roofs and windows tight as townhouses with shops from books and films. Store offers Sneakoscopes Zonko joke and ears extended. The Honeydukes confectionery and chocolate frogs have Bertie Bott Every Flavor Beans, (literally, from pears to fish). At the Owl Post, customers can stamp mail with a stamp authentic Hogsmeade.