Top Ten Nerdy Theme Park Attractions

By the time the doors opened, there were already 5,000 fans lined up outside of Universal Studio’s brand new Harry Potter theme park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, ready to surge through the magical world created by J.K. Rowling in her beloved book series.

Photos: Inside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

TIME.com posted a great gallery of photos from inside Universal Studios’ new Harry Potter theme park in Orlando, Fla., where photographer Colby Katz got a sneak preview of the Hogwarts magic come to life. The park will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, June 18. CLICK HERE to view the gallery.

Watch The NBC Special: The Making Of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Missed last night’s sneak peek of Universal’s new Harry Potter theme park before its official opening on June 18? Watch it with us.

Harry Potter Theme Park Will Be Open June 18!

Pack your trunks. The date is set.

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Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010

New Harry Potter Theme Park Construction Photos

Last week we learned that Universal Studio’s Harry Potter theme park will be open by May, and today we got a peek at these photos of the construction. Things look to be coming along smoothly, though I’m wondering if camera angles help aid the actual size of the Hogwarts Castle.

Mark Your Calenders Muggles: Hogwarts Open By May 28

Is this the date we’ve been waiting for?