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Enter the DC Universe in the Warner Bros. Studio Tour's Newest Exhibit

BY: Tim Beedle

Friday, July 2nd, 2021

You still have to be a member of the Bat-Family to get a look at the actual Batcave. But starting this month, guests who embark on the Hollywood version of the Warner Bros. Studio Tour will get the next best thing. Reopening last weekend after a 16-month pandemic closure, the world-famous tour is once again open for business and includes an all-new finale featuring a replica of the Batcave that will take fans into the heart of all things DC.

From meticulously preserved costumes worn by Christopher Reeve, Lynda Carter and Michael Keaton to props and displays from the newest DC movie, Wonder Woman 1984, there’s plenty to absorb, all presented within a highly immersive environment that will delight any fan who’s dreamed of setting foot in Batman’s iconic lair.

The new exhibit, which is part of the final segment of the tour called Action and Magic Made Here, was added as a way of allowing fans to get up close and personal with their favorite DC movies, offering surprises from all of the new DCEU-era of films and many of the classics that came before, including the Christopher Nolan, Tim Burton and Joel Schumacher Batman movies and 1978’s genre-defining Superman: The Movie. You can snap photos alongside the Batmobile from the Keaton-starring Batman, as well as the rugged Tumbler and speedy Batpod from The Dark Knight and the Batwing from the more-recent Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. They’re housed in a garage beneath a moving, high definition backdrop that brings the many Batmobiles the Dark Knight has used over the years to life and which really sells the illusion that you’re inside the Batcave.

Yet while the setting may be straight out of Gotham, the items on display cover all corners of the DC Universe, from Themyscira, to Atlantis, to the Watchtower out among the stars. Superhero buffs who’ve thrilled to Gal Gadot’s exploits as Wonder Woman can hold and illuminate her famous lasso. Horror lovers can encounter one of Aquaman’s terrifying Trench creatures. Fans of Zack Snyder’s extended cut of Justice League can admire the details on every Leaguer’s costume (they’re all there on display). Does the thought of being around so many superheroes drive you a little crazy? Be sure to snap a selfie outside the gates of Arkham Asylum alongside the Harley Quinn and Joker costumes from Suicide Squad .

Honestly, if you’re a DC fan who’s in or visiting Los Angeles, there’s really no reason not to go. But if you need further enticing, remember that DC is just one part of the Warner Bros. Studio Tour, and it’s not the only new addition. Alongside the Batcave you can explore the worlds of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts in an equally entrancing exhibit. There’s also a new welcome center that recreates the Warner Bros. lot in miniature and showcases the studio’s deep legacy in film, TV and animation as well as a new “Friends Boutique” allowing fans of the beloved sitcom to dine within the Central Perk Café. And that’s all to say nothing about the amazing sets, soundstages and interactive exhibits that were already a part of the tour.

Check out our exclusive gallery of images from the new DC exhibit below, or if you’re ready to experience it for yourself, pay a visit to wbstudiotour.com to learn more and purchase tickets. Just remember to bring a camera…and a mask. After all, you want to be a hero, right?

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A Magical Guide to the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London: Everything You Need to Know

Last Updated: February 16, 2022

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Fact: In my entire life, I’ve only cried once at a tourist attraction.

And judge me all you want, but this cryfest happened at a Harry Potter studio tour.

… Allow me to explain myself.

Like most children born in the 90s, much of my youth was spent daydreaming about the arrival of my Hogwart’s acceptance letter. As this dream dwindled with the hardships of adulting, I instead took comfort in carbs and magical movie marathons.

But, it didn’t take much for these childhood dreams to resurface. A trip to London was all it took to re-open the floodgates (literally).

Let me tell you: for a Harry Potter fan, there is no attraction on this Earth more overwhelming and amazing than the  Warner Bros Studio Tour London, (AKA London’s Harry Potter set tour), which brings you through the filming site for all 8 movies in the Harry Potter franchise.

In addition to sets, you’re also shown countless props, the best gift shop in the world, and even a chance to taste butter beer for yourself. Come on now, is it at all a surprise that I bawled when I got to the end?

