In what ended up being a race between two stories, the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley was voted as the biggest entertainment story of 2014 in News 13's end-of-the-year viewer poll.

We asked you to vote on which entertainment story should be No. 1. The Diagon Alley opening took 28 percent of the votes.

Actor Robin Williams' suicide finished No. 2, with 24 percent.

Here's how you voted in our poll for Central Florida's biggest entertainment story of 2013:

1. Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley opens at Universal

July 8, 2014 — After more than a year of waiting, wizards and Muggles alike flocked to Universal Orlando Resort in July for the highly anticipated opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley.

Universal Studios' gates opened at 5:45 a.m. to allow guests to start lining up inside the park.

Diagon Alley was the latest addition to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and it features the new Hogwarts Express.

2. Actor Robin Williams commits suicide

Aug. 11, 2014 — Actor Robin Williams committed suicide by hanging himself with a belt at his San Francisco Bay Area home in August.

Williams' personal assistant found the actor Monday, Aug. 11, in a bedroom at his Tiburon home. The actor also had superficial cuts on his wrist and a pocketknife was found nearby. The 63-year-old comedian's wife had last seen him the night before and had left the home that morning thinking he was still asleep. His personal assistant later came to the home and became concerned when he knocked on the door and got no response.

Williams' wife, Susan Schneider, said her husband was struggling with depression, anxiety and the early stages of Parkinson's disease.

Authorities say an autopsy on actor Robin Williams found no alcohol or illegal drugs in his system when he committed suicide at his Northern California home in August. The coroner ruled his death a suicide that resulted from asphyxia due to hanging.

3. Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts opens in downtown Orlando

Nov. 6, 2014 — The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts officially opened in downtown Orlando in November. Construction on the project began in 2011. Now, three years later, the first stage is complete. The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is just one piece of a master plan for downtown Orlando that dates back 25 years.

The performing arts center is named for philanthropist and citrus magnate Dr. Phillip Phillips (1874–1959), and the center is within walking distance of the house he and his wife, Della, owned on Lucerne Circle.

Dubbed the "front porch of the city," the five-story building features two state-of-the-art-theaters: The Walt Disney Theater and the Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater. The building also houses rehearsal rooms, banquet space and educational facilities. More than 3,000 guests can enjoy shows from Broadway, music, dance, comedy, festivals and a variety of other events. Even weddings have already been booked at the performing arts center.

While the building looks complete, aside from surrounding construction on the outside, there is still much more to be done. Stage 2 will feature a third acoustical theater that is yet to be constructed. Funds still have to be raised.

The construction outside the building includes the ongoing demolition of downtown Orlando's infamous eyesore, the "Round Building." That was supposed to be finished in September, but it's now slated to be complete by December.

4. Disney's 'Frozen' sweeps entertainment world

There seems to be no stopping "Frozen" frenzy.

Disney's animated hit is taking over an annual holiday tradition: The Christmas Day Parade at Walt Disney World and Disneyland.

This year's parade, which airs on TV on Christmas Day on ABC but is usually taped in early December, has been renamed the "Disney Parks Frozen Christmas Celebration."

In September, it was announced that Disney Animation's hit "Frozen" will now be part of the Norway Pavilion, and characters will have an increased presence in the Magic Kingdom for the holiday season.

"Frozen" continues to be a cash cow for Disney, too. Home entertainment sales are still high. "Frozen" products are also driving the $1.1 billion in consumer product revenue. More than 3 million "Frozen"-related dresses have been sold in the last year in North America, according to Disney.

In all, Disney reported a record $48.8 billion in sales, up 8 percent over last year.

5. (tie) SeaWorld speaks out over controversial 'Blackfish' film

Not all of Central Florida’s biggest entertainment news this year carried the excitement of a grand opening or a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

"Blackfish," a film distributed by Magnolia Pictures, debuted in select theaters in July 2013. The film focuses on Tilikum, the orca that dragged Orlando SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau under the water and killed her during a live show at SeaWorld. The film also questioned if killer whales like Tilikum should be kept in captivity.

