Craft and attention to detail at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Based on the phenomenally popular book series by British author JK Rowling and the next film produced by Warner Bros., Osaka new attractions is Universal Studios' Wizarding World of Harry Potter's second theme park.
The original opened at Universal Studios Florida in 2010 - which last week launched Diagon Alley, the second area of Wizarding World of Harry Potter - while Universal Studios Hollywood is said to get its own version in 2016.
MORE: Sneak peek: Harry Potter Diagon Alley
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Sorry folks, there is no alcohol in "butterbeer."
Two stars of the film, Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) and Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood) were on hand for the opening ceremony of Universal Studios Japan on July 15, Slytherin and Ravenclaw compulsory wearing their scarves.
Tuesday morning, Lynch and Felton did mock "Revelio" mantra - charm is used to uncover hidden objects - after the entrance gate was filled with smoke.
As cleared, the village of Hogsmeade was revealed to the masses of fans who waited for accessing the new attractions.
While we can only assume Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson too busy for honorable task, Rowling herself reportedly visited the park before opening.
"Crafts and attention to detail at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan is remarkable and I will take the memory of Hogwarts castle reflected in the Black Lake in particular," says the author in a statement.
"I am pleased that Harry fans in Japan and all over Asia are experiencing physical incarnation so close to what I imagined when writing the book."
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Butterbeer and magic wand
The scarlet Hogwarts Express steam engine on display at the famous Hogsmeade Station.
The scarlet Hogwarts Express steam engine on display at the famous Hogsmeade Station.
The Osaka version of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter has a lot of the same attractions found in Orlando counterpart.
This includes the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where visitors will find the signature "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey" ride, a flight simulator that is filled with amazing special effects.
Getting there is half the fun as guests get to tour the castle, which is filled with some of the most famous space Hogwarts', such as space portrait with photos that talk, Dumbledore's office, Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom, the Gryffindor rooms and Needs.
There is also a "Flight of the Hippogriff" mini coaster, in which the Hagrid's Hut guest pass before boarding wicker Hippogriff - winged horse with the head of an eagle.
In Hogsmeade, Hogwarts students visit the village recreation to get their fill butterbeer, there are some stores that appear in the book / movie.
These include: Ollivanders wand maker, where visitors can pick their own magic wand; Honeydukes, a candy popular the world sells magic like Every-Flavour Beans and Chocolate Frogs: Bertie Bott; and The Three Broomsticks, a tavern serving traditional English fare.
Universal Studios Japan said there are some features not found in the Orlando parks such as Hogwarts' Black Lake - as mentioned by Rowling at the top - and a live owl.
Trying to compete with Disney?
Wizarding World of Harry Potter Universal Studios Japan cost 45000000000 yen ($ 442.2 million) to build.
Universal said it hopes to get the garden 5600000000000 yen ($ 55 billion) over 10 years.
According to a report in Japan's Asahi Shimbun earlier, the park's main competitor is the Tokyo Disney Resort, which attracted 31.3 million visitors in the fiscal year 2013.
Based on the phenomenally popular book series by British author JK Rowling and the next film produced by Warner Bros., Osaka new attractions is Universal Studios' Wizarding World of Harry Potter's second theme park.
The original opened at Universal Studios Florida in 2010 - which last week launched Diagon Alley, the second area of Wizarding World of Harry Potter - while Universal Studios Hollywood is said to get its own version in 2016.
MORE: Sneak peek: Harry Potter Diagon Alley
Sorry folks, there \ 's no alcohol in \
Sorry folks, there is no alcohol in "butterbeer."
Two stars of the film, Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) and Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood) were on hand for the opening ceremony of Universal Studios Japan on July 15, Slytherin and Ravenclaw compulsory wearing their scarves.
Tuesday morning, Lynch and Felton did mock "Revelio" mantra - charm is used to uncover hidden objects - after the entrance gate was filled with smoke.
As cleared, the village of Hogsmeade was revealed to the masses of fans who waited for accessing the new attractions.
While we can only assume Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson too busy for honorable task, Rowling herself reportedly visited the park before opening.
"Crafts and attention to detail at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan is remarkable and I will take the memory of Hogwarts castle reflected in the Black Lake in particular," says the author in a statement.
"I am pleased that Harry fans in Japan and all over Asia are experiencing physical incarnation so close to what I imagined when writing the book."
MORE: Discovery Cove named 'best amusement park' by TripAdvisor
Butterbeer and magic wand
The scarlet Hogwarts Express steam engine on display at the famous Hogsmeade Station.
The scarlet Hogwarts Express steam engine on display at the famous Hogsmeade Station.
The Osaka version of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter has a lot of the same attractions found in Orlando counterpart.
This includes the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where visitors will find the signature "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey" ride, a flight simulator that is filled with amazing special effects.
Getting there is half the fun as guests get to tour the castle, which is filled with some of the most famous space Hogwarts', such as space portrait with photos that talk, Dumbledore's office, Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom, the Gryffindor rooms and Needs.
There is also a "Flight of the Hippogriff" mini coaster, in which the Hagrid's Hut guest pass before boarding wicker Hippogriff - winged horse with the head of an eagle.
In Hogsmeade, Hogwarts students visit the village recreation to get their fill butterbeer, there are some stores that appear in the book / movie.
These include: Ollivanders wand maker, where visitors can pick their own magic wand; Honeydukes, a candy popular the world sells magic like Every-Flavour Beans and Chocolate Frogs: Bertie Bott; and The Three Broomsticks, a tavern serving traditional English fare.
Universal Studios Japan said there are some features not found in the Orlando parks such as Hogwarts' Black Lake - as mentioned by Rowling at the top - and a live owl.
Trying to compete with Disney?
Wizarding World of Harry Potter Universal Studios Japan cost 45000000000 yen ($ 442.2 million) to build.
Universal said it hopes to get the garden 5600000000000 yen ($ 55 billion) over 10 years.
According to a report in Japan's Asahi Shimbun earlier, the park's main competitor is the Tokyo Disney Resort, which attracted 31.3 million visitors in the fiscal year 2013.
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