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Prepare your wands! You are about to experiment, MAGIC !!
There is no denying that we all secretly wish for a little magic in our lives from time to time. Well, for Potterheads, good news! The recently opened Harry Potter the New York City flagship store launched two new virtual reality experiences on July 15th. This officer, located at 935 Broadway in Manhattan, is an officer Harry Potter The store is ready to make the dreams of many muggles like us come true.
Participate in the adventure with two new virtual reality experiences. Book your tickets now #HarryPotterVR – Opening only on July 15 a #HarryPotterNY: https://t.co/k7IuwzZRqp pic.twitter.com/ZqAUv7xNpe
– Harry Potter Store in New York (@HarryPotterNY) July 8, 2021
WarnerMedia, in collaboration with Wevr, Keylight and Dreamscape Immersive, has released the magical “Chaos in Hogwarts” and “Wizards Take Flight” experiences, exclusively for the store. These interactive experiences will allow fans to experience some magical moments in the world of Harry Potter and meet some favorite characters.
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Located on the third floor, Chaos at Hogwarts will help fans get to Hogwarts with the help of Dobby after missing the King’s Cross train. Disguised employees will guide up to 6 guests through personalized RV tickets. Players will need VR headsets, backpacks and hand and foot trackers to begin their journey, along with a wand. In the adventure, players will experience magical creatures, a detailed iconic Hogwarts castle, mysterious objects and much more. They will also be able to cast spells with their wands to blow up those chatty pixies and fight realistic dragons.
On the ground floor awaits the second experience, Wizards Take Flight. In this adventure, guests will need a physical broom along with virtual reality gears to experience the flight to the London sky fighting the menacing Death Eaters. Like the other VR, this allows six players to join Hagrid for a free flight to Hogwarts Castle.
Both virtual reality experiences allow players to choose avatars from all four Hogwarts houses. Players will also be able to interact with other co-participants in the adventure. The addition of a physical broom and wand along with virtual reality gears make the adventure hyperrealistic and immersive, something fans had never experienced.
Each of these unique experiences lasts approximately 30 minutes, including check-in and preparation. You can book tickets at Harry Potter New York website for $ 34. Pre-booking is recommended, and the store currently offers bookings from July 15 to August 15. If you have virtual reality tickets, you do not need to register in the virtual queue of the store. However, it is recommended that you arrive at least 30 minutes before booking. Upon arrival, you can go directly to the front of the line showing your virtual reality ticket.
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- Participants must be at least 48 inches tall and 10 years of age or older.
- Players 13 years of age or younger must be assisted by an adult with entry.
- There is also a wheelchair option on request.
- Virtual reality experiences comply with strict cleaning protocols and all gears are completely disinfected after each use.
Once you’ve experienced virtual reality, don’t forget to take a trip to the 21,000-square-foot three-story store. The store houses the largest authentic collection of Harry Potter i Fantastic beasts. The store has 15 themed areas, a cafe offering beer and ice cream drinks and countless accessories to buy. There are also few interactive experiences, including a giant recreation of Nagini hissing and a scavenger hunt with movie props.
If you are a tough guy Potter fan, this is the opportunity to live in the world of magicians. Visit the Harry Potter Shop New York with your friends and fulfill your lifelong dream. Share your experience with us in the comments.
For more information about the store, visit their website https://www.harrypotterstore.com/.