Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed June 18 as the opening date of its Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction.

It will contain three themed areas, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Flight of the Hippograff and Dragon Challenge as well as Hogwarts Castle.

Visitors entering Hogwarts will be met by Harry, Ron and Hermione who convince guests to skip a planned lecture and follow them. Visitors travel by Floo powder, soar over Hogwarts, narrowly escape a dragon attack, have a close encounter with the Whomping Willow and get pulled into a Quidditch match.

“Guests will experience first-hand a completely new adventure featuring the iconic characters, amazing creatures and recognizable locations they’ve only read in the books or seen in the films,” said creative director Thierry Coup.

Scenes will include Dumbledore’s office, the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom, Gryffindor common room and the Room of Requirement.

Visitors will also see hundreds of stills from the films, plus talking portraits created especially for the theme park.

Universal says the Wizarding World “is more than just an attraction” because it is the first-ever combination of live-action, advanced robotic technology and filmmaking.

“We have created an entirely new way to place our guests into the heart of one of the most compelling stories of our time,” said Mark Woodbury, president of Universal Creative.  “What we have done will forever change the theme park attraction experience.”