Sunday 28 May 2017

Things All Harry Potter Series Fans Need To Do At Least Once

What's a Harry Potter Series fan to do now that the books AND movies have ended? Listen, I'm all about the series, but there are only so many times I can reread and rewatch!

Sure, we've got Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them to look forward to now (four more movies...), but I wish there was a way to relive the magic that Hogwarts and the Golden Trio brought us.

Potterheads, there is hope for all of us! Anybody can have a bucket list when it comes to traveling or doing extreme activities, but have you heard of a Harry Potter Series-related list?

Here is a list of all the HP-related activities you can do and should do at least once in your life!

1. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Series

Come on, there's no way you can start off your HP bucket list without this theme park being at the very top!

Every moment is magical when you get to see the replicas of Diagon Alley, Hogwarts, and Hogsmeade. AND you get to experience drinking real Butterbeer.

Did I cry every second I was there? Yup, I sure did! Was it justified? Yup, it sure was!

Check out the Wizarding World at three locations: Orlando, Los Angeles, and Japan.

2. Platform 9 3/4 at King's Cross

Upset you never got to go to Hogwarts? Fear not! You can...kind of.

In the King's Cross station in London, you can take a photo of you pushing the trolley through the brick wall to get to Platform 9 3/4.

The best part about the photo op is that you can choose which house scarf you want to wear, and you can even be carrying a wand!

3. The Harry Potter Series-themed escape room

It's time for you to take a trip to Michigan and test out if you can do the Alohomora charm!

The escape room is called "The School of Magic." You're trapped in Hogwarts and you only have a limited time to get out.

The room will open in August, so book your flight tickets now!

If you can't make it to Michigan, there are a ton of HP escape rooms popping up nowadays.

4. The Lockhart bar

If you're looking for something a little stronger than Butterbeer, you need to take a visit to the neighbors up north. There's a bar called The Lockhart in Toronto, Canada that serves drinks filled with fun references to the magical wizarding world that we all love.

Highlights include the Gin Weasley and the Shacklebolt.

On the menu, they have a drink coming soon called the Obliviate... I assume that's when you really don't want to remember the night.

5. Stay a night in the Wizard Chambers hotel

Still upset you never got to go to Hogwarts? Don't fret. You can now stay in a London hotel that looks like the dorms in the magical school.

The experience is one you'll never forget because you access the room behind a bookcase door. The room is complete with a Hogwarts house banner and cauldrons. You know, if you want to make a potion while you're there. Super casual.

6. Go see the Harry Potter Series and the Cursed Child play

Head to New York in 2018 because you can now see Harry Potter Series and the Cursed Child play on Broadway!

Fans were upset when the play was originally only going to be at the West End in London, but now you can enjoy seeing the Golden Trio as middle-aged wizards.

The play won't debut until next year, but you can find out more info about tickets here.

7. Go to LeakyCon and be one with your fellow Potterheads

Tired of your friends rolling their eyes at you when you want to discuss whether Snape is a good person or not? Head to LeakyCon and meet up with the most passionate HP fans in the world!

Dress up as your favorite characters and meet some of the actors from the series.