{"id":10572,"date":"2017-06-21T14:18:26","date_gmt":"2017-06-21T18:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aesu.com\/?p=2588"},"modified":"2017-06-21T14:18:26","modified_gmt":"2017-06-21T18:18:26","slug":"celebrate-20-years-harry-potter-leavesden-studios-day-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bobeckmedia.com\/aesu\/celebrate-20-years-harry-potter-leavesden-studios-day-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate 20 Years of Harry Potter with a Leavesden Studios Day Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Explore the Great Hall of Hogwarts with AESU!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cA breeze ruffled the neat hedges of Privet Drive, which lay silent and tidy under the inky sky, the very last place you would expect astonishing things to happen. Harry Potter rolled over inside his blankets without waking up. One small hand closed on the letter beside him and he slept on, not knowing he was special.\u201d J.K Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer\u2019s Stone <\/span><\/p>\n

As of June 26, 2017, <\/span>Harry Potter<\/span><\/a> and the Sorcerer\u2019s Stone is officially 20 years old! J.K Rowling\u2019s first novel has been translated into 79 <\/span>languages<\/span><\/a> and has sold over more than 450 million copies worldwide. The story of a young wizard fulfilling his magical destiny with the help of his friends has provided entertainment, enjoyment, and hope for generations of people across the globe. This year, celebrate the legacy of Harry Potter with a <\/span>Leavesden<\/span><\/a> Studios day trip!<\/span>
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About Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden <\/span><\/h2>\n

In 2000, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer\u2019s Stone began filming out of Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire, England. Over the course of ten years, every one of the Harry Potter films would be based out of the studio grounds. Warner Bros. is the only Hollywood studio to own and operate a production facility in the UK. <\/span><\/p>\n

Experience the Tour <\/span><\/h2>\n

The Great Hall was one of the first sets to be built in Leavesden Studios. It could seat more than 400 actors, and subsequently became a key set in almost every Harry Potter film. It permanently resides at the Studio Tour for visitors to experience. <\/span><\/p>\n

Explore Dumbledore’s office, built for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, to gaze upon the Sorting Hat, the Sword of Gryffindor, and Dumbledore’s desk. Stroll down Diagon Alley, take a peek in the many colorful shops, and measure yourself up with the triple-decker Knight Bus! <\/span><\/p>\n

EXPERIENCE HARRY POTTER WITH AESU!<\/b><\/h1>\n

AESU <\/b>offers unique, thrilling travel programs for college students and young professionals at affordable rates. Each trip is action-packed and informal\u2014designed just for people your own age. We are also able to design custom tours just for your group.<\/span><\/p>\n

AESU offers several trips to <\/span>London and the UK<\/b>, including <\/span>Cosmopolitan<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Euro Spree<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Explorer<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Euro Focus<\/span><\/a>, and our most popular tour, <\/span>Great Escape<\/span><\/a>. Explore England and its rich history and culture. Stroll through London, the muggle capital of the world \u2013 be sure to watch out for the Knight Bus!<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have any questions or want help booking your <\/span>next London <\/b>adventure, please contact <\/span>AESU <\/b>by calling <\/span>800-638-7640<\/b>, or fill out the <\/span>contact form<\/span><\/a> found on our website!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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