Wizarding World of Harry Potter Construction Update: 6/14/09
June 14, 2009
The summer season is here, and greeting the mob of sweaty tourists at the Islands of Adventure is a small village of rapidly constructed buildings ready to be Potterized.
Hogsmeade (click for larger size)
Jurassic Park view.
Teamster butt alert!
Hogsmeade construction.
Hogwarts.
For added entertainment value, there's an off-site construction area about five miles north of Universal Orlando where work on snow-covered spires and rooftops is underway. Here are a few photos.
These pics are kool. Makes get excited about the completion.
Posted by: Mary White | June 14, 2009 at 04:34 PM
LoL did you take those pics on june 13?? cuz i went there and took the same pics and they look the same progress
Posted by: scott | June 14, 2009 at 08:08 PM
I am so excited for it to open!
Posted by: Molly | June 14, 2009 at 10:43 PM
It looks amazing, I'm very excited to see the finished work after filming.
Love Emm xx
Posted by: Emma Watson | June 15, 2009 at 03:09 AM
omg omg i cant wait
Posted by: pat | June 15, 2009 at 07:55 AM
does anyonw know when in 2010 it will be open?
Posted by: Sarah | June 15, 2009 at 10:45 AM
these are wonderful
Posted by: Namratha | June 15, 2009 at 11:42 AM
I want to be one of the first ones to visit when the park finally opens,can't wait!
Posted by: Lynn Rios | June 15, 2009 at 12:44 PM
Mindreader! I was just thinking that we hadn't seen or heard recent news about "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter". Thanks for the photo update on progress.
Posted by: Phoenix1946 | June 15, 2009 at 01:24 PM
oh my gosh i am so exicted and can not wait at all!!!
Posted by: kira | June 15, 2009 at 01:24 PM
OMG the park is gonna be AMAZING!!! Go Harry Potter!!!
PEACE
LOVE
HARRY POTTER! :)
Posted by: Kelsey | June 15, 2009 at 02:26 PM
I acn't wait for this to open!
where exactly is is though?
Posted by: howard | June 15, 2009 at 03:48 PM
thank you for your posts i love getting updates :) i just hope its finished in time for my visit next year
Posted by: lizzie leach | June 16, 2009 at 02:33 AM
Wow!It's fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: tyul | June 16, 2009 at 08:52 AM
I can't wait for the park to open. It's going to be so awesome! I will be there.
Posted by: Onyx 8 | June 16, 2009 at 09:06 AM
I'M SO EXITED I CAM'T WAIT
HARRY POTTER IS THE BEST THING IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Imogen | June 16, 2009 at 01:18 PM
What is wrong with you people.... Get a life, Life, Love, Friendships, Food and drink are the best things in the world. And we should all be excited very morning that we have life.
Posted by: Van | June 16, 2009 at 04:32 PM
the large ride is refered as strong arm at poter land
Posted by: c. zimmerman | June 16, 2009 at 04:47 PM
Will they have Moaning Myrtle popping up in the restrooms?
Posted by: Mr. Michael | June 17, 2009 at 09:26 AM
the harry potter amusement park is at the university studios in Florida I'm pretty sure and I am sure it opens in the winter
Posted by: ydoggy | June 17, 2009 at 01:35 PM
Its gonna be rocks . I can't wait for its open . Thanks guys for the pictures .
Posted by: Pranjal | June 18, 2009 at 03:40 AM
wow!! I'm Italian but I hope they will open soon... I will come too!!
I LOVE HARRY POTTER
Posted by: Berenike | June 18, 2009 at 07:40 AM
It might be stupid to ask this but is the hogwarts castle only a miniature?
I was expecting it would be the real size. Oh well.
Posted by: Kaydieval_hpfan | June 18, 2009 at 08:37 AM
Oh. My. Nargles.
It's really happening. Just seeing these photos actually MADE ME CRY. I cannot believe this is happening, after I always dreamed of it... and yet, I may never get to see it. I am on the other side of the world :'(
Posted by: Liv | June 25, 2009 at 09:53 AM
To answer a few questions I've seen, and from what I read, the WWoHP will be at Univeral's: Island of Adventures. From what I read, an official opening date is yet to be determined, but they're shooting for some time in June of 2010. I can't wait. Good job Brian. Keep the great pics coming.
Posted by: MSandoval | June 26, 2009 at 02:54 PM
CANNOT WAITT
THIS PARK IS GONNA BE AWEEESOMEEE
CANT WAIT TO SEE HOGWARTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: weasleys4evr | June 27, 2009 at 04:04 PM
wow i reaaly want to see hogsmead, anybody knows if there is hotels like the others ?
Posted by: rodrigo | June 29, 2009 at 08:22 PM
when is it going to open ?!
Posted by: marcus broome | July 07, 2009 at 04:54 AM
I live close to the park, but not close enough to see all of the construction! Thanks for the updates!! I WILL be there on opening day!!!
Posted by: Brandi K | July 18, 2009 at 07:40 PM
Omg, I can't wait I live in california, but once it opens im going in the summer for a vacation to the theme park koolie...
Posted by: Leeann tran | August 02, 2009 at 10:52 PM