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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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HRHsherlockssextoy · 10/03/2016 21:40

I and my boys ( and hubby) would love to go.

Also, son, is mid way through 3rd book.

AsYouWish · 10/03/2016 22:00

Yes please yes please yes please Wine Wine Brew Brew Cake Cake Flowers Flowers Chocolate Chocolate

BatmanLovesPeaceAndQuiet · 10/03/2016 22:14

By Merlin's pants, yes please!

minnymoobear · 10/03/2016 22:14

Me, hubby and our 3 muggle children would love to go please!!
Big Harry and hogwarts fans, been there, read the books, watched the movies and drank the butter beer :)
Please pick our names Out of the sorting hat :)

Dontlaugh · 10/03/2016 22:20

Ooooh!
Us please! Off to a Potter event this weekend. Plus ds has a REAL scar on his forehead. Truly.
It'd be rude not to.

Everhopeful · 10/03/2016 22:52

DD is in Slytherin, me in Hufflepuff. We've read all the books, got all the films, DD attends every HP event at school (several of those, that sort of school!) - what else can I say? I'll make cake Cake and DD can make you butterbeer (v alcoholic, you'll love it, I swear, even if she has got to use a YT video)

PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZ!

DoorbellsSleighbellsSchnitzel · 10/03/2016 23:44

Oh my goodness - us please!

MNHQ - HELP! I've just realised I used an email address not associated to my new MN account - will that matter? If so, could it be changed to my mn registered email (I'm happy to receive communication through either address if it's not a requirement to use the registered address?)

Seth · 10/03/2016 23:59

Yes please! That sounds amazing .Single parent here with 2 avid Harry Potter fans here. We would love to come and would love to review the whole thing for you too:)

torthecatlady · 11/03/2016 00:49

Can't believe this! Husband and I went on Monday and it was awesome!

ellaballoo · 11/03/2016 06:06

What a fabulous opportunity, polishing my Nimbus in anticipation .

mcdog · 11/03/2016 06:59

Oh my good god!!! Please please please pick us!!!!

Alfieisnoisy · 11/03/2016 07:28

Oh I would love to do this but simply couldn't get there on the day. DS is still in school that week and we would never get there on time.

Happily I am going in May with DH. I took DS previous,y and being a child he just wanted to see all the sets which is understandable. When I go in May I am looking forward to seeing much more of the technical stuff behind the scenes, ...oh and cannot wait to see the Hogwarts Express which wasn't there when I last went.

I am sad enough to have a poster of the Hogwarts Express on my bedroom wall. Love all things Harry Potter related.

AddictedtoGreys · 11/03/2016 07:37

My DH is a huge Harry Potter fan and would love this!

wakeupandsmellthecoffee · 11/03/2016 07:58

Me please

SpearmintLino · 11/03/2016 09:38

I am willing to step up and help this cause Smile

QueenofallIsee · 11/03/2016 09:45

Yes please! OMG! I have 4 Potter obsessed kids and I am just listening to the audio books, having read the novels and seen the films too many times to count

Too pricey for us to go until now! Fingers crossed! lol

mummytime · 11/03/2016 10:15

I've applied, I will even brave the M25 for my big kids to go.

debska · 11/03/2016 10:21

Yes please. Have a Harry Potter obsessed 6 year old who will apparate in full hermione costume.

TheHammaconda · 11/03/2016 10:33

I think we could make it with 6yo and 3 yo. DS is just starting to get in to HP and would be very, very excited to visit HP World!

moonbells · 11/03/2016 12:12

Bummer. Was most of the way through the application form when I realised it's the day before his music exam. Don't suppose you'll have another date later in the year, will you? Pretty please?

LucLuc · 11/03/2016 14:34

Would absolutely love to take my 11yr old son to this!

skyra13 · 11/03/2016 15:20

I'm more excited about this than kids! Me and dh would die for this my little one is only 1 its her bday soon she would love it!!

Ninjamouse · 11/03/2016 15:57

DD1 (&2) would absolutely LOVE this!!!! Smile

YesThisIsMe · 11/03/2016 16:02

Desperately trying to persuade myself not to sign up - trying to drag both DC from Central London by public transport in one hour flat on a school day would break me....

Doobydoo · 11/03/2016 17:37

I want this soooooooooooo bad! I would snog Voldemort