Universal Studios Hollywood announced on Tuesday that it will bring the adventures of Harry Potter to life in the spring of 2016.
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Similar Harry Potter theme parks exist in Florida and at Osaka in Japan.
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The biggest attraction of the upcoming park will be the signature ride, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, an immersive theme-park 3-D HD spectacular where passengers sport Qidditich-inspired goggles and race through scenes from the films.
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"The momentum behind J K Rowling’s wizarding world is as strong as ever and we are incredibly excited to bring Hogwarts to Hollywood,” Brad Globe, president of Warner Bros. Consumer Products, said in a statement.
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The park will also feature the Flight of the Hippogriff roller-coaster, as well as authentic recreations of Hogwarts Castle and Hogsmeade Village.
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