'Wizarding World Of Harry Potter' Goes Hollywood In April 2016
UNIVERSAL CITY (CBSLA.com) — Calling all wizards and witches -- the "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" opens April 7, 2016 at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Construction has been underway for months on the attraction, which is based on the book and film series.
"More than five years in the making…'The Wizarding World of Harry Potter' is being masterfully recreated with impeccable detail as a real-world interpretation at Universal Studios Hollywood," Universal Studios said in a statement.
Fans who want a sneak peek can take a virtual tour of the attraction, including a trip through Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, with stops at Professor Dumbledore's office, the Portrait Gallery and the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom.
The tour also showcases the streets of Hogsmeade Village and a look at two of the attraction's rides – the 3-D "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey" and Universal Studios Hollywood's first outdoor roller coaster, "Flight of the Hippogriff."
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