

Marvel at the astonishing craftsmanship of the talented technicians, designers and artists that brought this creature to life using a combination of practical and visual effects. Measuring 30-feet long and featuring 3-feet deep jaws, the Basilisk is an imposing and formidable sight to encounter. With a leg span of over 18 feet, it took 15 people to control the animatronic Aragog on set. Each hair strand has been inserted individually by hand. If you are up for a hair-raising experience, face your fears and get up-close with Aragog. The talented artists and technicians consulted with physiologists and veterinarians to make Buckbeak’s wings, legs and proportions look as accurate as possible. Each feather has been carefully, individually inserted to look realistic. Meet Buckbeak™ and marvel at its three life-size animatronic versions on the tour. Take a peek at the over 900 hand-designed memory vials created for the pensieve, his memory cabinet.

Glance at the numerous portraits and gaze in awe at the level of painstaking detailing on display at Professor Dumbledore’s office. Each jar has been individually labeled and hand-designed by the Graphic Design duo MinaLima. These props include shrunken heads, baked animal bones, dried leaves, herbs and many more handmade items made by the props department. Get a glimpse of the fabled polyjuice potion and the unique props kept within the 950 potion jars at the Potions Classroom. The secrets you uncover vary depending on the time and season that you visit as the costumes displayed change to complement the season. Get a chance to wear your house colors in an original Hogwarts robe that appeared in the film series. Uncover the enthralling secrets behind over 25,000 unique items of clothing that were created during the making of the Harry Potter franchise. The set is featured in the first, second and final installment of the series and is adorned with 19 trees with a diameter of over 12 feet each. His hut is located at the edge of the forest. Home to dozens of magical creatures including unicorns, hippogriffs, and centaurs, the Forbidden Forest is a patch of an untamed forest that is mostly under the care of Rubeus Hagrid.

Other Attractions on Your Harry Potter Studios Tour 1.
