Hogwarts Castle model
This week, i had the opportunity to visit the Warner Bros. Harry Potter Tour in Watford and i did not realise how much i would love it. Now don't get me wrong, i adore the Harry Potter books but the film just never did it for me. I didn't like the fact that they were catered for a mass audience and many of the things i imagined did not translate into the films very well. However, once i got to the studios, Harry Potter infected me and i was literally like a kid at a sweetshop trying to take everything in. It was amazing to see how much work and effort that goes into the film and the sets were absolutely amazing. For example, the detail that goes into the Hogwarts Castle model was so intricate and made it seem so lifelike.
The Grand Hall (see above) was beautiful and the stone carvings were so well detailed and just like they were described in the books.
Seeing the costumes from the film was an opportunity of a lifetime and really gave a great flavour of what it would be like to be at Hogwarts and see all these teachers lined up at the front of the Grand Hall. I have always adored Dumbledore and seeing his office really fascinated me.
Yule Ball table display
Harry Potter's bedroom and trunk
Gryffindor Common Room
Harry Potter's Invisibility Cloak
The prosthetics display
It was a great experience and being able to see the models and prosthetics just shows how much work goes into creating films like the Harry Potter series. I even got the opportunity to try Butterbeer (£3.95) which tasted a lot like cream soda and vanilla but incredibly yummy! The only downside were the prices. Everything from the food to the gift shop were extortionate. I can imagine the horror parents must go through when it comes to getting their kids goodies at the end of the tour. They really need to come up with some merchandise that caters for the younger kids and doesn't cost the earth. Overall, a great day out and a must for all Harry Potter fans!
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