Harry Potter: Visions of Magic – Immersive Wizarding World experience at RWS Singapore

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 0 The Hall of Prophecy Hero

Embark on an enchanting adventure at Harry Potter: Visions of Magic Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa – an immersive, interactive exhibition that transports you to the Wizarding World.

Harry Potter: Visions of Magic Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa

Harry Potter: Visions of Magic is an interactive experience inspired by the beloved media franchise. Combining immersive environments, projection mapping, and special effects, you can explore magical locations inspired by the Wizarding World. The Asia Premiere in Singapore takes place at Resorts World Sentosa.

Ticketing Info
Get your tickets to Harry Potter: Visions of Magic now from Pelago, an official ticketing partner. Pelago’s tickets start from $59 for Off-Peak and top at $79 for Super Peak, and include a $10 F&B/ Retail voucher that you can use at the retail shop or the Butterbeer Cafe.

For the first few weeks of opening, only Peak and Super-Peak tickets are available. For lower-priced tickets, you would have to wait for Off-Peak tickets season to start on select days in early 2025. Use the ‘Check Availability’ Button for each Ticket Tier (instead of the calendar) to learn more.

Tickets sold from Pelago are open-dated for 90 days from date of purchase, and guests will need to select a date and time reservation using the link provided with the booking

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 0 Entrance Reception Hedwig Automaton


Dejiki’s Review of Harry Potter: Visions of Magic

This immersive art experience is the closest thing to a Wizarding World area in Singapore, as it’s unlikely that there will ever be one built at Universal Studios Singapore.

Wand “magic” is the very heart of the experience, keeping guests in a constant gameplay loop of discovering “traces of magic” as they explore themed spaces in this 60-90-minute experience. The wand experience fared better than those in Wizarding World(s) of Harry Potter in Universal Studios theme parks – probably because it emits a light for the sensors, in controlled indoor environments.

The Singapore edition is expands on earlier editions in Germany and Belgium with two new environments for the Asia Premiere: The Chamber of Secrets and The Trap Door. These two rooms also have some of the “wow” moments – from the moving snakes unlocking the door to The Chamber of Secrets, to casting Lumos Solem in a cave to unravel the Devil’s Snare. Ron Weasley would have said, “That was bloody brilliant!”

As fun and engaging Visions of Magic can be, remember that this is not the same as the Harry Potter: The Exhibition, nor the Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter in London and Tokyo. These exhibitions are based on the films, while Visions of Magic is inspired by the Wizarding World franchise on the whole. So don’t expect props, costumes, and filmmaking exhibits at Harry Potter: Visions of Magic. Nonetheless, many elements are familiar, as they are based on the same source material.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 14 James and Oliver Phelps Weasley Twins at Butterbeer Cafe
The Weasley twins, Fred and George Weasley (James and Oliver Phelps) at the Opening Day of Harry Potter: Visions of Magic in Singapore


Video Tour: Harry Potter: Visions of Magic Singapore




Harry Potter: Visions of Magic Singapore – Full Photo Tour

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Arrival

The Experience is held at Resorts World Sentosa, specifically at The Forum (B1) – just seconds away from the taxi drop off point and Casino entrance. After you walk through the entrance, you will be transported from the resort to the exhibition foyer.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 0 Entrance Wand Collection

After scanning your tickets, you can collect the Vision of Magic wands – on loan to you throughout your experience. The wands are all the same.

Interactive Wands from Universal Studios Theme Parks are not usable at Harry Potter: Visions of Magic.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 0 Entrance Wand in Hand

With your wand in hand, you can snap a souvenir photo, before heading into the preshow area.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 0 Preshow

After the preshow, the host will demonstrate how to use the wand properly throughout the experience. Essentially, find the “traces of magic” – either by an emblem or floating wisp. You then need to point the wand and press the indent on the wand, to reveal the magic.

Then everyone has a few minutes to try it out, before being led to the Knight Bus.

The Knight Bus

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 1 Knight Bus

With wands swishing into the air, the Knight Bus stirs to life, transporting you around the city.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 1 Knight Bus Interior

It’s bigger on the inside!

