Harry Potter Store New York VR Experiences | Chaos at Hogwarts AND Wizards Take Flight

[@-b_i_b_b_y-]

How exciting is this?! Oh something like this BETTER come to London, I love how every part is themed and how enthusiastic the guides are ☺

[@js7934]

I wish there was some way to actually see the experience for those of us who can't travel to NY right now 😭

[@nuclearcabbage6497]

Ikrrrr😫😫

[@graciecreations3267]

Honestly, my heart breaks every time I think about it….

[@faradorian3307]

Travel to NY? Dude I live on the other side of the globe :(

[@gregory9030]

IKR

[@its.carolinee]

I’m visiting the store again next month

[@Monker4444]

Oh my gosh! I didn't see you posted this, but I am SO EXCITED you tried these experiences. I actually work for Dreamscape (the company who developed these experiences) as a game-tester, and there was one day where I actually got to go and work on both of these experiences (normally, I'm a tester for a different one of their projects, but that day, they needed some extra people to go test the HP stuff instead and I happened to live close by, so I got the gig! I was super excited cause I'm a big HP fan)! I remember the whole time I was there, I actually kept thinking about this channel like, "The Potter Collector would lose his freaking mind with this." And don't feel bad about not getting Reparo at the end of Chaos. That experience actually has two different endings, a "good" ending and a "bad" ending. The only way to get the "good" ending is if everyone in your party successfully casts Reparo in that final scene, but doing so is statistically very difficult, and the larger your party is, the more difficult it gets. The entire day we were testing that game, we had countless iterations of that experience, and the whole day, we only got the good ending ONE time (and yes, we all lost our minds, we were so excited). And I'm talking like five hours straight of repeating that same experience over and over again...and WE only managed to get the good ending one time. So don't feel bad. It's really hard. Another fun easter egg is that, in Wizards, if you fly down by the womping willow at the beginning of the game, it will take a swipe at you, so watch out! Also, near the end of the game, Hagrid has a couple lines of dialogue that make reference to a certain character from Fantastic Beasts (won't say which one), so if any of you have the chance to book this experience, keep your ears open for that.

[@huepham8851]

The spell is reparo to stop a dragon? I would assume it would be "stupify."

[@Monker4444]

@@huepham8851 there's a sleeping draught that Dobby tries to use to make the Dragon fall asleep and stop its rampage, but the bottle with the potion in it falls and breaks. So you have to pull all your magic together and cast Reparo to get the bottle to repair and the sleeping draft to be used. Then the dragon falls asleep and Dobby says you saved the day.

[@huepham8851]

@@Monker4444 OOHHH that's tricky, I assumed it was everyone collectively saying "stupify" since that's how they stopped the dragon in the book. But why does everyone have to cast reparo for a bottle? That seems like a one-person job.

[@Monker4444]

@@huepham8851 That's a fair point. I wasn't involved in the development meetings, so I don't know why they made Reparo the climactic spell. I am sure they just wanted the customers to feel like they had a strong "team moment" in the finale, so they made the last spell a group cast. But I'm not sure why they made it reparo instead of stupify. My guess is they went with the more "non-violent" option to make it more palatable for families.

[@huepham8851]

@@Monker4444 that's true, and also the teamwork part is akin to how a dragon is stopped in the book. So it's a fair compromise, but also it's not something you'd expect so would make people want to come back to get the other ending. So there's lots of reasons I guess. Thanks for sharing, that's a pretty sweet job, game testing.

[@saralance8424]

This was just way bigger and better than I expected when I heard VR experience. I thought it would just be the goggles and just not as much like a ride for some reason. Thanks for this video!

[@nina-marie]

Hey Peter, This Really Made My Day !!! I've been hospitalized for a few days now for a chronic terminal condition I've been battling for the last 8yrs & You truly took my pain away allowing me to get lost in the Magic of Harry Potter because I'll Never be able to visit anywhere because my condition won't permit it ... So THANK YOU From The Bottom Of My 💗 !!! 🤙🏻's From 🇨🇦

[@akin-ff9rw]

The timing of the video is so great cause I just did Wizards Take Flight this past weekend and Chaos at Hogwarts last month! I definitely prefer Chaos at Hogwarts more than Wizards Take Flight but I think it’s was cause my goggles got knocked out of place during Wizards so everything was a little blurry. Definitely would do both again!

[@huepham8851]

Did you stop the dragon?

[@janetbowersox83]

What an awesome experience for folks! Thank you so much for sharing! With you and your brothers enthusiasm im sure alot of others will want to experience it! What a great opportunity!