Read onwards for important info to know about the tour, some tips to keep in mind and of course, a recap of the experience (with plenty of photos!) Be careful for this section, as spoilers are abound!

PS: Check out my full list of Harry Potter themed attractions and experiences in London for more nerdy goodness.

Basic information to know about the Harry Potter Set Tour

If you’re interested in booking the epic Warner Bros Studio Tour in London for yourself, then here are some basic must-knows.

Harry Potter Studio Tour Tickets Info:

I first visited this attraction in 2014 and it was a hot mess then, and has only grown in popularity in the past few years.

If this Harry Potter set tour is a must-do for you, then make sure you book your tickets WELL in advance or you risk not being able to go!

Luckily, even when tickets are sold out on the main site, there are tours you can book online that will have tickets available for sold out dates.

Sometimes, booking with a tour is worthwhile because you not only guarantee your tickets, you also get the convenience of private transport there, which is nice and much less stressful than using public transport yourself.

Here is a breakdown of different Harry Potter Studio tour options that include transport. For your convenience, I also lay out their costs and what they have to offer:

Tickets can also be purchased online from the studio itself  here.

How to Get to the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London:

Despite its name, the Warner Bros Studio London is actually located in Leavesden, which is northwest of London.

While booking a tour/private transport is the easiest and most convenient way to get there, it is still quite painless to reach via public transit, as a shuttle bus runs from Watford Junction railway station.

To get to the Watford Junction station, you need to make use of London’s overground system.

Not sure about the best route to get there? Check out this handy trip planner .  The tour’s website recommends that you arrive at Watford Junction 45 minutes prior to your tour time.  

Remember to bring change, as the cost for the shuttle bus is 2 pounds each way.

NOTE : Leave a lot of leeway for you to get there. We definitely got lost a few times due to the transfers, and were stressed to the max! For a more stress-free experience, consider prebooking a tour that comes with transport. Here’s one for under $100USD.

Tips for Doing the Harry Potter Set Tour Like a Pro

Having addressed the basics, here are some tips you should keep in mind when planning your visit:

1. Check on the Warner Bros Studio Tour website for special events

The studio tour often has special weeks during which there are specialized displays or demonstrations.

If you have quite some time in London, I suggest looking up when special events are happening and to plan accordingly.

I was luckily around for the beginning of Wand Week, so I got to see wandmakers do their thing and I even got to pose with some Death Eaters. Super cool!

2. Allow extra time for travel

Especially if you are new to London, trying to navigate the transit there can take time, so give yourself plenty of time to arrive at the studio.

That being said, do not hyperventilate if your ticketed time is fast approaching. While the reservation system does assign you a time, they won’t turn you away if you are a bit late.

3. Don’t forget to print your Warner Bros Studio Tour ticket

This will make the whole process smoother.

One girl that came with us didn’t print hers and upon arrival, she realized that her order never actually went through.

Luckily, even though they claim there is no box office at the attraction, she was able to purchase a ticket there, but do book in advance to save yourself the trouble.

4. Set yourself a budget for magical souvenirs

Trust me, when you enter the Harry Potter Studio Tour Shop for the first time, you will lose all sense of self control.

You will suddenly want all these things that you would never need.

Legit wizard robe? Okay!

Replica wand? Yes please.

There are so many amazingly crafted souvenirs for sale that you will easily empty your wallet.

For budget-conscious backpackers (like me) or large families with crying children, setting a budget beforehand is a must.

5. Grab yourself a free Warner Bros Studio Tour London passport

At some point during the tour, you might notice children getting awesome embossed stamps on a Harry Potter passport.

Uh, yeah, those are actually not just for kids!

I shamelessly (and sweetly) asked a staff member for one, and they kindly obliged.

Getting the stamps is fun and having a Harry Potter passport is pretty much the best souvenir ever.

6. Be sure to check out other Harry Potter filming locations around the UK too

If you’ve made it all the way to Leavesden, you’re actually pretty close to a variety of other Harry Potter filming locations!