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 1 Knight Bus Interior 2 crowds

From this point onwards, you are free to explore the exhibition at your own pace.

Grimmauld Place

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 2 Grimmauld Place Family Tree

The Knight Bus drops you off at 12 Grimmauld Place, the ancestral home of the Black Family, and headquarters (for a time) for the Order of the Phoenix. You can use your wand to uncover the family tree, and interact with the lights and portraits.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 2 Grimmauld Place Family Tree Bellatrix Lestrange and Sirius Black

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 2 Grimmauld Place Portrait

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 2 Grimmauld Place Portrait Wall

Ministries of Magic

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 3 Ministries of Magic MACUSA New York 1

Next stop: The Ministries of Magic. Within minutes, you will be transported to the Ministries in New York, London and Paris.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 15 Ministries of Magic Paris

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 3 Ministries of Magic French Ministry of Magic Ministere des Affaires Magiques de la France

Each ministry has secrets waiting to be discovered, all it takes is Revelio.

The Hall of Prophecy

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 4 The Hall of Prophecy

You are brought back to the British Ministry of Magic, and into the Hall of Prophecy, where glowing orbs contain secretive whispers of the future yet to be.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 4 The Hall of Prophecy closeup

Point your wand to hear the prophecies.

The Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 5 The Chamber of Secrets 1 Warning

In this all-new environment, uncover the warnings hidden in the walls (“Enemies of the Heir…”), and brace yourself as the Chamber of Secrets is unlocked.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 5 The Chamber of Secrets 2 Snake Door

Quite literally, the snake door is fully operational, with the seven snakes moving as another makes a circle. It’s a stunning special effect – just no Parseltongue needed now.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 5 The Chamber of Secrets Salazar Slytherin and Basilisk Chamber

Now in the actual chamber, danger lurks as the Basilisk is moving around, made more haunting with the imposing statue of Salazar Slytherin and gigantic snake statues that are all interactive. Don’t miss Tom Riddle’s diary in this chamber.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 15 Chamber of Secrets Tom Marvolo Riddle

Newt’s Menagerie

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 6 Newts Menagerie

Escape from the terrifying chamber and into Newt’s Menagerie, where fascinating magical creatures roam free. Traces of magic can be found all around the spaces and inside Newt’s suitcase which is floating.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 14 Newts Menagerie

Knockturn Alley

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 7 Knockturn Alley 1 Overview

You now have a rare chance to explore Knockturn Alley, a shady street known for its shops devoted to the Dark Arts.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 7 Knockturn Alley 2 Mr Mullpeppers Apothecary

Eerie secrets can be discovered in the haunting shopfronts.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 7 Knockturn Alley 2 Mr Mullpeppers Apothecary closeup

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 7 Knockturn Alley 3 Bat Wings Skins interactive

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 7 Knockturn Alley 4 Poison Candles

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 7 Knockturn Alley 5 Dark Mark Morsmordre

Numerous Daily Prophet issues, haphazardly plastered on the walls, warn of Death Eater sightings. Look up into the sky and reveal the Dark Mark, if you dare.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 7 Knockturn Alley 6 Borgin and Burkes Vanishing Cabinet

Venture inside Borgin and Burkes to find one of the paired Vanishing Cabinets.

The Room of Requirement

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 8 The Room of Requirement 1 Enter the Vanishing Cabinet

The Vanishing Cabinet transports you into The Room of Requirement, with towers of objects all over.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 8 The Room of Requirement 2

This room also has one of the most traces of magic – so keep your wands ready to illuminate the secrets.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 8 The Room of Requirement 4

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 15 The Room of Requirement Overview

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 8 The Room of Requirement 5 Mirror of Erised

Even the Mirror of Erised can be found here – showing some of the iconic characters’ deepest desires.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 8 The Room of Requirement 6 Harp and Golden Snitch

A few notable items can be found in the Room of Requirement: Diadem of Ravenclaw, Monster Book of Monsters, Slughorn’s Hourglass, The Sorting Hat, a Golden Snitch, the Triwizard Cup, and even the Giant Wizards’ Chess Knight Piece for your “If I make my move…” moment.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 8 The Room of Requirement 7 The Trap Door

Plus also, the Harp, which is important for the next room.

