London, Paris, Munich, Oh My - Day 4

*Side Note: My laptop has died, so I'm using my iPhone to do this post. As amazing as my iPhone is, I don't have access to all the photos this way, and it's a bit harder to get the right layout. However, I wanted to blog before I forget details!

On Monday, February 18th, Denise and I had 2 activities planned.

Activity #1 - Harry Potter Studio Tour!

I had been waiting for this for months as it had been something I wanted to do since before coming to London. The tickets were booked back in December as soon as I knew Denise was coming!

The Warner Brother studio for Harry Potter is located in Leavesdon, in the Northwest of London about 20 miles out. We took the Tube as far north as we could to Watford Junction were a shuttle bus met us to take us to the studio itself!

I was beyond excited! I couldn't wait to just take in the whole experience.

Our tour time was for 10:30 so we got in line around 10:20, after enjoying a Starbucks coffee on our arrival.

I don't want to ruin the magic and excitement of the entrance for anyone who may visit the Harry Potter studios in the future, but it was unreal. I still find it hard to believe that I saw the real doors of the entrance to the Dining Hall, as well as other sets and costumes.

We even got to go in to a green screen room and ride a broomstick, as well as drive the flying car from The Chamber of Secrets book. That was so cool! Mind you it's tricky to follow a green screen. That's what I learned. I don't know how those weather people do it!

The Weasley's Kitchen

I knocked on the door of the Dursleys house where Harry grew up too! No one was home though...

I also got to try Butter Beer, yum! It tasted like root beer and creme eggs. :) I wish I could buy it at Sainsburys or Waitrose! Haha.

Infront of the Knight Bus!

The model they use to shoot scenes of the outside of Hogwarts

It was also Wand Week at the studio, so I learned some defensive wand moves. I could now attempt to fight a Dementor...but it's a good thing they aren't real because I don't think I'd stand a chance!
But, I could practice because I now own my very own wand! I bought a replica of Hermione's at the gift shop (because she's my favourite - she has brains and beauty). It's a pretty cool souvenir.

So, watch out Finchley! I'm armed now...haha.

We spent about 4 hours or so at the studios, then headed back to Finchley Road for quiet time and a quick dinner before our night at the theatre!

Viva Forever!

A story about a young girl named Viva who is propelled into the world of a reality tv singing competition. However, she learns that life in the spotlight isn't what it seems and her relationships are put to the test...all while singing Spice Girls songs!

It was a well done show, and Denise and I enjoyed being in the front row! Right behind the keyboardist. I liked peeking at his sheet music to see what the title of the next musical piece was.

I do recommend the show for anyone in London who likes the Spice Girls or just likes music. The characters are comedic as well, and it's a very British production!

I definitely came out singing and dancing!