Stars Attend Wizarding World of Harry Potter Opening

June 18 was the most anticipated date for Harry Potter fans since the release of the final book in the series. On that day, after much anticipation the WIzarding World of Harry Potter finally opened its doors in Islands of Adventures. But rabid fans weren't the only ones to pack into the theme park.

If you were in attendance, you might have caught a glimpse of one of the movie stars that brought your favorite literary characters to life. Among those in attendance were Tom Felton, who plays Draco Malfoy, Michael Gambon, otherwise known as Dumbledore, Bonnie Wright, who plays Ginny Weasley, and her on screen brother, Rupert Grint, who plays Ron in the series. You might have even bumped into Harry Potter himself. Daniel Radcliffe was quoted as saying:

"What Universal Orlando has done with Harry Potter is really, really fantastic. We're all kind of very grateful that the next part of the Harry Potter legacy has been so well done and so well made."

The boy wizard is also a fan of Universal's version of butterbeer. He told People: "My preference is the frozen - it's slightly nicer, especially in this unbelievable heat." Ruper Grint agreed, saying that it was nothing like he ever tasted before. The recipe for the famed drink had the seal of approval from "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling as she was directly involved in the creation of the recipe.

Despite being immersed in the world of Harry Potter when they film the movies, the stars were awestruck at the intricate replications. James Phelps who plays Fred Weasley was impressed by how much everything looked like the film sets. He said, "Zonko's, for example, is pretty much identical." Tom Felton took to his Twitter to gush about the park: "Had the most incredible week at the wizarding world. It really is incredible! I'm blown away by it! Everything amazed me!"

Radcliffe also shared with People what his favorite part of the Forbidden Journey ride is. The actor said he liked when the dementors try to take your soul, at which point (ride spoiler alert) you and those seated next to you are projected onto a mist.

It seems like the theme park within a theme park meets the standards of many of the creative minds involved in the creation of the movies, as well as JK Rowling herself. If you're a Harry Potter fan, visiting this park is sure to be a magical time.