The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Studios Japan)
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is a themed area based on the Harry Potter series built at Universal Parks & Resorts' Universal Studios Japan theme park in Osaka, Japan. Not to be confused with Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter at Leavesden Studios, it is a collaboration of Universal Parks & Resorts and Warner Bros. Entertainment. It opened to the public on July 15, 2014.
| The Wizarding World of Harry Potter | |
|---|---|
 Hogwarts Castle, which houses Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, at Universal Studios Japan | |
| Universal Studios Japan | |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | July 15, 2014[1][2] |
| Replaced | Marvel Super Hero Island |
| General statistics | |
| Attraction type | Themed area |
| Theme | Harry Potter (book series, film series and universe |
It contains the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride and the Flight of the Hippogriff roller coaster that debuted at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort in 2010. The village of Hogsmeade is also recreated.[1] Two features in the Japanese park not found in Orlando are Hogwarts's Black Lake and live owls.[2]
See also
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Orlando Resort)
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Studios Hollywood)
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, studio tour exhibiting original costumes, props and sets used in all eight films
References
- Bevil, Dewayne (18 April 2014). "Universal Studios Japan: Wizarding World of Harry Potter to open July 15". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
- Cripps, Karla (16 July 2014). "Universal Studios Japan's 'Wizarding World of Harry Potter' opens". CNN. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
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