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Picture it: Cool looks as folks bundle up at Wizarding World of Harry Potter	Islands of Adventure: Line up for the morning-after Harry Potter report
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Souvenir sales double at Universal thanks to magic wands, other Potter fare	Fans stream into Harry Potter theme park for grand opening
Liquor returns to Hog's Head Pub at Wizarding World of Harry Potter	Dewayne Bevil on Attractions: A guided tour of Hogwarts at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
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Universal: Harry Potter and Forbidden Journey ride passes million-passenger mark	Big day is here: Universal hopes Harry Potter's magic will last
Universal offers 3-D Harry Potter commemorative "ticket" with purchase of annual pass, other admissions	'Harry Potter' actors descend upon Islands of Adventure theme park
Islands of Adventure: More Harry Potter souvenirs, changes	Poll: What's the best part of Wizarding World of Harry Potter?
Taking the Kids -- to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter	Poll: When will the novelty wear off at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter?
Universal learning on the fly how to manage Harry Potter hordes	Muggles Invade Hogwarts: See the Orlando Sentinel's Calendar cover
With demand strong for Harry Potter merchandise, Universal launches online store	Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling, Daniel Radcliffe appear at Wizarding World party
Universal's Islands of Adventure, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey nab top Theme Park Insider prizes	Universal will livestream 2 grand-opening events for Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Three notes about Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride	Dewayne Bevil on Attractions: What's up with Wizarding World?
Harry Potter after dark? The gang's all there	One of a kind? Harry Potter's success in Orlando could lead to more parks
Kelly Fitzpatrick: Have a brew at Harry's Hog's Head Pub	Thursday's Harry Potter watch: Delayed gratification but an extended stay
Dewayne Bevil on Attractions: 10 ways to remember Wizarding World of Harry Potter	Wednesday's Harry Potter watch: General public gets to visit again
Books, film and now, attraction: A comparison of the Harry Potter universe	Tuesday's Harry Potter watch: General public not in Wizarding World
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