Harry Potter fans, your Hogwarts letter is finally here.
“Harry Potter: The Exhibition” will apparate into Pepper Square in Dallas on Friday, Oct. 24. The touring showcase is the largest of its kind, having already enchanted more than 4 million visitors across the globe.
Die-hard fans will revel in the chance to see authentic props and costumes from the films, alongside magical set recreations brought to life with cutting-edge technology. Here are six must-do activities once you’ve stepped through Platform 9¾.
1. Gaze upon a first edition of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.”
The story that started it all will be displayed in a Gringotts-inspired vault inside the Page to Screen Gallery.
2. Watch your name appear on the Marauder’s Map.
In the Hogwarts Castle Gallery, guests can spot their name on the spellbound map and explore set pieces like the Whomping Willow and Dementors.
3. Explore your Hogwarts house.
Are you a Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin? You’ll choose your house during pre-registration, but the Sorting Hat still awaits for a classic ceremony (and Instagrammable) moment.
4. Practice your spellwork.
From brewing potions in Snape’s classroom to repotting screaming mandrakes in Herbology, this is your chance to cast your way through iconic subjects in wizardry.
5. Eat Chocolate Frogs and sip Butterbeer.
Snack like a Hogwarts student in the merchandise store, which will feature exclusive collections of apparel, jewelry, and treats for sale.
6. Step inside Hagrid’s hut.
Visit a recreation of the beloved half-giant’s home, complete with a Patronus charm experience.
Is your wand at the ready? Join the waitlist for early access to tickets. Presale begins Tuesday, Sept. 9.
