Universal has announced plans for a Harry Potter theme park to open in their "Islands of Adventure" in early 2010. From the might Mugglenet:



Fast details:

- "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort"

- Announcement was made live via internet at 12:01 AM EST today to select media, including MuggleNet.

- 20 engineers working on project.

- Universal came looking for authenticity.

- Potter park to be built in "Islands of Adventure" area of Universal.

- Stuart wants to "take his grandchildren" to the park.

- Opening early 2010.

- Universal website to be available at this link soon.

- JK Rowling has been involved "since the very beginning" of the project. Also "supportive and encouraging."

- Stuart thinks that the park will be better off in the United States.

- Have been in design "for at least a year and a half."

- "Important that the theme park represents the entire saga from Book 1 to Book 7"



you can also view concept art of Hogsmeade here.