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Wizarding World - Diagon Alley Discussion (Opens 2014)

  • Thread starter Thread starter floridianer
  • Start date Start date Sep 25, 2010

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    Votes: 154 88.0%
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    Votes: 21 12.0%
  • Maybe

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It's 9:31 and still no news....
 
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ThemeParks4Life said:
It's 9:31 and still no news....
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I'm sure once he has time to post it he will. It's a zoo out there trying to shop so I'm sure hes running around crazy like he's trying to find a Turboman doll :lol:
 
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I'm sure once he has time to post it he will. It's a zoo out there trying to shop so I'm sure hes running around crazy like he's trying to find a Turboman doll :lol:
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Really? I thought One Direction dolls were the most popular gift this year :lol:
 
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Geez, I guess I'm not the only one who waited til the last minute. Regardless though I'm nearly done with only two gifts to go. So anyways about the latest intel. Now I want to stress this isn't confirmed information but it came from someone who I have total faith in.

A few months ago I got word of wifi coming to the park. Didn't think much of it since mobile media, personalized park experiences, and guest options are all in the major parks future. So as time went by and wifi equipment was being installed the main question was not so much why but when. Also of note was the location in which wifi infrastructure was installed which was the FJ, ROTM and apparently Gringotts at one point as well.

Meanwhile during this time frame I've been talking with others about the new Ollivanders experience and what we can expect. And while I can't get into to much detail I will confirm the entire experience is much larger in scale and capacity. With 3 showrooms and a larger more "interactive" experience. Then another piece of the puzzle fell into place or at least possibly, that Ollivanders in Hogsmeade may stay. Now with so many merchandise opportunities at their disposal why would they want the extra options and capacity for wands?

Well couple a new wifi network, new Potter Expansion, and a unique merchandise opportunity and what do you get? Well besides 60 min waits for $50 dollar wands and record sales numbers that will fund IOA's next land transformation. Magic Quest of course! I've been told Universal is moving forward with this and the possibilities are huge. More as I find out! Now I gotta go wrap some gifts.
 
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Ooh, an interactive game(?)! Neat!
 
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Thanks for the scoop Hate! :cheers:

Do you know if it will be utilizing the actual MagiQuest system and wands (obviously with Potter designs) or do you mean that Uni is developing a version of their own from the ground up? Also, how comparable in scope would this be to Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom in terms of amount of interactive opportunities.
 
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hatetofly said:
Geez, I guess I'm not the only one who waited til the last minute. Regardless though I'm nearly done with only two gifts to go. So anyways about the latest intel. Now I want to stress this isn't confirmed information but it came from someone who I have total faith in.

A few months ago I got word of wifi coming to the park. Didn't think much of it since mobile media, personalized park experiences, and guest options are all in the major parks future. So as time went by and wifi equipment was being installed the main question was not so much why but when. Also of note was the location in which wifi infrastructure was installed which was the FJ, ROTM and apparently Gringotts at one point as well.

Meanwhile during this time frame I've been talking with others about the new Ollivanders experience and what we can expect. And while I can't get into to much detail I will confirm the entire experience is much larger in scale and capacity. With 3 showrooms and a larger more "interactive" experience. Then another piece of the puzzle fell into place or at least possibly, that Ollivanders in Hogsmeade may stay. Now with so many merchandise opportunities at their disposal why would they want the extra options and capacity for wands?

Well couple a new wifi network, new Potter Expansion, and a unique merchandise opportunity and what do you get? Well besides 60 min waits for $50 dollar wands and record sales numbers that will fund IOA's next land transformation. Magic Quest of course! I've been told Universal is moving forward with this and the possibilities are huge. More as I find out! Now I gotta go wrap some gifts.
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Thanks for the update HTF :thumbs: And believe me, you aren't the only one in the last minute xmas shopping boat.
 
