The 1 Place That Must Be on Any True Harry Potter Fan's Bucket List

Then you see the gift shop. Don't even get me started on the gift shop.

No big deal, you just walk past the ACTUAL cupboard under the stairs while you're in line for the tour.

See, I wasn't excited at all.

Ravenclaws, holla!

Check out Moaning Myrtle's costume. "You're welcome to share my toilet."

You're soon ushered into the next and biggest area of the studio tour, beginning with part of the set for the Yule Ball like this "ice" sculpture and cool, clear pumpkin juice bottles.

Here's another shot of the Yule Ball tablescape.

And, of course, the Yule Ball costumes.

Awww poor Won-Won and his dress robes that smell like his great aunt Tessie.

I spy some famous wigs!

You may squeal when you spot Luna's outlandishly awesome dresses.

Gah, the real leaky cauldron.

Fun fact: the Gryffindor boys' dormitory was built for the first film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, so the beds were TINY and definitely didn't fit the actors when they got older and taller.

But sadly all I saw was my own reflection.

Password?

I'd never noticed that there were designs in the golden egg from the Triwizard Tournament before! (Just don't open it above water.)

"Well, what did you expect? Pumpkin juice?!"

"Sherbet lemon."

What I wouldn't give to curl up by the fire and read a book . . . alongside Harry, Ron, and Hermione, of course.

Alas, the invisibility cloak isn't actually invisible, but the lining is green for the purpose of appearing so in front of a green screen.

Some costumes from members of the Order of the Phoenix are nearby, including Tonks, Lupin, and Sirius Black.

There's so much to see in the headmaster's office, including Dumbledore's costume, loads of books, paintings, and the Sorting Hat tucked away on one of the bookshelves.

Here's Dumbledore's beautifully intricate memory vial cabinet.

Here's boggart Snape's costume.

One of the most impressive sets is the potions classroom, which grew and changed as the films progressed, depending on who the professor was.

"What would I get if I added powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood?"

It's seriously so cool and immersive.

There was a wall with several of the Hogwarts portraits, which were actually painted for the films to replicate real, old paintings.

Here's a peek inside Hagrid's hut — and Fang!

Yep, it's the real deal.

The door to the Chamber of Secrets is on display, and the snakes actually all move, but, unfortunately, I was told that there are only two people who know how to work the mechanism — and neither were there when I visited.

There's a green room section with some of the vehicles moving around on displays, including the Gringotts mine cart that was very impressive in real life.

Snape's costume and wig from behind looks really lifelike.

Even Nagini makes a chilling appearance.

There are several ornate, handmade tapestries that were made specifically for the films, including the Black family tapestry.

The Ministry of Magic sets were enormous.

Here are some of the offices from the Ministry of Magic.

Here's another close-up look at the set and some costumes.

*Shudder.* The kittens photographed for Umbridge's office decor were all adopted after the shoot!

Never has pink looked so evil.

Here's a prop from the Room of Requirement when Dumbledore's Army needed to practice their spells.

Once you leave the main area, you see the Hogwarts Express in all its glory.

And you have to pose next to Platform 9 3/4, of course.

"I happen to be his girlfriend." Here's a shot inside the train.

There are several train compartments outside the train for photo and video opps.

"We'll take the lot!"

They have a restaurant at around the halfway point, complete with butterbeer and butterbeer ice cream.

Here's what the inside of the Knight Bus looks like, which is located in the outdoor area.

The Hogwarts Bridge makes a perfect photo opp!

As does the Flying Ford Anglia, one of several props made in varying levels of destruction.

Here's Luna Lovegood's lion headdress on display.

There are also several lifelike figures of some of the characters. Here's Dumbledore. (He's just sleeping, OK!)

Here's Draco.

And Hermione!

These merpeople are not to be messed with.

There are several magical creatures from the film on display, including a thestral and the head of a Norwegian Ridgeback dragon.

Here's Hagrid's costume on display in Diagon Alley.

Diagon Alley wouldn't be complete without Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes.

And Flourish & Blotts.