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Warner Bros. Harry Potter brand expansion

Overview

Warner Bros. is expanding its Harry Potter-themed retail and immersive experiences globally.

In London, the company announced the opening of a large flagship store on Oxford Street, scheduled for November 4. The two-story location, inspired by Diagon Alley, will feature themed spaces such as a full-sized Knight Bus and a wizarding pub.

Simultaneously, construction is progressing on a new Harry Potter-themed land at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi on Yas Island. The Miral Group has released initial details regarding this expansion, which is set to debut in 2029. This development marks the first time the franchise will appear in a theme park outside of Universal Destinations & Experiences.

The new indoor area will consist of three distinct mini-zones: Diagon Alley, Hogwarts, and the Forbidden Forest. While the indoor nature of the park means it will not feature a full-scale replica of Hogwarts Castle, conceptual art suggests environments inspired by the Great Hall, moving staircases, and the Chamber of Secrets. Each zone is expected to feature its own unique attraction.

Entities

Warner Bros · Warner Bros. Discovery · Abu Dhabi · Miral · Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi

Timeline

  1. 19 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi to expand with Harry Potter land

    Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi is developing the Middle East’s first Harry Potter-themed land on Yas Island, potentially featuring both Hogwarts Castle and Diagon Alley.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Warner Bros to open largest Harry Potter shop in London

    Warner Bros will open the UK’s largest Harry Potter flagship store on Oxford Street in London on November 4, featuring immersive themed areas inspired by Diagon Alley.

Sources

khaleejtimes.com · secretabudhabi.ae

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