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hatetofly said:
Geez, I guess I'm not the only one who waited til the last minute. Regardless though I'm nearly done with only two gifts to go. So anyways about the latest intel. Now I want to stress this isn't confirmed information but it came from someone who I have total faith in.

A few months ago I got word of wifi coming to the park. Didn't think much of it since mobile media, personalized park experiences, and guest options are all in the major parks future. So as time went by and wifi equipment was being installed the main question was not so much why but when. Also of note was the location in which wifi infrastructure was installed which was the FJ, ROTM and apparently Gringotts at one point as well.


Meanwhile during this time frame I've been talking with others about the new Ollivanders experience and what we can expect. And while I can't get into to much detail I will confirm the entire experience is much larger in scale and capacity. With 3 showrooms and a larger more "interactive" experience. Then another piece of the puzzle fell into place or at least possibly, that Ollivanders in Hogsmeade may stay. Now with so many merchandise opportunities at their disposal why would they want the extra options and capacity for wands?

Well couple a new wifi network, new Potter Expansion, and a unique merchandise opportunity and what do you get? Well besides 60 min waits for $50 dollar wands and record sales numbers that will fund IOA's next land transformation. Magic Quest of course! I've been told Universal is moving forward with this and the possibilities are huge. More as I find out! Now I gotta go wrap some gifts.
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:stunned: :stunned: :yikes: :faint:

Idk if Im more stunned that it finally makes sense or the fact that you mentioned land transformation and this magic quest possibility.

I literally went :stunned: on my couch
 
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I was just looking up on MagiQuest :jaw: This will give the upcoming DHS game a run for it's money!
 
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ThemeParks4Life said:
I was just looking up on MagiQuest :jaw: This will give the upcoming DHS game a run for it's money!
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If everything goes as planned it will embarrass the Disney games.
 
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Thanks for the little tidbit HTF. I don't think you were the only one putting off Christmas shopping. Lots of people put it off due to the apocalypse that failed to occur yesterday. LoL.

~ Worse. Apocalypse. Ever.
 
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hatetofly said:
If everything goes as planned it will embarrass the Disney games.
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Don't underestimate the power of Star Wars! :saber: But seriously, I'm excited for both and can't wait.
 
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Ooh, I was right!
 
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Don't underestimate the power of Star Wars! :saber: But seriously, I'm excited for both and can't wait.
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You referring to the Star Wars game that I told you guys about :lol:
 
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You referring to the Star Wars game that I told you guys about :lol:
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If that good or bad? :look:
 
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Soooo is this similar in scale to the interactive wand stuff that was originally proposed for WWoHP Part 1, or a bit more grand.
 
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lol. ive mentioned magiquest experience twice in the past (once on the Wizarding World thread and once on this one i think) and got crushed. lmao jumping up and down cause I might be getting my wish :P j/k you guys are still awesome!!!
 
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lol. ive mentioned magiquest experience twice in the past (once on the Wizarding World thread and once on this one i think) and got crushed. lmao jumping up and down cause I might be getting my wish :P j/k you guys are still awesome!!!
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The MagiQuest rumors have been around for years. And it is known that it was seriously considered by UC but (according to rumor) there wasn't enough time/money to integrate it into Phase 1. If anyone "crushed" you it was based on the knowledge that it wouldn't come with the WWoHP that was first opened (which it wasn't).
 
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The MagiQuest rumors have been around for years. And it is known that it was seriously considered by UC but (according to rumor) there wasn't enough time/money to integrate it into Phase 1. If anyone "crushed" you it was based on the knowledge that it wouldn't come with the WWoHP that was first opened (which it wasn't).
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i was just saying it as an idea before. not of proof it was coming or not. no beef. :wave: but it's cool that we might be getting it.
 
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i was just saying it as an idea before. not of proof it was coming or not. no beef. :wave: but it's cool that we might be getting it.
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No beef, just wanted to point out that if someone shot it down, it was more out of not wanting to get people's hopes up or having false info out there. These folks take pride in their reps!
 
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