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^ few get what my deal is, mr man. :wave:
True, I guess I don't know you're whole story.
^ few get what my deal is, mr man. :wave:
He meant thrill level, and that's what I'm expecting here.
From the TPI Article
"We've got two rides coming: the Gringotts dark ride, which will blend Premier Rides roller coaster track with a 3D story-driven dark ride. Twin, 12-person, Victorian-inspired open-air cars, arranged in three rows of four, will take riders through the Gringotts vaults, where they will encounter dark wizards, including Voldemort. The ride vehicles will have a motion-base component, making this a blend of Revenge of the Mummy and Transformers in the ride's technology."
Was I joking? Who knows that's the fun part about he who shall not be named... Stash readers have a leg up on this.
"In addition to the two rides, I'm told that Universal is working on a live show, which will play in the open area under a glass canopy near the Gringotts ride's exit."
Perfect spot for some bankers to get involved with there investments.
"and what looks on the land's plans to be a Butterbeer stand over one the other side of the land, nearer the Gringotts exit."
More centralized but not limited to
"some skeletons that perform with a surprising effect that my sources refuse to tell me about in more detail. And goblins, too!"
Stash readers may remember a comment of being YouTube worthy...
That awkward moment when you're a stash reader but don't seem to have a leg up....Was I joking? Who knows that's the fun part about he who shall not be named... Stash readers have a leg up on this.
This thought just came to me, and bare with me it's probably not going to be like this. But what if the 3d glasses that you're given when you ride Gringott's are built to look like Harry's glasses. The plot would be that, like the 7th movie, we have to take Polyjuice potion to become Harry to trick Voldemort, thus the glasses would make sense.
That awkward moment when you're a stash reader but don't seem to have a leg up....
I, like everyone else, am super psyched to finally see some concept art work (as well as an 'official' announcement and opening date). However, on a side note, maybe it's just me but what's up with Gringotts in the concept artwork? I mean I know its just concept art but why is the front of the Gringotts building so out of scale in comparison to the rest of the painting when the rest of it is depicted in a more realistic scaling otherwise. Plus, where is the rest of the bank? For people who are not in the know about the Harry Potter universe it just looks like a giant tower in the center of the new land. I can see the clueless public's thinking now... "Why is the Leaning Tower of Pisa in the middle of a London street with a fire breathing dragon on top of it?"
Lastly, I sure hope the Knight Bus is really going to be there and not just depicted in this artwork for background purposes. I know it was mentioned in that one article also but does anybody know if that is a trustworthy source? Can you please confirm (or deny) anything on this topic, hatetofly, if you know (or can) that is? I did ask nicely after all... :smiley:
I, like everyone else, am super psyched to finally see some concept art work (as well as an 'official' announcement and opening date). However, on a side note, maybe it's just me but what's up with Gringotts in the concept artwork? I mean I know its just concept art but why is the front of the Gringotts building so out of scale in comparison to the rest of the painting when the rest of it is depicted in a more realistic scaling otherwise. Plus, where is the rest of the bank? For people who are not in the know about the Harry Potter universe it just looks like a giant tower in the center of the new land. I can see the clueless public's thinking now... "Why is the Leaning Tower of Pisa in the middle of a London street with a fire breathing dragon on top of it?"
Lastly, I sure hope the Knight Bus is really going to be there and not just depicted in this artwork for background purposes. I know it was mentioned in that one article also but does anybody know if that is a trustworthy source? Can you please confirm (or deny) anything on this topic, hatetofly, if you know (or can) that is? I did ask nicely after all... :smiley:
It's concept art, Gringotts is the central focus of the expansion so therefore it is largest in the artwork.
Anyways... if Voldemort is now "confirmed" a character in this new attraction how come we didn't hear about the actor being amungst the others when fliming scenes for the new Wizarding World expansion, months ago? He better not be some crappy CGI version...
Any guesses as to when opening dates might be announced. My holiday booking is on hold until then?
I'm willing to be we won't hear a solid date until well into next year. But with them now saying Summer, I'd guess sometime in June.
If it does open in June, i'd look at the 18th or sometime around then, as that will be the 4 year anniversary of the opening of WWoHP.I'm willing to be we won't hear a solid date until well into next year. But with them now saying Summer, I'd guess sometime in June.