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Harry Potter™: A Forbidden Forest Experience - Waitlist

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⭐ Harry Potter™: A Forbidden Forest Experience invites you to walk into the depths of a dark woodland and discover fantastic beasts and iconic wizarding world moments illuminated like never before. Having successfully enchanted audiences in 10 cities worldwide, and welcoming over 2 million visitors so far, this enchanting experience continues to captivate fans around the globe. Join the waitlist!

The Experience
🎫 Waitlist for Harry Potter™: A Forbidden Forest Experience
✔️ Join the waitlist and get exclusive access to pre-sale tickets before they are released to the public

🚨 Tickets go on public sale on Wednesday, July 30, at 10 a.m.! 🚨

Highlights
🏞️ Follow a woodland trail through a spellbinding forest full of interactive moments and spectacular light and sound effects
🐎 Venture further along the illuminated trail and uncover magical creatures from the Harry Potter™️ and the Fantastic Beasts™️ films, such as a Hippogriff, Unicorns, Nifflers, and more
✨ Ready your wand as you cast spells and even conjure a Patronus
🍽️ Enjoy a selection of delicious food and drink inspired by the world of Harry Potter™️
📸 Take plenty of fun photos to capture enchanting memories from the evening's adventure

General Info
📅 Date: from October 3 2025
🕒 Time: Wednesday–Sundays from 4:45 p.m
⏳ Duration: approx. 60–90 minutes (the walking trail will take approx. 45–75 minutes)
📍 Location: YMCA Camp Duncan, 32405 N US Hwy 12, Ingleside, IL 60041
👤 Age requirement: all ages are welcome!
♿ Accessibility: please be aware that this is a woodland walk. The pathway is not a hard surface in the majority of areas. There will be motorized scooters for adults that can be utilized and hired. Please see the FAQs below for more information
💰 Price: ticket prices will start at $46
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here

Description
Ready your wand and cast spells, come face-to-face with magical creatures and scenes from the movies, and enjoy a spellbinding Forbidden Forest experience based on the Harry Potter™️ and Fantastic Beasts™️ films. Celebrate the wizarding world and explore breathtaking moments in an unforgettable experience. With 2 million visitors across 10 cities worldwide, don't miss this opportunity and join the waitlist now for Harry Potter™️: A Forbidden Forest Experience in Chicago!

All characters and elements are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR.

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User reviews

Check out what others have said about this experience in other cities around the world!

Amberly S.

Oct 2022

It was awesome! Such a cool experience and the treats and food were delicious!!!
Chris S.

Oct 2022

I've never even seen Harry Potter and after leaving the Forbidden Forrest I must say we'll done!!!!
Nicole C.

Oct 2022

Amazing experience! So glad we went!
Ken A.

Oct 2022

The experience was awesome, and the food was great. Would definitely recommend and do again.
Natipat T.

Oct 2022

Love it and will visit again!
Sidhant S.

Aug 2024

It was truly excellent!! It felt as if I was in the real Harry Potter movie! Highly recommended and super excited to go back again!!!
Jonathon B.

Oct 2022

Absolutely a wonderful experience.
Lisa I.

Oct 2022

Was magical and would go again.
Taylor R.

Nov 2023

It was amazing! The layout was perfect and so immersive! I loved having a warm drink and being able to tour through the forest. It wasn’t over crowded and everyone was pleasant to interact with!
Christopher S.

Dec 2023

Absolutely phenomenal experience, my girlfriend who’s a huge Harry Potter Fan absolutely fell in love!
Jaime N.

Nov 2022

Magnificent! Ages 8 through 46 loved the evening in the Forbidden Forest ❤️ Great atmosphere, fun interactive stations, and everything was fun for all ages. We saw babies, toddlers, gradeschool, teens, and adults of all ages all smiling and taking photos. What a great evening!
Tori S.

Nov 2022

This was an absolutely amazing experience! My son had an amazing time and as a Potter fan - I felt like a smile child and was filled with excitement!
Sarah C.

Nov 2022

Absolutely Fantastic! The walk through interactive and non interactive features were amazing. The cost of food and drink was high but that’s to be expected at an event like this. The forest was beautiful and felt truly magical.
Carrie C.

Nov 2022

We had an incredible time walking through the Forbidden Forest! It was a little different than expected but still so fun and creative!
Jennifer R.

Nov 2023

Had a great time, food was awesome! And the whole experience was great 😊 I 100% recommended

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YMCA Camp Duncan

YMCA Camp Duncan is a summer camp located in Ingleside, Illinois, which is about an hour's drive north of Chicago. The camp is situated on the scenic shores of Lake Duncan, offering a beautiful natura...