Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, Fever, the leading global live-entertainment discovery platform and IMG Arts & Entertainment today announced that Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience will make its Midwest debut in the Chicago area at Ingleside’s YMCA Camp Duncan (32405 N US Highway 12) located minutes from Gurnee, Ill, beginning Friday, October 3. To date this experience has delighted more than 2 million fans in 11 cities across the globe.
Timed-entry tickets for Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience Chicago start at $46 for adults and $31 for children. Tickets are on sale at www.hpforbiddenforestexperience.com.
Inspired by the iconic Forbidden Forest and featuring creatures from the Harry Potter™ and Fantastic Beasts™ series, mesmerizing lights will transform the landscape into a magical outdoor trail. Visitors will discover some of their favorite moments from the Forbidden Forest, encounter mystical creatures such as Hippogriffs, unicorns, and Nifflers, and practice casting their very own spells.
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is for the whole family and promises a wonderful time for fans of all ages, giving them the opportunity to experience the magic of the Harry Potter films in a whole new way. Visitors will also find a themed village at the end of the trail where they can enjoy delicious food and drink, including the beloved Butterbeer. Additionally, a gift shop with bespoke experience merchandise as well as items from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts movies. An unforgettable evening lies ahead!
Fans can get ready for their walkthrough Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience by visiting Harry Potter Chicago, located at 676 N Michigan Avenue. Nestled among Chicago’s historic architecture and bustling shopping district, the store is filled with an array of themed areas, exclusive merchandise, props and a Butterbeer Bar.
For more information, please visit www.HPForbiddenForestExperience.com.
About The Harry Potter Franchise:
From the moment eleven-year-old Harry Potter met Rubeus Hagrid, Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, his adventures have left an indelible mark on popular culture. Today, over 25 years later, the Harry Potter phenomenon thrives as one of the most successful and best-loved entertainment properties in history.
J.K. Rowling’s best-selling Harry Potter novels have been brought to life in an ever-evolving, interconnected universe which is loved by millions of fans worldwide. Eight blockbuster Harry Potter films and three epic Fantastic Beasts films bring the spellbinding action to life on screen, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child mesmerises on stage, and state-of-the-art video and mobile games from Portkey Games allow players to experience the wizarding world like never before. Fans can proudly showcase their passion through innovative consumer products, and thrill at spectacular location-based experiences - including six theme park lands at Universal Studios locations around the world.
This expanding portfolio of Warner Bros. Discovery-owned Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts offerings includes ground-breaking touring experiences and events, each developed to celebrate special moments and locations that fans cherish, as well as the Platform 9 3⁄4 retail shops and iconic flagship store - Harry Potter New York. Wizards, Witches and Muggles alike can also discover something new as they explore behind-the-scenes secrets at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter and Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter.
With a new HBO Original TV series based on the Harry Potter books on the way, this extended world continues to provide the community with fresh and exciting ways to interact. For its global fans, and for generations to come, it invites everyone in to find the magic for themselves.
For the latest Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts news and features, visit www.harrypotter.com.
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Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences (WBDGE):
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences (WBDGE) is a worldwide leader in the creation, development, licensing and operating of location-based entertainment based on the biggest franchises, stories, and characters from Warner Bros.’ world-renowned film, television, animation, and games studios, HBO, Discovery, Cartoon Network and more. WBDGE is home to the groundbreaking locations of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal theme parks around the world, award-winning Warner Bros. Studio Tour locations in London, Hollywood, and Tokyo, the iconic Harry Potter New York flagship store, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, The WB Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS Experience, The Game of Thrones Studio Tour and countless other experiences inspired by Harry Potter, DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, Game of Thrones, FRIENDS and more. WBDGE is part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s Revenue & Strategy division.
Fever
Fever is the leading global live entertainment discovery platform, inspiring over 300 million people every month to discover the best experiences in over 40 countries. With a mission to democratize access to culture and entertainment in real life, Fever inspires users to enjoy unique experiences and events—from immersive exhibitions and sports to interactive theatrical performances, concerts, and festivals—while empowering its partners with data and technology to develop and expand new experiences worldwide.
IMG Arts & Entertainment
IMG Arts & Entertainment is an event producer for globally renowned cultural events and attractions in the UK and around the world, including Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, Hampton Court Palace Festival, Taste Festivals, Big Feastival, Lift 109 at Battersea Power Station, Vivid Food at Vivid Sydney, and Dolce&Gabbana: From the Heart to the Hands.