While this set tour is of course incredible, there are dozens of other real-life filming locations scattered around the UK that you can visit for yourself. Click here for a full list.

Harry Potter Set Tour Recap with Photos

With those tips out of the way, I’d love to show you some photos and a brief overview of the experience from my visit in 2014. Note that they have added a lot since then, but still…

WARNING: spoilers, spoilers, spoilers. 

Some would say that the best way to experience this tour is by seeing everything first hand, but if you are curious to see photos and more, feel free to scroll further.

Your magical experience begins as soon as you walk into the building. All around the lobby are canvases with various Harry Potter characters, as well as props and other cool artifacts hanging off the walls.

Even the task of waiting in line (typically the most mundane thing ever) is a joy for this tour.

The queue moves very quickly and there is plenty for you to nerd out about as you wait.

Most notably, Harry’s  cupboard under the stairs , is right next to the queuing area, ensuring that you get a perfect view of this iconic set.

You’ll notice that groups are taken in based on their spot in line, rather than their timed reservation.

This is why there is some flexibility when it comes to your arrival time.

If you’re a few minutes late, no worries, just hop in the queue and you will make it in all-the-same.  

The tour begins with a brief video introduction to the franchise, followed by a preshow featuring Rupert, Daniel and Emma themselves.

As this preshow concludes, the screen reveals the doors to the  Great Hall!  During my tour, they invited any birthday kids to come up and help open the doors.

After  seriously  wishing it was my birthday, I bitterly watched two ecstatic kids live out their childhood dreams, revealing the first stop of the tour, the amazing…

1. Great Hall!

This is the the only part of the tour where your time will be limited, as they let tour groups in every few minutes.

As such, if you want photos, be sure to snap them  quickly !

Being in this room is an unreal feeling. In addition to the long tables, cutlery and elaborate set pieces, you also get to view costumes from students in each house, and important Hogwarts faculty as well!

2. The Big Room

After your time in the Great Hall, you are brought into the  Big Room , which houses a variety of sets, props and costumes.

Here, you are given free reign to explore for yourself and gawk at all the amazing pieces the room contains!

Highlights for me were definitely the  Potions classroom  (complete with a Snape costume on display),  the Gryffindor Common Room  and  the Weasley House .

Many of the sets also have interactive buttons where you can make objects move by pressing them.

This was especially cool in the Weasley kitchen, where the touch of a button could make an iron move on its own, make vegetables chop themselves, etc. Super neat!

For those seeking a sweet photo opp, there are several green screen opportunities to ride a broom as a Quidditch player and more! I didn’t wait in line for this bit, but it definitely looked like a lot of fun! Here are some photos from the Big Room:

3. The Backlot

After perusing the Big Room, you are brought outside to the  Backlot , home to a variety of sets including Harry’s  Privet Drive home , the  Hogwarts Bridge , the  Knight Bus  and of course,  the concession stands!  

It’s at this point in the tour that you can live out your childhood fantasy of sipping a nice, cold  butterbeer.  

Be sure to explore the bridge before you purchase a butterbeer, as no food or drink is allowed on that set. 

Now, while public opinion seems to be split on the taste of butterbeer, I have to say that  I. loved. every. single. sip.  

It’s very possible that I was blinded by the magic of my surroundings, but I would argue that it’s worth a try regardless!

NOTE: If you want to purchase a souvenir cup, remember to bring a bag or something to wrap it in, as that stuff can get mighty sticky. Here’s a sample of the cool things you’ll see in the backlot!

4. Art Department, Creature Effects and Diagon Alley

When you’re ready to go back inside, countless wonders from the  creature effects & art department  await you. Here, you really get to appreciate the depth of work put into creating a whole magical world.

I was really wowed by everything.

In this area, you will see masks, wigs, models and more of your favourite magical creatures.

In this second half of the tour as well, you get to walk through Diagon Alley. The details and work in the set will absolutely blow you away. The shops look so real, you’ll be tempted to go knocking on their doors.

