Harry Potter heading west to LA
Universal Studios will upgrade The Wizarding World of Harry Potter with a high-definition 3D ride for the first time when it opens in Hollywood next spring.
President of Universal Studios Hollywood Larry Kurzweil added that Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey will make its US debut as ‘a dynamic 3D-HD adventure designed to further immerse guests in an already captivating storyline’.
Also within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the family ride, ‘Flight of the Hippogriff’ will debut as Universal Studios Hollywood’s first outdoor coaster.
Harry Potter is an exhilarating multi-generational global phenomenon that has captivated the world’s attention across every one of its mediums, from books and movies to exhilarating theme park adventures," said Kurzweil.
"With its imminent arrival to the entertainment capital of L.A., Universal Studios Hollywood is thrilled to bring our guests a new, compelling experience of ‘The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’ as we embark on this next chapter in our storied history."
Brad Globe, president of Warner Brothers consumer products, added: "The momentum behind J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world is as strong as ever and we are incredibly excited to bring Hogwarts to Hollywood.
Fans around the world have experienced the magic at ‘The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’ in Orlando and Osaka and we look forward to continued success with our partners at Universal Studios Hollywood as we offer more fans a chance to step into this immersive environment."
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