Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is open for the holiday season in the DFW area but not for long! Located at Little Elm Park 701 W Eldorado Pkwy which is under an hour from Downtown Dallas.
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 Dallas have tolls but they’re some of the quickest ways to get there.
The fastest way to get there from Dallas’ business district is via the I-35E N. Follow I-35E N to S Interstate 35/S Stemmons Fwy in Lake Dallas. Take exit 458 A from I-35E N. Lastly, take E Swisher Rd to W Eldorado Pkwy and Little Elm! You’ll be having Butter Beer before you know it!
Another route from the Historic District includes traveling via the Dallas North Tollway N. Get on this Tollway from N Lamar St. Follow Dallas North Tollway N to Dallas Pkwy in Frisco. Then, take the Eldorado Pkwy exit from Dallas North Tollway N. Finally, drive to E Eldorado Pkwy in Little Elm! Practice your best Patronus on the 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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