5. Hogwarts Castle Model

And lastly, the grand finale of the Harry Potter set tour… The model of Hogwarts!

This one here is a real showstopper.

A walkway surrounding the model allows you to view it from all angles, taking in the fine details of this wonderful school.

For many Harry Potter fans, seeing the castle like this is a dream come true. Now, if only it were real!

At the end of the tour, just before the entrance of the Harry Potter Studio Tour Shop, you will see this wonderfully beautiful quote appear on the screen:

It was at this point that  I began to bawl.  I couldn’t help it!

Everything that I loved about the series had been shown to me in the past few hours, and for that short period of time, I got to live out my dream of seeing the magical world that made my childhood.

Messy and gross, I walked into the gift shop, which was a massive treasure trove of things you never knew you wanted or needed. Wands for every character? I’ll take 100.

And there you have it,  the most magical experience ever . One day, I  will   visit the Wonderful Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but until then, I think this tour has given me enough happy & geeky memories to last. …. At least for the next little while.

Any more questions about visiting the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London?

 Over to you – have you ever been to the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London? IF NOT, THEN WTF ARE YOU WAITING FOR? No jk, uh I meant to ask, which part would you most look forward to?!

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7 thoughts on “A Magical Guide to the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London: Everything You Need to Know”

Enjoyed every bit of your blog article.Much thanks again. Really Cool.

Thanks for reading! 🙂

bookmarked!!, I like your blog!

thanks Jane!! 😀

Hi Christina! I’m going to be traveling alone to London this week, would the Harry Potter tour be fun for a solo traveler? Also, I was considering buying a groupon for a night tour, but the picture of you holding the butter beer appears to be outside? I guess we would be missing this part of the tour if I went at night then eh?

hi Lisa, I hope this comment isn’t too late! but YES YES YES the tour would 100% still be fun as a solo traveler (provided that you like Harry Potter haha). I didn’t realize they had a special night tour, but the butterbeer was outside in a special lot where they had lots of big props and set pieces (it’s part of the tour) so I can’t imagine they would leave it out for any reason. I have my fingers crossed for you!

Thank you for this article and the pics. I always need to take a peek of the atmosphere beforehand since I’m going solo. I hope they will let me use my selfie stick inside.

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Behind The Scenes Of Batman’s Lair: The Batcave Exhibit at Warner Brothers Studio Tour

I’ve been a fan of the Caped Crusader since I was a kid, and the chance to see props, costumes, and other memorabilia from the films and TV shows at the Warner Brothers Studio Tour was too good to pass up.

The tour started with a short film that provided an overview of Batman’s history, from the comic books to the big screen. Then you enter a dark room filled with props and costumes from the movies.

The first thing I saw was the Batmobile from Tim Burton’s 1989 film. It was sleek, black, and intimidating, just like the Dark Knight himself. I couldn’t resist shooting every angle of it with my GoPro camera .

Next, I saw the Batsuit that Michael Keaton wore in the same film. It was smaller than I expected, and I wondered how Keaton managed to move around in it. There were also costumes from other Batman films, including Val Kilmer’s suit from Batman Forever and Christian Bale’s suit from The Dark Knight.

But the real highlight of the exhibit was the Batcave. As I walked through the dark, cavernous room, I felt like I was stepping into Batman’s world. There were bat computers, bat gadgets, and even a life-sized statue of the Dark Knight himself. I felt like a really stepped into the world of a Super Hero!

One of the most impressive displays in the Batcave was the Batpod from The Dark Knight. This was the motorcycle that Batman rode in the movie, and it was unlike anything I had ever seen before. It was sleek, fast, and looked like it could take on any villain that Gotham City could throw at it.

As I continued through the exhibit, I saw more and more amazing items, including the Joker’s purple suit from The Dark Knight, the Penguin’s umbrella from Batman Returns, and even a replica of the Bat-Signal. (You can turn it on and watch the Batman insignia project across the room onto the ceiling!).

