Wizarding World of Harry Potter set to open June 18

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Universal Orlando Resort on Thursday announced the long-awaited opening date for its Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride will be the centerpiece of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which was originally slated for 2009 completion.

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Am I wrong or are we still not getting a lot of details here?

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The article read that the details for the new ride would be announced later. The previous announcement really was that an announcement of an announcement is coming soon. ...Or something like that. lol


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There lots of details about the HPATFJ on the Universal Orlando Wizarding World website. It talks about what rooms are in the queue and ride itself and where to board, what the storyline is etc. and other things from the Potterverse people will see.


http://www.universalorlando.com/harrypotternews/


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RCMAC said:
Am I wrong or are we still not getting a lot of details here?

For really good detail of the queue read the review on mugglenet. Link on Screamscape as well.

http://www.mugglenet.com/erichpfjreview.shtml


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anyone have any idea if there will be a soft opening sooner? im going the first week of May, have been hoping forever that it would be open by then. i dont even care about the rides, i just want to experience the theming...

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Florida .... In June.... When schools are out and its 80+ degrees/90% humidity.

Yeah.. I will wait..


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triple thrash chris said:
anyone have any idea if there will be a soft opening sooner? im going the first week of May, have been hoping forever that it would be open by then. i dont even care about the rides, i just want to experience the theming...

Lessons like this are learned the hard way. Never plan a trip to ride a new ride until the ride is actually open. Given the complexity of the Potter ride I'm betting the June 18 open date is pushed back.

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