Wizarding World - Diagon Alley Discussion (Opens 2014)

[JungleSkip]

Scroll down for my thoughts

http://www.orlandounited.com/forums...-The-Transformers-Ride-Ever-Come-to-UO/page11

Am I missing something? I don't see a post from you.

EDIT: Now I see. And yea, that's what it sounds like.:thumbs:

 

[Felipe]

I honestly couldn't tell you. I don't think I've been inside that venue in over a decade haha.

That being said, if there's construction going on backstage as well, it might affect the event.

No, definitely, the tents and parade building would probably be gone in the expansion, but I wondered if B&T might still remain at USF. I don't even have that much interest in the show, I'm just curious lol!

 

[mantaguy]

The Animal Actors show has large detailed set pieces that I doubt could be moved easily. They could do it once year by theming the show to something tropical, but not multiple years. Anyways back to topic.

 

[JungleSkip]

Update:

In all respect to my very dear friend Spirit, he is misinformed on Jaws. Not going anywhere. Phase II is growing however.

 

[Felipe]

Good to hear! Thanks JungleSkip! I didn't and still don't believe they'd bring Harry to the Studios side.

 

[JungleSkip]

Some new stuff from a ride design company contractor that worked on Phase I.

If I haven't told you yet let me also confirm that Potter phase II will be several steps above phase I. The two E-tickets (that is not a typo as I consider one of the other attractions planned for Potter to be an E-ticket) will blow FJ away in terms of show with at least an equally innovative and fun ride system. Transformers is an amazing ride and where it is going in USF is also surprising. USF will become an amazing park with the two E-tickets and the other attractions about to be launched.

 

[Jymmymack]

So, this guy is a bit confusing. Two E-tickets for HP Ph. 2 and two E-tickets for USF?

 

[JungleSkip]

So, this guy is a bit confusing. Two E-tickets for HP Ph. 2 and two E-tickets for USF?

Yes.

 

[wdwbiged]

So, this guy is a bit confusing. Two E-tickets for HP Ph. 2 and two E-tickets for USF?

Two new E-ticket rides for HP and two new E-ticket rides for USF one of them being Transformers

 

[Jymmymack]

Interesting. Very interesting. What is the other E-ticket and where the hell is it going? Between MIB and Simpsons? Jaws getting plowed under?

Wait, I'm dumb. Kong must be the other E-ticket. But where is it going?

 

[BJCool]

Unless it's a brand new ride concept, I assume the two going into USF are Transformers and Kong. (Though I don't know how Kong would work since that's part of the USH tram tour.)

As for locations, I would say possibilties include KidZone, land between Simpsons and MIB, land occupied by Fear Factor theater, or somehow replacing Twister.

 

[wdwbiged]

I want to see a Kong ride come back but I want it to be like our old ride... sigh

 

[Exotic Ego]

Whats E-Ticket?

 

[Felipe]

Whats E-Ticket?

"The phrase E ticket (or E ticket ride) refers to an unusually interesting, thrilling or expensive experience. It derives from the admission ticket system used at Disneyland and Magic Kingdom theme parks before 1982, in which the E ticket (officially termed "E coupon") admitted the bearer to the newest, most advanced, and/or most popular rides and attractions." says Wikipedia

 

[Hatetofly]

Whats E-Ticket?

By todays standards its a major attraction within a themepark. As for the original click on the link.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E_ticket

Examples of e-tickets
Expedition Everest
Mission Space
Test Track
Splash, Space, and Thunder Mtns
Spiderman
MIB
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
Haunted Mansion

 

[JungleSkip]

I would think Transformers and Kong are indeed the USF E-tickets.

 

[BJCool]

I would think Transformers and Kong are indeed the USF E-tickets.

Those two are my best guess. I can't think of any other major blockbusters prime for attractions at USF. LOTR is a massive property and the Hobbit prequels are coming out in the next few years but the premise of ancient-magic-action-adventure is way too similar to the successful Potter.

On the bright side, no one gets to be on the "Avatar at UO" bandwagon any longer thanks to Disney.

 

[JungleSkip]

Those two are my best guess.

They're the two that have been told to me by friends who would know, so I'm inclined to believe it's the case.

 

[Sideshow Mike]

Seeing how successful Kong has been in USH, bringing it here would definitely be a good idea and a good fit.

 

[JungleSkip]

Seeing how successful Kong has been in USH, bringing it here would definitely be a good idea and a good fit.

I have to wonder how Kong will be set up, if it is indeed what is coming. Will it be a new ride system using the USH footage? Will it be something completely different?

Lots of questions.