This was definitely the highlight of our time in London – for the kids AND me! What a well-done production for Potter-heads. We spent over 4 hours enjoying the studios on the sets, viewing the props and costumes, “driving” our favorite vehicles, trying our hands at simulators, enjoying butterbeer products, shopping and learning ALL about how they made movie magic with Harry Potter! The kids were decked out in their HP gear and they each picked out a wand (read on to find out who picked which wand!). What a fun afternoon! One of the best souvenirs was the virtual flight they each took on a magic broomstick, with a green screen background and directed as if they were actors. Its so cute! Check it out here – but make sure to watch until the end! Little Willow did great! Here’s a little gif preview…
Definitely a worthwhile, once-in-a-lifetime experience! Enjoy the photos!
Arriving at the WB HP Studios!“I solemly swear I am up to no good…”The sorting hat!They each chose a wand…The entrance to the tour!Harry’s cupboard under the stairs…Entrance to the great hallThe doors to the great hall.THE great hall!All set up for a meal!The front of the great hall – so many great costumes!The goblet of fire! Amazing!Each kid got a paper that popped out of the goblet.Fun with broomsticks!More costume favorites…Willow’s favorite, Fleur De La Coeur! (She has her wand)The rules!The stairs…Harry and Ron’s Gryffindor dorm roomSoooo many wands. Beau chose Harry, Didi chose Hermione! (Of course)The Mirror of ErisedGolden Egg (Tri-Wizard Tourney)DUMBLEDORE’S OFFICE!Potions Class!Potions!All the animals. Willow LOVES Hedwig.Chamber of Secrets door…Weasly householdSome spooky props!From Deathly HallowsBuckbeakTime for school…Platform 9 3/4!Didi’s turn!Its ok Willow!Go for it!Train station!Mmmm Butterbeer! (The butterbeer ice cream was even better!)Knight BusKnight Bus!Crooked covered bridgeThe chess pieces!Ron’s Car!Hagrid’s motorcycleSo many goblins!DIAGON ALLEY!The lights changed so we saw it as if it were night time…Wizard hats!Wheezley’s Wizard WheezesConcept art – DOBBY!Hogwarts from every angle and in every light!Hogwarts modelAt night!Love!Beautiful!The triwizard cup!
