A sun-baked replica of Hogwarts castle opens its doors to the public June 18 when The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme-park attraction finally goes live in Florida.
Universal Orlando Resort on Thursday announced the long-awaited opening date for its J.K. Rowling-inspired theme park. 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.
"This all-new adventure combines a powerful story line with spectacular new technology so effectively that guests will be completely immersed in the experience," promises the press release. "And as they live their adventure, guests will feel things no one has ever felt inside a theme park attraction, move in ways no one has ever moved, experience film like no one else ever has, explore vast sets punctuated by amazing special effects – and have an adventure only possible in Harry Potter’s world."
Other attractions include the Triwizard Tournament-inspired Dragon Challenge roller coaster, The Flight of the Hippogriff and re-creations of Hogsmeade and other Potter haunts.
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