Harry Potter Journey
Still waiting for your Hogwarts Letter? So am I! But if you are as Potterheaded as I am, you want to have taken at least one of these trips before…well, before you can’t take it anymore! Trust me, I only jumped the train(or flight) to Michigan because of the Law Quad. (am I cool now?)
Here are the Top 5 places you must visit to quench your thirst for everything Pottery!
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Studios)
Orlando, Florida; Hollywood, California; Osaka, Japan
These theme parks bring the magic of the Harry Potter series to life with immersive attractions, rides, and recreations of iconic locations, including Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter
Leavesden, England
This studio tour allows fans to explore the actual sets, costumes, and props used in filming the Harry Potter movies. Highlights include the Great Hall, Dumbledore's office, and the Gryffindor common room.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
J.K. Rowling wrote much of the Harry Potter series in Edinburgh, and fans can visit locations that inspired settings in the books, such as Edinburgh Castle (which inspired Hogwarts) and Victoria Street (the inspiration for Diagon Alley), as well as the cafes where Rowling wrote, including The Elephant House.
Alnwick Castle
Alnwick, Northumberland, England
Alnwick Castle was a filming location for Hogwarts in the first two Harry Potter films. Fans can take a broomstick flying lesson in the very spot where Harry had his first flying lesson in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone."
Platform 9 ¾ at King’s Cross Station
London, England
At King’s Cross Station, Platform 9 ¾ is where students catch the Hogwarts Express. Today, a sign and a trolley is disappearing into the wall, where fans can take photos and imagine they are off to Hogwarts. Nearby is the Harry Potter Shop, designed to resemble Ollivander's wand shop.