Harry Potter theme park headed to Fla.

'The Wizarding World of Harry Potter' will be anchored by the most recognizable landmark in Harry Potter's world: Hogwarts castle.

　　Universal Orlando Resort is opening a Harry Potter theme park that will let fans visit many of the iconic locations in the Harry Potter books and movies.

　　"The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" is set to open at Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park in late 2009, complete with the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the Forbidden Forest and Hogsmeade village.

　　"The plans I've seen look incredibly exciting, and I don't think fans of the books or films will be disappointed," said author J.K. Rowling, who has been working with a creative team to make sure the park resembles the books and films.

　　More than a dozen artists lead by Stuart Craig, the production designer of the movies, have set up house in the studio to make sure every detail is considered, said Scott Trowbridge of Universal.

　　"We're really going to the people who know this world best to ensure that level of authenticity," he said.

　　The park will let visitors view the famed locations in Rowling's magical world, like Dumbledore's office in Hogwarts and the shops in Hogsmeade. Some locations may be in upcoming books, Trowbridge said.

　　Many tourists outside the theme park said the experience would boost its appeal to a younger audience.

　　Brandon Wilson, a 15 year old from Pleasant Hill, said he can't get enough of Harry Potter. He has read every book and watched every movie.

　　"I hope we get to simulate flying like Harry Potter," Wilson said.

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