We're already counting down the days until the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter [1] opens in Hollywood (hurry up, Spring 2016!), but we've found a reason to be even more excited about the park. The official site released a virtual tour [2], where Potterheads can get a realistic look at what the new location will look like, and let's just say it's really good. The new theme park will have every ride and store that the Orlando location offers, including the following:
- Harry Potter [3] and the Forbidden Journey
- Flight of the Hippogriff
- Three Broomsticks
- Ollivander's
- Dervish and Banges
- Owl Post
- Wiseacre's Wizarding Equipment
- Gladrags Wizardwear
- Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods
- Honeydukes
- Zonko's
Amazing, right?! Ahead, get detailed close-ups of the park's attractions, and then start planning your trip! You're going to wish you had Hermione's time turner to move the clock forward.
First, you're greeted by a Hogwarts Express driver who tells you everything you need to know about navigating the park.
Take it away, Ern!
Go to Hogsmeade and get your chocolate-frog fix at Honeydukes, where you can shop from shelves upon shelves of colorful sweets.
Take home your own peppermint toads, fizzing whizbees, and chocolate frogs — complete with wizard trading cards, of course!
Step inside Hogwarts and get a tour alongside some VERY realistic holograms of Harry, Ron, and Hermione.
You'll see Dumbledore's office, the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom, the Room of Requirement, and more.
And of course, head to Ollivander's to find your perfect wand!
Try out the interactive experience for yourself at the official site here [4].