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masterofmystery · 12-01-2011, 12:27 AM

The Wall Street Journal has stated that a formal announcement will be made in the coming days to reveal that the second Harry Potter theme park will be at Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles, and possibly the second of many to come. The first of course was the ever-successful Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, Fl, which opened in June 2010. We will have much more on this, including the official statement, and all future news pertaining to possible new theme parks.

NBCUniversal is planning to expand its Los Angeles theme park with a section devoted to the "Harry Potter" franchise, according to people familiar with the matter, hoping to repeat the success of a similar attraction at NBCU's Orlando, Fla., resort.

The new "Harry Potter" addition in the Los Angeles park, Universal Studios Hollywood, will likely resemble the one in Florida, these people say, which includes a Hogwarts Castle, roller coasters, and several Potter-themed restaurants including the Hog's Head tavern, which serves butterbeer, as in the books.

If the new section succeeds, more "Potter" attractions could open in other parts of the world where Universal has theme parks, including Japan, Singapore, and Spain, say people close to Universal.

UPDATE: The LA Times is reporting that the theme park deals are being made, and that "the new attraction is expected to open at Universal Studios Hollywood no earlier than 2015." Again, more on this will be revealed once an official announcement is made, which as stated, by both publications, will be very soon.

UPDATE #2: Variety is reporting that the estimated cost of the new theme park will be around $200 million, over $50 million less than Orlando's first Harry Potter attraction. The publication also noted that another international market being eyed by Universal for an expansion is South Korea, in addition to Spain, Singapore, and Japan, as reported above by the Wall Street Journal. Again, we will have much more on this development, including an official announcement, hopefully very soon.

YodatheHobbit · 12-02-2011, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Steelsheen

just practically at my backyard awesome!!

but theres a little voice inside me thats gotten a little bit louder--

What about the UK??????? Harry Potter's motherland and they get nuthin planned?

They HAVE Harry Potter tour. The actual sets.

midnight_thestral · 12-02-2011, 04:02 AM

That's pretty awesome stuff! Can't wait to go to this one. I've already been to the Orlando one, which was so cool.

sweetpinkpixie · 12-02-2011, 04:05 AM

I feel bad for the UK

I hope they get one soon

kila1250 · 12-02-2011, 05:19 AM

WOO! YES! I have been to the theme park in Florida but since it is 3,000 miles away I doubt I'll be making a return trip soon, but if they make one in Hollywood (which is like an hour away) I can go all the time! WOOOOOOOOOO!

R-Luchy~W*7*PG~ · 12-02-2011, 11:11 AM

Awesome..

wickedcml · 12-03-2011, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by AshleyWheat

Yeah, true. I'm just wondering if they are going to make it the same or not because I don't really see the point but knowing universal and harry potter, the more money for them the better! haha :p

It's also an excuse for me to visit Cali. but I wish they would make it way more different...but since Orlando is expanding it's park, not much would be there to add other than to duplicate it.

Come on down. :-) I'm just happier to have one closer to home. I was suffering from jet lag and did not get to spend much time at the Orlando one. I would truly love to see everything and feel great at the same time Also I don't see another trip to Orlando in the near future so this will be great. I read today that Universal Orlando's visitor count has increase 40-50% based on the Wizarding world opening. I think a park on the west coast will have great business as well and it is definitey about the money.