Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience has been taking the DFW area by storm! Located at Little Elm Park 701 W Eldorado Pkwy which is about three to four hours from Downtown Austin. Plan a trip before the experience closes its doors on February 11th!
Whether you’re team Apple or Android be sure to download the HP Forbidden experience app to help plan your day! Get it from the Google Play Store or from the Apple App Store!
Best Routes:
There are different routes you can take depending on where in the DFW area you’re driving from. Unfortunately, these routes from Downtown Austin have tolls but they’re some of the quickest ways to get there.
The fastest way to get there from downtown is to get on I-35 N. Take the I-35E N and Dallas North Tollway N to Dallas Pkwy in Frisco. Then take the Eldorado Pkwy exit from Dallas North Tollway N!
Another route from downtown Austin is to take the US-281 N/S Hwy 281. Take US-183 Hwy N/N US Hwy 183 and US-281 N/S Hwy 281 continue on to follow TX-220 N. Continue on US-67 N. and take Chisholm Trail Pkwy (I-35W N and I-35E S) to S Interstate 35/S Stemmons Fwy in Corinth. Take exit 458 from I-35E S. Take Swisher Rd to W Eldorado Pkwy in Little Elm! On this longer trip, practice your best Patronus on your way there!
If you have a particular location you’re driving from, just add it in here and you’ll be in the fantastic Forbidden Forest before you know it!
Parking once you get to Little Elm Park:
General Parking passes are available once you have booked your ticket online and it will cost $5. General tickets can also purchase their parking pass on-site, which will cost $8. This option for in-person buying is not available yet for VIP ticket purchasers who will have to buy it online.
If you need to reserve accessible parking space for limited mobility or a disabled parking spot, they are available. Book your spot in advance by sending an email to access_littleelm@feverup.com for accessible parking needs.
Weekend Getaway, Places To Stay:
Why not make a weekend trip out of your adventure to Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest? There are a few hotels with promo codes specifically for people attending the magical experience. Here are some notable spots to lay your head after a magic-filled day include:
- Ramada by Wyndham (about $96/night for HP attendees!) – 301 E Eldorado Pkwy. This is one of the closest hotels at a 3 minute drive to Little Elm Park.
- La Quinta Inn & Suites Frisco Fieldhouse North (about $84/night for HP attendees) – 9595 John W Elliott Dr. This is further from the experience but one of the cheapest rates.
- Marriott Dallas/Plano Marriott At Legacy Town Center – 7121 Bishop Road in Plano and about 30 minutes from the experience. But you can spoil your wizard in the making (or yourself). This Marriott location is offering a retreat style package with a special welcome amenity (perfect for amping up a hearty Patronus), free parking, wi-fi and more.
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