If you are a fan of the saga of Harry Potter, you have dreamed more than once of entering this fantastic world, casting spells with your magic wand and taking a ride on your flying broom. But believe it or not, you don’t have to enter Hogwarts to live the magic, since one store on New York will seek to make it happen.
In June of this year, Harry Potter New York will open its doors to wizards, witches and Muggles who want to know it. There you will find the largest collection of products of this literary and cinematographic universe, as well as thematic areas, interactive experiences and exclusive content.
While we wait for its official opening, here we anticipate what the harry potter shop inside, and from what date will you be able to visit it.
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Where will the Harry Potter shop be?
Maybe you never received your acceptance letter to study at Hogwarts, but that will no longer prevent you from living your own magical experience. On June 3, the Harry Potter New York store will open for the first time to the general public, offering all kinds of articles related to the saga of the “boy who lived”.
This property will not be on Diagon Alley, but at 935 Broadway, steps from the iconic Flatiron Building in New York.
According to their website, the store it has 1,858 square meters and three floors dedicated to this fantastic universe; Due to the size of the place, there will also be access from Fifth Avenue.
Wizarding World, the company behind this project, shared conceptual images and details about the content of the store so fans of the franchise have an idea of what to expect.
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What will you find in the store?
A huge model of Fawkes, Albus Dumbledore’s phoenix, will greet you with open wings at the entrance of the establishment. This mythical creature will take care of you while you take a look at the products around: cups, thermos, backpacks and clothes.
Also, the store it will have several spaces set for photographs worthy of a fan; poses in front of the tap in Dumbledore’s office, inside the Ministry of Justice phone booth. Magic or get into one of Hagrid’s boots, the giant friend of Harry Potter.
During your tour of the 15 thematic areas of Harry Potter New York, you will find several articles that were used in movies; but without a doubt, one of the main attractions is the interactive table of wands, a reference to the classic Ollivander shop.
If you have any doubt about what the Wand ideal for you, here you can discover it, just like Harry did it before his first year in Hogwarts; Or, choose yours from the more than 50 options available. Consider that Harry Potter New York has a Wand one of a kind, never seen in another establishment: the Wand of golden snitch.
What activities will there be?
The sale of pieces allusive to the world of the little magician is not all there is, since Harry Potter New York will implement two virtual reality adventures: the first will be called “Chaos in Hogwarts”, In which visitors will enter the College of Magic and Sorcery; and the second will be “Magicians take flight”, which consists of a sensory simulation of a broom ride through the skies of London.
In addition, those who belong to the official fan club of Harry Potter They will have access to a special dynamic: the search for the enchanted keys. If you are part of this select group and you find a key, scan it for extra information about the store, as well as behind-the-scenes footage from the movies.
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What products will they sell?
Regarding the merchandise, Harry Potter New York will sell T-shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, pants, shorts, gowns, scarves, hats, gloves, socks and ties in the characteristic colors of the four houses of Hogwarts: Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw. Similarly, there are garments with prints of the Deathly Hallows, the beloved house elf Dobby or the 9 3/4 platform.
You will find the books of the subjects of Hogwarts; for example, history of the Magic, potion preparation and defense against the dark arts. The copies of “The Tales of Beedle the Bard” will not be missing either.
Stop by the Honeydukes Candy Zone for some Bertie Bott Chocolate Frogs or Dragees of all flavors. In the other areas of the store You can buy other products such as notebooks, pins, jewelry, bags, makeup, varnishes, stuffed animals, pillows and suitcases.
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Harry Potter New York will have its own personalization area so that your name can be embroidered on your house robe from Hogwarts, or make an engraving to your Wand or to your diary. Similarly, there will be articles from the successful prequel “Fantastic Animals and where to find them.”
Conclude your visit at the Casa de MinaLima, home of the graphic designers in charge of the props for both movie sagas. There you will see exclusive works, such as the covers of the newspaper The Prophet and The Quibbler, the Marauder’s Map or a real acceptance letter from Hogwarts.
If you love the saga of Harry Potter, you must visit this store at least once in your life. Its facilities will be open with reduced capacity and the corresponding sanitary measures due to Covid-19.
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