Universal Studios Hollywood is about to unveil Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and with soft openings running sporadically of late, we decided to drop in last week to check out the Hogsmeade in Los Angeles.
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Wizarding World of Harry Potter: What's different in Hollywood?
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Wizarding World of Harry Potter' opens in Los Angeles
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Ultimate Guide: Wizarding World of Harry Potter (LA)
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Top Tips for Visiting Universal Studios Hollywood's Wizarding World of Harry Potter
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to open at Universal Studios Hollywood April 7, 2016!
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Universal Studios Hollywood Decks the Halls to Rejoice the Return of Holiday Favorites, “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” and “Grinchmas,”
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opening next spring at Universal Studios Hollywood with 3D Forbidden Journey ride - Attractions Magazine
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Wizarding World of Harry Potter: 7 Insider Tips to the New Universal Studios Hollywood Attraction – The Hollywood Reporter
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Universal Studios Hollywood adds high-def to Potter ride
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Universal Studios Hollywood Announcement (2015)
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Tips for Visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood – Fun-Squared
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Harry Potter' land opens April 7 at Universal Studios Hollywood – Orange County Register