Opening date set for Harry Potter attraction
An artist's rendering shows "The Flight of the Hippogriff" ride at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, opening at Universal Studios Orlando in May, 2010. On the tamer, family-oriented roller coaster, riders will hear Hagrid welcoming them and warning them to beware of the Forbidden Forest. Credit: Universal Orlando
Newsday's Beth Whitehouse reports June 18 is the big day for Universal Orlando Resort's grand opening of the much-anticipated Wizarding World of Harry Potter -- those who purchase travel packages from Universal can get in as early as May 28.
"Flight of the Hippograff" ride at Wizarding World of Harry Potter, courtesy of Universal Orlando Resort
