The WEEKLY EARFUL Orlando Vacation News, Tips and Secrets for October 16, 2009
October 16th, 2009

by Rick E-Mouse
October 16, 2009 Edition
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Coming
Next Year to Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Get ready for a “wizard” of an Orlando vacation.
Visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, scheduled to open Spring 2010 at Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida.
In addition to Harry Potter and other popular characters, the new 20-acre area will also feature locations from the famed series by J.K. Rowling, including:
- Hogwarts Castle – home to the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride, a fully immersive journey through the world of Harry Potter.
- Hogsmeade – with such shops as Zonko’s and Honeydukes, the train station and more!
- Ollivanders Wand Shop – where guests can purchase wands that “choose” them.
Additional attractions include:
- Dragon Challenge – a dual roller coaster that zooms guests through selected scenes from the Triwizard Tournament.
- Flight of the Hippogriff – a family-friendly coaster that flies above Hogwarts castle
- The Owl Post – where guests can send out letters with a Hogsmeade postmark!
Other shops include: The Owlery, Dervish and Bages, Filch’s Emporium of Confiscated Goods and more – all with official Harry Potter food, candy and “magical” merchandise available exclusively at Islands of Adventure!
There’s also the Three Broomsticks restaurant plus Hog’s Head pub, where they’ll be serving nonalcoholic Butterbeer!
Make next year’s Orlando vacation even more magical – journey to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Spring 2010!
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