Here’s a new video of the grand opening celebrations for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter park. The video includes footage from the actual grand opening day on June 18, 2010, as well as a lot of footage from opening celebrations the two nights before the 18th. These “opening celebrations” show the red carpet arrival of the Harry Potter movie stars, the fireworks shows, choir performances, and more.
You’ll also see a brief interview with JK Rowling, who has some interesting things to say about the new Harry Potter park.
Feedback on the opening, here on the local news, seems to be very, very positive. In spite of the amazingly long waits, guests were happy with the new park (once inside), local business were very happy with the additional revenue due to the increase in visitors, and Universal Orlando’s very happy. Overall, a great opening — if not a few challenges that I’m sure any company would have with crowds of that size.
From personal experience in the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter park stores, I can tell you that you can get most of the stuff available in the park at the WBShop online, including an exclusive Harry Potter Quidditch watch! Check them out for your favorite Harry Potter goodies.
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