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How to Make Butterbeer in 21 Recipes
If thereās any one drink ā any one flavor ā that truly represents the magical world, it has to be Butterbeer. Almost anywhere in the world that you can step for a second from the muggle world to the magic one, you can find Butterbeer. But do you have to visit the Wizarding World or Harry Potter studio tour to enjoy this delicious treat? Nope! You can make Butterbeer at home! All you need is a really good Butterbeer recipeā¦ When I decided I wanted to make Butterbeer at home, I started researching all of the different ways other people have made it at home. I scoured 20 different recipesā¦
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How to Take a 360-degree Tour of the Wizarding World in Hollywood
Stuck at home and dreaming of the magical world? Me too ā it would be a welcome break from the real world right now! But waitā¦ we have muggle technology that helps us travel around the world: virtual reality! What if we took a virtual 360-degree tour of the Wizarding World? Before the Wizarding World of Hollywood opened to the public in early 2016, NBC Los Angeles chief photographer Sean Browning took his Ricoh Theta 360-camera into the park to give us a sneak peek. These 360-photos originally appeared on the NBCLA website; Iāve organized them here into a āwalkingā VR 360Ā° tour of the Wizarding World in Hollywood that…
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How to Take a Virtual Trip to the Wizarding World in Orlando
If only we could wave a magic wand and apparate to the wizarding world right nowā¦ Itās a tough time to try and plan travel, but thatās no reason to stay home in your imagination. (Unlike the Dursleys, I definitely approve of imagination.) Wait, I have an idea ā letās take a virtual trip to the Wizarding World! First, take a quick look at these maps of Diagon Alley (left) and Hogsmeade (right). Throughout the rest of this virtual trip to the Wizarding World, weāll go to each of these 14 stops, which help you experience some of the best things to do at the Wizarding World in Orlando...
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The Ultimate Guide for Visiting Platform 9Ā¾
All Aboard! If you want to ride the Hogwarts Express ā even if itās just in your imagination ā youāre going to have to pass through the magical gateway at Platform 9Ā¾! But how and where can you visit Platform 9Ā¾? Turns out youāve got choices! Iāve been lucky to visit all three of the āPlatform 9Ā¾ā locations around the world where muggles can take non-moving photos. I have visited the one in London many times; Iāve snapped pics at the Harry Potter studio tour as recently as 2019; and Iāve last tried the different but equally magical Platform 9Ā¾ in Orlando in 2019. If you want to get the…
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The 10 Best Things to Do at the Wizarding World in Orlando
You need to escape the real world, and the magical world is the perfect place. Where better to visit than the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, Florida! Located in Universal Studios and Universalās Islands of Adventure, the Wizarding World is made of two parts: Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade ā that means itās twice as much of the magical world to explore than other Wizarding Worlds (like Hollywood or Osaka). Despite living on the West Coast of the U.S., Iāve visited the Wizarding World in Orlando twice: once in 2014 and again in 2018. Both were insanely magical! To help you make the most of a day at the…
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The Ultimate Hogwarts Supply List for the Muggle World
Heading off on a magical journey somewhere in the muggle world? Itās always good to consult a packing list to make sure youāll have everything you need in your undetectable extension charmed beaded bag. Inspired by Harryās Hogwarts supply list, Iāve put together the ultimate list of Harry Potter swag and gear. These cool, nerdy, and magical items will fit right in whether youāre on a Harry Potter tour across the U.K., exploring Diagon Alley at Harry Potter World in Orlando, or discovering its real-life Harry Potter London inspiration, Leadenhall Market...
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How to Have an Epic Visit to the Harry Potter Studio Tour
If thereās one reason I love traveling, itās to discover the magic in the world. And personally I find some places that are more magical than othersā¦ especially Harry Potter destinations around the world. One of those extra special magical places is The Making of Harry Potter studio tour in Leavesden, England. Maybe you, like me, love Harry Potter so much that it motivates you to travel. No shame here ā I freely admit that my desire to visit London for the first time was in part motivated by a desire to see the place I had read so much about in the series. Iāve had the chance to visitā¦
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The Ultimate Harry Potter Tour in the U.K.
If youāve ever wanted to escape the real world to visit the magical world, I feel you. Unfortunately, I havenāt yet found the real Platform 9Ā¾ or Diagon Alley, but I have done some serious planning and scheming about how you can visit āmagicalā sites on a Harry Potter tour. And where better to do this tour than in the U.K., specifically England and Scotland? After living in England and visiting many of these sites, Iāve decided to try and put them all together into an itinerary you can use to plan your own Harry Potter tour in the U.K. Itās a little complicated, but worth it to feel likeā¦
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Harry Potter Bucket List: 15 Things to Do in London
Still waiting on your Hogwarts letter of acceptance? Me too! Iām aboutā¦ 20 or so years overdue, so Iāve decided to enter the Wizarding World in other ways whenever I can. To that end, I love seeking out Harry Potter things to do in London each time I visit my favorite city, and Iāve put together this Harry Potter bucket list in case you want to do the same! Whether youāre visiting London for just a day as part of a European city tour or want to plan a larger Harry Potter tour across the U.K., this list of Harry Potter experiences will ease the sting of rejection from theā¦
