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Harry Potter or film mad? Want to visit the Warner Bros. Studio Tour on 23 March and report back for MN? NOW CLOSED

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AnnMumsnet · 10/03/2016 10:59

We have been asked by the team at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter to find around 75 MNers and their families to attend a special event for MNers at the Studio Tour (near Watford) to experience the attraction (and have a couple of extra treats) and to report back to the rest of MN.

They say "step on to authentic sets, discover the magic behind spellbinding special effects and explore the behind-the-scenes secrets of the Harry Potter™ film series. Tread the original stone floor of the iconic Hogwarts™ Great Hall, encounter animatronic creatures and wander down Diagon Alley™. Located at the Studios where all eight films were produced, the Studio Tour showcases the incredible British talent, imagination and artistry that went into making the impossible a reality on screen. Visitors will relive the magic through the eyes of the filmmakers who brought the Harry Potter film series to life".

We're looking for families to attend a tour of the studios where there will be some special treats for MN families - including a free souvenir guidebook, food during the tour (hot dog/goujons/mac and cheese per person from the Backlot Cafe), glass of wine/beer/soft drink and a Butterbeer taster! There will also be a chance to have a group photo in the flying car Smile.

This is a special event for MNers who love the Harry Potter films or even film making in general.

The tour is aimed at children aged 8+ but if you have younger children they can attend if you wish. It's accessible to all including buggies.

The event will take place
Near Watford North London
On Wednesday 23rd March
Arrival from 4pm (must arrive by 5pm) and the tour lasts around 3 hours. Note there may be some waiting around when you arrive due to being allocated the next available tour.

There is a free on-site car park, which is a short walk away from the entrance to the Studio Tour, with designated disabled parking. For those arriving by train, a shuttle bus runs to and from Watford Junction train station every 20 minutes (£2.50 return).

MNers can attend with their partner and children - please specify your group size on the sign up form.

You will need to make your own way to the event and attendance is strictly by invitation only!

After the event, we'd need you to please give your feedback on a thread on MN - and add a review in the MN days out section (here)

If you'd like to attend please add your details here and we will be in touch with selected MNers asap. NOTE: there will be a strict list of names and party size on the door.

All MNers who share their feedback of the Studio Tour and add a review will be entered into a prize draw where two lucky MNers will win a goody bag containing a Harry Potter wand, Fizzing Whizzbees, Peppermint Toads, Chocolate Frog and a packet of Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans (worth £57.75).

Thanks and good luck!
MNHQ

Harry Potter or film mad? Want to visit the Warner Bros. Studio Tour on 23 March and report back for MN? NOW CLOSED
Harry Potter or film mad? Want to visit the Warner Bros. Studio Tour on 23 March and report back for MN? NOW CLOSED
Harry Potter or film mad? Want to visit the Warner Bros. Studio Tour on 23 March and report back for MN? NOW CLOSED
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Byrdie · 19/03/2016 16:07

Big sad face here (mine mostly!) as we've obviously not made it in any of the invite rounds. Oh well - have fun everyone. Come back and tell is all about it - i'd love to know what everyone thinks as only one of my friends has been with her children and i got a one word description about it which was "great". While an encouraging and positive it gives me little actual information!!

That1950sMum · 19/03/2016 16:38

Phew - got joining instructions! Thank you so much AnnMumsnet.

Everhopeful · 19/03/2016 19:14

Aa-a-a-w (sad, little kid whine)! Remember me if you ever (and I mean EVVAH) do this again!Grin

Sootica · 20/03/2016 07:23

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Obs2016 · 20/03/2016 10:42

Received email thank you.

inthewildwildwood · 21/03/2016 15:37

Hope you lucky folks have a great time. As someone who has been before I would recommend anyone attending on their birthday or DC's birthday tell the staff when you enter the first area after the queue. I will say no more not to spoil the surprise! X

ShowOfHands · 21/03/2016 18:21

The first bit's quite magical. Less magical was the mother hissing "just remember it's your birthday if anybody asks, push to the front". Grin

ToucanPlay · 21/03/2016 18:53

I'm so excited!!

I'm making Harry Potter style letters tonight and have bought the boys thirty today to wear. I'm going to wrap them up and get them to open them Thursday morning Grin

I'm super giddy!!! Train tickets booked too. Eeeeeeee

ToucanPlay · 21/03/2016 18:54

Tshirts* not thirty!

FranksBobot · 21/03/2016 19:03

Toucan I hope you mean Wednesday morning!!

DurhamDurham · 21/03/2016 19:25

Toucan Please tell us you have booked your train tickets for Wednesday !!

ToucanPlay · 21/03/2016 19:42

Oh gosh. Yes Wednesday. They are booked for Wednesday! Blush Can you imagine turning up a day late!!

I will be there WEDNESDAY! Grin

Bumpinthenight · 21/03/2016 19:47

If anyone is in the same tour as me it is my birthday (today) and I am happy to show ID :-)

DD's magical letter arrived today! I can't wait to give it to her on the way down!

DurhamDurham · 21/03/2016 19:50

Toucan Phew! I was worried and frantic on your behalf. See you Wednesday for our butterbeer Smile

ToucanPlay · 21/03/2016 20:02

I did actually have an 'oh shirt! ' moment and checked my trainticket email!

All good though!

Yes Durham! Smile

FranksBobot · 21/03/2016 20:27

Bloody hell Toucan, you made me all panicky then!

LunaLunaLovegood · 21/03/2016 22:02

It's my birthday the day after Cake however I would rather a child gets to do the special birthday thing Wink

LunaLunaLovegood · 21/03/2016 22:02

And happy birthday Bumpinthenight Wine

00100001 · 21/03/2016 22:03

Binary's crew is going :D

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Silky2015 · 22/03/2016 07:48

Just in case any spare ones going, still can come tomorrow if you need me to. Smile

MooPointCowsOpinion · 22/03/2016 17:43

I'm still crying, just FYI mumsnet.

YesterdayOnceMore · 22/03/2016 19:38

silky and Moo Sad

I'M SO EXCITED!!!

ToucanPlay · 22/03/2016 22:25

All ready for tomorrow! Made train tickets, letter and books to keep them busy on the 6 hour trip! Kids still completely unaware! Got HP tshirts on the go too! Super excited!

Harry Potter or film mad? Want to visit the Warner Bros. Studio Tour on 23 March and report back for MN? NOW CLOSED
Harry Potter or film mad? Want to visit the Warner Bros. Studio Tour on 23 March and report back for MN? NOW CLOSED
Harry Potter or film mad? Want to visit the Warner Bros. Studio Tour on 23 March and report back for MN? NOW CLOSED
LunaLunaLovegood · 23/03/2016 07:21

Just popped on here to say SQUUUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE