The world's best known boy wizard is set to arrive in Florida, US on 18 June, with the opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort.

The new attraction will comprise three themed elements - Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, a newly created ride system at the heart of Wizarding World, plus Flight of the Hippogriff and Dragon Challenge. Forbidden Journey involves visitors venturing through Hogwarts Castle, meeting Harry, Ron and Hermione on the way and then being convinced to skip a planned lecture and follow the three students.

Taking their advice, guests travel by Floo powder and begin an adventure which takes them soaring over the castle, narrowly escaping a dragon attack, having a close encounter with the Whomping Pillow, encountering a Dementor and getting pulled into a Quidditch match. Within the castle are iconic locations taken from the films, including Dumbledore's office; the Defence Against the Dark Arts Classroom, where visitors first meet Harry, Ron and Hermione; the Gryffindor Common Room; and the Room of Requirement, plus the Dungeon passageway and hallways of Hogwarts.

Elsewhere are talking portraits including the Fat Lady and the never-before-seen founders - Godric Gryffindor, Salazar Slytherin, Helga Hufflepuff and Rowena Ravenclaw; the Sorting Hat; the One-Eyed Witch statue; and the Mirror of Erised. The full ride, including the queue line, is anticipated to take about an hour, with - apart from Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger - appearances by Albus Dumbledore, Rubeus Hagrid and Draco Malfoy.