Ollivander's
To stand in Ollivander's and have a wand pick you? That's pretty much guaranteed to make kids (and their parents) squeal with delight. But maybe you want to be a little wary if the wand has a Phoenix feather in it. On the one hand, that could mean you are the next Harry; on the other, well, you could be Tom "Voldemort" Riddle.

Flight of the Hippogriff
Sure it's just a roller coaster, and it a family-friendly one at that, so it isn't likely to make adrenaline-seekers happy. But walking past Hagrid's hut and having him instruct you on the proper way to take care of the half-eagle/half-horse creature just sounds cool, plain and simple.

Owl Post
Inside Hogsmeade, you can go into this owlery and mail actual postcards to your friends and family to make them totally jealous. That is if you can get past the high-pitched screech of the Howler in the window, of course.

Zonko's
Also inside the Hogsmeade shopping complex is Zonko's, where you can get your very own Sneakoscope. Yes, it is a gift shop, but if I'm going to spend cash on merchandise I'd far rather it be clever things like Pygmy Puffs, Extendable Ears or Shrunken Heads than yet another tacky mug or oversized pencil with my name on it.

Hogwarts castle
It seems to tower over the landscape, and like Hogwarts when Harry arrived, it is a sight to behold. But it's the inside that is likely to really grab fans, as it's filled with replicas of Dumbledore's office, the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom, the Gryffindor common room and a mysterious-sounding ride (the aforementioned Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey) which is said to use some new technology to soar above the castle grounds. I'm not entirely sure what that means, but it certainly piques my curiosity.

There is also Dervish and Banges selling Nimbus 2000's, Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods where you can pick up your own Death Eater mask, Honeyduke's for Cauldron Cakes and Fizzing Whizzbees and a tavern for some actual food. The only thing that could make this experience better would be if Cyndi Lauper were there reprising her Celebrity Apprentice schtick and just yelling "muggles and wizards!" at passersby. Hell, I'd pay extra to see that.

Your take on this new park? Is it worth a trip to Florida? If not, we've got some other theme park ideas that might float your boat.

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