21st December 2018
I am just super tired and super cold ever since I have arrived in London. It was raining, again this morning but I am super excited on today’s activity. This was my first time ever visiting HP Studio Tour and had been my ultimate priority for this London trip. I couldn’t be humble at all because this is something that I seriously in love with since high school days.
So the ticket bought way earlier through their website here. If i’m not mistaken you can also try Klook.travel for more details. and just to note that you NEED to buy the ticket like 3 month earlier as there is a limited number and time per day and usually sold out especially during the holiday and winter season. Why? because the special Yule Ball decoration is only happening during the winter season (November – January) 😀 . So booked earlier!
I choose 12pm Ticket because I wanted to spend at least 4 hours inside the studio (and avoiding all the cold weather) so I kinda like have to use today’s time at my very best.
GETTING TO THE STUDIO
I depart from London Euston Station at 10.15am heading to – Watford Station just using my oyster card. The train ride took approximately an hour. Then you need to take a dedicated shuttle bus operated by the Studio Tour that runs from just outside Watford Junction Station that takes you directly to the studios. You need to have a valid ticket booking confirmation (Printed or on phone) or proof that you are going to the studio before boarding into the bus. For the shuttle bus, this costs £2.50 return, payable in cash, so make sure you have some UK currency on you. KEEP THE TICKET! Not to worry that the BUS is pretty much obvious things to see once you be out of the Watford station. The bus takes you directly to the studio.
The WB Studios Tour folks recommend you arrive at the site at least 20 minutes before your ticket time so you can go claim your ticket at the counter and go through the security checks. Yes. Security Check. i can say that there is a long line before you can enter the studio.
The Studio Tour begins with a video introduction from Dan Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint. Need to remind you that this isnt a theme park ya. its a studio. The screen goes up into the ceiling and suddenly the Great Hall’s huge entry doors are in front of you. there are few kids get honors of opening them (most probably its their birthday) and then you’re in one of Hogwarts’ most iconic areas.
Walking into the Great Hall at the beginning of the tour is totally major! This is an endless photo to be captured here, plus, its Yule Ball decoration + Christmas season in Hogwarts. I can say its a bit thrilling too with just imagining walking to the school before sorting hats ceremony (Probably what Harry Felt) .
OK FRIENDS JUST ENJOY THE PICTURE CAUSE I’M GONNA STOP WRITING.
I LOVE IT SURPRISINGLY.
CHEERS to a wonderful tour and a company. in front of privet drive
Honestly, there are few activities that you can do while inside the studio for fun. one of it is stamping the passport (which given at the entrance), Flying with Broomstick . and also, flying class. You just need to queue for these activities. Its so fun, and I have recorded it but I can’t upload it here (Something wrong with this wordpress feautures) …
so, I walked out from the studio nearly at 5pm :DDD an its getting darker and using the same ticket. I return back to Watford Junction heading back to London Euston Station .. It was tiring walking at the studio. Now I’m hungry!!!!
next post will be everything that happened during my dinner. Stay tuneeeee!!!!!
Rasyiqah Hassan 