But the best was yet to come. As I reached the end of the exhibit, I saw a giant, life-sized replica of the Tumbler, Batman’s tank-like vehicle from the Christopher Nolan movies. I was amazed by its size and detail. It looked like it could crush anything in its path. Nothing is fake here. All of the Bat vehicles are road-ready.

As I left the exhibit, I felt like I had truly experienced Batman’s world. The props, costumes, and vehicles were all amazing. It was wonderful and exciting! For a few hours, I got to be a part of Batman’s universe, and it was an experience I will never forget.

The Warner Brothers Studio Tour is packed with other cool attractions, including the set from the popular sitcom Friends . Sit on the famous couch in the middle of Central Perk and imagine yourself sipping a brew and chatting away with your best friends.

If that doesn’t get you juiced, how about holding an authentic Oscar in your hands. I was surprised by the weight of the coveted gold statute–a hefty 8.5 pounds! Visit historic decades-old sound stages where famous movies, and televisions series and specials were produced.

You might even catch one of your favorite TV shows in production, either in a sound stage or outside on the massive cityscape sets that have you believing you’re in New York City, Chicago, or Gotham City, where I can imagine rolling through the streets in the Bat Mobile!

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Batman to Harry Potter: The Warner Bros. Studio Tour Is Back

Jump into movie magic, and interactive experiences, too, as the classic tour returns with new features and fantastical fun., by alysia gray painter • published june 28, 2021 • updated on june 28, 2021 at 10:56 am, what to know.

• Weekends through July 11 (plus July 5); the tour will be open Thursdays-Mondays starting in mid-July
• $69 ages 11 and up, $59 children ages 5 to 10
• SoCal residents special: $57 weekdays only, through September 30, 2021

If summer-intense heat waves send you into your bat cave around this time of year, or any place where you can revisit favorite films and ride out the fiery temperatures, you're not alone.

But a reimagined bat cave, the ultimate Batcave, has emerged in Burbank just as the summer of 2021 begins, thanks to the relaunch of the famous Warner Bros. Studio Tour.

The classic see-costumes, step-inside-soundstages, soak-up-Tinseltown-lore lark returned on June 26 with new things to experience, cinematic settings made for shareable snapshots, and plenty of behind-the-scenes-y moments.

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The studio's Batcave did get a brush-up, and a tour stop puts DC devotees up-close with a number of iconic vehicles from the films, including "... the authentic Batmobile from Tim Burton’s original 'Batman,' the Tumbler from 'The Dark Knight,' and the Batwing from 'Batman v. Superman.'"

You can also snap a picture with the Lasso of Hestia from "Wonder Woman 1984," and check out Harley Quinn's costume from "Suicide Squad."

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But before you can do your three-point landing in this atmospheric, Bat-mospheric realm, there's the brand-new Storytelling Showcase, which begins the tour.

That takes tour goers through some of the studio's biggest film and TV titles, and some of its top properties from the company's long history (and it is indeed impressively lengthy: Warner Bros. celebrates its centennial in 2023).

Also hot on its dazzle-dazzle debut? The "Action and Magic Made Here" grand finale, which includes intriguing interactive opportunities (you can step inside the worlds of "Harry Potter" and "Fantastic Beasts") and activities with cinephile appeal.

"Entertainment is about connecting with fans and we are thrilled to welcome guests back to the tour after a more than 15-month hiatus," said Danny Kahn VP and General Manager.

"Our new experiences will take guests on a journey through our history, how we bring stories to life and celebrate the DC Universe and Wizarding World."

The tour is available on weekends through July 15 (as well as Monday, July 5). But later in July, the fun moves to five days a week , with Tuesdays and Wednesdays off.

And if you're looking for reasons to emerge from your own batcave, check it out: There are weekday discounts for Southern California residents through Sept. 30, 2021.

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AUNT MARGE GOES LARGE. HARRY POTTER’S AUNT MARGE GRACES LONDON SKYLINE TO MARK LAUNCH OF NEW FEATURE AT WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR LONDON

In a scene straight out of the wizarding world, Londoners were treated to a mesmerising sight as a colossal 6.5-metre-high Aunt Marge drifted across the skyline.

