Hey everyone! Just a reminder that if you know where to get a copy of USA Today, today is the day to do it!  You can also do it by going to Universal’s Site!

With just a computer, webcam and the newspaper, you can make this one-of-a-kind theme park experience appear before your eyes.

Augmented Reality blends real-life environments with computer animation allowing you to explore things in a completely new way. For the first time, guests can explore The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in a unique way – before experiencing it firsthand.

By rotating the map, you can take a closer look at this 20-acre magnificently themed environment from all sides and angles. Hogwarts castle will appear before your eyes. Hold the map closer to your webcam and explore Hogsmeade and see the Hogwarts Express. Blow on your computer’s microphone and the banners on the map will wave.

Universal Orlando has released a high resolution image of Hogwarts castle at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park. You can see the photo by heading over to the gallery!

The magical transformation continues.  Although still very much a work in progress, the magnificence of Hogwarts castle is beginning to take shape above Hogsmeade as work continues on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.  Hogwarts will be the home of a thrilling, new, state-of-the-art attraction – Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey – that uses ground-breaking technology to bring the magic, characters and stories of Harry Potter to life in ways never before experienced. Set to open in Spring 2010 only at Universal Orlando Resort, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will feature multiple themed attractions, shops and a restaurant.

Thanks TLC!

Univeral Studios Orlando and USA Today have announced that they have partnered to create a new augmented reality experience that you will be able to experience if you have a computer, webcam and the paper.

With just a computer, webcam and the newspaper, you can make this one-of-a-kind theme park experience appear before your eyes.

Augmented Reality blends real-life environments with computer animation allowing you to explore things in a completely new way. For the first time, guests can explore The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in a unique way – before experiencing it firsthand.

By rotating the map, you can take a closer look at this 20-acre magnificently themed environment from all sides and angles. Hogwarts castle will appear before your eyes. Hold the map closer to your webcam and explore Hogsmeade and see the Hogwarts Express. Blow on your computer’s microphone and the banners on the map will wave.

This will be available on Thursday, January 28th in the USA Today newspaper!

Thanks to @thierrycoup and Mugglenet!

Back in October I posted about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter holding auditions to work as actors in the theme park; those positions have been filled.  Now the park is hiring for normal jobs.  They are hiring for Foods, Merchandise, and Attractions Operations positions.

You can apply by going here and clicking on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter link at the top of the page.  Unfortunately, to get to the application you need to be using a PC, not a Mac.

Thanks to Mugglenet!

Sorry I haven’t been posting all the news about the theme park guys, I always forget to!  Anyway, today there are a bunch of new photos online thanks to Brian!  You can see them all by going over to his blog!  I have posted some below.

There will be an open casting call held next month for roles at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park attraction under construction at Universal Orlando. According to Orlando Attractions Magazine, auditions will be held on November 14 and 15th with rehearsals set for January.

“They’re looking for male and female actors who can speak with a British accent. More specifically, Universal is holding calls for male actors with strong improv and interaction skills who are able to portray an age range of mid-thiries to mid-forties. In addition, they’re casting male and female actors who are youthful in appearance. Casting is being held on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. in the Universal Orlando Human Resources Lobby at 1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, FL 32819.

Full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions are available. All actors should prepare a one-minute monologue for audition and candidates must be available for callbacks on Monday, Nov. 16 and rehearsals beginning in January.”

Thanks TLC!