It's a Stretch! Saturdays: A Universal Dream

Saturdays I use for posting tidbits about items often related to Halloween but not actually having to do with it. What's a better way to kick this category off than with Harry Potter?

Recently, Universal released a LOAD of new information on the upcoming Harry Potter theme park. Slated to open this Spring 2010, the park will include many pieces of the HP world that any fan would look for. From the official site:

• At the entrance of Hogsmeade, billowing steam and an iconic whistle signal the arrival of theHogwarts Express into Hogsmeade station
• Across the way is Zonko's, a joke shop with a collection of tricks and jokes, including Extendable Ears, Boxing Telescopes and Sneakoscopes
• Honeydukes is next door and full of treats like Chocolate Frogs and Bertie Bott's Every-Flavour Beans
• The Three Broomsticks and adjacent Hog's Head pub will feature traditional British fare and drinks including Butterbeer and pumpkin juice
• Across from the Three Broomsticks is The Owlery, where owls roost and await their next delivery
• The Owl Post sends letters with a certified Hogsmeade postmark and sells official stamps from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
• Ollivanders wand shop is an incredible interactive experience where the wand chooses the wizard
• Completing Hogsmeade is Dervish and Banges, the magical instruments and equipment shop featuring Quidditch equipment, Triwizard apparel, Spectrespecs and Remembralls
• The first attraction, Dragon Challenge, features a twin high-speed roller coaster with many iconic elements from the Triwizard Tournament
• Next is Flight of the Hippogriff, a family coaster simulating a Hippogriff training flight over the grounds of Hogwarts castle
• Located in Hogwarts castle, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is a thrilling new state-of-the-art attraction that uses entirely new technology to bring the magic, characters and stories of Harry Potter to life in ways never before experienced
• Before exiting back into Hogsmeade, Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods is full of Ministry of Magic and magical creatures merchandise, Omnioculars, and even remote control Golden Snitches

Make sure to check out this video for an exciting sneak peak. I know when I go, security will have an awfully tough time getting me out! What true fan won't be in tears at the site of this?