Wizarding World - Diagon Alley Discussion (Opens 2014)

[ReelJustice]

According to Martin (famed videographer and trusted insider), Phase 2 is on a 24-30 month construction timeline. If true, we could be looking at a summer 2014 opening.

 

[JungleSkip]

According to Martin (famed videographer and trusted insider), Phase 2 is on a 24-30 month construction timeline. If true, we could be looking at a summer 2014 opening.

Love it.

 

[UNIrd]

That sounds about right. Considering that's about the same time frame it took to construct WWOHP 1.0.

 

[Kevin38]

I'm looking at the Arabian section of Lost Continent on Google Earth, and I really cannot see how Sinbad can stay if/since we're getting the Hogwarts Express. The area between Dragons and Sinbad's exit is fairly narrow. The narrowest section is 50' between Fire/Fireball and Sinbad facade.

Guess I'll keep looking for demolition permits.

Not if they use existing seating for muggles waiting for their turn on the hogwarts express,A large screen showing a shot for the park Harry Potter movie.

 

[PWT]

This just popped up on Universal's site overnight, don't know if it relates to Phase Two:

Closed:
The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad® Stunt Show: 5/1 - 5/4

 

[jtsalien]

This just popped up on Universal's site overnight, don't know if it relates to Phase Two:

Closed:
The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad® Stunt Show: 5/1 - 5/4

I would assume that is some sort of short refurb to ready the attraction for the summer.

 

[ReelJustice]

Closed:
The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad® Stunt Show: 5/1 - 5/4

Well that's unfortunate. Looks like it isn't going anywhere.

 

[JungleSkip]

^^^It shouldn't. At least not yet. There's really no reason to get rid of it until it's absolutely necessary.

 

[rhino4evr]

This just popped up on Universal's site overnight, don't know if it relates to Phase Two:

Closed:
The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad® Stunt Show: 5/1 - 5/4

They must be setting explosives.

 

[ReelJustice]

^^^It shouldn't. At least not yet. There's really no reason to get rid of it until it's absolutely necessary.

I suppose they could extend the berm to the parking lot behind Sinbad/ Dragons and go crazy with trees and tunnels back there. I guess we'll know what's up a year from now.

 

[Teebin]

I have no idea, but it could be that they are going to use the 3 days to rip out all of the landscaping next to that side of sinbad and do a temp reconfig to the exit walkways on that side. Cannot run the show without the lower exits. They have to keep those exits clear so now the walkway would probably be right up against the building instead of all pretty and curvy.

 

[BJCool]

The temporary sign just says "seasonal maintenance"

From @OrlandoInformer

 

[Hatetofly]

^ They could grab any photos of the surrounding areas??? Come ON MAN!!!

 

[Teebin]

The temporary sign just says "seasonal maintenance"

Regardless of what will happen, I do not believe they would ever put up a sign that says, "due to construction on Wizarding World Phase 2.1". And, while I have never focused on it... I do not recall Sinbad ever having 'seasonal maintenance'. Anyone else?

(why are Tweet and FB links showing above my posts and/or quotes?)

 

[ReelJustice]

Regardless of what will happen, I do not believe they would ever put up a sign that says, "due to construction on Wizarding World Phase 2.1".

Of course not, it's "Phase 3"!

 

[rhino4evr]

no will probably notice its closed anyway

 

[kingeric]

Regardless of what will happen, I do not believe they would ever put up a sign that says, "due to construction on Wizarding World Phase 2.1". And, while I have never focused on it... I do not recall Sinbad ever having 'seasonal maintenance'. Anyone else?

(why are Tweet and FB links showing above my posts and/or quotes?)

It closes for maint. Every now and then, but I don't ever remember it being called seasonal.

 

[UNIrd]

no will probably notice its closed anyway

I see the show get filled pretty frequently. Remember, these are post-Potter times and the show is pretty close to those WWOHP gates.

 

[badlactose]

Does anyone have any up-to-date, insider knowledge of when Phase II is slated to open? Is it 2014 or 2016?

 

[JungleSkip]

Late 2014, early 2015. If I had to guess.