Question: when did harry potter world open in orlando
Answer: 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.