Potter: WWOHP Japan opening date and details, Florida Diagon Alley Opening date and First looks

Lots has been going on in the new Potter theme park developments.

Japan's Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park is to open it's doors July 15th this year in a fantastic opening cermony hosted by our very own Queen of literature J.K. Rowling.

The theme park is also to host attractions such as GladRags and Wiseacre's shop. More details here and in the announcement video below:

In news of the Florida original park:

The Hogsmeade Honedukes expansion is now open:

More info on Diagon Alley's food options is now below:

The Leaky Cauldron
Pull up a chair and enjoy hearty British fare in this famous inn, as well as delicious, frothy Butterbeer™. The children's menu offers items that kids will love, such as chicken fingers and macaroni and cheese.

Cuisine: Cottage pie, fish and chips, bangers and mash, Scotch eggs, stew, and much more.
Children's Menu: Fish and chips, chicken fingers, macaroni and cheese, and more
Service Type: Buffeteria
Dining Hours: Lunch and Dinner daily

Florean Fortescue's Ice-Cream Parlour
Stop in during the Florenza Fortescue's Ice-Cream Parlourorning hours for breakfast items and pastries. Later, enjoy scoop and soft-serve ice-cream in a variety of interesting and unique flavours.

Street Vendors
Multiple kiosks, carts and quick service options are also available throughout Diagon Alley™. You can satisfy your appetite with sweet treats, quench your thirst with a refreshing Butterbeer™ or Pumpkin Juice™.

Universal Orlando® Resort provides healthy and delicious dining options for you and your family while you visit Universal Studios Florida®. Many of our restaurants and food locations in our theme parks cook with trans-fat-free oil. And at select locations, side options for adults and children include healthy choices. At those locations, Kids’ Meals come with a choice of fruit or trans-fat-free fries. Adults can select from either a side salad or trans-fat-free fries. When you arrive, please see the theme park guides for more information.

Diagon Alley is to host the shop Wands by Gregorvich, and Madam Puddifoot's  Tea Shop(facade above).

The Gringotts ride is to feature the Trio.

The first images of Hogsmeade station can be found at Snitchseeker.

The new section will open before the end of June.