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May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor

07/13/15 | New York City

The Hunger Games Exhibition opened two weeks ago and yesterday afternoon I visited the Times Square spectacle. The exhibition, located at the Discover Exhibition Times Square on West 44th Street, is terrific. Once inside you are ushered to the start of the exhibit where, after your tickets are scanned, you wait in the queue until a small group has formed and then you are led into a room with the intro video. It starts with a life-size Effie Trinket welcoming you from the steps of the Hall of Justice and wishing you good luck, “May the odds be ever in your favor”.

The Hunger Games Exhibition The Hunger Games Exhibition Effie Hall of Justice

 The exhibit has  features more than 1,000 real props from the movies and they have 46 costumes used in the three Hunger Games films. From the minute you walk through the double doors into District 12 you really feel like you are on set in North Carolina.  They did a phenomenal job telling the story of Katniss and the cizitens as Panem – as you meander through the maze you are taken on a seamless journey through the story presented in the three movies,  I was just waiting for my style icon Jennifer Lawrence to appear around each corner. 

I learned a great deal about the making of each movie but even more about the author, Suzanne Collins, and approached the plot and character development of each book. My favorite part of Hunger Games Exhibition had to be a three way tie between the chariot with costumes on fire, Effie’s gorgeous outfits, and Katniss’ stunning wedding dress which was even prettier in person.

The Hunger Games Exhibition Mocking Jay Pin The Hunger Games Exhibition Effie The Reaping The Hunger Games Exhibition Train to the Capital The Hunger Games Exhibition Chariot on Fire The Hunger Games Exhibition Join the Fight The Hunger Games Exhibition Gale Holographic The Hunger Games Exhibition Cinia Sketch Book The Hunger Games Exhibition Katniss Wedding Dress The Hunger Games Exhibition Wedding Dress Detail

When my friend Samantha (who recently started a blog, The Blue Eyed Adventurer) and I finished the exhibit there was a green screen where we were able to don capes and you were digitally placed chariot from the first movie. I was going to pass until they told me JLaw has been there the week before and wore the same cape – sold.  The video was funny but we did not buy it, or even ask how much it was.  The gift shop at the end of the tour had every item imaginable, from Barbies of Katniss and Effie to Capital wine glasses and ;limited edition 18K gold and diamond Mockingjay pendants that will set you back $7,500 a piece.

The Hunger Games Exhibition Green Screen The Hunger Games Exhibition Barbie Dolls The Hunger Games Exhibition Capital Wine Glass

I would not consider myself a huge fan but the experience from start to finish was worth the $30 and I learned a ton throughout the process. After more than an hour touring the exhibition it made me ready to see the final movie Mockingjay- Part 2 but unfortunately we will all have to wait until the end of November.

Would you go to the exhibit?

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Comments

  1. Meredith says

    July 14, 2015 at 12:35 pm

    Ahh so jealous Kel, love the Hunger Games!

  2. Pamela says

    July 14, 2015 at 9:54 am

    oh that is so cool!!

  3. Monika says

    July 13, 2015 at 9:02 pm

    This looks like a lot of fun! I like this series so I’d definitely consider going. I learned a ton during the Game of Thrones exhibits I went to so I know how worth it these exhibits can be.

    -M
    http://www.violetroots.com

  4. Head to Toe Chic says

    July 13, 2015 at 5:20 pm

    I love the hunger games!! That exhibit looks like a lot of fun!

    xo,
    Angela

  5. Sierra says

    July 13, 2015 at 10:40 am

    Looks like so much fun! Great pics!

    sierradanielle.com

  6. Larisa says

    July 13, 2015 at 9:56 am

    Ugh this reminds me: I HAVE TO GO SEE THIS! My fiance and I went when it was Harry Potter and that was so awesome. I’m surprised you were able to take pictures! Definitely can’t wait to go. I’m a huge Hunger Games fan!

    xx Larisa @ weheartbeauty.com

  7. Alyssa says

    July 13, 2015 at 9:23 am

    I must admit, I really love the hunger games lol. I had no idea this existed!

  8. Megan says

    July 13, 2015 at 8:31 am

    This looks really fun! I’ve been to the Harry Potter exhibition and loved it!
    ~~Megan~~
    http://www.poshprime.com

  9. Samantha says

    July 13, 2015 at 7:45 am

    Thank you so much for including me in your post! So fun traveling through the exhibit with you!

    ~Samantha
    Blue Eyed Adventurer

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles! 

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