[@firziecakranegara]

I'm crying. Hopefully someday I can go there

[@corinnetippit9969]

Don't worry about spoilers. No matter how many wizarding world of Harry Potter promos I watched in 2010 nothing is like going there for first time!

[@jj-vu5ov]

We have only just scratched the surface with whats possible in VR and im genuinely so envious of the later generations that will get to see it in its prime

[@coolertuep]

Going to Hogwarts and casting spells will actually be possible once somebody develops a big aaa multiplayer Harry Potter Vr game, the technology is already there

[@carmentorres3772]

I am soooo impressed. I definitely want to enjoy these two experiences. Thank you!!!!

[@towhomitmayconcern...fckyo4986]

I'm just so jealous!! This experience look like so much fun⚡

[@magic.unleashed]

More and more it kills me that I live in Australia, we're so far from everything! 😫 This sounds amazing! It would be so cool if the goggles recorded it for you so you could watch it again later!😍 Thank you for explaining what happens for those of us who cant go! I've been hoping someone would spill the beans! 😁

[@bookaholic1431]

So cool!! Thanks for sharing!! Keep Collecting!💫

[@marilysdehez1187]

This literally sounds incredible!! Thanks for sharing what you could! And how lovely are the employees!

[@lala-everyonescrazyaunt]

Thanks for sharing this! ⚡✨

[@hetalmandaviarasmadhurcook3240]

Superb video peter loved it and it's awesome to see new things of harry potter from India and I am 13 yrs old boy and say my hello to your brothers and your mom . Happy collecting

[@j.j.holmes]

i’m going to visit the store in april! i can’t wait!

[@CrunchyASMR84]

Omg 😱… I had no idea that was there in the store. Ok, so I’m definitely booking a day trip for this 🤭

[@alexandrialeonora6542]

Oh, thanks so much for telling us about this! I'm so excited to try it whenever I can get back to the States!!

[@tammyahlers6185]

I have a VR headset and I enjoy the VR wish they would do this for people who do have VR to be able to purchase it to play at home. This was awesome. So thank you for showing it.

[@xstitchbyoliverne]

Wow! I’m so jealous! I wish I could go there once! I’m glad you and your brothers had fun!

[@xxcarlos505]

Loved this video and want to plan a trip to NY!

[@thisnerdyway6142]

Haha. His brother's are the Weasley twins with brown hair. ♥️🤣

[@moonlightbright3567]

Thank you so much for filming this wonderful video! Being French, I don’t think I’ll be able to visit this shop in the near future 😅😅😅 So, Thank You Peter!!! 🐍🐍🐍 xxx

[@Regu1arGuy]

Just got excited for my trip and went to buy tickets only to find they shut down the vr experience for good 😢

[@annramsey8828]

Wonderful. Thank you for this.

[@fantasticreddinsandwheretofind]

Can’t wait to take Skylen and experience this together! Great video Peter! Loved all the info!

[@thepottervault]

As a VR developer myself I'm quite keen to try this next time I'm in NY.

[@GB_Rusty]

Please tell me you've built some Potter VR experiences! I need to get my Index back out of storage. Give me that excuse :)

[@Arramond2]

@@GB_Rusty I made a VR quidditch simulator a couple of years ago that I need to finish some time. I have plans for another VR project that is also potter related. Hope one day you can try it. If it works the way I hope then it will be truly magical.

[@brandyange1753]

Oh my gosh, I already wanted to go to the store, but now I am dying to try these experiences!!!!! That is sooooooo cool!

[@FirstLast-dt5jk]

Oh my gosh i really wanna go there now... It sounds so much fun

[@JBIRDRN8]

This is so amazing!!!!! I would love to see this

[@julieannfaehealing]

Needed this right now

[@troyhelgeson4181]

Great video, thanks for sharing Peter! I so hope I can get to NY one day to visit, I could definitely spend an entire day in that store.

[@stephaniesa1308]

I just did Wizards Take Flight on Monday and it was amazing and tried Butterbeer & Butterbeer ice cream for the fist time and it was delicious. Cant wait to do Chaos at Hogwarts

[@brianpatry6362]

OMG I need to go one day! I hope they add something like this to Universal. Maybe when Epic Universe finally opens up?

[@tomm2213]

Heard maybe in old fear factor building.

[@theFilmTripper]

OMGGG i didnt know you could cast any spell you wantedddd!!! I did both VRs a couple week ago. Hogwarts Takes Flight was my favorite of the two for sure! I'll have to go back so I can try all the other spells!

