What's new at Florida's theme parks

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  A rendering of Hogwarts Castle at Universal. UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT

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  A rendering of Flight of the Hippogriff ride at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort. UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT

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  A view of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, the marquee attraction of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort. KEVIN KOLCZYNSKI / AP

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  Many iconic elements from the Harry Potter books and films can be seen in the queue line of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, such as the griffin statue on the way to Dumbledore's office. KEVIN KOLCZYNSKI / AP

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  While wandering the corridors of Hogwarts castle on their way to experience Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, guests will pass through Dumbledore’s office. The office is an exact replica of the one seen in the Harry Potter films, and is the place where the Hogwarts headmaster officially welcomes you to Hogwarts. KEVIN KOLCZYNSKI / AP

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  Just as in the Harry Potter books and films, portraits line the walls of Hogwarts castle, the home of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, the marquee attraction of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. KEVIN KOLCZYNSKI / AP

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  The Hogwarts Express pulls into Hogsmeade Station. KEVIN KOLCZYNSKI / UNIVERSAL ORLANDO

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  A rendering of Hogsmeade at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort. UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT

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  Universal's new Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit lets riders name their tune. KEVIN KOLCZYNSKI

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  Epcot's Sum of all Thrills is an interactive experience that lets guests custom-design their own thrill ride using mathematical tools, an innovative touch-screen table and a robotic simulator. GENE DUNCAN / WALT DISNEY WORLD

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  Sum of All Thrills at Epcot makes math fun. RAYTHEON

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  The Pirates League at the Magic Kingdom features makeovers that turn theme park guests into swashbucklers. KENT PHILLIPS / WALT DISNEY WORLD

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  With Tinker Bell leading the way aboard a brand new parade float, Disney's Electrical Parade returns to Magic Kingdom in Orlando for Summer Nightastic! 2010. PAUL HIFFMEYER / DISNEYLAND

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  Sesame Street characters Elmo and Cookie Monster have breakfast with the preschool set at Busch Gardens. BUSCH GARDENS

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  Air Grover is a junior roller coaster at the Sesame Street Safari of Fun at Busch Gardens Africa in Tampa. BUSCH GARDENS

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  Bert & Ernie's Watering Hole at Sesame Street Safari of Fun at Busch Gardens Africa in Tampa MARJIE LAMBERT / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

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  Elmo's Treehouse at the Sesame Street Safari of Fun at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay MARJIE LAMBERT / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

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  Shamu Rocks at SeaWorld Orlando is a rock ’n roll killer whale show that features a light show and pop music. SEAWORLD ORLANDO

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  A rider slides toward the funnel on Omaka Rocka water slide at Aquatica water park in Orlando. JASON COLLIER / SEAWORLD ORLANDO

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  Omaka Rocka has opened at SeaWorld's Aquatica water park with two closed slides that spin tube riders around. MARJIE LAMBERT / MIAMI HERALD STAFF