Photos: Zombies and other attractions come to life this summer

A zombie for a new Universal Studios Hollywood attraction learns some tricks of the trade at a zombie boot camp taught by Greg Nicotero, executive producer and frequent director of the AMC television series “The Walking Dead.”

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June 23, 2016 8:32 PM PT

Universal Studios Hollywood opened its $500-million Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion in April. Above, visitors to the new attraction, which has drawn capacity or near capacity crowds since it debuted.
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Visitors to Disneyland during it’s 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee in Anaheim use a selfie stick to take a photo.

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Disneyland has already launched a new stage musical based on the popular animated film “Frozen.” Above, audience members at the park’s Fantasy Faire Royal Theatre.

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Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia has teamed up with Samsung to equip riders with virtual-reality goggles so that they can watch a virtual space battle with alien ships that is synced to the movements of the “Revolution” roller coaster.

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The set of the Central Perk coffee shop used in TV’s “Friends” is part of Stage 48 at Warner Bros. Studio in Burbank.

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Bart and Homer Simpson pose with guests at Universal Studios Hollywood.

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A selection of costumes used during production of “Man of Steel” is displayed at Stage 48, a new interactive section of the backlot tour at Warner Bros. Studio in Burbank.

(Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)