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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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ShowOfHands · 23/03/2016 15:04

We are in stationary traffic. Sad

Is DD okay Franks?

Titsalinabumsquash · 23/03/2016 15:07

I'm about to enter the m25 (or dp is)
We've had a shocking day, my DS has been given day release from hospital especially for this, the day nav says we'll arrive at 4pm. It best not be lying! Confused

Titsalinabumsquash · 23/03/2016 15:13

I'm the lady with pink/orange hair an unshaven DP a baby in a Tula and 3 tired boy children (probably asking 5 trillion questions!) come say hi. Grin

IAmAPaleontologist · 23/03/2016 15:17

Hope everybody gets there! I heard on the radio that parts of the m25 are at a standstill. Someone was saying they'd been stuck for 5 hours! I thought of you all while wishing I'd entered as I totally fluffed my job interview,Harry potter would have been far more fun!

TheoriginalLEM · 23/03/2016 15:19

we are here!!!!Grin sat in car park eating some late lunch. we sailed through m25 traffic but left at junction 23 coming from south (via dartford). thank you oh wonderful sat nav for the diversion.

oh and

Squeeèeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

ShowOfHands · 23/03/2016 15:23

We've been 6 miles away for nearly 45 minutes. Nothing is moving.

When do you hear about the job IAm?

FranksBobot · 23/03/2016 15:24

Thanks Ladystark will beeline for there!
Showofhands She's fast asleep now whilst we endure the smell! We think she may be travel sick Sad as long journeys seem not to agree with her. She will most likely be fine once we arrive and hopefully not ill on way home.

TheoriginalLEM · 23/03/2016 15:26

can you leave the motorway showofhands? which way are you coming from? we were diverted through brent cross and then some country lanes?

TheoriginalLEM · 23/03/2016 15:28

we used the sat nav on our phone for diversion.

RTKangaMummy · 23/03/2016 15:29

SofH where are you stuck?

ShowOfHands · 23/03/2016 15:33

Not the motorway. North Orbital. We're moving now! 4 miles to go. Oh we've stopped again Grin

mcdog · 23/03/2016 15:33

1.9miles to go!!!!!

Who's there??? X

ShowOfHands · 23/03/2016 15:35

Tits, I'll wave from afar. Am v shy. Purple cardie, Hogwarts alumni t-shirt, silly hat and colourful shoes. Haggard and dragging a tired 4yo whilst fielding questions from an 8yo.

RTKangaMummy · 23/03/2016 15:36

Ok so if you come off in Bricket Wood the M1 turn off you can go thru leavesden to avoid traffic

RTKangaMummy · 23/03/2016 15:38

Might be signposted abbots Langley

Chequers lane etc

YesterdayOnceMore · 23/03/2016 15:39

Noooo traffic bad, just like my nightmare. Not fair. Sat Nav says arriving at 4. Fingers crossed. Sad

Titsalinabumsquash · 23/03/2016 15:40

On the m25 and DS is
"Mum, is that family from Mumsnet?..... What about them? Or them! Should we wave?!."

Confused
ShowOfHands · 23/03/2016 15:42

2 miles to go. The shuttle bus just passed us and DD didn't notice. She still has no idea. We're moving slowly. Very slowly.

VoldysGoneMouldy · 23/03/2016 15:44

We're here! Currently sat in the cafe, am wearing a Dumbledore quote t-shirt and DS dressed up as Voledemort 😁

ShowOfHands · 23/03/2016 15:45

I really need a wee!

YesterdayOnceMore · 23/03/2016 15:52

Me too!

ShowOfHands · 23/03/2016 15:55

We're here! DH said have a good look kids, that's your lot and pretended to leave for home. Hilarious wazzock.

YesterdayOnceMore · 23/03/2016 16:01

We're herr

IAmAPaleontologist · 23/03/2016 16:18
Envy
wannabestressfree · 23/03/2016 16:33

We are stuck with two aspie children and I feel awful.....

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