ALBANY, NY (August 13, 2022) –“Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience” will be coming to Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park in Yorktown Heights, NY starting Oct. 22, 2022.
Why it matters: This unique experience will be a “must see” for millions of Harry Potter fans from around the world so tickets will go fast although this first run may be extended for several years.
New York Ticket Information:
- $25 children; $36 adults
- Kids under five are free.
- On sale (for NY) August 18, 2022
- Available on Fever marketplace
- Ticket waitlist
The experience will be open Monday to Sundays, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., and last approximately 60-90 minutes. The walking trail takes about 45-75 minutes.
What to expect: Inspired by the iconic Forbidden Forest from the wizarding world and featuring creatures from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts series, mesmerizing lights will transform the landscape into a magical outdoor trail. Visitors will discover some of their favorite moments from the books and films and can even practice casting their own spells.
At the end of the trail, visitors will step into a quaint village where they can enjoy delicious food and drinks, as well as a gift shop with merchandise from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts movies.
The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando menu may offer a preview of the Forbidden Forest menu:
- Butterbeer (in many forms)
- Cauldron cakes
- Pumpkin pasties
- Fizzing whizbees
- Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans
- Chocolate Frogs
Forbidden Forest NY, VA, UK:
A second Forbidden Forest Experience will take place on the estate of Morven Park in Leesburg, VA outside Washington D.C. on October 29, 2022. The Morven Park tickets are on sale now.
The UK version first took place at Arley Hall in Cheshire last October. The promoters of the UK version have applied for a 5-year run.
According to planning documents submitted to Cheshire East Council, 198,991 Harry Potter fans attended the 2021 event, which ran until January, with 92 per cent of visitors coming from outside the county.
What they are saying:
State Parks Commissioner Erik Kulleseid: “We are very excited to have a New York State Park be the first spot to open in the United States for this attraction after a massively successful run in the UK, bringing two magical names together, Harry Potter and FDR. We will be ready to welcome Hippogriffs, centaurs and unicorns to Westchester County. We are very excited to watch as lights and special effects transform our State Park into a spectacular forbidden forest and create magical memories for families in Westchester County and the surrounding area.”
SVP Warner Brothers Themed Entertainment Peter van Roden: “Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience offers fans yet another way to enjoy the Wizarding World while in New York.?Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park is a perfect location where the natural beauty of the park brings to life the forest trail, illuminated sets filled and the familiar creatures from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts series, creating a truly magical experience for fans of all ages.”
Fever CEO Ignacio Bachiller: “We are thrilled to continue growing the collaboration with Warner Bros that we have built alongside our partners Thinkwell and Unify on this unique themed outdoor experience coming to NY. We are committed to work with leading creators in the culture & entertainment space to deliver the best experiences to fans worldwide.”
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience was created by Warner Brothers Themed Entertainment in partnership with leading entertainment discovery platform Fever, award-winning theatrical designers and experiential creators, Thinkwell, and global experience design and delivery agency Unify.
