Disney Blog - Orlando Vacation Information

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Contruction continues on Harry Potter Attraction

Due to contruction on the new attraction Harry Potter, Universal has been forced to close a children's roller coaster, a restaurant, a gift shop, a bar, and a footpath adjacent to Islands of Adventure.

Harry Potter attraction due to open in 2010 will require a refurbishing to the general area of the new theme. The new park licensed by J.K. Rowling will require the construction of a 20-acre theme area including rides, shops, restaurants and theme-park versions of Hogwarts Castle and Hogsmeade Village.

Some things are taking shape though e.g. The Enchanted Oak building which appears to look like a magical place for Harry Potter, is now being rebuilt, probably to resemble the Hogsmeade establishment for The Three Broomsticks. A seven-story structure of steel girders rising behind a Jurassic Park fence appears to be framework for the castle.

Since it's still too soon to determine Universal officials won't comment.