The Harry Potter Theme Park

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By TIME

In June 2010, Photographer Colby Katz visited the magical attraction at Universal Studios in Orlando, Fla.

Re-Creation

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, including Hogwarts Castle, opened on June 18, 2010.Colby Katz for TIME

Young fans

Sam Myers, 7, left, brought his Harry Potter robe and glasses all the way from his home in England to visit the attraction, while Kaitlyn Edly, 7, from Orange County, Florida, dressed up as a witch. June 2010.Colby Katz for TIME

Photo Op

Lee Hughes and Turner Campbel, both 12, pose with the girls of Beauxbatons Academy of Magic and the boys from the Durmstrang Institute. June 2010.Colby Katz for TIME

All Smiles

Two of the girls of Beauxbatons Academy pose for pictures. June 2010.Colby Katz for TIME

Fierce Competitors

The boys from the Durmstrang Institute welcome guests. June 2010.Colby Katz for TIME

A Tough Read

The Monster Book of Monsters sits in a cage at Dervish and Banges. June 2010.Colby Katz for TIME

Lightning Bolt

Chocolate-covered Rice Krispies treats shaped like the hero's scar are offered for sale at Honeydukes. June 2010.Colby Katz for TIME

Fun, Fun, Fun

Lena and Mike Czernec enjoy a butterbeer after buying some souvenirs, including a wand and a Firebolt broom. June 2010.Colby Katz for TIME

Brought to Life

A Hogwarts Express conductor welcomes guests. Universal has re-created several of the places featured in the Harry Potter series, including the shops Dervish and Banges, Honeydukes and Ollivander's Wand Shop. June 2010.Colby Katz for TIME

Almost Ready

Rides include the Dragon Challenge, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, and the Flight of the Hippogriff, above. June 2010.Colby Katz for TIME

Refreshment

Bartender Maria Torres serves up ice-cold butterbeer, one of Harry's favorites. June 2010.Colby Katz for TIME

It’s Magic

Mason Webb, 9, of Preston, England, receives a wand at Ollivander's. June 2010.Colby Katz for TIME

Dark Wizard?

Jake Webster, 12, tries out Voldemort's wand at the Owl Post Office. Jake and his family traveled from Florence, S.C., to visit the attraction. June 2010.Colby Katz for TIME

Diagon Alley

Guests wander past shops in the attraction. June 2010.Colby Katz for TIME

House Colors

Tess Barao, who traveled from Toronto to visit the attraction, wears a Gryffindor robe. June 2010.Colby Katz for TIME

Treat

A chocolate frog for sale at Honeydukes. June 2010.Colby Katz for TIME

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