Harry Potter Exhibition
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Funz:
Anyone been? Any reviews?
My ds brought dd there last Tue. They got a full access pass to see the Andy Warhol exhibition also. Cost $24 (for Adult), $14 (for 12 and under). Slightly cheaper if you just get for Harry Potter. You can rent audio guide at $6 a set. DS said it is just a hand set that you can press for information at certain exhibit. There is no guided tour for this exhibition. They enjoyed themselves very very much. Both of them talked non-stop about the cool stuff they saw at the exhibition from town to home. They were so thrilled they have been watching the whole series of the 8 movies one more time. They prefer this exhibition than the Titanic one.
They highly recommend this exhibition. -
We visited the exhibition last Saturday. My 7 yo dd is a huge HP fan and can reel off lines from the books and movies from memory. So we didn't need the audio tour.
Overall, she enjoyed it, but she did remark that it was a lot of costumes. She compared it to the Narnia exhibition, which had been set up in the open rink in MBS shopping center. Those exhibits included several 'creatures' from Narnia. Comparatively, she felt the HP one was mostly costumes, and all costumes without heads, which made them less realistic. (My dh remarked that the Narnia one was also much cheaper - only $5 per entry.)
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ETA: Forgot to mention that there was only one interactive moment in the beginning, when they let my dd sit for a Sorting Hat ceremony. She thoroughly enjoyed that. They only did it for 2 people from our group; I am sure the other kids in the group may have wanted a chance too.
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The wands, scarves and other stuff being sold at the shoppe were rather expensive. We took home the family photograph and some foodstuff (chocolate frogs and Every Flavour beans) instead. -
nansk:
We visited the exhibition last Saturday. My 7 yo dd is a huge HP fan and can reel off lines from the books and movies from memory. So we didn't need the audio tour.
Overall, she enjoyed it, but she did remark that it was a lot of costumes. She compared it to the Narnia exhibition, which had been set up in the open rink in MBS shopping center. Those exhibits included several 'creatures' from Narnia. Comparatively, she felt the HP one was mostly costumes, and all costumes without heads, which made them less realistic. (My dh remarked that the Narnia one was also much cheaper - only $5 per entry.)
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ETA: Forgot to mention that there was only one interactive moment in the beginning, when they let my dd sit for a Sorting Hat ceremony. She thoroughly enjoyed that. They only did it for 2 people from our group; I am sure the other kids in the group may have wanted a chance too.
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The wands, scarves and other stuff being sold at the shoppe were rather expensive. We took home the family photograph and some foodstuff (chocolate frogs and Every Flavour beans) instead.
Are there sales of the Deatheaters' tattoo? My sister wanted to go too so we intend to make a trip just the two of us, her wearing Griffindor shawl and me Slytherine shawl and I wanted the tattoo. We are both in our late 30s! -
Namie:
Funny, I don't recall seeing the tattoo. But I am sure it must be there. We didn't really browse through the entire shopping section.
Are there sales of the Deatheaters' tattoo? My sister wanted to go too so we intend to make a trip just the two of us, her wearing Griffindor shawl and me Slytherine shawl and I wanted the tattoo. We are both in our late 30s!
It's great that you and your sister are such big fans at this age
The other person who sat for the Sorting Hat ceremony after my dd was also around your age and declared herself a Slytherin fan! For me, I lost my HP love with the 7th book. I felt the series could have ended better, with all loose ends tied. In fact, I liked the ending in the fanfic 'After The End' more than the Deathly Hallows story.
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Hi Parents,
If you are interested in going to Harry Potter exhibition Singapore, you can participate in our contest as we are giving out the exhibition tickets as prizes.
For more information:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Harry-Potter-Singapore/121022557954689?ref=ts#!/photo.php?fbid=393798390655347&set=a.393796463988873.77320.220373187997869&type=1&theater
Thank You -
Went to the HP exhibition last week. Bought the All-in-One Pass so that we can attend the Andy Warhol exhibition as well. Think we spent about 4 hours at both exhibitions. Legs very tired after that!!
It was fun. My dd volunteered for the Sorting Hat ceremony and found herself in Grinffindor. The other interactive aspects of the exhibition was pulling out the mandrakes and playing with the quaffle balls. Good fun!
Didn’t quite like the way the organisers - looks like students working part-time - ushered us at the entrance. The process flow cd be better organised. Felt rushed the minute we walked into the exhibition area. First, they accousted us to buy the exhibition book - daylight robbery at $50 (which we refused to buy)… then they rushed us to get the pics taken… then rush us again to collect our entrance tix… then rush us to waiting area… then rush us to the sorting hat area.
So glad that we can browse on our own after that.
After from the rushed start, it was a fun experience overall. Good to go if you are a HP fan. -
Is there any time limit on how long you can spend in the Harry Potter Exhibition? How’s the gift shop?
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jtoh:
Is there any time limit on how long you can spend in the Harry Potter Exhibition? How's the gift shop?
There is a timed entry, ours was stated 6.00 - 6.59pm. Actually, think can go in any time. We went for AW exhibition first, then went for early dinner before arriving at the HP exhibition at about 5.30pm. They still let us in. Took us about 1+ hours to go through all the exhibits - coz we wanted to read everything on display. But, those who just breeze in and out, can be done with in less than 30 minutes. :skeptical:
Merchandise at gift shop is expensive. We only bought the Choc Frogs and All Flavour Beans. Cost $6 each :yikes: :moneyflies: :moneyflies:
Decided to purchase the family portrait shot - with the Grand Hall complete with hanging candles in background to immortalise our visit. haha
When I was there, recalled that you mentioned about the HP world. Was it in Florida? Told myself that must try to go there one day and drink butter beer.
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How was the andy warhol exibitition? Good to go? Not sure if we should go to that after going to Harry Potter.
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coolit:
How was the andy warhol exibitition? Good to go? Not sure if we should go to that after going to Harry Potter.
Think it depends if the family - particularly the kids - appreciates art.
Overall, it was a good experience at the AW exhibition. There's much to see.
But to understand his work better, must read those display cards. That's why we spent quite some time there as well.
Wanted my kids to be more exposed to arts and culture and since AW is so iconic in pop art, didn't want to miss the exhibition. In any case, the All-in-One Price was value for $$ since can visit 2 exhibitions at the same time.
If u decide to go, I would suggest, go for the AW exhibition first (since it's a bit more serious), and then go for the HP last (save the best for last).
Then again, if go for HP first, one may spend too much time there, leaving little time, or too tired to appreciate AW after that.
Must add that parking at MBS was a headache. Maybe there was a conference on-going but very hard to find lots. In the end, we parked at the Esplanade and took the train (note : must change train). A better alternative is to park at Millenia and take the train (no need to change trains if u park here)
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