[@ayshariddle4710]

The Collector is back filming the Harry Potter sho shop ❤️love these videos 😭❤️

[@Megan-el3kp]

i actually did the VR experience on monday(6/13/22) bc i was in nyc and i did "Wizards take flight". It was really fun and 100% worth it so i would totally recommend. i was lucky enough to find tickets a day or 2 before but i would still book ahead of time bc these experiences are pretty popular🤚

[@jendaniels9836]

That sounds like a blast.

[@Brittany-ub8yj]

I love your videos!!! For some reason I wasn’t notified about this video 🤔🤨

[@MissCassieXxX]

I love that the kings cross departures seems to be accurate! I live in Waterbeach on the 4th panel

[@dyliu026]

OMG you are so lucky to be back at Harry Potter New York this is going to be epic 😆😆😆😆😆

[@Haider_Khokhar2]

I wish I could Travel To NYC to Take Part I. This magical experience ⚡️

[@juliagaribaldi723]

OMG I all sounds AMAZING! I wish I could experience it 😍 Thank you for sharing it with us, Peter!

[@SamiiWoolz]

I wish they had this at the studio tour in the UK, that sounds absolutely amazing!

[@Deannanune]

This is neat! I totally think we'll be on Ready Player One VR status in years to come.

[@venuskourouvacilis6932]

What an amazing experience!! Very cool... Definitely worth the price tag!! Peter, it looks like you and your brothers really had a great time- but, which experience was your favorite? Can't wait to go...❤

[@Brooksie603]

That sounds like so much fun! I will have to go there and check it out.

[@catheyboocat-design7175]

This looks so amazing, thanks for sharing.

[@raikobi]

So amazing! I live in Australia (in the longest locked down city on earth). I am enjoying living my best nerd life watching amazing videos like yours :) thanks!!

[@lindahaynes2620]

Looks fantastic!

[@kimmy9310]

It looks incredible 😍 I have to visit sometime ⚡

[@thepotterhead9796]

My favorite you tube channel

[@invadertifxiii]

I finally finished the 3rd book, on to the fourth

[@aliasmjm]

Awesome! You’re in for a real adventure. Book four is amazing.

[@cometgirl217]

Maybe my favorite book! I’m jealous thinking about how you get the experience of reading it for the first time 😄📖

[@anibyy]

Videos with your family are always so great! How long did those experiences last? Sounded super cool and worth of money. Did you feel dizzy after them as vr glasses can sometimes do that?

[@jennifersheehan7142]

The whole experience lasts about 1/2 hour but that includes putting on and taking off the gear. I’ve only been to Chaos at Hogwarts but I would say it’s about 15 mins in the virtual setting.

[@wesleybutchko5828]

Each experience is just over 10 minutes, varying on how fast players complete tasks and progress.

[@dominickdacosta8368]

Very cool Petter

[@jackie8357]

Oh nice I had no idea the store had VR experiences! Home with sick babies so this is very welcome!

[@kimgrod]

Thanks for sharing. Plan to try the experiences next NY visit! And, thanks for separating the spoilers (didn’t watch the major spoilers).

[@hugonalis9008]

im so exited

[@richletram539]

Looks Amazing! Definitely have to go there at some point. 😁😁

[@embermoto]

Peter about how long did each experience last? defiantly going to do one of these the next time I go to New York!! probably Chaos at Hogwarts.

[@Caddava]

Peter you are a great ambassador for all things Harry Potter. Always fun to see Kenneth Brothers videos. Do you know of any behind the scenes videos, Im a total tech geek and would love to know more about the technology used for these attractions.

[@Monker4444]

@DarthTower, I was a play tester for these experiences. I wasn't really involved with the technical side or the development details exactly, so I don't know how great I would be at answering any of your questions. But I could try?

[@batmanramen9850]

Man, I love Harry Potter 😭hahaha. Hope everyone is well!

[@BeachBumsk8]

My favorite

[@sunnyskies4628]

Well, that was cool !!!

[@GrumpaBaggins]

It always catches me off guard when you're with Michael and Thomas because my best friend's dad, growing up, was named Michael Thomas. Lol

[@deanna065]

I've been so excited to see this

[@poulamidutta5494]

Loved it!!

[@robinsnell7249]

I so want to do both!!! What fun.

[@dvnvsxb]

I can’t wait to see ittt

[@juanarias5913]

Man! This looks amazing, but I had to stop the video. I'm doing this next time I go to NY.

[@SanguinaryStrife]

I just did Chaos at Hogwarts and IT WAS THE BEST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE!!!!!

[@huepham8851]

Did you stop the dragon!? What do you have to do at the end?

[@SanguinaryStrife]

@@huepham8851 every member of the group had to use their wands to fix the vial, which was broken. This is how you defeat the dragon. My group was unsuccessful at the time. But be sure to have all members of the party to fix the vial!

