I've gotten the word from a couple of sources, and a new vacation package that Universal's promoting for Harry Potter says that the offer is good for stays starting May 28.
That's the Friday that kicks off the Memorial Day weekend in the United States, which is a traditional opening date for theme park attractions in Orlando and Southern California. (Regional theme parks tend to debut their new rides when the park opens for the season.)
Keep in mind that this is the date when Universal's taking reservations for travel packages. I wouldn't be surprised to see the new land open before that date, at least on a "soft opening" basis. Universal previously announced that the new Harry Potter land would be open to at least walk through during Grad Nights in late April.
Update: Universal's really trying hard to cook some waffle into that opening date: From its press release:
The May 28 travel date was set to help consumers with vacation planning and does not represent the opening date for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort. Universal has announced that The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will open in Spring 2010. Specific opening information will come as soon as it is available.
I read that as it'll be open on May 28, but might be open sooner.
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And I wouldn't be surprised to see the new land open later than that date. Universal's record ain't exactly pristine in terms of deadlines, and I hope it is ready if only to avoid throngs of angry people.
Good luck to Universal with that.
word-a-cadabra!!!!!!!
Anyway, I am glad I did not push the button on adding USO to my Orlando vacation plans in mid-May. I likely would have missed Harry Potter by two weeks!
Will visit either in September or next May depending on how well things go from a technical standpoint.
I honestly cannot wait. I think the new attraction (Forbidden Journey) is going to set a brand new standard just like Spider-Man did years ago....
RRR's problems have more to do with the crappy company that designed the coaster, than universal. plus im sure they will have that land open by the end of april if they are officially openining end of may.
i hope they get maggie smith to be a castmember!!!!!
WORDWORDWORDWORDWORDWORD!!!!!
Still, it is the manufacturer's fault that they could not deliver the goods. Hence my comment that Maurer Söhne X-Coasters [suck].
I think we are in violent agreement, Loooooooo-ie!!!!
KA-CHOW!!!!!
Damn, I need a catchphrase like Luis...
Catch you on the flip side of water.
That's why the new vacation package is available starting May 28th. They want to concentrate on getting those summer vacationers.
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I guess Spring Breakers will not get much except a Soft Opening!