I LOVE Harry Potter. So when I saw the news today detailing Universal’s plans for a new Harry Potter theme park, I was thrilled, even though it’ll be a long time before my 20-month-old son will appreciate it.

According to Universal’s website, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be “inspired by J.K. Rowling’s compelling stories and characters—and faithful to the visual landscapes of the films.” In fact, many of the people who worked on the sets for the films are heavily involved in designing the new park. Sounds promising.

The 20+-acre park located within Universal’s Islands of Adventure will completely immerse you in the wizarding world. As you step into the park, you will see the Hogwarts Express at the Hogsmeade Station, glistening and billowing steam. In Hogsmeade village, you will be able to visit many of the iconic shops from the books: get jokes at Zonko’s, chocolate frogs at Honeydukes, remembralls at Dervish and Banges, and let a wand choose you at Ollivander’s. You will be able to stop into the Three Broomsticks restaurant and Hog’s Head pub for traditional British fare, including butterbeer and pumpkin juice, then send a postcard postmarked from Hogsmeade at the Owl Post (next door to the Owlery, of course).

Towering over Hogsmeade, Hogwarts castle will feature an experience called “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.” Details on this were vague, but intriguing. Apparently, it will use brand-new technology to bring the castle to life, whatever that means. Sounds good to me. There will also be “Dragon Challenge,” two high-speed roller coasters inspired by the first challenge of the Triwizard Tournament, along with a tamer roller coaster, “Flight of the Hippogriff.”

J.K. Rowling created a whole other world with her Harry Potter series. Now it seems we may get to enter into that world for a time. It’ll be a nice change from other theme parks’ cutesy nature while remaining a fantastic escape from reality. Count me in.