Wizarding World - Diagon Alley Discussion (Opens 2014)

[Themeparkvigilante]

 

[BJCool]

Does this count as a public area? :look:

Spoiler

Photo from Orlando Informer

 

[Teebin]

This picture gives me pause...

 

[USO92]

This picture gives me pause...

Care to elaborate?

 

[tribbleorlfl]

& I especially hate being told I cant do something, especially if it isnt justified or there is no official rule or policy in place of it, on top of being threatened to be tossed out, let alone the fact if what I'm doing isnt dangerous or disruptive to myself or anyone else, so I, or any of us here, shouldnt take it.

I agree with you, because there appears to be no policy in place to prohibit taking pictures of construction, they're on shaky ground legally (even though it's private property). It boarders on harassment that "the group" was targeted while others (I'm sure) probably took pics in that area with no trouble. This is kind of what happened to me during ESPN the Weekend that I referenced in my prior post.

That being said, would you (and others) honor the rule if the policies were amended to prohibit construction photos, or if a sign was posted that photography wasn't allowed in that area? Just curious, because the fact the security guard asked if they were with a forum tells me Universal is actively following this thread and might be concerned their "secret" is being spread throughout the web w/o control. I wouldn't be surprised to see signs pop up soon to remove any ambiguity.

 

[Hockeyman55]

I agree with you, there appears to be no policy in place to prohibit

But what is stopping them from just throwing you out? Its their park and their rules, is it worth putting up a fight with them? They pretty much have us by the juevos.

 

[mainejeff]

This expansion looks like an entire city going up!

 

[JungleSkip]

But what is stopping them from just throwing you out? Its their park and their rules, is it worth putting up a fight with them? They pretty much have us by the juevos.

Oh, I HOPE they throw me out. I'd love it.

Can you imagine the crap storm they'd set off by tossing out any prominent member of the theme park community? I'd love to see it.

 

[ReelJustice]

Oh, I HOPE they throw me out. I'd love it.

Can you imagine the crap storm they'd set off by tossing out any prominent member of the theme park community? I'd love to see it.

Call or tweet Jason Garcia immediately. Then WESH.

 

[quickfire609]

You guys should just swallow your pride and one of the more well off members here should rent an apartment overlooking the expansion

 

[Hatetofly]

You guys should just swallow your pride and one of the more well off members here should rent an apartment overlooking the expansion

It's very expensive and Gringotts was going to block the view. Not to mention all of the Universal facing units were leased. I looked into this a few months ago when I was promoted at work and knew I would be switching locations. It would of been sweet though I assure you.

 

[Hockeyman55]

I still say someone needs to invest in a remote control helicopter with camera mount :sneaky:

 

[ReelJustice]

You guys should just swallow your pride and one of the more well off members here should rent an apartment overlooking the expansion

Skip and I have a friend who lives there. They can't see anything.

 

[shiekra38]

I still say someone needs to invest in a remote control helicopter with camera mount :sneaky:

Spoiler alert..there is dirt and steel

although if someone menouvered it into the Gringott's show building

 

[Themeparkvigilante]

Does this count as a public area? :look:

Spoiler

Photo from Orlando Informer

I would say that any area that you don't have to cross any barriers/ropes/construction walls/security check points/areas with posted signs that says employees only/restricted area etc in order to get to is a public area.

 

[Themeparkvigilante]

That being said, would you (and others) honor the rule if the policies were amended to prohibit construction photos, or if a sign was posted that photography wasn't allowed in that area? Just curious, because the fact the security guard asked if they were with a forum tells me Universal is actively following this thread and might be concerned their "secret" is being spread throughout the web w/o control. I wouldn't be surprised to see signs pop up soon to remove any ambiguity.[/QUOTE]

I couldnt really answer that until they showed me in writing that in fact I couldnt take pictures.
One thing is for sure, next time I go, I will be visiting guest services & simply ask them what the rules are as far as taking pictures are, yet even more ammo we could use if we ever had to, especially if they say I can take pictures from any guest area, & than get approached by anyone. Knowledge is power, so if they tried anything, perhaps we could turn the tables on them & sue for harrasment??

 

[Hatetofly]

I can assure this thread is monitored daily, just can't explain how I know. Technology is a two way street :thumbs:

 

[RonaldsModernLife]

I still say someone needs to invest in a remote control helicopter with camera mount :sneaky:

Wait until Google Glass comes out, that should make taking pictures and videos in a discreet way a lot easier.

 

[JungleSkip]

Wait until Google Glass comes out, that should make taking pictures and videos in a discreet way a lot easier.

If you don't mind lookiing like a buffoon while you do it and have 1.5K to spend on a whim.

 

[RonaldsModernLife]

If you don't mind lookiing like a buffoon while you do it and have 1.5K to spend on a whim.

Google Glass can attach to any sunglasses/glasses so you won't look like a total fool and hey, the price will go down at some point...in a few years. :thumbs: