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Skillz5 · (This post was last modified: 06-15-2010 06:58 AM by Skillz5.)

Hi all,
I am leaving for a trip to Universal Orlando next week on June 21 to see the new Harry Potter attraction. Are there any special requests for photos?

Hopefully I can dodge the rain enough.

C ya

Skillz5 · (This post was last modified: 07-20-2010 02:29 PM by Skillz5.)

Here are some of my favorite pics from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure park in Orlando, Florida:

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This is an attraction made sparing NO EXPENSE! This is truely the most immersive experience on the planet. Every detail completely themed, without a trace of Universal merchandise within the island. The attraction, which is inside the Hogwarts Castle, is called "The Forbidden Journey". This attraction has taken the ride experience to new heights with video and prop displays breaking the boundry of how close they can get to the rider. If you can afford to make it to Universal Orlando, do not miss this rare and amazing experience.

**HopeOFTheFuture** · 07-21-2010, 06:12 AM

Great photos!!!

can people actually enter that castle and if so, what can they do inside?

**Jon** · 07-21-2010, 03:39 PM

Wow, that's incredible. If only Universal could have done that with the Simpsons. I mean, if that's what they could do with a few movies, imagine what they could have done with a 18+ year old show.

Thanks for the photos Chris.

Skillz5 · 07-21-2010, 04:43 PM

(07-21-2010 06:12 AM)HopeOFTheFuture Wrote: can people actually enter that castle and if so, what can they do inside?

In fact, the Castle is built as a forced minature. Similar to the Psycho House where it is built to 1/4 scale to give the proper look of distance and size. Expedition Everest also does this at Disney's Animal Kingdom. The Castle is just a fascade to the very huge ride building.

**HopeOFTheFuture** · 07-23-2010, 05:16 AM

ah okay. Thanks for the info :-)

The theming looks great!!