Tokyo all set to open new Harry Potter theme park today
Times of IndiaTIMESOFINDIA.COM/TRAVEL TRENDS, JAPAN/ Created : Jun 16, 2023, 09:00 IST
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Its dramatic location near the Japanese capital is ideal, and as global tourism picks up after the COVID pandemic-19 pandemic, the park will surely lure visitors from across the world.
Its dramatic location near the Japanese capital is ideal, and as global tourism picks up after the COVID pandemic-19 pandemic, the park will surely lure visitors from across the world. Read less
Set up on the western site of the popular Toshimaen amusement park, which was shut in 2020 after 94 years, the Warner Brothers Studio Tour Tokyo recreates a number of iconic film locations, such as the Ministry of Magic and Diagon Alley.
Its dramatic location near the Japanese capital is ideal, and as global tourism picks up after the COVID pandemic-19 pandemic, the park will surely lure visitors from across the world.
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Just like the original Warner Bros. Studio Tour, this Tokyo facility will feature a host of exhibits, props, covering costumes, special effects and models that were used to make the beloved Harry Potter films.
You can look forward to exploring various sets like Diagon Alley, the forbidden forest, platform nine and three-quarters, and the Great Hall. Speaking of the Great Hall, visitors will get to experience a plenty of wizarding treats, including sweets from the Butterbeer, Chocolate Frog Café, and classic British dishes.
The attraction will be dedicated to both the Harry Potter movies and the spin-off series. The ‘beasts’ might be the first thing you encounter here, whereas officials have announced that the entrance will include a landscaping area with models of the creatures featured in the franchise.
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