The wizarding world of harry potter opens in los angeles in april

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is set to open in Universal Studios Hollywood on April 7, 2016. The announcement was made in a video presentation filmed at the park, featuring Potter alum Evanna Lynch ("Luna Lovegood"), which included a big light presentation at Hogwarts Castle many who live in LA's San Fernando Valley, where Universal is located, saw occur last night.


Alongside this announcement, Universal has kicked off a new campaign to build excitement for the park ahead of its launch next spring. For a sneak peek at the Los Angeles-based Wizarding World, check out the new promotional spot below.


The Wizarding World of Harry Potter currently has park locations in both Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Japan. Here's a look at last year's grand opening of Diagon Alley in Orlando, featuring a host of different stores and rides, including one based on Deathly Hallow's iconic escape from Gringotts Bank.

Plans to open the new Los Angeles-based location in 2016 were announced last year, generating quite a bit of excitement from Potter fans on the west coast. The park will feature Universal Studios Hollywood's first outdoor roller coaster with "Flight of the Hippogriff," and will offer Potter-themed food and drinks at The Three Broomsticks and Hog's Head pub.