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Young Wizards in the Making: Students Enthralled by Magical Trip to Harry Potter Studios

Young Wizards in the Making: Students Enthralled by Magical Trip to Harry Potter Studios


Emma Denton
Emma Denton
Young Wizards in the Making: Students...

A group of excited students swapped their exercise books for broomsticks on Monday as they stepped into the enchanting world of Harry Potter during a school trip to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter.

From walking through the towering doors of the Great Hall to strolling down the cobbled streets of Diagon Alley, students immersed themselves in the behind-the-scenes world of the beloved book/film series.
One of the highlights of the day was the live demonstrations that brought movie magic to life. Students watched in awe as special effects experts showed how spells were animated and creatures were brought to the screen. A green screen flying broomstick experience had students soaring over London like Harry himself!
If you don’t believe me, then read a student’s review below:
“We went to Harry Potter world and saw the special effects show and the goblet of fire demonstration. It was SUPER cool. We wandered around the Harry Potter world and saw the Hogwarts Express, the night bus, Gryffindor common room and lots of cool costumes. My favourite part was when we saw the dragon in Gringotts bank breathing fire. The Harry Potter trip was an amazing experience and it was the most fun I’ve ever had! ” – Summer, Year 10 student

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