6 Reasons You Must Visit The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter At Universal Studios Hollywood
Everything is bigger and better in Hollywood!
Now those visiting America's west coast can finally attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and what a school it is!
Last week, with a lavish red-carpet event and a projection & firework spectacular, Hogsmede finally opened its doors to celebs, the media, thousands of eager Harry Potter fans... and WhatCulture's Universal correspondent, Jen Gallie.
Here's me, riding the Hogwarts Express....
The brand new Wizarding World of Harry Potter is set against the famous backdrop of the Hollywood hills and Universal's third Hogwarts Castle is a sight to behold, promising to eclipse the Hollywood sign as the must-see visitor attraction in the area.
Standing proud at 700ft tall, Universal Executives have described how the Castle "doesn't compare to anything else" but you really need to see it for yourself to take in its full beauty.
Inside, Hogwarts is home to an all improved, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride, where guests can experience the castle in 3D and even if you have been to the other Wizarding Worlds in Japan and Orlando, you owe it to yourself to seek out platform 9 and 3 quarters, board the Hogwarts Express and head out to California.
Here's six reasons why...