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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Opens at Universal Studios Japan

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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ at Universal Studios Japan has opened to the public.

The opening ceremony was presided over by Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood),  Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) and USJ Co., Ltd., President & CEO Mr. Glenn Gumpel.  With a quick Revelio spell Hogsmeade village was revelead to guests.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ has been a 45 billion yen project but is expected to have an economic impact of 5.6 trillion yen over the next decade.

In addition to exploring Hogwarts™ castle, guests at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter can also enjoy the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ ride, the Flight of the Hippogriff™ family ride, themed dining and retail experiences and street entertainment.

 

Images: Courtesy Universal Studios Japan

Video: The Telegraph

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