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'Harry Potter' theme park details emerge

Published Tuesday, Sep 15 2009, 21:39 BST | By Tim Parks
'Harry Potter' theme park details emerge
Details have emerged about the attractions for the forthcoming Harry Potter-themed amusement park.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which was initially announced to open at the Universal Orlando Resort in Florida in 2009, is now scheduled for spring of 2010, People reports.

The 20-acre facility will feature rides based on locations from the successful film franchise and books by J.K. Rowling.

A 15-story Hogwarts Castle will house the ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, while fans can also board family-friendly roller coaster The Hippogriff. Customers are said to be greeted by a Hogwarts Express train once inside the gate, and the main village will include replicas of the Three Broomsticks restaurant and Hogs Head pub, where Butter Beer will be served.

The last movie instalment Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows will be released in
two parts.

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