Cast Members Discuss the Harry Potter Studio Tour

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Harry Potter cast members talk about their excitement for the Warner Bros. "Making of Harry Potter" studio tour. Tickets for the attraction went on sale Thursday, however, the Warner Bros. website experienced a technical glitch. Many fans were unable to book tickets and turned to Twitter to vent their frustrations:

Sarah Roots, Warner Bros. representative, confirmed the site was experiencing problems due to the high level of demand. “We have had an absolutely incredible response since the tickets for the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter went on sale early yesterday. We know that some people have been experiencing delays in purchasing tickets, but are currently working hard to accommodate this very high level of ticket demand.”

The tours, which feature original sets including the Hogwarts Great Hall, the Gryffindor Common Room, Ministry of Magic and headmaster Dumbledore's office, plus costumes, props and special effects used in all Harry Potter movies, begin on March 31.

Preview: The Harry Potter Studio Tour (London)

Warner Bros. to Offer Harry Potter Studio Tour

Muggles will soon be able to see the sets, costumes and props used in making the highly popular Harry Potter movies. The Making of Harry Potter will let fans go on a walking tour through the franchise's production base in Leavesden, northwest of London.

Among the sets, they'll see Hogwarts head teacher Professor Dumbledore's office and the Great Hall of the wizarding school, where stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint all filmed scenes.

The Great Hall, built in 2000, is 120 feet long by 40 feet wide with a solid stone floor. It includes the tables and benches where Harry, Ron, Hermione and the rest of the Hogwarts gang regularly gathered. Dumbledore’s office houses the Sorting Hat, the Sword of Gryffindor and Dumbledore’s desk. Ancient books and several paintings, including two of Professor Dumbledore, line the walls.

"We’re incredibly excited about next year’s opening of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London — The Making of Harry Potter," says Josh Berger, president and managing director of Warner Bros. U.K., Ireland, and Spain. "It will celebrate the exceptional British creativity and craftsmanship that goes into making major movies here in the U.K.”

The Making of Harry Potter web site