Aunt Marge – who Harry Potter famously inflates in one of the opening scenes of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – floated past the iconic Tower Bridge to mark the launch of the new Return to Azkaban feature at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter.

Running 1st May – 4th September 2024, the feature celebrates the 20th anniversary of the cinematic release of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and includes brand new sets including the Divination classroom and a section of Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom.

To celebrate, the large inflatable Aunt Marge brings to life the fan-favourite scene where Harry Potter unintentionally casts an Inflating Charm on his aunt, leading her to ‘blow up’ like a balloon and float away into the evening sky. In fact, a fifth of British people (20%) state this is their favourite scene from the film.

Many are surprised to learn that CGI wasn’t used to inflate Pam Ferris – the actress who played Aunt Marge – but was created entirely by hand thanks to the craftsmanship and skill of the film’s Special Effects Team at the request of Director, Alfonso Cuarón.

The skilled recreation of the famous Aunt Marge scene was carefully crafted over 264 hours by a dedicated team of 16 people. This included expert designers curating a series of detailed sketches and CGI mock ups – using film stills as inspiration – artists meticulously moulding and painting her head and hair, and seamstresses creating bespoke fabric patterns and materials to closely match her outfit as seen on screen.

Weighing a staggering 95kgs with a circumference spanning 11.7m, it took 40m3 of air to inflate her. 46 hours were spent during the initial design and sketch process, while a further 18 hours were spent painting her head and hair, and 32 hours stitching and sewing her clothes.

On the set of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban , the cast, camera and lighting departments, stunt players, Make-up and Special Effects Teams worked tirelessly together to create the magic that was the iconic floating departure of Aunt Marge from Privet Drive.

In fact, the Costume Department created 38 different tweed suits of varying sizes and shapes and there were four separate make-up stages as Aunt Marge got bigger, with Pam Ferris spending over five hours in the make-up chair to prepare for the scene. Two bodysuits weighing 50 pounds each were pumped by air tubes, paired with inflatable gloves and legs and Pam Ferris and her body double were fitted with a flying harness suspended on two wire rigs that could lift, flip, and raise her with a separate rig to spin her around.

Laura Sinclair-Lazell, Head of Show Experience at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London said “We’re so excited to be recreating the moment of inflating Aunt Marge from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban , to celebrate the launch of our brand-new feature, Return to Azkaban. Many fans are surprised to learn this popular scene wasn’t created using CGI in the films but in fact was created by our incredibly skilled filmmakers. We’re thrilled that visitors can now come to the Studio Tour and learn more of the behind-the-scenes magic from the third film in the Harry Potter series.”

When entering the Great Hall, visitors will be regaled by the Hogwarts Frog Choir, conducted by Professor Flitwick, under an enchanted ceiling of over 100 floating candles.

For the first time ever, the Divination classroom set is now on display at the Studio Tour, as seen when Harry, Ron and Hermione attend their first lesson with Professor Trelawney, allowing fans to feast their eyes on the room draped in rich red fabric, decorated with jewel-toned velvet pouffes, patterned rugs and Arabian-style lanterns.

A new section of the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom set – with aesthetics that changed with each teacher that occupied it – can now be seen featuring the handcrafted, Art-Nouveau-inspired Boggart wardrobe centrepiece, to recreate the fan-favourite moment where students learn to cast the Riddikulus spell.

Visitors will also see The Monster Book of Monsters rampage in Harry’s bedroom at the Leaky Cauldron, complete with the original Tudor bed seen on-screen.

Brand new for the Return to Azkaban feature, is a full cross-section of the Knight Bus – transport for stranded witches and wizards – interior on display, complete with sliding beds and a swinging chandelier.

Return to Azkaban is a special feature running from 1 st May – 4 th September and all new additions are included in the ticket price.

