Wizarding World's Hogwarts Castle Feels "about 700 feet tall;" More on Butterbeer at the Park
Additional details from the recent reveal of new information about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park have come online via two new reports via MTV.  First, the subject of the towering Hogwarts Castle is discussed here by Thierry Coup,VP of Creative Development at Universal, who relates that "I can tell you when you stand in front of it, it appears to be about 700 feet tall. Truly, you cannot tell how big it is, it's just impossible.  The castle itself, of course we...

Orlando: More News On Universal Studio's Harry Potter Theme Park: Ollivander's!
As we get closer and closer to the projected opening season of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park within Orlando's Universal Studios, we're receiving updates on the construction and features pretty quickly. Just earlier this week, we revealed the first official photograph of the huge Hogwarts castle, which is making finishing touches. Today, we've found out details of a few interactive experiences that'll be around the base of Hogwarts, down in the park. Want to know more...

First Look at Harry Potter Theme Park
Later this year, Universal Studios will be revealing The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to the public. This park within a park will be massive and host tons of attractions and some very cool rides. Today, JoBlo has posted the first official picture of Hogwarts, which is expected to be the flagship attraction at the new park. You can check out the full photo at JoBlo.com . Want to learn more about the park and attractions? Check out his video clip from the Universal Studios website: Source...

New Ollivander's concept art, info & videos from Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park
Thanks to Universal Studios for sending over new concept art of Ollivander's shop which will be a part of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park in Orlando, Florida. You can check out the new image right here !

Explore the The Wizarding World of Harry Potter with your webcam and a copy of USA Today
In Spring, Universal Orlando Resort will open the doors to the The Wizarding World of Harry Potter . In the past couple of weeks, several images have been released, showing a little bit of what you can expect at this 20-acre themed environment. Universal took things one step beyond boring images, and teamed up with USA Today to bring guests an augmented reality preview of the park. Augmented reality is a technology that allows for images to appear on top of camera images. To enjoy the...

Universal creative executive Thierry Coup discusses Ollivander's, theme park with Potter fansites
Earlier today, Vice President of Creative, Universal Parks and Resorts, Thierry Coup, spoke with members of the Harry Potter online community about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park, specifically its authenticity. He talked about how Universal had the help of Potter movie set designer Stuart Craig and author J.K. Rowling while designing different parts of the park. One of those areas was Ollivander's wand shop, which Coup discussed in great detail. The shop is very...

Buzz Blender: Peek at Universal Orlando's Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park Through Augmented Reality!
In this week’s buzz blender, instead of capturing some marketing interest piece we decided to look at something that will be opening up later this year. The magic of augmented reality has hit a new and upcoming Universal Orlando Resort. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter , the new theme park that is planned to be unveiled sometime this spring is imploring a new early marketing strategy to get people in the know of the latest and greatest theme park attraction. Below is a video that...

Exclusive: VP of creative development for Universal Creative reveals new details about Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park - Updated
TheDailySnitcher along with a few other Harry Potter fansites was invited to take part in a press conference with Thierry Coup today, who is the vice president of creative development for Universal Creative.

A Bird's-Eye View of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
The spires of Hogwarts Castle now stand perched more than 150 feet above the Florida landscape, and all sorts of sneak peeks are beginning to leak out. The centerpiece of this Harry Potter-themed addition to the Universal Orlando is the castle, itself, which you can check out in detail in this recently released high resolution image . Want to take your broomstick and fly around the castle for more of a bird's-eye view? Well, that's not quite possible, at least not yet. But USA Today is...

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Hogwarts Castle takes shape at Universal Orlando Resort, Florida
Hogwarts Castle can clearly be seen on the Florida skyline, a sign for Muggles everywhere that Universal Orlando Resort's wizard new attraction is taking shape.

New images of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
A few days ago, we have posted the first official image released by Warner Bros.for the nearly-completed Wizarding World of Harry Potter . Yesterday, The Orlando Sentinel has published several more photos, featuring shots of the theme park from afar, The Hogwarts Castle, the snowed roofs of Hogsmeade and many more. Here are a few of them: To view more pictures, click on the link above.

Ollivander's Wand Shop at Harry Potter theme park details revealed
Thursday, 28 January 2010 17:16 Universal Orlando today has released information on Ollivander's Wand Shop at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, scheduled to open sometime in the spring.

Foto e video dal Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Fonte: MTV , Leaky Cauldron La Warner Bros.e l'Universal Orlando Resort hanno avviato in grande stile la campagna promozionale per il  Wizarding World of Harry Potter . Il parco giochi, che aprirà i battenti in primavera, sarà presentato con uno spot trasmesso durante il Superbowl del 7 febbraio prossimo. Dal comunicato stampa: Lo spot mostrerà filmati inediti, trascinando lo spettatore nell'affollata Hogsmeade e nell'immenso castello di Hogwarts. Nello...

