The world’s largest store Harry Potter finally has an official opening date!
Harry Potter New York will open on June 3 at 935 Broadway in Flatiron County, offering three floors and more than 21,000 square feet Harry Potter i Fantastic beasts merch.
As the largest HP store in the world, its creators spared no expense and really got into all the design.
Across from the store there will be 15 different themed areas. First, visitors will pass under the massive model of Fawkes from Phoenix (weighing 220 kilograms), which was created by a team of special manufacturers of prospectures over several months.
Inside, there will also be a range of photo accessories – visitors can step into a London phone box and pretend to be apparted to the Ministry of Magic or “gathered” in Hagrid’s boots. They will even be able to select a wand from the interactive table and put it to the test.
The magnificent griffin will also be found in the main main atrium of the store.
MinaLima, a duo of graphic design at all Harry Potter i Fantastic beasts movies, will also have a gallery and store showcasing their HP-themed graphic art, and fans can also see prints Daily Prophet cover, Harry’s letter accepting Hogwarts and Quibbler.
“The level of artistic detail and quality of design inspired by the films means that Harry Potter from New York City will bring a whole new shopping experience,” said Sarah Roots, EVP Warner Bros. Worldwide Tours and Retail. “With over 1,000 props from the magical world on display (including some authentic items featured in the films), the amazing theme, along with experiences like photo opportunities and a fantastic range of products, will find something special for every fan.”
Of course, fans can enter the Wand Shop to view more than 50 sticks inspired by characters, locations, and props from the world of magic, including the Golden Snitch stick, exclusively for Harry Potter New York.
The “Personalization Area” provides fans with the opportunity to personalize their products, including engraving sticks, embossing magazines, or embroidering a housecoat with their name on it.
Harry Potter Amazing magical treats will also be available for purchase in the Honey Dukes-themed area, including the famous chocolate frogs and Berrye Bott’s Every Flavor beans. You can also find plush toys under the dirigible plum.
Fans can actually play two exciting and addictive multiplayer virtual reality games – “Chaos at Hogwarts” places them in a castle, where magical creatures and secrets are ready to be found. “Wizards Fly” allows guests to fly on brooms as they fight the Death Eaters over the skies of London and around Hogwarts Castle grounds. More details on how to play them will be revealed in the near future.
More technology will be used throughout the store. Using the Harry Potter Fan Club app, visitors will find a number of enchanted keys that unlock exclusive facts, figures and videos that enliven the trade behind the scenes.
You can currently check out the store on her website if you are as excited as we are.
“We’re excited to welcome Harry Potter from New York to Flatiron County,” he said. James Mettham, CEO of Flatiron / 23rd Street Partnership. “This unique retail experience will draw Harry Potter fans from around the world to our neighborhood, catalyzing economic activity that supports business across Flatiron and NoMada as they recover from devastation from the pandemic. The fact that such an iconic franchise opens its flagship store in the heart of Flatiron County suggests the future of our recovery from the neighborhood. ”
Harry Potter New York opens on June 3 on Broadway 935. When you visit, you’ll need to scan a QR code to join virtual queue and return to the store when notified.
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