THE WIZARD IS COMING TO ORLANDO

Even though the exact opening date has not been revealed, Universal Orlando just revealed its first Wizarding World of Harry Potter vacation package.

Starting at $645 per adult ($1,548 for a family of four), guests can enjoy the new resort with the following benefits:

• Four-night accommodations at one of Universal's three on-site AAA Four Diamond hotels: Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, HardRock Hotel and Loews Royal Pacific Resort
• Three days admission to Universal Studios and Universal's Islands of Adventure theme parks (park-to-park not included)
• Complimentary Universal Express access to bypass the regular lines at select theme park rides and attractions (a $70 value per person, per day)
• Early park admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
• Traditional British breakfast at the Three Broomsticks
• Commemorative ticket for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
• Good for travel beginning May 28, 2010

Notice that last line? This obviously gives a bit of a hint as to the opening date, but Universal is quick to point out that the date was only set to help consumers plan their vacation, and that it does not represent the opening date. The current time frame is still "Spring 2010".

To learn more about the available vacation package options, head on over to the Universal Orlando web site.