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Whether you have read the books, watched the movies or the play. There is something for everyone at Harry Potter: The Forbidden Forest Experience.
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On Thursday night The Knockturnal previewed Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest experience in FDR State park in Westchester. The magical experience came back for a second time after a few years with upgrades and updates. Some of those included Fantastic Beasts moments and an Audible hut where you could sit and warm up while listening to some of the new cast recordings of the beloved books.
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The trail takes you on a journey through time and page as you walk along book by book. Eventually you will find yourself at the Deathly Hallows and even have a chance to recreate Harry and Voldemorts final duel.
You can expect to see magical creatures of all kinds including Buckbeak, Aragog, Cornish pixies, the unicorn from the Sorcerers Stone and even a fire breathing dragon. Before all that, right when you walk in, you will find yourself as first years do. Where you will have the choice to get sorted into your Hogwarts House by the sorting hat. Feel free to reject the choosing if it doesn’t align with your actual house from Harrypotter.com
Once you start your journey you’ll find moments that call for photo ops, spells and incantations where your wizarding skills will be put to the test. You can either use a wand you brought from home or use one purchased from one of the merch locations. These are located at the beginning and the very end of the trail. You can even use a chocolate wand as we did if you so please. By the time we reached the patronus part of the trail we had no wand left. That’s what happens when your wand is milk chocolate.
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There are voiceovers and music playing throughout the path. The deeper you go the more immersed you’ll be. The experience is for all ages though there are some spookier moments than others. Compete with your friends for better spell casting or test each other on what’s what as you walk along. There will be signs as you enter each area explaining what you can expect and where the activations are from and what book.
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Toward the end of the trail there is a beautifully lit path lined with trees. The lights are multicolored making the path whimsical and magical as it ushers you back into the real world. The extensive merch venue greets you at the end of the trail. You will find exclusive items curated specifically for the Forbidden Forest experience there. There is even a photo booth for special effects photos you can choose a fun Harry Potter themed background for.
Visit now while the spectacular spectacle lasts now till the end of November. The visit can last anywhere between one hour to an hour and a half. Dress up with friends and family and add it to your fall fun activities. You won’t regret it.
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On February 10, during NYFW Kobi Halperin celebrated 10 years of his namesake brand. Halperin unveiled his brand new Fall 2025 collection with a dazzling show celebrating the milestone.
This collection not only honors his signature fusion of past and present but also underscores the unifying power of design. The theme of the collection was “Threaded in Unity” inspired by Halperins visit to the world’s largest spiritual gathering at Maha Kumbh Mela. It was there the collection took shape through with blending time-honored traditions and a contemporary sensibility.
True to what you can expect from Halperins designs. The attention to detail while creating every day wearable pieces holds true. From tailored suiting to beaded floor length scarfs and sparkle, fringe capelets, you can see the clear vision Kobi had. Stating “It is this energy that I hope to convey through my designs, where each piece is a bridge between heritage and modernity.” It absolutely showed through. A standout element of “Threaded in Unity” is the reinterpretation of the aesthetic purity embodied by the Sadhus—holy individuals who renounce material life in pursuit of enlightenment. There were contemporary and artistic pieces that are a clear representation of the inspiration. Some garments had floral motifs paying respect to the “vibrant flower.” There were garlands hinting at sacred rituals from Kobi’s trip, not leaving out delicate trims and embellishments. A classic for Kobi Halperin.
The platform shoes and chunky sky high heels were reminiscent of 60’s style. The music in the background with the live band and the shows whole theme and aesthetic made me think of The Beatles album Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, where the band had just gone through their own spiritual journey and translated it into and album. Both the time of the albums creation and essence of it. It was a wonderful show with designs for fun and work. There was great outerwear and flowing lounge pieces. It was a wonderful show and beautiful collection with a clear message according to Halperin, a message that “energy, unity, and faith—whether personal or collective—are universal.” We couldn’t agree more.
You can shop Kobi Halperin at Saks, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales and boutiques around the world.
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