The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (13 photos)
“The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” — Harry Potter themed amusement park. Here, lovers of books and films about the famous wizard can enjoy various attractions, bars and shops familiar to them from the books of J.K. Rowling. 
1. Hogwarts Express arrived at Hogsmeade Station at the new amusement park based on the Harry Potter books and films. When guests arrive at Hogsmeade, they are greeted by the famous steam locomotive made famous in the Harry Potter books and films. This steam locomotive transported students of Hogwarts to the world of magic and miracles. (Kevin Kolczynski / Universal Orlando)
2. Passing through the arched gates of Hogsmeade, visitors enter the world of Harry Potter, where they are greeted by cobbled pavements and book-famous sites such as Ollivander and the magical castle of Hogwarts. (Kevin Kolczynski / Universal Orlando)
3. Visitors walk the streets of Hogsmeade in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Universal Orlando theme park. The park will open June 18. (John Raoux / AP)
4. Members of the Hogwarts Choir sing for the guests. At The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park there are many attractions, shops and restaurants. (John Raoux / AP)
5. The clerk (right) at Ollivander's Magic Shop helps customers choose a wand. Visitors will have many opportunities to buy magic wands, whisks, scarves and other souvenirs. (John Raoux / AP)
6. A boar's head on the wall of the Boar's Head bar. The head comes to life and moves its jaws as the patrons enter the establishment. In the restaurant "Three Broomsticks" and bar "Boar's Head" visitors can enjoy butter beer, signature pumpkin juice and other drinks. (Kevin Kolczynski / Universal Orlando)
7. Erin Wuchte serves butterbeer to patrons. 13 years after writing the first book about a beloved wizard, Harry Potter fantasies may become reality. (John Raoux / AP)
8. Entrance to Hogwarts Castle in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. (John Raoux / AP)
9. Hogwarts Castle in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The construction of the park took place under the direction of the director of the Harry Potter films. (John Raoux / AP)
10. The office of the head of Hogwarts, Albus Dumbledore, was recreated down to the smallest detail from the books of J.K. Rowling, and the company "Universal" I wanted to get the writer's approval. (Kevin Kolczynski / AP)
11. Visitors pass by the Griffin statue on their way to Dumbledore's office. (Kevin Kolczynski / AP)
12. As in the Harry Potter films, there are portraits hanging on the walls of Hogwarts Castle. This is – part of the "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey" attraction. Driving through the gallery, visitors to the park will see several talking portraits created especially for the park, including portraits of the four founders of Hogwarts. (Kevin Kolczynski / AP)
13. In the park, visitors can stroll past a replica of Hagrid's cabin on their way to the Hippogriff Ride family roller coaster. Before riding the ride, Hagrid gives instructions on how to ride the Hippogriff properly. (Kevin Kolczynski / AP)
