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Visit Platform 9 ¾™ at the Harry Potter™ Studios
Can you visit Platform 9 ¾™ on your Warner Bros Harry Potter studio tour?
Yes, you can! While the iconic Platform 9 ¾ scene where Harry first disappears through the barrier was primarily filmed at King's Cross Station, it's important to remember it wasn't all shot there. There is an actual set recreating the most iconic scenes from "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2". Here's a breakdown of what was filmed where:
The set of Platform 9 ¾™
Platform 9 ¾ at the Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio Tour London is a recreation of the iconic location from the Harry Potter series. While most scenes of Platform 9 ¾ were filmed on location at King's Cross Station in London, the set used for later installations was built on the studio backlot at Leavesden. Courtesy of the makeshift, 'track & train', The Hogwarts Express served as the backdrop for the very first shot of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, and a decade later, for the final scene in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.
The Platform 9 ¾ set is part of the Warner Bros Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, which also includes visits to sets such as the Great Hall, Dumbledore's office, and Diagon Alley, as well as exhibits on the costumes, props, and special effects used in the films.
King's Cross Station
The real locomotive and passenger carriages were utilized across various locations in the United Kingdom to capture exterior shots of the train. Meanwhile, a meticulously crafted interior carriage set, housed within the soundstages at Leavesden, was employed for all scenes set inside the train. Visual effects artists enhanced the scenes by replacing green screen backgrounds in the windows with dynamic backdrops, featuring enchanting elements like hopping Chocolate Frogs and menacing flying Dementors.
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Frequently asked questions about Warner Bros Harry Potter studio tour - Platform 9 ¾™
Is Platform 9 ¾ at the Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio Tour real?
No, it's not the actual platform from the books or films. However, it's a meticulous recreation of the iconic set used in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2," complete with a track and the Hogwarts Express train.
Can I visit Platform 9 ¾ on the Studio Tour?
Yes! Platform 9 ¾ is part of the Warner Bros Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. It's included in your tour ticket and you can pose for photos with a luggage trolley "disappearing" through the wall, just like in the movies.
Where is the real Platform 9 ¾ located?
There isn't a real Platform 9 ¾ at King's Cross Station in London. Platforms 9 and 10 are adjacent, with no hidden magical gateway between them. However, King's Cross Station features a fun photo op area dedicated to Platform 9 ¾, complete with a trolley disappearing through a brick wall illusion.
What else can I see on the Studio Tour?
The Studio Tour offers a comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at the Harry Potter films. You'll explore iconic sets like the Great Hall, Dumbledore's office, and Diagon Alley, see exhibits on costumes, props, and special effects, and learn about the filmmaking process.
Is the Hogwarts Express train real?
The train you see on the tour is a real locomotive and passenger carriages used in filming, but the interior scenes were shot on a soundstage set.
Is this the same Platform 9 3/4 from the movies?
While most Platform 9 3/4 scenes were filmed at King's Cross Station, the set you'll see on the tour is the one used for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.
Is there a Platform 9 3/4 at the real King's Cross Station?
No, there isn't a magical Platform 9 3/4 at the real station. However, there's a shop dedicated to Harry Potter located between platforms 9 and 10, and you can take photos with a luggage trolley "disappearing" through a wall marked "Platform 9 3/4."
