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\n\nThe Forbidden Forest is reopening its gates just in time for Halloween.
\n\n“Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience,” the immersive outdoor attraction inspired by the beloved wizarding franchise, is returning to New York for the first time in four years, transforming a sprawling stretch of woodland into a magical nighttime adventure. The experience opens Oct. 16 at Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park in Westchester County, about an hour north of Manhattan, with tickets available now through Fever.
\n\nThe family-friendly experience invites visitors to wander through an illuminated forest inspired by the “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts” films, encountering life-sized magical creatures, interactive spell-casting stations and recreations of some of the franchise’s most memorable scenes along the way.
\n\nThis year’s iteration promises an expanded experience, with more than 4,000 lights illuminating the trail, over 20 life-sized magical creatures, six interactive spell-casting moments and more than 15 recreated scenes from the films. Visitors can come face-to-face with Hippogriffs, unicorns and mischievous Nifflers, conjure their own Patronus and explore the forest through a newly designed storyline.
\n\nFirst launched in 2021 at Arley…
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