Melbourne | December 18, 2023 -- Following a massively successful run in the US and the UK, Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment in partnership with Fever and IMG, has announced that Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience will open in Melbourne in autumn 2024.
For the first time in Australia, the breathtaking light trail will open on April 6, 2024 for Wizarding World fans of all ages to enjoy in the awe-inspiring woods of The Briars, Mount Martha on the Mornington Peninsula. Tickets will be available for purchase starting December 20, but fans who sign up for the waitlist today will unlock exclusive access to secure tickets.
Inspired by the iconic Forbidden Forest and featuring creatures from the Harry Potter™ and Fantastic Beasts™ series, mesmerising lights will transform the landscape into a magical outdoor trail. Visitors will discover some of their favourite 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 Wizarding World 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, as well as a gift shop with merchandise from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts movies. An unforgettable evening lies ahead!
The outdoor experience was created by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment in partnership with leading entertainment discovery platform Fever, and award-winning theatrical designers Thinkwell and Unify.
The arrival of Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience in Melbourne is the latest drop of magic from the beloved franchise to come to Australia, following the four-year spell of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Princess Theatre and national retail programs like the Magical Builders collectables at Coles.
Currently, Wizarding World fans in Sydney can experience Warner Bros. Discovery Australia’s Harry Potter Christmas Lights, a Harry Potter-themed Christmas lights setup. The enchanting Christmas lights display is open to the public and free to enjoy until December 26th at 30 Alfred Street, Ramsgate Beach.
Tickets for Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience will be available for purchase from December 20, with prices starting at $56 for adults and $41 for children. You can read more about the experience and sign up for the ticket waitlist at hpforbiddenforestexperience.com/melbourne. Downloadable images of Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience can be found HERE.
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment (WBDGTE), part of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands, Franchises, and Experiences, is a worldwide leader in the creation, development, and licensing of location-based entertainment, live events, exhibits, and theme park experiences based on the biggest franchises, stories and characters from Warner Bros.’ film, television, animation, and games studios, HBO, Discovery, DC, Cartoon Network and more. WBDGTE is home to the groundbreaking locations of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal theme parks around the world, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, The WB Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS Experience, The Game of Thrones Studio Tour and countless other experiences inspired by the Wizarding World, DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, Game of Thrones, FRIENDS and more. With best-in-class partners, WBDGTE allows fans around the world to physically immerse themselves inside their favorite brands and franchises.
From the moment Harry Potter was whisked from King’s Cross Station onto Platform nine and three quarters, his adventures left a unique mark on popular culture. Over 20 years later, the Wizarding World is established one of the world’s best-loved franchises and boasts a passionate community of fans of all ages.
Today, it represents an ever evolving and vast interconnected universe. Eight blockbuster Harry Potter films brought J.K. Rowling’s magical stories to life and fans can now dive into three epic Fantastic Beasts films, gasp at the multi-award-winning Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, play state-of-the-art games from Portkey Games, discover innovative consumer products, and thrill at spectacular location-based experiences - including five theme park lands at Universal Studios locations around the world, ground-breaking touring experiences and events, and more which celebrate special moments and locations from the magical world.
This expanding portfolio of Warner Bros. Discovery-owned Wizarding World offerings also includes the Platform 9 3⁄4 retail shops and Harry Potter New York – the iconic flagship store. Fans and newcomers alike can also delight in exploring the 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 Max Original TV series based on the Harry Potter books on the way, the Wizarding World continues to evolve to provide its global community with fresh and exciting ways to engage. For its worldwide fans, and for generations to come, it welcomes everyone in to explore and discover the magic for themselves.
For the latest news and features across the Franchise, visit Wizarding World Digital at www.wizardingworld.com.
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