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9 Things to Expect at the Harry Potter Studio Tour

As soon as the door opens to the Great Halls at the Harry Potter studio tour, you feel it immediately. As soon as you see the long tables, the stone reliefs of the Hogwarts crest, and Albus Dumbeldore himself in front of the golden podium, standing at the helm of it all, you’ve finally arrived at Hogwarts.

If you grew up reading any of the Harry Potter books or watching the movies, you probably remember the bitter disappointment when you didn’t receive your Hogwarts Acceptance letter on your 11th birthday. The only way to remedy that crushing heartbreak is to take a trip to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. It’s an incredibly immersive and fascinating experience for anyone, whether you’re a devoted friend or a casual observer. What makes the studio tour so special is that it’s not a recreation of the films, but the actual sets and props that made the movies come to life. From the smallest piece of embroidery on the costumes to a full-sized blinking hippogriff, you’ll finally experience what it’s like to live in Harry’s world.

But before you get to know that feeling, there are some tips you should know to make the most of your Harry Potter experience. Here’s what you can expect from your tour and a few ways to make sure it’s just as magical as you’ve dreamed it would be.

What to Expect at the Harry Potter Studio Tour

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Jamie Ditaranto visited the Harry Potter Studio Tour – Warner Bros. Studios in London as a guest of Warner Bros. Studios. Follow her on Twitter @jamieditaranto and Instagram @jamieditaranto to keep up with her latest adventures.

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