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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter officially opens to the public at Universal Orlando Florida.

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The theme park features rides such as the Dragon Challenge - a twin high-speed roller coaster with many iconic elements from the Triwizard Tournament.

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Stars from the film, including Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) himself were mobbed as they attended the red carpet launch.

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The book's creator J.K Rowling collaborated with Universal to help create the theme park.

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Fireworks explode over the Hogwarts Castle as part of the grand opening celebration.

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Fireworks light up Hogwart's castle.

Fireworks light up Hogwart's castle.

The entrance to Hogwarts Castle is re-created at the theme park.

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Actor Daniel Radcliffe greets fans during the grand opening celebration.

Portraits line the walls of Hogwarts castle, the home of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, the marquee attraction of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter park.

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Forbidden Journey

Forbidden Forest

Wizarding World was created 13 years after the first book.

Actors re-enact memorable moments from the book and film.

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Fans can follow in Harry's footsteps and hang in Hogwarts at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando Resort theme park.

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Guests watch an outdoor performance of a "TriWizard Rally" outside Hogwarts Castle --with the Flight of the Hippogriff coaster at right.

Guests approach Hogwarts Castle --with the Flight of the Hippogriff coaster at right.

A view of Hogwarts Castle in the morning sun.

A view of the gargoyle hogs that tower over guests at the entrance to Hogwarts Castle.

The Dragon Challenge features a twin high-speed roller coaster with many iconic elements from the Triwizard Tournament.

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Dragon Challenge roller coaster

Dragon Challenge roller coaster

The Flight of the Hippogriff will simulate a training flight on the magical creature.

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At the entrance of Hogsmeade, billowing steam and an iconic whistle signal the arrival of the Hogwarts Express into Hogsmeade station.

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Hogswart Express steam locomotive, in Hogsmeade Village, at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, at Universal's Islands of Adventure in Orlando.

This moody illustration shows the magic of Hogwarts at night.

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The Three Broomsticks and adjacent Hog's Head pub will feature traditional British fare and drinks including Butterbeer and pumpkin juice.

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Completing Hogsmeade is Dervish and Banges, the magical instruments and equipment shop featuring Quidditch equipment, Triwizard apparel, Spectrespecs and Remembralls.

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Ollivanders wand shop is an "incredible interactive experience" where the wand chooses the wizard.

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Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods is full of Ministry of Magic and magical creatures merchandise, Omnioculars, and even remote control Golden Snitches.

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Owlery

Thousands of guests arrive Friday, June 18, 2010 for the grand opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal's Islands of Adventure. Gates to the theme park were opened at 6 a.m., as a line of faithful fans snaked as far back as the Hard Rock Cafe at Universal CityWalk.

Hundreds of floating candles appear to hover above guests boarding the ride, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, inside Hogwarts Castle.

On the way to ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, guests will see this gargoyle inside Hogwarts Castle.

An animatronic "Hippogriff" greets guests at the Flight of the Hippogriff coaster near Hogwarts Castle.

The Flying Car, a Ford Anglia, displayed on the way to the Dragon Challenge roller coaster.

One of the cottages guests see while waiting in line at Flight of the Hippogriff coaster near Hogwarts Castle.

Harry Potter films stars (from left) James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Daniel Radcliffe, Michael Gambon, Bonnie Wright, Rupert Grint and Matthew Lewis.

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