The Trap Door

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 15 The Trap Door Fluffy

Another Singapore-exclusive, The Trap Door brings you through some of the trials that the trio had to survive in order to find the Sorcerer’s Stone (or Philosopher’s Stone).

After putting Fluffy to sleep, you will have to unravel the Devil’s Snare, using Lumos Solem on the traces of magic.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 9 The Trap Door Devils Snare Lumos Solem

It’s quite a stunning effect that can’t be captured in photos – stay tuned for my YouTube video.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 15 The Trap Door Winged Key

Surviving the Devil’s Snare challenge will bring you to the Winged Keys, enchanted by Professor Flitwick to guard the stone.

The Pensieve

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The Visions of Magic concludes with an immersive projection show, where you can witness key moments from Harry’s journey in Hogwarts.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 10 Pensieve Finale Harry Potter vs Voldemort

That of course, includes the showdown between Harry Potter and Voldemort.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 10 Pensieve Finale 3 Hogwarts

The show concludes with a beautiful vista of Hogwarts, and you can summon even more fireworks with your wand.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 11 Ministries of Magic MACUSA one last look

After this, you have to turn in your wand, and leave through the Ministries of Magic scene (a bit odd, but I suppose they need a way to bring people back “upstairs”).

And that concludes the Harry Potter: Visions of Magic experience. Time for you to Accio wallet for the next segment.

Retail Shop at Harry Potter: Visions of Magic Singapore

Welcome to Harry Potter: Visions of Magic-al Shopping!

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 12 Retail Store Overview

An extraordinarily wide range of goods can be found at the Harry Potter: Visions of Magic Singapore retail shop.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 12 Retail Store Wand Collection Heroes

Seemingly hundreds of items are available, split between Visions of Magic- and Wizarding World-branded items.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 12 Retail Store Centerpiece Display

The shop also has this attractive centerpiece.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 12 Retail Store Grimmauld Place collection

Visions of Magic-specific items include this beautiful collection inspired by Grimmauld Place.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 12 Retail Store Gryffindor Items

There are of course, extensive goods themed to the four houses at Hogwarts.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 12 Retail Store Modern Hogwarts

Some uncommon items, such as this rather modern looking Hogwarts design, are also available.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 12 Retail Store Death Eaters Collection

There are also some uncommon themed collection, such as Death Eaters, Deathly Hallows, and even Butterbeer.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 12 Retail Store Fantastic Beasts collection

A wide variety of Fantastic Beasts goods are also available.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 14 Retail Shop Highlight Singapore Exclusives

The Singapore exclusive range features stylised artwork from the eight environments.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 12 Retail Store Grimmauld Place Black Family Tree Replica

Be sure to admire the replica Black Family Tree tapestry while you shop.

After leaving this shop, you will end up in… another shop that’s part of The Butterbeer Cafe.

The Butterbeer Cafe

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 13 The Butterbeer Cafe overview

Rounding up the themed experience – you can enjoy some Butterbeer (Draft and Slushie versions available).

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 13 The Butterbeer Cafe macarons and cupcakes

Grab some themed macarons and cupcakes to go along with the Butterbeer, which is available in Draught (S$10) and Frozen Slush (S$12). A plastic souvenir tankard is also available at S$15, but it does not include the drink itself.

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 14 Butterbeer Cafe Drinks Bottle and Exclusive Tankard

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 13 The Butterbeer Cafe shop

If you’ve forgotten to grab a souvenir, you have one final chance here – how convenient!
This retail space is also open to non-ticket holders, so you can get a taster (literally) before getting tickets for the full experience. Note that same-day tickets are subject to availability – you are recommended to book early to avoid disappointment.


Harry Potter: Visions of Magic Singapore

Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore 13 The Butterbeer Cafe shop overview

Asia Premiere in Singapore
Resorts World Sentosa, The Forum, Level B1
From 22 November 2024

Book tickets now from Pelago, an official Ticketing Partner for Harry Potter: Visions of Magic.

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