SeaWorld slammed the film, calling it "inaccurate and misleading."

In the fallout from "Blackfish," several musicians scheduled to play at SeaWorld's Bands, Brew and BBQ next year have cancelled. Willie Nelson, Heart, Barenaked Ladies, Cheap Trick and others have all cited the film, itself or fan reaction to it.

In May, SeaWorld accused an OSHA officer that investigated ethical violations at the theme park of having ties to the film.

SeaWorld then responded to critics with a minute-by-minute breakdown of "Blackfish," pointing out statements the theme park claims are inaccurate or misleading in the documentary that blasted SeaWorld’s keeping of killer whales in capacity.

A list of "69 reasons why you shouldn't believe Blackfish" was posted on SeaWorld's Facebook accounts April 7, less than 24 hours before a hearing on a proposed California bill that would have forced SeaWorld San Diego to stop using killer whales in the park's shows and release them from their tanks.

5. (tie) Daytona Rising project: $400 million expansion to Daytona International Speedway

Oct. 15, 2014 — About 1 percent of the annual steel output in the United States will be used in Daytona Rising — the project that will bring major updates to Daytona International Speedway. The expansion will bring 101,500 new seats, five new entrances, 40 new escalators and 14 elevators.

The project hit the halfway point in mid-October when the last steel beam was put into place. The Daytona Rising renovation project has a $400 million price tag. This is the first major renovation to the track since the 1950s.

The new stands will have backs and armrests for fans in the grandstands. There will also be more than double the number of restrooms and three times as many concession and merchandise areas.

The project is expected to be finished by 2016.

6. Orlando City Soccer breaks ground on new, $110 million stadium

Oct. 16, 2014 — Orlando City Soccer will play its second Major League Soccer season in its own stadium in 2016.

The soccer club broke ground on the $110 million facility in October. About $40 million for the club's state-of-the-art facility will be paid for with public money. The stadium's design is built so that it could be one of the loudest venues in MLS.

In August, the city announced it would move the stadium's site west to avoid a legal battle with Faith Deliverance Temple. The church refused to sell the land to the city for less than $35 million. The city was prepared to take the land needed for the stadium through eminent domain, but city officials announced earlier this year that it was dropping the lawsuit and moving the stadium site one block west from the originally proposed location near West Church Street and Parramore Avenue.

In 2015, Orlando City Soccer will play its first MLS season in the newly renovated Orlando Citrus Bowl before playing matches in its new stadium in 2016.

7. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train opens at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom

May 28, 2014 — Five years of planning ended in May when the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train officially opened at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom theme park.

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, in the Enchanted Forest of New Fantasyland (Magic Kingdom), is a family coaster inspired by the film classic "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" that takes Walt Disney World Resort guests into the famous mine, glittering with diamonds, rubies, and other precious gems, where the Seven Dwarfs sing happily as they work.

Inspired by the Disney animated film classic "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," the story begins as guests cross a stone bridge and walk through a beautiful forest with the Dwarfs' cottage in the distance. Then, they step into the attraction entrance and into the timeless story of the radiant and kindhearted Snow White and her forest friends led by the lovable Dwarfs.

8. Orlando Citrus Bowl reopens with improvements, new playing surface

Nov. 19, 2014 — After months of reconstruction, the Orlando Citrus Bowl is ready once again to host big-time events.

Crews finished most of the renovations to the Citrus Bowl in less than 10 months. Work on the $207 million project will continue until spring 2015, but officials said it shouldn't have an impact on any of upcoming events.

About 90 percent of the Citrus Bowl is new. The only physical remnants of the stadium's past are in the upper-level stands. Those were saved in the reconstruction process. The Citrus Bowl fits about 65,000. The Citrus Bowl's field used to be called the "Mud Bowl" from all of the rain. So, the grass has been replaced with an artificial turf that is cleaner and safer.

