Wizarding World - Diagon Alley Discussion (Opens 2014)

[violarum]

My cranes said yes to this thread's namesake and what we've uncovered of it thus far. In case it wasn't completely clear to the entire population.

 

[USFguy]

Where did parkscope get that and why is it so friggin small and messy? And why do some of you think that this explains something?

The plans came from a new SFWMD filing today. Most of the plans were censored when they were scanned, but the South Station was left uncovered.

And a little word of advice to whoever runs ParkScope... make sure you're linking to the source when you're posting actual blueprints/building plans like that. Saying things like "we obtained these" or "we have our ways" is a great way to get a C&D from Universal legal.

 

[Teebin]

The plans came from a new SFWMD filing today. Most of the plans were censored when they were scanned, but the South Station was left uncovered.

Thanks for the clear and simple explanation USFguy.

 

[JungleSkip]

Got word from a friend that lives in the apartments behind Uni that a crane was doing work on the Fear Factor Live side of Amity last night, and is gone this morning.

 

[ReelJustice]

Got word from a friend that lives in the apartments behind Uni that a crane was doing work on the Fear Factor Live side of Amity last night, and is gone this morning.

I wonder why there and why only for the one night?

 

[Teebin]

^New underground pipes, drainage etc. I have mentioned before that there is a ton of underground utilities to be laid throughout the site. Many of them will be under streets and walkways of a diagon yet to appear.

Think how complicated the underground drainage network is alone! The dewatering pumps are draining into both the lagoon and the pond next to the apartments. Fact is, it is all happening underground.

That said, two images big boy size:

These are well point plans (dewatering)... so there is a ton more prep... weeks and months. Arrow points to what may be the side of a building yet to come. St. Pancras??? click view images to see them full sized.

 

[ReelJustice]

Hogsmeade Station permit review mentions a "Ticketing Building." Discuss.

 

[Cecilia]

It sounds like we're going to go down the ticket confusion debate again...

 

[JungleSkip]

Hogsmeade Station permit review mentions a "Ticketing Building." Discuss.

I mean, I don't think there's anything to discuss.

Parkhoppers will only be able to disembark. Which means we'll have a cluster cuss on our hands.

 

[ReelJustice]

There is the possibility that it is just there thematically. The reviewer couldn't decipher what its purpose was. That's why it was mentioned.

 

[Teebin]

I wouldn't take it literally. There is already a train station in Hogsmeade and it doesn't begin a trip to anywhere.

 

[Bryan]

No it's probably actual turnstile to validate your ticket for entry into the studios

 

[SeventyOne]

Any rumors as to what will be going in on the lakeside of the sidewalk? Shops, just facades, just a new grassy area?

 

[ReelJustice]

Any rumors as to what will be going in on the lakeside of the sidewalk? Shops, just facades, just a new grassy area?

There are currently 3 shops going through the permit process right now (we think.)

 

[batsmouth]

Found a link which has some permits on: http://parkrumors.com/hogwarts-express-permits/

 

[ReelJustice]

^There are sites with better.

 

[batsmouth]

^There are sites with better.

Sorry I just came across it, I guess this is old news then. Must have been discovered when I was on my holiday :thumbs:

 

[Teebin]

Sorry I just came across it, I guess this is old news then. Must have been discovered when I was on my holiday :thumbs:

Batsmouth and anyone else who is interested. What Reel meant was that these are the sites where all documents are first posted. Everyone note that all projects are listed under UNIVERSAL CITY DEVELOPMENT and must be searched as such.

county comptroller:
http://or.occompt.com/recorder/eagleweb/docSearch.jsp
easiest to use, but it appears that Universal is avoiding it as much as possible.

Florida Water Management (SFWMD)
http://my.sfwmd.gov/ePermitting/PopulateLOVs.do?flag=1
decent site where you might catch posts related to water planning only... recent plans have been posted here to Uni's chagrin. Uni has since asked them not to post plans... but things have snuck through recently.

city permits:
http://198.190.151.7/tm_bin/tmw_cmd.pl?tmw_cmd=StatusQueryForm&tmw_query=PublicCase
HORRID old software site where info is returned on newer browsers as gibberish. Try an old version of IE for better results.

These documents are posted out of the blue and there may be weeks with none and then days with many.

 

[JungleSkip]

Just FYI the Hogwarts Express plans have been pulled from the permit listing on the SFWMD site.

 

[Teebin]

Just FYI the Hogwarts Express plans have been pulled from the permit listing on the SFWMD site.

One wonders how long before legal attemps to strike the postings here.