First official photo of Hogwarts at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Looky what Universal Studios just released! As you can see, the castle is amazingly detailed, right down to the rock base. Here’s the official summary of what we can look forward to: The magical transformation continues. Although still very much a work in progress, the magnificence of Hogwarts castle is beginning to take shape above Hogsmeade as work continues on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Hogwarts will be the home of a thrilling, new, state-of-the-art attraction – Harry...

Hogwarts Castle "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" In Orlando, Florida
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Florida , Hogwarts Castle , Olando , Wizarding World of Harry Potter The new "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" section of Universal Orlando Resort is being toted as an interactive theme park, bringing to life the compelling stories and characters of the hit book series and film franchise. The Potter Park uses ground-breaking technology to bring the stories of Harry Potter to life, says a Universal spokesperson. On Monday, park representatives released...

Geek Peek: Hogwarts Castle At Universal's 'Wizarding World of Harry Potter'
Back in 2007, Universal Studios Orlando announced plans to add a Harry Potter -themed land to their Islands of Adventure theme park. Since then, we’ve only seen a bunch of concept art for Wizarding World of Harry Potter . Now, finally, is the first glimpse of an actual structure at the park: the top of the Hogwarts Castle! Check out the image here at right (click for larger, full view); or for a super hi-res version, visit The Leaky Caudron site. Also, below, check out the update...

Press release for Wizarding World Super Bowl commercial now online
Press release for Wizarding World Super Bowl commercial now online Last night we told you Universal Orlando had created a commercial about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park for next weekend's Super Bowl. We now have a Press release from Universal with a couple more details. Set to air during the first half of the Super Bowl, the ad features all-new footage and pulls viewers directly into the new area – from the bustling village of Hogsmeade, to the immensity of Hogwarts...

Wizarding World of Harry Potter grabs a coveted Super Bowl ad spot
Well, I guess I’m going to have to actually WATCH the Super Bowl this year, because The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will have a new TV promo during the Saints vs. Colts matchup. According to the New York Times , the spot is planned for the first half of the game, and will kick off the branding campaign for the attraction, featuring the tag line "Be courageous. Be outrageous. Be extraordinary." How about “be completely spazzed out that there is a Harry Potter theme park...

More Details On 'Harry Potter's Wizarding World' Addition To Universal Studios Emerge
FROM Hollywood Crush: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is still months away from a set opening date, but that doesn't stop us from being excited for it . Today we were lucky enough to chat with Thierry Coup, the vice president of creative development for Universal Creative who is heading the Wizarding World project about one of the more exciting elements of the park: Ollivander's Wand Shop. Much like everything else about Wizarding World, Coup and the workers over at Universal are working...

Peek at Harry Potter's world in augmented reality
(USA TODAY) - Universal Orlando Resort honchos are keeping a veritable Invisibility Cloak over the landscape of the highly anticipated Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The multifaceted attraction in the resort's Islands of Adventure park will open this spring, but Universal won't say exactly when. Hogwarts castle, with its Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride, will feature "entirely new technology." But Universal is mum on even the basics. The 20-acre "world" will replicate aspects of...

Official Word on Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park Advertisement; High Res Screen Grab
As a followup to our story below , Universal Orlando Resort has this morning issued a Press release regarding the launch of a national advertising campaign for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park during the first half of the upcoming Super Bowl XLIV football game.  Additionally, Universal has released the first official high res screen grab from the national advertisement.  The Press release reads: Universal Orlando Resort will launch a brand-new, national commercial for...

Islands of Adventure: Latest pictures from Wizarding World of Harry Potter construction
| Digg it Although you can't see Hogwarts from the main entrance of Islands of Adventure, it's dead ahead once you clear the Port of Entry area. I think it will build excitement and steer folks to the back of the park. Our last photo tour of the construction of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter raised a minor ruckus. There was concern among readers that there should NEVER be a palm tree in Universal version of Hogsmeade. Let’s all keep in mind that these pictures are taken...

Reminder: USA Today's Wizarding World Augmented Reality Experience in Thursday's paper
News Archive | News Categories | Submit News Tip | MuggleNet's Twitter Reminder: USA Today's Wizarding World Augmented Reality Experience in Thursday's paper A week ago, we told you about a Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park "augmented reality experience" available in the Thursday, January 28th edition of USA Today. It'll let you " take a closer look at this 20-acre magnificently themed environment from all sides and angles. Hogwarts castle will appear before your eyes....