A magical illuminated wooded trail featuring sights and sounds inspired by the Forbidden Forest in the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts books and films is coming to Yorktown Heights, NY this fall and tickets are on sale now. The immersive outdoor experience is set to open this fall (stay tuned for the exact date) at Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park in Westchester County, NY, about an hour from Bergen County.
Set in a beautiful wooded area, this nighttime illuminated trail experience will feature special effects Potter fans will recognize from the books and movies. Along the trail, they’ll encounter mystical creatures such as Hippogriffs, Centaurs, unicorns, and Nifflers and practice casting their own spells, like making a Patronus appear before their eyes!
Visitors will also get to experience a themed village at the end of the trail featuring food and drink plus a gift shop packed with merch from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts movies. The outdoor experience is said to be appropriate for all ages (those 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult since they may be spooked by some of the nighttime encounters). Located on the grounds of FDR State Park, the Forbidden Forest experience will be set up along the wooded trails of the estate and will be open only in the evenings.
Created by Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment in partnership with Fever, award-winning theatrical designers and experiential creators, Thinkwell and their partners Unify, the Forbidden Forest Experience is expected to be a hot ticket both in Westchester and Leesburg, Virginia for those planning a road trip to the DC metro area. It should take visitors about 60-90 minutes to get through (and maybe longer if you like to stop often for lots of pictures).
Ticket prices start at $25 for kids and $36 for adults and are available now. For more info and an FAQ about the experience head to hpforbiddenforestexperience.com.