A new report states that there are already plans to expand the soon-to-be-opened Wizarding World of Harry Potter - featuring Hogsmeade and Hogwarts castle - at Universal Studios Hollywood with Diagon Alley.
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It's not inconceivable to imagine the powers that be at Universal wondering where they would put a Diagon Alley sequel in Hollywood should Wizarding World prove as popular on the West Coast as it has on the East Coast.
While space is tight at the Hollywood park, a Diagon Alley expansion of Wizarding World is reportedly envisioned for the Waterworld stunt show arena location, according to a source who has seen the blueprints.
A few tidbits about the third Wizarding World of Harry Potter, opening in Los Angeles on April 7 (though expect soft openings for guests much earlier than that), include:
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The overall project, which will include facility and infrastructure upgrades at the adjacent television and movie studio, has been pegged at $500 million (nearly twice the amount as Orlando's first attraction).
The 6-acre Hollywood site will be about half the size of the 13-acre Orlando location - but two-thirds of that land in Florida is dedicated to the Dragon Challenge dueling coaster.
The family-friendly Flight of the Hippogriff by German-based Mack Rides will be slightly taller (50 feet), longer (1.300 feet) and faster (40 mph) than the Florida version of the roller coaster.
Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Hollywood Diagon Alley expansion rumored 