One of the Citrus Bowl's most talked about upgrades was in the restrooms: The men's unsightly troughs have been replaced with urinals. There are 66 restroom facilities throughout the stadium, with a total of 1,041 bathroom stalls.

The Citrus Bowl will be Orlando City Soccer's home stadium for the team's inaugural Major League Soccer season, in 2015, before the team moves to its brand new stadium. The Citrus Bowl will continue to host to holiday bowl games, as well as the Monster Jam.

9. Cocoa Beach Pier gets new owners for first time since 1962

April 30, 2014 — The Cocoa Beach Pier was under the same ownership since it was built in 1962. That changed earlier this year when Jim Gissy and David Siegel, both of Orlando-based Westgate Resorts, bought the historic landmark.

The pier was under the same ownership since it was built by the Stottler family in 1962.

New signs and wood railings were installed in June. The pier employs more than 150 people. Earlier this year, the new owners said the pier will maintain its rustic, old-school look.

10. Big changes coming to I-Drive 360, including world's tallest swing ride

Plenty of big changes are coming to International Drive in Orange County, including the world's tallest swing ride and the Orlando Eye Ferris wheel.

Star Flyer, which will be the world's tallest swing ride, is coming to the I-Drive 360 complex. The chair swing ride will stand at 420 feet above the ground. Developers said the construction for the new ride will take 12-18 months.

Once completed, the Star Flyer will stand taller than the currently bigger swing ride of its kind in the world, the 409-foot-tall New England SkyScreamer, which opened in May at Six Flags New England.

The new attraction will be adjacent to the sites of the under-construction Orlando Eye Ferris wheel, which will stand 400 feet tall once complete, and the planned Skyscraper roller coaster, which will rise to 570 feet tall.

11. Clearwater-based 'Dolphin Tale 2' released in September

Oct. 16, 2014 — Three years after "Dolphin Tale" made its debut, the sequel hit theaters earlier this year.

"Dolphin Tale 2" arrived in theaters Sept. 19, 2014. The movie centers around Hope, another injured dolphin rescued near the lagoon where crews freed Winter from a crab trap. Hope recovered and now lives at the aquarium with Winter. Panama, an older dolphin at the facility, acts as a surrogate parent to both dolphins.

The book and film are inspired by the true story of Winter, a bottlenose dolphin that was rescued in December 2005 off the Florida coast and taken in by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Winter lost her tail after becoming entangled with a rope attached to a crab trap. She was given a prosthetic tail and then learned how to swim.

Parts of the movie were filmed at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

12. The changing landscape at Walt Disney World

Lots of changes are either coming or have already came to Walt Disney World.

Downtown Disney is transforming into Disney Springs, which is expected to be completed by 2016. The destination is being expanded to double the shopping, dining and entertainment experiences, from 75 to 150. The first "neighborhood" in Disney Springs — the opening of The Landing — is set for 2015. Construction on Disney Springs will continue into 2016.

Elsewhere across the Walt Disney World landscape, the Polynesian Resort saw its lobby and guest rooms get refreshed. The hotel first opened in 1971. The main pool behind the Great Ceremonial House will also be renovated in the near future. The Polynesian Resort will also revert to its original name first used when the resort opened as one of two original hotels. "Disney's Polynesian Village Resort" will again become the name of the hotel.

And after seven years of delays, two new hotels finally broke ground Thursday on a land just outside Walt Disney World's western entrance, with potential plans to build another five hotels in the Flamingo Crossings district. The Flamingo Crossings project was announced back in 2007 — and its website hasn't been updated for almost as long — but according to Disney, the recession prevented any vertical development for the planned tourist district until now. JL Properties said the two hotels are slated to open as soon as January 2016. The project will add about 500 hotel rooms near Disney World and create nearly 125 full-time jobs.

There were also a few attraction closings at Walt Disney World, including Studio Backlot Tour and Maelstrom at Epcot's Norway Pavilion. Cable channel Turner Classic Movies announced in November that it will refurbish the Great Movie Ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Disney also plans to tear down the Sorcerer's Hat, which sits in front of the Great Move Ride, next year.