娱乐英语新闻:3rd Harry Potter theme park to open in Universal Studios Hollywood next April

BEIJING, Dec.10 (Xinhuanet) -- The third Harry Potter theme park will open in Universal Studios Hollywood next year.

Art director of Harry Potter films Alan Gilmore, along with actress Evanna Lynch who plays Luna in the franchise, announced the news through a video shot in the upcoming theme park.

Wearing a Ravenclaw scarf, Lynch cast a spell with her magic wand, and then told the exciting news to the world.

"I'm very honored and thrilled to announce very exciting news that The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood will opens on April 7th 2016."

What "Harry Potter" fans can expect from the forthcoming theme park includes a 4D 'Forbidden Journey' exploring the inside of Hogwarts castle, and a roller coaster with the theme of the magical creature the Hippogriff.

Incredible shops with windows full of magical surprises, authentic food and beverages can also be seen in the theme park.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Los Angeles is co-produced by Universal Studios and Warner Brothers.

The Harry Potter theme parks have already opened in Universal Studios Florida and Japan.