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NEWS YOU CAN USE Universal’s new Harry Potter attraction opens in July


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Universal Orlando has revealed further details about its latest attraction, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley, including the official opening date of July 8.


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Departing from the current Hogsmeade attraction that opened in 2010, guests will step aboard the Hogwarts Express and enjoy a journey to a replica of King’s Cross station in Universal’s interpretation of London, which contains elements from the stories such as the Knight Bus and 12 Grimmauld Place. From here visitors can discover Diagon Alley, a copy of the original set featuring all the shops from the books and films, including Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes, Ollivanders Wand Shop and the Leaky Cauldron pub. Guests can also explore the


wizarding world’s darker side in Knockturn Alley, enjoy a Butterbeer ice cream at Florean Fortescue’s, and interact with numerous parts of the site using special high-tech wands. Located in the heart of this new


Watch a video of


The Wizarding World of Harry Potter -


Harry Potter actress Helena Bonham Carter speaks at the opening of Universal’s new ride


area is Escape from Gringotts, a state-of-the-art 3D ride where visitors will encounter a 60ft fire-breathing dragon and come face to face with the story’s arch-villain, Lord Voldemort. Universal’s creative team


worked with members of the production team from the Harry Potter films, including production designer Stuart Craig, to create immersive scenes.


Diagon Alley in the digital issue of


Travel Weekly. Go to travelweekly.co.uk


Mark Woodbury, president of


Universal Creative, said: “Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts will change the way you think about theme park attractions. “We’ve created an entirely new type of ride that propels guests into the story like never before, and guests will remember it long after their visit to Diagon Alley.” universalorlando.com


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