The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle, which houses Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Universal 's Islands of Adventure Status Operating Cost GBP £ 134 million USD $200 million Soft opening date June 1, 2010 Opening date June 18, 2010 (2010 - 06 - 18) Replaced Merlinwood (The Lost Continent) Universal Studios Florida Status Operating Cost USD $256 million Soft opening date July 3, 2014 Opening date July 8, 2014 Replaced Jaws General statistics Attraction type Themed zone Designer Universal Creative Theme Harry Potter Size Phase 1: 20 acres (8.1 ha)
when does harry potter at universal studios open
July 8, 2014