The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hollywood

[Park Man]

That was one thing that really impressed me about Florida. When they opened Diagon Alley, they could have raised admission through the roof. But they didn't. They continue to be a better value than Disney. I know California is a different market, but I was kinda hoping they'd continue that philosophy out here.

 

[sickle_claw]

That 130 admission price is insane...I dont know if Ill be able to see Potter after the annual pass expires.

 

[Allen The Actor]

I reaaaaally doubt it's gonna be that price.

Again, I don't think the issue USH has is with the regular ticket prices. The biggest issue has been the over saturation of AP holders with Buy a Day Get A Year Free tickets. Once Potter opens and a good majority of the Season Passes expire and they set up the new program, I think they'll be able to handle it. Yeah, it'll be absolutely nuts, but I think it'll be manageable if they make the AP prices crazy, which they plan to do.

 

[raffman]

i think universal will just  hit the $99 price parking goes up $3 bucks. but do expect all the food and merch prices go up as well. 

 

[disneyversal]

Imagine if USH was building Diagon Alley and all the other buildings are false fronts and then they just yell out surprise

 

[12th Man]

Lots of work happening in Hogsmead and Hogwarts. Looks like it could open tomorrow  

If you look closely, they already have lanterns hung up the green house.

There is also working lanterns in the new alley that we will be getting in our Hogsmead.

They were also doing work on something near the Shrek extended queue. Looks like Hagrid's hut to me.

 

[William]

That forest is looking fuller and fuller each day, and it appears that they've almost installed all of the shutters along the greenhouse. Great photos!

 

[12th Man]

Thanks William!

 

[Allen The Actor]

I almost feel like I need to stop looking at these pictures....I feel like a kid looking at presents under a Christmas tree 5 months before Christmas...lol

 

[Wesker69]

Here is a pic I took sunday on my way down to the lower lot at HHN... Nothing exciting...

However... I do have to say that the Hogsmeade shop windows are looking good. Also, the Weasley's flying car is located within the forested outdoor queue of FJ. It is at an angle displayed amongst rocks/trees. Guests should be able to see it from outside of the queue area.

 

[Ryan]

The day USH goes astronomically higher than Disney's single-day price is the day I state I'll never drink Butterbeer again. $130 is absolutely inane and pure hogwash.

Expect it to match Disney, I'd say.

 

[Wesker69]

I seriously laughed more than I should have at you saying "hogwash"....

only because of "Hogsmeade", "Hog's Head", "Hogwarts".... yea, you get the idea.. lol

 

[12th Man]

You will probably be able to see the Shrek show building from the new alleyway in Hogsmead after looking at this comparison.

 

[Wesker69]

Forgot to mention this earlier, but today they gave the techs interactive wands so they could test the effects in Hogsmeade...

 

[Inspire2_Ride]

That's a shame. I guess we'll just have to try our best to ignore it. It should be easy since Hogsmeade is well...Hogsmeade. 

We'll just have to hope in time Shrek will be demolished or replaced with something better that is on the level of the Wizarding World. 

 

[RyanTTD]

I think 1-Day tickets to Universal will be dynamically priced.   The past few months they have been slowly replacing the ticket booth price boards with LCD screens. To me that is an indication of dynamic pricing is in the works.

I think a Regular 1-Day ticket to Universal will range anywhere from $105 to $170.  

And before people say that no one will pay $170 for a single day, all you have to do is look at the price for a "good" single seat at sporting events and concerts.

 

[Park Man]

I don't think the question is, "Will anyone pay $170.00 for a day at USH?". The rich are always with us. I think the question is, "Will enough people pay $170.00 for a day at USH?". It's true that the Superdome will hold over 70,000 people, but they don't have to fill the Superdome everyday of the year.

 

[Allen The Actor]

Except the rich aren't stupid and wouldn't pay that much compared to what they can get at Disney....I don't think Universal is gonna get that cocky, that's astronomical. Biggest change that will affect crowds is the AP system, which has been the reason for overcrowding.

 

[Freak]

^The problem is, Universal is not the same value as Disney. The rich will see that. Almost DOUBLE the price of Disney for five rides, half of which are just motion simulators? I get the park is small and they need to control crowds, but that is INSANE greed and people will see it.

 

[Red Carpet]

I don't expect prices to be higher than Orlando's.