Broomsticks, owls, dragons and hippogriffs are on their way to Universal Orlando Resort as the anticipated new land called The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opens this spring at the Islands of Adventure theme park.

Visitors will go through the gates of Hogwarts castle and find the marquee attraction, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, inside. The new area at Islands of Adventure opens in spring. Universal Orlando Resort illustration

Faithful to the compelling and wildly popular books by J.K. Rowling, the immersion environment within the area of the Lost Continent inside the Islands of Adventure will include familiar components, such as Hogsmeade station, Butterbeer and the Owlery. The signature attraction will be Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. Although details have not been released by Universal, the Associated Press previously reported it will be a high-tech ride inside Hogswart castle that will take guests through movie scenes. Other rides include a twin high-speed coaster called Dragon Challenge–the existing Dueling Dragons ride was repurposed–and a family coaster, Flight of the Hippogriff, modeled after the Potter creature that’s half eagle and half horse.

Browse Ollivanders, where the wand selects its wizard, or sip pumpkin juice at the Three Broomsticks restaurant. Shops include Zonko’s, a joke shop; Honeydukes, a confectionary; Dervish and Banges, a purveyor of magical instruments; and Filch’s Emporium of Confiscated Goods.

“All of the actions and adventures of Harry Potter’s world come to life here at Universal Orlando Resort,” said Tom Williams, chairman and CEO of Universal Parks and Resorts. “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be unlike any other experience on earth and we can’t wait to see the looks on our guests’ faces as they enter this rich environment.”

Announced more than two years ago, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter joins other attractions at Islands of Adventure including Spiderman and the Incredible Hulk. Universal Orlando Resort offers Universal Studios theme park as well, plus Universal CityWalk, a shopping, entertainment and dining complex, and three on-site hotels.