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Warner Bros. Celebrates 75 Years of Batman With Exhibit And VIP Studio Tour [Photos]

Considered one of the foremost motion picture and television production facilities in the world, the Warner Bros. Studios lot in Burbank, CA invites visitors to celebrate the 75 th anniversary of DC Comics’ Batman with a special exhibit in their VIP Tour. For a limited time, tour-goers are given an opportunity to view dozens of original costumes, props, gadgets and vehicles from all seven live-action Warner Bros. Batman films, and ComicsAlliance checked it out.

The ticket-only event kicks off in a screening room with a brief video commemorating the iconic film, television, and animation works of Warner Bros. Entertainment. The VIP Tour specifically features the WB Studios’ facilities: The home of 35 sound stages, giant prop houses, technical shops and a two-story museum. Each tour group (10-12 persons) is led by a knowledgeable guide via tram throughout the WB lot, with walk-on experiences where visitors learn about how each facility is used.

A dedicated 15-20 minute block of the tour involves a close-up look at the newly-tranformed WB Studio Museum, which houses the Batman Exhibit. The entire first floor of the museum is dedicated to all things Dark Knight, with an impressive array of staged costumes, gadgets and memorabilia from the many Batman films.

Each movie's section is carefully arranged to display over a hundred original garments and accessories. In addition to all the iconic bat-suits, rarer and less commonly seen items in the exhibit make the experience a treat, such as the Penguin’s tailcoats from Batman Returns , Mr. Freeze’s cryogenic suit from Batman & Robin , and the Joker’s modified nurse’s uniform from The Dark Knight . Guests are welcomed at the entrance of the museum with an impressive case of 15 original on-screen cowls. Devoted Batman fans will not be underwhelmed by the showroom (Potter fans are advised to check out the second floor of the museum to enjoy the “Harry Potter Experience,” although the 15-20 minute window isn’t nearly long enough to study the entirety of the Batman exhibit.)

Shortly after the museum tour, guests are trammed to a large indoor soundstage which houses several fully functional Batman vehicles, from Tim Burton’s sleek Batmobile to the most recent Camouflage Tumbler from The Dark Knight Rises .  Guests are given an exclusive close-up look at the vehicles, including interiors. The only Batmobile not included (aside from the one from the original ‘66 television series) is the vehicle from Batman & Robin . A life-sized Bat-signal searchlight with a functional “switch” adds even more fuel to the fun, as guests can take turns pretending to summon the Dark Knight.

The WB Studio VIP tour includes other Caped Crusader highlights and iconic locations from the movies, including a drive past the façade of the office building where commissioner Gordon worked in the original Batman ’66 television series; the building known as Gotham’s Hall of Records where t he Penguin discovers the identities of his parents in Batman Returns;  and set props such as the Gotham City newspaper stands. A drive through the WB’s “Jungle” lot reveals a small cabin where Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. (the voice of Alfred in Batman: The Animated Series ) filmed a scene for the television series FBI .

The VIP tour consists of a roughly 2-hour-and-20-minute experience with an expert guide, although the museum and Batmobile exhibitions allow guests to “float” these sections at their leisure. The Batman Exhibit may be considered a highlight of the tour, but additional additional geeky highlights of the tour include: passing through the “Jungle” where Jeff Goldblum is chased by a T-Rex in Jurassic Park;  driving by Stage 14 where the Wonder Woman  television series was filmed, walking on to the undressed but still recognizable set of the Big Bang Theory’ s comic book shop.

Since Disney, Sony, and Universal utilize the WB metal shop, village, jungle, stages and other facilities, you’ll definitely learn something new! Swap in the “Harry Potter Experience” for the Batman Exhibit and you’ll get a completely different geeky tour.  Guests are advised to inform the tour guide what shows and films they’re a fan of so that they can get the most out of their tour experience. Another tip: ask to the see the Batman-themed tram for photos, but don't request this modified tram for the tour because the aesthetics compromise comfort and make for a bumpy ride.

The Batman Exhibit will be a part of the WB VIP Tour through the end of the summer, but representatives at the facility predict an extension of event dates through the end of the year 2014.

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