The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

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No doubt there will be soft openings days and weeks before the big grand opening event though....
 
:banana:I am SO excited there is finally going to be a Harry Potter theme park. I am going to Orlando in March and I am hoping it will be open!
 


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just a few from today...
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For those who don't remember, this is what the castle used to look like:



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So what is the best guess? WWHP fully open and operational by June 1?

I would rather go in early June than mid August, but it really is dependant on WWHP. I need planning time, so that means I need to start now for June! :)
 
So what is the best guess? WWHP fully open and operational by June 1?

I would rather go in early June than mid August, but it really is dependant on WWHP. I need planning time, so that means I need to start now for June! :)
That would be a very safe guess.

Another safe guess would be to rule out March. I cannot post the reasons why online. Let's just say *I* won't even be able to ride it by then. :darth:
 
That would be a very safe guess.

Another safe guess would be to rule out March. I cannot post the reasons why online. Let's just say *I* won't even be able to ride it by then. :darth:

Darth, please tell me that we'll all be at Hogwarts by April 28th.
 
So what is the best guess? WWHP fully open and operational by June 1?

I would rather go in early June than mid August, but it really is dependant on WWHP. I need planning time, so that means I need to start now for June! :)

How is the first week in December?
That's what we are planning on.
 
That would be a very safe guess.

Another safe guess would be to rule out March. I cannot post the reasons why online. Let's just say *I* won't even be able to ride it by then. :darth:

Hey Darth,

Can you say how you are in a position to know, without giving too much away. I am going to Clearwater Beach in March, and I am trying to decide on a side trip to Orlando.

Thanks!
 
Keeping our fingers, arms, toes and eyes crossed for some sort of access while we are there April 12-16!

What can you tell me about what a soft opening typically involves?:confused3

Is it reasonable to hold out hope that we may participate in a soft opening during our April visit if the grand opening hoopla takes place the end of May-please give me your educated speculations-we cannot make another family trip for at least 2+ years.`
 
Also fogot to ask-Would staying on site increase our odds in any way of participating in some sort of preview? We will be staying at RPR :banana:
 
Just got our park passes from AAA. WooHoo!:banana: They still have the special: it was $95 for 7 consecutive days if anyone is looking for them.

Also, finally saw the HP exhibit at the Museum of Scienc (Boston). It was fantastic! If anyone is going to be in the Boston area before Feb. 21st, it is a must see for Potter fans.:thumbsup2

Thanks for all the picture updates. :goodvibes
 
Also fogot to ask-Would staying on site increase our odds in any way of participating in some sort of preview? We will be staying at RPR :banana:
Probably not for a soft opening.

What can you tell me about what a soft opening typically involves?:confused3

Is it reasonable to hold out hope that we may participate in a soft opening during our April visit if the grand opening hoopla takes place the end of May-please give me your educated speculations-we cannot make another family trip for at least 2+ years.`
A soft opening is when the new attraction is opened sporadically for guests who just happen to be in the area at the time. There is no schedule for soft openings and they can end at any time. To say it's a "hit or miss" is an understatement.
 
I had heard that the hours extend in March and April, but that ends up being Spring Break. Someone else was convinced we'd have a soft opening then.
The more I think about it, the less I think they'll soft open it. They have to nail this out of the park. It will be the whole experience or nothin.
That being said, another photo update.
On one hand it makes sense to soft open, to get reaction and to make sure its working properly and to train....on the other hand, so much is riding on this they can't afford any bad reviews from people who dont know its just "in rehearsals".
 
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