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  1. DeputyAuror

    Wizarding World - Diagon Alley Discussion - Part 3

    last night I was in DA from roughly 5-8pm and did not observe the dragon roaring/breathing fire. Does anyone know if the effect hasn't worked like this before? I've been a couple of times and this is the first visit I did not observe the dragon going off on its regular every 12-15 minute...
  2. DeputyAuror

    Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

    I tried the test seat and couldn't get a green light, but I risked the line and got in and was able to fit in the ride. I think the test seat is smaller - can anyone verify that with me? Also I think the second and third rows have slightly more leg space than the first. If your Dad just barely...
  3. DeputyAuror

    Diagon Crowd Concerns

    So who else is going to be getting there in the early hours of the morning? I will be getting dropped off around 4am to walk into city walk. I'm guessing the crowds will really build around the toll plaza between 4-5am waiting for the garage to open.
  4. DeputyAuror

    Wizarding World - Diagon Alley Discussion - Part 2

    The HE was a wonderful experience. I was high-fiving TMs left and right in the train station and they also seemed rather excited to be seeing guests flowing through the queues. In my 1st trip right when the gates opened, the snack corner in Kings Cross wasn't opened yet, but on my second go...
  5. DeputyAuror

    Diagon Alley Soft Opening Watch

    I'll be out there tonight, I plan on watching some of the US world cup match over at Finnegans before heading toward the waterfront area around 6-6:30pm. Is there any updated word on tonight's possibility for softs after the vacation package time window?
  6. DeputyAuror

    CityWalk Expansion

    Voted Breadbox, because that's will very well likely be my new go-to City Walk stop as I'm a broke college kid . But I'm also VERY excited to try out the CowFish offerings when I have a chance to splurge a little.
  7. DeputyAuror

    Transformers: The Ride - Summer 2013

    Voice actors, Mark W, Optimus, and Bumblebee all walking around the carpet. From the lagoon I can see Optimus and Bumble very well. The movie sound track that's being played in the area is a great fit for the events. The big stuff starts at 11.
  8. DeputyAuror

    Transformers: The Ride - Summer 2013

    Megaton's stilt character has arrived!! The crowd got really excited to see him walk out. For some reason the Simpson characters are out too and they're all doing a photo op with the 3 Transformers characters
  9. DeputyAuror

    Transformers: The Ride - Summer 2013

    The crowd is pretty far away. We were walked lagoon side of Central Park. VIPs are the only ones near the ride and stage. Bumblebee is meeting VIPs and I can see the Bumblebee car parked. Lots of people near me are peeved about how far back we are. I'm still instagraming using the...
  10. DeputyAuror

    Transformers: The Ride - Summer 2013

    I don't have the Flickr app on my phone to post a picture here, but I Instagramed a picture of the crowd. Look at the #TFGrandOpening Instagram tag for it
  11. DeputyAuror

    Transformers: The Ride - Summer 2013

    standing outside T2. Team Members are holding the crowd back and will walk us to the " viewing area at Central Park at 9am. TMs are trying to divert guests to DM, Rockit, and Shrek. Eceryone laughed and hardly anyone moved. I'm standing right at the front of the crowd near the left.
  12. DeputyAuror

    Transformers: The Ride - Summer 2013

    Any idea where best to view the ceremonies from? The lagoon / outside the ride enterance? Or the street at the enterance? Looks like we'll be let in at 8. Team Members have arrived at the turnstiles
  13. DeputyAuror

    Transformers: The Ride - Summer 2013

    Just arrived in line. Look for the girl in the Doctor Who shirt, come say hi!
  14. DeputyAuror

    Transformers: The Ride - Summer 2013

    at the park now. Just rode through single riders and by the time I got out and back around the single line was closed. Express line is open and the current standby is at 45 mins. Signs are posted that the ride will close at 5pm today. Lots off Uni+ creative staff with nametags and purple "staff"...
  15. DeputyAuror

    Transformers: The Ride - Summer 2013

    So what time should I plan to arrive on Thursday for the opening ceremonies? Will it be like Star Wars Weekends and I should show up at 5am to get in line or will I be better off arriving between 7-8am?
  16. DeputyAuror

    Universal Orlando Resort Misc Refurbs

    Ah, gotcha. Thank you!
  17. DeputyAuror

    Universal Orlando Resort Misc Refurbs

    Where is that dock picture from, I can't seem to place it in my head. Is that where the old lagoon boats used to launch from?
  18. DeputyAuror

    What is your favorite on-site Universal hotel?

    I've stayed at RP several times for Potter fan conventions. Beautiful hotel and perfect for convention goers. Portifino knocks every resort out of the water with its theming, but I've found myself lost several times trying to navigate around the place. No matter which hotel you pick - make sure...
  19. DeputyAuror

    Wizarding World - Diagon Alley Discussion (Opens 2014)

    Holy cow that was a beautiful photo update. Cannot wait until the semester's over and I get to vist the parks in a month to see all this progress in person!
  20. DeputyAuror

    Transformers: The Ride - Summer 2013

    All this discussion on softs has me bouncing at my desk. Thanks for the info HTF! Can't wait to see signage go up.