Argus Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods

We had had a VERY out-of-this-world experience during The Forbidden Journey. It was a ride completely beyond any other ride experience. When Abbie and I got off our seats, and were directed towards the exit, we were still shaken up (literally!) from our experience. By the time we came to our senses we were standing in a dark dimly lit shop which was full of fans gawking around at some pretty cool Harry Potter merchandise. 

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We collected our bags and belongings from the lockers first, before exploring the shop. It was Filch’s Emporium of Confiscated Goods and had so much variety of merchandise, I think I went crazy!

Over the past three vacations to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Orlando I have purchased some very special things from this shop. I’ve bought my awesome Fawkes stuffed toy from this place which remains so close to my heart. Fawkes sits in my bookshelf and was recently joined by Buckbeak, the Hippogriff (no, I did not buy that from here!). On our most recent trip I bought a Marauders’ Map mug for Abbie. The first time we were there I had set my eyes on that mug but hadn’t purchased it because Abbie had selected another Gryffindor mug for me already. The second time we were there I was eyeing the mug again but ended up not buying it. Third time round I just had to buy it for Abbie!

The gorgeous Marauders' Map mug, front and back

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Another one of those things that I fell in love with was a Sorting hat model. A stool with the Sorting hat sitting over it which would be so perfect in my bookshelf!  But so far I buy something else and end up skipping that! Let’s see when I get my hands on it …

One of the gorgeous Potter-loving features of Filch’s Emporium is a giant version of the Wizard’s Chess. Sadly, it is not for sale! It sits in a cage so crazy fans don’t eat it .. I mean don’t disturb the pieces. You see the chess set as soon as you exit from The Forbidden Journey ride. It is pure gorgeousness! I wish they’d start selling Wizards’ Chess somewhere!

Other than those favorites of mine, the Emporium is full of other goodness. To name a few, it has broomsticks, action figures, lots of stuffed toys of all the animals from the Harry Potter series (Fawkes, dragons, Hedwig which I have my eyes set on, Fluffy, Scabbers, etc.), clothes, cushions, mugs, hats, the snitch, and etc.

Some of the awesome Harry Potter merchandise in the store

Some of my favorite displays, other than the wizards’ chess, include Lucius Malfoy’s Death Eater mask and the Skele-Gro bottles. I really really wish they’d sell those so I can totally buy them and display in my bookshelf!

Fluffy Plush Toy

I’m going to patiently wait (fingers crossed) as best as I possibly can for our next visit to see what Abbie and I get our hands on this time!!!