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Universal Studios Japan grand opens Wizarding World of Harry Potter making theme park magic overseas

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Fireworks illuminate Hogsmeade’s snow-covered rooftops and Hogwarts’ castle towers as guests gather below, capturing the enchanting spectacle of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan.

Just a week after Universal Orlando officially opened Diagon Alley, the grand opening for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter took place at Universal Studios Japan.

In attendance for the confetti and fireworks filled opening ceremony were “Harry Potter” actors Evanna Lynch and Tom Felton along with Universal Parks and Resorts President Tom Williams and the Governor of Osaka Prefecture.

Harry Potter fans in Hogwarts scarves walk the red carpet, waving to excited crowds at a Wizarding World of Harry Potter event at Universal Studios Japan.

Guests in Hogsmeade village at Universal Studios Japan cheer and raise their hands as dazzling fireworks illuminate the snowy rooftops, immersing everyone in the enchanting atmosphere of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Japan’s version of the Wizarding World is largely the same as Orlando’s original, with the shops and dining of Hogsmeade Village and Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride in Hogwarts Castle. But it does have some additional features that Orlando’s version does not, including Black Lake next to the castle.

A snowy street lined with stone shops and quaint signs, seen through a grand archway at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios Japan, capturing the magical atmosphere familiar to theme park visitors.

Snow-dusted Hogsmeade street lined with vibrant shops and inviting window displays, capturing the magical ambiance of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan.

Snow-capped rooftops and tall chimneys atop a stone building create a magical Harry Potter village atmosphere beneath a bright blue sky at Universal Studios Japan.

Guests explore Ollivanders wand shop, surrounded by walls of wand boxes, as a wizard assists a visitor at the counter, immersing theme park fans in the enchanting atmosphere of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan.

The enchanting stone hallway at Universal Studios Japan’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter, lined with framed portraits and glowing with magical lantern light, captured from below to showcase the spellbinding atmosphere fans love.

Another version of the Wizarding World will open at Universal Studios Hollywood in California in 2016, including Hogwarts Castle and more enhancements yet to be revealed.

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