The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade (Orlando): Part 2

[Vyrus]

Wow that's kind of... Odd... I wonder if there are any fans out there THAT obsessed (actually... I know there are! :look: ) xD...

Well it also depends on WHO is wearing it, just like any type of clothes, some people can pull it off while others can't

 

[Frogki]

Well it also depends on WHO is wearing it, just like any type of clothes, some people can pull it off while others can't

Too true...

So have there been any tweeks recently? Any updates, or new merchandise?

 

[mantaguy]

Also, I was listening to a couple talking to another couple while at dinner tonight and they said that inside of the Three Broomsticks, you can see shadows of house elves walking about in the top area of the restaurant like dropping pots, and cleaning. Has anyone seen this?

Yeah it's pretty cool. You can sometimes soo someone flying by on a broomstick also.

 

[Mitchiez]

Oh my!! I want to go back now, and see! Where is this inside the Three Broomsticks? Up above where like the balcony is and stuff? O_O

 

[mantaguy]

Oh my!! I want to go back now, and see! Where is this inside the Three Broomsticks? Up above where like the balcony is and stuff? O_O

Yeah there's a couple stretches of blank wall where they project it.

 

[universal chris]

Great pictures Mitchiez.

 

[SL_ZER0]

Are they doing Xmas stuff in Hogsmeade? I just got the Holiday email from Universal but it doesnt cite WWoHP specifically. We're thinking of trying to get in a quick trip after Xmas but before the new year..

 

[JungleSkip]

Okay, so even though I no longer post over at WDWMagic, I still read it because 5 or so posters over there know their stuff, and I came across this beauty of a post from a guy named Martin that knows more than every other person I've ever met put together.

The success of HP - and the willing to build it - is possibly the best thing to happen to Uni Orlando since they redeveloped the whole resort in the late 90`s. They took a gamble and it has more than paid off. Attendence is up this summer 36%, revenue 62%. They couldn`t be happier. The better news is I know for a fact they are no longer scared to invest heavily knowing if they get it right the rewards will far outweigh what goes in. And they are going to invest. Big time. This is just the start. Potter will be expanded, there are at least 2 large expansions planned for the Studios, and the empty plot in IOA is still being eyed. This is a renaissance of the Uni Orlando complex and it is about time.

 

[Vyrus]

Wow, I'm so freaking happy to hear that. Uni realized, basically "if you build it, they will come" ound:

 

[SL_ZER0]

Okay, so even though I no longer post over at WDWMagic, I still read it because 5 or so posters over there know their stuff, and I came across this beauty of a post from a guy named Martin that knows more than every other person I've ever met put together.

Eff. Yeah.
Invest, Uni, INVEST!

 

[Roll N Fear]

Just don't invest in any Maurer Sohne rides. lol

 

[youhow2]

hey jungleskip, care to post a link over to that thread?

 

[JungleSkip]

Here you go. It's a pretty long thread filled with a bunch of babbling(which is common over there). The post is half way/near the bottom of the page I've linked to.

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showthread.php?t=663056&page=20

 

[Bryan]

I wish they'd decorate hogsmeade for xmas and use the friggin snow machines

well at least they have a snowman

 

[mantaguy]

Are they doing Xmas stuff in Hogsmeade? I just got the Holiday email from Universal but it doesnt cite WWoHP specifically. We're thinking of trying to get in a quick trip after Xmas but before the new year..

You will drown in crowds.

As for rumors of expansion, I won't believe it until they announce it. I don't care how well connected someone says they are. And if it is true, and they take over LC, it better be better than the original WWoHP or I will forever blame Uni for destroying the only original thing they've ever done. (not saying it won't ever happen)

 

[Brian G.]

You will drown in crowds.

As for rumors of expansion, I won't believe it until they announce it. I don't care how well connected someone says they are. And if it is true, and they take over LC, it better be better than the original WWoHP or I will forever blame Uni for destroying the only original thing they've ever done. (not saying it won't ever happen)

To believe Potter won't be expanded is silly. As many have stated, it's not a question of if, but when. I wouldn't be surprised to see something announced in 2012 of a small Potter expansion. It's not a coincidence that several in-the-know people have stated the same things. It's obviously being stated for a reason.

 

[Vyrus]

You know the old saying....where there is smoke, there is fire. :thumbs:

 

[JungleSkip]

To believe Potter won't be expanded is silly. As many have stated, it's not a question of if, but when. I wouldn't be surprised to see something announced in 2012 of a small Potter expansion. It's not a coincidence that several in-the-know people have stated the same things. It's obviously being stated for a reason.

Exactly. The Potter expansion is a definite.

What surprises me is Martin's talk of expansions at the Studios. He usually doesn't say stuff like that post without being pretty certain that it will happen.

 

[mantaguy]

To believe Potter won't be expanded is silly. As many have stated, it's not a question of if, but when. I wouldn't be surprised to see something announced in 2012 of a small Potter expansion. It's not a coincidence that several in-the-know people have stated the same things. It's obviously being stated for a reason.

You will drown in crowds.

As for rumors of expansion, I won't believe it until they announce it. I don't care how well connected someone says they are. And if it is true, and they take over LC, it better be better than the original WWoHP or I will forever blame Uni for destroying the only original thing they've ever done. (not saying it won't ever happen)

In fact I agree with you on this point. Most of my post was an opinion so kindly quit trying to contradict it.

 

[Brian G.]

Wasn't contradicting it, just merely saying my thoughts on the matter.