[@huepham8851]

@@SanguinaryStrife does everyone have to do it all at once, or everyone just has to say the same spell and not necessarily synchronized?

[@SanguinaryStrife]

@@huepham8851 you all are given about 20 seconds for everyone to cast the spell. Everyone must properly cast the spell and point their wants to the vial before those 20 seconds are up. That's where I went wrong before, I wasn't waving my wand right and I couldn't cast the spell. Everyone has to cast it and hold it.

[@huepham8851]

@@SanguinaryStrife hold it by the time the 20 seconds is up? Why couldn't you cast the spell, because you didn't wave the wand right? Is it just the way Kenneth does it in the video or some other technique?

[@kayburns5811]

I will have to save up to do a NY vacay. I sooo want to do this.

[@shylilkitten88]

Awesome this is definitely on my bucket list now. Btw Peter are your brothers twins?

[@MaaykeW]

Loved the video!! A question though, how long did each VR experience last?

[@potterylady]

That is my question too! I hope we get an answer

[@akin-ff9rw]

Chaos at Hogwarts felt longer, but that could have been because the gearing up is more intensive. From gear up to gear off it was about 30 minutes. Wizards take flight was probably closer to the 20 minute mark, but both experiences are set to 30 minutes to include gear on to gear off.

[@MaaykeW]

@@akin-ff9rw Thanks so much for answering!!

[@huepham8851]

@@akin-ff9rw What's the spell you have to cast at the end for Chaos? Were you able to stop the dragon?

[@libbycooper977]

I’m so excited to see this video. My daughter my sister and I are headed to New York on Saturday to the Harry Potter store. We couldn’t get tickets for both VRs but did get one for Wizards Flight. Can’t wait! I do have a question though, our tickets are for 6:20 PM and I know that because we have tickets we don’t have to use the QR code to get in line to get into the store. But, how early can we get into the store before our tickets? Also can we use are QR scan code for the tickets to get into the store and back out and then come back again for our actual ride?

[@ryanb4940]

Just before the pandemic happened my friend took my to a Star Wars VR experience here in Vegas. It really was the most incredible thing to be fully exploring Vader’s Castle and being able to touch anything and it was really there. $34 for this is ultra cheap. I think mine was about $40 each. If any of you get the chance to do a VR experience like one of these, do it. It’s mind blowing.

[@thetowerfantasymusic]

As someone who's afraid of heights and roller-coasters, I think I'll just stick to Chaos at Hogwarts.

[@lorenaflores3091]

I was terrified doing Wizards takes flight ...like crap I had closed my eyes the whole time 🤣

[@dyliu026]

OMG no way your taking the VR Experience you and your brothers are so lucky

[@Yodathesolja]

Late to party . Very nice video . Wrap up rest on lunch or when 📴

[@almirrc2005]

Thanks!

[@hplovinmama631]

Thanks for sharing! These sound awesome! I wasn't planning on doing these because the price tag for each times myself and 3 kids was 😬 but may have to have each of us choose one to do. Which did you like better? How long did each last?

[@elizabethshirley1567]

I love that the people working these rides are so into it. Just makes it more magical lol.

[@AlisonD391]

my bad i commented under the wrong channel earlier. Great videos on this channel :-)

[@elrick44]

since you can do spells they dont tell you about, I'm wondering if you can just cast any of the 3 forbidden curses. would make the fight against the deatheaters a lot easier if you could just hit 'em with the imperious curse

[@readysetdemo]

Oooh - I hope this comes to the Uk studios! How long was each experience?

[@jihanhabeeb7751]

New subscriber here. Love your channel!

[@faith211085]

#Speechless aka #wow … Loads of Hugs 🤗 with Love ❤️ from INDIA 🇮🇳

[@tomtomtomtomtomtomtom]

I probably shouldn’t watch because of spoilers but I don’t think I can resist hahaha!

[@jasonhernandez6559]

I’m going there this weekend for my birthday

[@theyokoexperience.]

I should do this for my 30th Birthday

[@victorhdz68]

An amazing rides

[@Michaelabbott911]

Was just their Sunday got my wands and butterbeer and left didnt do the vr experience wish i would of run into you your my fan love watching your videos

[@charc9009]

Looks amazing! I’m planning to go for my birthday in November! Can you tell me if it’s bad for people who get motion sickness?? I’d just take a lot of Bonine beforehand.

[@samanthameeters651]

Wow amazing

[@gleeknomatterwhat8958]

Ty for this

[@ikapgr1zzly972]

Awesome video

[@alexmayfield8894]

Wish I can go There and to Hogwarts.

[@katwitanruna]

Oh my!