To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire film, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo is hosting a special Goblet of Fire feature, for a limited time only.
Step into the world of the Triwizard Tournament – a pivotal chapter marking the transition from a tale of magic and adventure to the battle against the dark forces of the wizarding world. Iconic props, costumes, and creatures – some revealed for the first time – will be displayed throughout the attraction to bring the epic story to life once more.
In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the Triwizard Tournament returns after a century, testing the courage, skill and magic ability of its champions. Though too young to compete, Harry is mysteriously chosen by the Goblet of Fire, propelling him into three perilous tasks that will shape his destiny.
For the first time at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, this special event brings the film’s world to life across the entire tour. Stepping foot into the Great Hall, you’re greeted by the Goblet and the mesmerising blue light of the Age Line, with an enchanting display of simulated flickering blue flames.
Witness the thrilling moment as the flames turn red and parchment slips fly into the air, just like in the film.
Never-before-seen props, costumes and creatures will be on display throughout the tour, marking a pivotal moment in the series as the story shifts from one of magic and adventure to the looming battle against the forces of darkness. Experience this turning point up close!
Stand before the historic Goblet of Fire and feel the pure determination of the students from the three great magical schools who dared to enter the Triwizard Tournament.
This iconic Goblet which changed Harry’s destiny, is now yours to experience.
For the first time in Japan, experience the enchanted taps with their cascading streams of vibrant, multicoloured water flowing in the Prefects’ Bathroom, just as Harry visited in the film.
On 4th May, 2004, filming began for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, which took over a year to complete, finishing in March 2005. Due to the large scope of this film, multiple new sets were constructed to accommodate its diverse settings. This film also debuted the Great Hall’s Yule Ball makeover, which required countless metres of silver fabric and magical ice sculptures.
To film the underwater scenes for the Triwizard Tournament challenge, it was necessary to construct a huge underwater filming tank, which held over two million litres of water! Due to the large stretches of time Daniel Radcliffe would spend submerged within it, he earned his official PADI diving certificate during filming. Other innovative filmmaking techniques were required for the second Triwizard Challenge, including Harry’s physical transformation after taking gillyweed. Practical effects were used to create his fishy appearance, which involved stretching thin ladies’ stockings over his hands to create the illusion of webbed fingers.
Another impressive feat of practical effects employed within this film was the construction of a 40ft long Hungarian Horntail dragon model. Led by John Richardson, the Special Effects Team fitted this beast with a 35ft flamethrower, so that the mechanical dragon could shoot real fire out of its mouth. However, the Visual Effects Team were ultimately responsible for creating the Hungarian Horntail that audiences see on-screen.
