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Universal Orlando announces Harry Potter theme park expansion

More magic is on the way for Muggles at Universal Orlando next year.  The theme park announced Wednesday the expansion of the popular Wizarding World of Harry Potter with a new area based on the books' fictional scenes in Diagon Alley.The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley, as it's officially named, which will include a new marquee ride, new restaurant and shops, and an iconic train trip, will mirror the journey that a young Harry Potter took to become a wizard.  "He started his journey in London, going to Diagon Alley to get his wand, and going on the Hogwarts Express, going to Gringotts Bank to get the money from his parents.  That was such a huge part of the stories and we had to bring it to life," said senior vice president of Universal Creative Thierry Coup.When the original Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened in 2010, lines snaked beyond park boundaries just to get a glimpse of Hogsmeade Village and Hogwarts Castle.  Since then, its unprecedented success has allowe...

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