Hello Everyone!
Wow. January soon came and went. We are now into February which feels like quite a shock really. Anyway, I hope you’re all doing well.
Today’s post is rather exciting. After two years of waiting, this weekend I finally managed to get to the Harry Potter Studio Tour in London. There aren’t enough words for how amazing this was. I was completely awestruck. I grabbed myself a Harry Potter passport and I was off on a magical adventure.
Without ruining any of the surprises, I just want to share with you some of my favourite bits (which could be difficult because I love every second.)
Firstly, The Great Hall. That was amazing. The magical ceiling, the carved animals, the character costumes. It’s really a sight to behold.
Next, Dumbledore’s office. That was just as mysterious and eclectic as it seemed in the films. It’s really quite small which makes it even more fascinating.
The Weasley Burrow was also really amazing to see up close. I walked around quite silently really. It was so overwhelming to see the magic right before my own very eyes.
Platform 9 and 3/4 is very special. I remember being desperate as a little girl, wishing for my letter so I could go and experience everything my favourite characters were experiencing. Seeing it 20 years after the first book was published, it still filled me with absolute wonder. The little girl in me was screaming. Dreams can come true.
Seeing Privet Drive really surprised me. It’s so small! Now, in reality, it’s obvious that it should be. I was still quite taken aback though. I’ve no idea how the cast all fit with the cameras too.
Next was Diagon Alley. Wow. Just wow. The shops, the cobbles. I could feel all the energy oozing from the floor. It’s incredible. To stand where those amazing actors have stood is just something else. My favourite was the Weasley shop; full of life and colour.
Lastly, and most amazingly was the castle. The home of Hogwarts for so many years. It took 8 weeks for the team to make it and you could see how the characters were placed within. It’s another world, literally.
A dream come true. A childhoods desires explored. Magic coming alive and being real. There’s not enough words for how incredible this place is. Every turn is a surprise, every moment is a joy. I am so so glad I’ve seen it. It’s a must for any fan. It’s a way of keeping the magic alive. Once it’s in you, it stays forever. I never want to lose the feeling I have whenever I read the books or visit a place linked. It’s so special. Get your ticket. Unleash your inner wizard!
Big love xx
Wow this looks absolutely amazing- I’ve wanted to go for years- looks like you had an amazing time!
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You should try and go but don’t do a silly thing like try to go into central London for shopping first – not enough time! I loved it so much. I’m sure you would too! X
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hehe no worries- I live in London 😉 (which is why it’s all the more shocking I’ve never done this 😉 ) Thank you! X
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Oh wow! Sorry I didn’t realise. Aw well get down there love! You’d enjoy it for sure xx
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Ooohhh wow it looks absolutely amazing!! 😀 xx
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Oh, it really was. I absolutely loved it. Thanks for your support Amelia. I really appreciate it! Xx
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It’s okay glad you enjoyed 😊 xx
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Wow!! This looks amazing and you must have gone into overdrive with excitement,I know how much you love Harry Potter!! 😀😀 It’s pure magic when our childhood dreams become reality.
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It really was. I wanted to share it but not spoil it for everyone. It was just so amazing. Everywhere I looked I just kept saying wow. Haha. I felt like such a child but it was amazing. Ahhh!! X
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A great write up, your excitement flows. x
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Thank you so much. It’s so true. I absolutely loved it! Thanks for stopping by and enjoying my post x
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Where are you based normally? I live in London and I’ve only been once which sounds terrible. Especially as that was a few years ago. Great post. Your enthusiasm shines right through.
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I’m based in Hull so it’s quite a journey for me. I’m from the midlands though so that’s a bit easier. I move around a bit for work. There’s just so much to see there. I’ll have to go again!
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Cool. Let me know if you come to London again.
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Absolutely will do! X
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How exciting for you – looks like there was plenty to love at the studio! Happy Harry Potter to you!
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Thanks Book Club Mom. It was very incredible. I felt like a child again honestly. We all need that sometimes, times of magic and innocence. X
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This really is your thing eh? How many people have held that trolley at kings cross and had their picture taken? ☺️
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Millions I imagine! You can never get near it. Those trolleys were at the tour so there was a better chance of getting your photo done. I just felt like a little kid again. I loved it!
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That’s quite a thing… Millions have been there. You often seem to feel like a little kid I think ☺️ x
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Outside of work hours!
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Lol… Of course! ☺️
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I can’t wait to go there myself I’m a huge Harry Potter fan! 😊
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Aw yay! Yes do go. It’s absolutely awesome! You’ll love it. X
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WOW!! I love your enthusiasm! Makes me want to take the family (I don’t think we could afford for all of us to fly there from the states, though!)
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Aw thanks! That’s so kind. That’s such a shame but I guess you’ve got Harry Potter related things in America that are equally exciting!
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We do have them, but they are VERY expensive. However, we are hoping to get to one of them soon!
Blessings~
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Yes I can imagine. Good luck! Let me know how you get on. X
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Thank you!
Blessings~
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Oh wow, it looks like you had an awesome time! Here’s hoping I’ll get the chance to go some day (fingers crossed, haha)!
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Yeah it was so awesome! I loved it. Had the best time. I hope you get to go love x
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Wow !! This is great !!! I, myself am a huge fan of Harry Potter !! Love the blog !! Do check out my writings as well 🙂
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Thanks so much! Really pleased you like it. I’ll have a look now.
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Omg this is totally amazing! I an so jealous of you lol. Thank you for giving this virtual tour! This is Definitely on my bucket list!
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Aww you’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed. I hope you get to experience it for yourself. I loved it! X
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Wow! 😱i
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It’s awesome isn’t it?!
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I wanna go there too.
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Omg I wish I had the chance to see this! What they did with the letters looks amazing!
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It’s awesome. It’s genuinely like no other place on Earth. I loved it.
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I also wannna go there! You have written it so vividly, it looks as if the harry potter world has come alive☺ It is amazing….
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That’s so kind. Thanks so much! I’m glad you liked it.
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😊
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I am also a harry potter fan and have just started blogging and wrote my first blog on the same. Would feel pleasured if you check it out at:
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Thanks….
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Course I will. Off now!
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😊
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Omg ! It looks amazing. I wanna go there!!! —a fellow potterhead
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I loved it! You should try and visit if you can? You’d enjoy it for sure!
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Yep! I’m on it🤘
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Omg it looks so amazing I would love to visit it !!!!! If I ever get to visit London this will definitely be something I’ll not miss out on
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You’d love it! It’s amazing. I can’t wait to go back. X
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I’m going to the Harry Potter studio tour next month!
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Yay!! I hope you have the best time
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I loved it when I went! I hope you had a fabulous time! (I’m a fellow Potterhead too)
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Yay! Another Potterhead. Lovely to meet you. Yes, I absolutely adored it! Desperate to go back!
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Love this! I got tickets for Christmas and I’m so excited to go!! 😀
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Aww I hope you have the best time! It’s amazing. Make sure you try butter beer too! Enjoy it x
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