"HARRY POTTER" - SAVIOR FOR THE UK TOURISM INDUSTRY
After grossing more than $9.5 billion at the box office, Harry Potter will get a TV adaptation with a new cast later next year. More than two decades after the novels were published, the British tourism industry still relies heavily on the wizard to attract visitors, according to the Financial Times. In particular, four cities are vying to become the capital of "Harry Potter tourism": London, Oxford, York and Edinburgh.
“Harry Potter” is famous all over the world and the locations that appeared in the movie have become must-see tourist destinations for British and international tourists. There are even tours scheduled under the name of “Harry Potter”, which means visiting famous locations that the movie chose as the setting, experiencing what happened similar to what happened in the movie.
The Harry Potter series is a never-ending "hot" factor that has helped the British tourism industry grow over the years.
Financial Times said that when arriving at the corner of Shambles Lane in York, visitors often encounter the sight of many young people dressed as wizard Harry Potter. They hold a "magic wand" in one hand. The other hand holds the hem of a wizard's robe, which is often too big for them. The young people often have the same style of costume, boys dress like Harry Potter, and girls like Hermione Granger. Shambles Lane is the narrowest street, with wooden houses on both sides, the upper floors are wider than the ground floors, and are always bustling with noisy groups of students.
Shambles Lane, the world's top tourist attraction, appeared in the movie "Harry Potter"
Nearly two decades after the final film, "Harry Potter and the Magical Hallows," concluded the adventures of the famous wizard, the Harry Potter brand seems to be constantly expanding, continuing to attract tourists to visit the UK. This phenomenon is called "Pottourism." Recently, in a survey conducted by the British tourist agency "Visit Britain," 47% of foreign tourists said they intended to explore the Scottish Highlands on the "Hogwarts Express" (in the French version, Hogwarts is called Poudlard).
The film "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" grossed more than $1.3 billion worldwide.
According to statistics, the number of tourists visiting Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter has increased by 20% compared to the same period last year. This is a famous tourist destination that allows visitors to explore behind the scenes of the Harry Potter film production and experience mysterious filming scenes.
Studio Tour London sees huge increase in film studio visitors this year
In the UK, a number of cities are vying for the top spot in Harry Potter-themed tourism, a competition that is both subtle and fierce. Just as Hogwarts has four houses (Godric Gryffindor, Salazar Slytherin, Rowena Ravenclaw, Helga Hufflepuff), the race is made up of four main contenders: the city of York, which came in later but provided many picturesque film scenes. Oxford was also chosen as a setting thanks to key locations such as the Bodleian Library (Hogwarts Infirmary) and Christ Church College's dining hall (Hogwarts Great Hall).
London also has some great filming locations, and the north-western suburbs of Leavesden, where most of the film's key scenes were filmed, have been visited by 17 million fans since they opened in 2012, not to mention King's Cross platform 9¾, where a luggage trolley is half-built into a brick wall.
The success of Harry Potter has brought a lot of profit to the British tourism industry.
The success of the Harry Potter film series continues to benefit the British economy, particularly in the tourism sector. Harry Potter filming locations have become must-see destinations for visitors from all over the world.
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The Wizarding World at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter gives fans the opportunity to go behind the scenes and experience the making of one of the most famous and successful film series of all time. Visitors will have the opportunity to set foot on the real-life sets that are so familiar from the Harry Potter films.
For Harry Potter fans around the world, London is sure to be a fascinating place to visit.
Step into iconic film sets and learn about the making of Harry Potter. Cross Platform 9 and 3/4 to board the Hogwarts Express and learn about the making of this film classic. Live out the characters' moments in the Forbidden Forest, Diagon Alley and Great Hall.
Visitors can take a studio tour, getting closer to many important scenes from the Harry Potter movies.
Iconic movie artifacts and sets are carefully preserved and displayed so fans can experience the magic of the movies in the most authentic way.
Enjoy the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, London
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the most awarded play in history and “one of the most significant pop culture events of the decade,” according to Forbes. The two-part play, based on an original story by JK Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, is currently running in London’s West End.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a 2016 British two-part play written by Jack Thorne based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany, and Thorne.
The race through time, with epic magical battles, vividly recreated with extremely impressive stage tricks, has won many compliments from both fans and critics.
Platform 9 3/4 Store: The Door to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
The Platform 9 3/4 Shop, located at King's Cross Station in London, is a must-see for any Harry Potter fan. The shop faithfully recreates the scene from the film, Platform 9 3/4, where wizarding students board the Hogwarts Express to get to school. Visitors can take photos with the luggage trolley that disappears into the wall, shop for unique souvenirs, and even try on the Sorting Hat.
Even if you're a Muggle, you can still go to platform 9 ¾ and step into the real-life magical world of Harry Potter.
Achieving such results is the flexible and synchronous operation of the whole system. In order for the cultural and artistic sector to create Harry Potter art products, localities and management units must create conditions for the film to be selected for its setting.
