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Harry Potter World
05/06/2007 . Source: Jessica Martin 
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and Universal Orlando Resort are partnering to create the world's first Harry Potter themed environment based on the books by J.K. Rowling and feature films from Warner Bros. Called The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the new environment will become part of the experience within Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park at the Universal Orlando Resort. Buy Harry Potter in the USA - or Buy Harry Potter in the UK  "Over the years we've received thousands of letters from fans around the world wishing they could visit Hogwarts and the wonderful locations described in each of J.K. Rowling's beloved stories," commented Barry Meyer, chairman and CEO, Warner Bros. Entertainment. "Working with Universal Orlando Resort, we are confident that we'll be able to provide Harry Potter fans with an incredible experience that upholds the richness of J.K. Rowling's books and delivers on the authentic detail portrayed in our films."
Inspired by J.K. Rowling's compelling stories and characters - the park will enable guests to visit some of the most iconic locations found in the books and the films including the village of Hogsmeade, the mysterious Forbidden Forest, and even Hogwarts castle itself.
"The plans I've seen look incredibly exciting, and I don't think fans of the books or films will be disappointed," J.K. Rowling told SFcrowsnest.
"We have a profound sense of responsibility for the Harry Potter franchise at Warner Bros. Bringing the magic of J.K. Rowling's written word to the motion picture screen was the first step in expanding this amazing and imaginative world. Working with Universal Orlando Resort to bring it to life in a physical environment that you can walk through, relax in and ride on is the natural next step for fans to experience and enjoy," said Alan Horn, president and COO, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Expected to open in late 2009, the Academy Award-winning production designer Stuart Craig, who has worked to bring the world of Harry Potter to life in all of the feature films to date, will lead the creative design for the area to ensure it remains faithful to the look and feel of the films.
"Our primary goal is to make sure this experience is an authentic extension of Harry Potter's world as it is portrayed in the books and films," added Craig. "I am very excited to be working closely with the Universal Orlando team to bring the area to life."
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