About Theme Parks: Universal's Theme Park Wizards

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Theme Parks Theme Parks Find Theme Parks Water Parks Roller Coasters From Arthur Levine, your Guide to Theme Parks Theme parks and park designers are fond of using some variation of the word, "immersion," when describing their lands and attractions. Sometimes, it's warranted; often, the barely-there themeing makes their use of the word questionable at best and blatantly, knowingly false at worst. The folks from Universal parks and Warner Bros. films, however, clearly aspired to grand-scale immersion when they developed The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Universal's Theme Park Wizards The new "theme park within a theme park" at Islands of Adventure is one of the--if not the--most richly detailed, immersive environments ever presented at a theme park. It takes the art of park storytelling to new and breathtaking levels. Read my overview and review of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. See the Wizarding World--No Broom Required See Hogwarts Castle, Hogsmeade Village, and other highlights in an extensive photo tour of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This Week's Theme Park News Florida's Next Water Park: Where the Bahns Are Schlitterbahn plans to slide into Fort Lauderdale. Great Wolf to Bay at Disneyland's Door California's first indoor water park. Potter Talk with CoasterRadio Mike Collins, EB, and I discuss the Potter phenomenon. Coasters for a Cure Help a good cause. New Jersey Coaster Almost a Shore Thing Morey's Piers plans a mega-woodie. Follow Me on Twitter Get the latest park news and views with my tweets. Theme Parks Ads Universal Studios Theme Parks Orlando FlexTicket Orlando Tickets UK Sweet 16 Orlando Featured Articles Theme Park Rides and Attractions Planning Theme Park Trips Theme Park Bests Theme Parks, Water Parks, and Attractions in Canada Theme Parks Photo and Video Galleries Theme Parks Beyond the US   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Arthur Levine Theme Parks Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Theme Parks newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What's New at Theme Parks? Indoor Water Parks Florida Theme Parks California Theme Parks Theme Parks Photo and Video Galleries Advertisement