Harry Potter Theme Park Rides
Hog’s Head and The Three Broomsticks
The Hog’s Head, as depicted in the movies is set in the snowy and sleepy town of Hogsmeade. You will see the literal Hog’s Head coming to life here and the dirty walls actually transport you back to the films. You can enjoy many drinks here, the famed Butterbeer being the most desirable one, which was tasted and tried by J. K. Rowling herself. The Three Broomsticks, which is present adjacent to the Hog’s Head and Honeydukes, serves authentic English cuisine, including Shepherd’s Pie, Fish and Chips and even Cornish Pasties.
Shops
There are many shop attractions at the Harry Potter theme park, from where you can take home souvenirs. There is Dervish and Banges from where you can purchase things right from the Quibbler to a Remembrall, a Sneakoscope and even the Triwizard Cup! There is Filch’s Emporium, where the much disliked Filch has stacked up all confiscated goods that you can buy, like the Marauder’s Map mug, Slytherin mug, a stuffed Phoenix, Ministry of Magic mug and even a proclamation magnet, as seen in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. If you want to take something that most likely was an inspiration for the Weasly’s shop, then Zonko’s joke shop has chattering teeth, screaming yo-yo, a fanged flyer and even a Pygmy Puff! However, one of the major attractions is by far the Owl Post and Ollivander’s wand shop. You can get a Hedwig mug or even of course, one of the highest selling items, a magic wand, which could be Harry’s, Dumbledore’s or even Voldemort’s! If you wish to eat something light, then you mustn’t miss Honeydukes, which has chocolate frogs, pumpkin juice, Bertie Bott’s every flavor beans and even Fudge Flies!
Live Shows in Harry Potter Theme Park
Frog Choir
The Frig Choir which is shown in the Potter films has been replicated in the theme park. Here, a group of students wearing Hogwarts robes enact out a choir session in the Park while holding a small frog on a cushion, who croaks on a timely basis. This show is near the ride, Flight of the Hippogriff.
Ollivander’s Wand Shop
By far, one of the best shows for which people have been standing for hours at end is the live show that is done in Ollivander’s. In this show, a lucky wizard wannabe is summoned and then, is given different wands to try out before a final wand ‘chooses’ him. And Ollivander’s has been running since 382 B.C. so, he can’t possibly get it wrong!
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