Enter The Wizarding World of Harry Potter At Universal Orlando, By Nick Worley & Josh Schubert

Universal Orlando has created an opportunity for you to go on a three-dimensional journey of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter before you can experience it firsthand. With just a computer, webcam and a map of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, you can take a closer look at this 20-acre magnificently themed environment from all sides and angles. By rotating the map, which can be found online at  www.UniversalOrlando.com/HarryPotter you can take a closer look at this 20-acre magnificently themed environment from all sides and angles. Hogwarts castle will appear before your eyes. Hold the map closer to your webcam and explore Hogsmeade and see the Hogwarts Express. Blow on your computer’s microphone and the banners in the map will wave.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure -
Inspired by J.K. Rowling’s compelling stories and characters, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure will be one of Universal most advanced attractions and offer guest a one-of-a-kind experience in a immersive environment that will transcend generations and bring the wonder and magic of the amazingly detailed Harry Potter books and films to life. One of the much anticipated activities is the Ollivanders wand shop at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, where you can step into one of the most iconic scenes from the bestselling Harry Potter books and blockbuster feature films. With the assistance of a live actor, along with amazing special effects, guests of Ollivanders will get to experience the same type of magical moment Harry had in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” when a wand ”chooses them.”

Working closely with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and the Warner Bros. Harry Potter brand team, Universal Orlando Resort have worked hard to make this adventure as authentic, magical and immersive as possible for guests – a theme carried throughout the entire experience at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. “When guests visit Ollivanders, they will instantly feel like they’re in the shop from the films. It’s an intimate, single-windowed building, with the same signs, colors and other details read about in the books and seen in the films,” said Alan Gilmore, art director of the Harry Potter films and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. “But more importantly, visitors to Ollivanders will experience for themselves the magical moment that forever changed Harry’s life.”

Inside Ollivanders, visitors will be surrounded by thousands of multi-colored dusty wand boxes stacked on shelves from floor to ceiling. They will be welcomed by an inquisitive Wandkeeper, who will guide them through an enchanting experience to find their very own wand. First the Wandkeeper will ask the guest a few special questions and then select the first wand for them to try. Just like Harry, the guest will be prompted by the Wandkeeper to give the wand a wave, and a series of magical mishaps will occur until the right fit is found.

In addition to the magic featured in Ollivanders, guests will experience many other magical happenings at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, including a Howler featured in the Owl Post shop front window whose ranting can be heard by guests as they pass by; The Monster Book of Monsters in Dervish and Banges that will snarl and growl at anyone who tries to get too close, and the Hog’s Head which can be seen puffing his jowls at visitors who visit the Hog’s Head pub.

In Orlando there are endless possibilities for entertainment on your vacation, yet there is only one Universal Orlando Resort. This completely separate destination features two unique theme parks, three magnificently themed on-site hotels and CityWalk; a nighttime entertainment complex. It’s the only Orlando destination where you are not just entertained, you are immersed in some of the most exhilarating entertainment ever created.