Wizarding World - Diagon Alley Discussion (Opens 2014)

[Vyrus]

Question, are the dragons still not dueling?

 

[Cruiseshipfan]

Just a thought, but could they be planing to use the existing HW to create an illusion. So that it looks like you are going to enter the train that is there. Or is the station construction in a position where that wont be possible.

 

[Frogki]

Just a thought, but could they be planing to use the existing HW to create an illusion. So that it looks like you are going to enter the train that is there. Or is the station construction in a position where that wont be possible.

I'm not sure about the construction, but I don't think it should be too hard to re-position it if it isn't possible where it currently is. Does anyone know why they couldn't make the exit in a way where the photo-op makes sense?

 

[Accio Butterbeer]

Is it possible that DC may be taken out someday? It takes up a HUGE footprint.........think about what could be added in its place!:thumbs:

Personally i love Dragon Challenge i just think the queue isnt as good as it used to be..but i think when Hogwarts is built under it its gonna look AMAZING.

 

[Bryce]

I hope Dragon Challenge isn't removed. How weird would it be for The Incredible Hulk to be the only big roller coaster in Islands of Adventure? That's like having a Magic Kingdom without Space Mountain.

 

[Hockeyman55]

Well, DC isnt really noticeable like Hulk is.

Last I saw Dragons was rather noticeable from multiple angles from around different parts of the park.

 

[Disneyhead]

Remember, SOME theme park fans LIKE seeing coasters in the Parkscape. That just screams FUN! But that doesn't mean toning down the colors of Dragon Challenge would be a bad thing.

 

[Hockeyman55]

its not like its in your face noticeable but you can see it if you look around

 

[Shadow Carelli]

Wait what!? They're building a mini Hogwarts castle underneath Dragon Challenge!?!? That's awesome!!!

 

[grizzlybarely]

In a themed environment, roller coasters don't need to be as literal of an experience as, say, dark rides. Hulk simulates the rage of the transformation. Dueling Dragons is a little more literal, but it works in the outdoor setting. SWO/BGT have been doing animal personification with their newest coasters, Manta and Cheetah Hunt, where guests experience what it is like to be a manta ray and a cheetah. Outdoor roller coasters get a pass in that respect. Not all coasters have to be inside of a building for good story.

 

[jtsalien]

Wait what!? They're building a mini Hogwarts castle underneath Dragon Challenge!?!? That's awesome!!!

I don't know where that idea came from, but I believe there are no plans to do so.

 

[Accio Butterbeer]

lol i said Hogwarts when i should have said Hogwarts Express. Sorry!!

 

[Swiminn6]

Wait what!? They're building a mini Hogwarts castle underneath Dragon Challenge!?!? That's awesome!!!

Hogwarts Express on the IOA side will be located between DC and what's left of the Lost Continent. Essentially it will just be very close to DC, not exactly under it.

 

[Disneyhead]

In a themed environment, roller coasters don't need to be as literal of an experience as, say, dark rides. Hulk simulates the rage of the transformation. Dueling Dragons is a little more literal, but it works in the outdoor setting. SWO/BGT have been doing animal personification with their newest coasters, Manta and Cheetah Hunt, where guests experience what it is like to be a manta ray and a cheetah. Outdoor roller coasters get a pass in that respect. Not all coasters have to be inside of a building for good story.

That is the difference in art forms between "Realism" and "Impressionism". But to discount the impressionistic approach of Dragon Challenge is discount artists like Claude Monet.

Realism:

Impressionism (Claude Monet):

 

[Accio Butterbeer]

Hogwarts Express on the IOA side will be located between DC and what's left of the Lost Continent. Essentially it will just be very close to DC, not exactly under it.

Oh really? i thought it was going under it for some reason lol

 

[ReelJustice]

Oh really? i thought it was going under it for some reason lol

This is all we have to go on

 

[Bryce]

Well, DC isnt really noticeable like Hulk is.

It is more tucked away, and I like that. It'd just be weird to have a Hulk, but no Dragons.

Maybe I'm just crazy...

 

[amonuniversal]

Havent been on the forums for months b/c of school, anyone care to give a brief but detailed update on everything?

 

[knokout1]

It would be weird to have IoA with no Dragons. It's the other signature coaster. And it is noticeable. There are 4 sides to the park, not just Universal Dr. where Hulk is blatantly obvious. While it's not AS fun as Hulk to me, and I think it's a bit short (well there are 2), I don't want to see it ripped up. A good re-painting, some sprucing up the surrounding area, and some love to the queue would make it all better.

 

[grizzlybarely]

That is the difference in art forms between "Realism" and "Impressionism". But to discount the impressionistic approach of Dragon Challenge is discount artists like Claude Monet.

That's a much better way to say it, haha. Honestly, I wish themed environments would take the more impressionistic route sometimes. Just try it a little more. It's okay to challenge our imagination a little bit :thumbs: Not sure the GP would understand though, since we've become accustomed to these kinds of experiences. For mass appeal, unfortunately the story usually needs to be spoon-fed.