I thought the Charles Dickens theme park was taking it a bit far, and would probably fail, I’m not so sure that’s the case with a Harry Potter theme park.

A theme park inspired by the adventures of schoolboy wizard Harry Potter is to open in the US.

The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter will open at the Universal Orlando Resort, in Florida, in 2009.

Harry Potter author JK Rowling said: “The plans I’ve seen look incredibly exciting, and I don’t think fans of the books or films will be disappointed.”

The park will feature rides, shops and attractions based on Harry Potter locations like Hogwarts and Hogsmeade.

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