Harry Potter Superbowl Spot (no, not the movie)
Sat, February 6, 2010 It seemed a little early for a Deathy Hallows commercial anyway, since most Superbowl ads are usually geared towards the upcoming summer movies, and the first part of the last part of the Harry Potter movie series won't be hitting theaters (in 3D, officially!) until November. However, we will still be getting some Harry Potter goodness on Superbowl Sunday with a new preview for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park set to open at Universal Orlando:
This looking-cooler-by the minute addition to Universal's Islands of Adventure park is set to open this spring. No super-reveals about the park in this ad, other than a sweeping shot of the Hogsmeade 'main street' section and a quick glimpse at the Dragon Challenge roller coaster (which was a pretty wild ride in its first incarnation, Dueling Dragons). There's also a tease at the top-secret Harry Potter & the Forbidden Journey ride, but I suspect details about what goes on in that Hogwarts castle dark ride will be kept secret as long as possible. If the rumors floating around on theme park fansites are to be believed, it's going to blow away Universal's Spiderman ride.
I haven't been back to Universal since my friend's backpack was stolen from a locker near the Dudley Do-Right Ripshaw Falls ride in 2005, but everything I've seen so far including this even better preview) that was included on the Half-Blood Prince dvd) has really convinced me that it's time to finally let bygones be bygones and check this out the next time I'm in Orlando. Can't wait to check it out.
Reader Comments (3)
I get why they'd want this in Orlando, it's just almost surprising since WB properties tend to find their way to Six Flags. The Islands of Adventure are a better venue of course.
Your British correspondent will be in Florida this May and will be sure to bring back puking pastels for all of you.
Sweet, I could use a few to get out of work when the Harry Potter rides open up.