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Wizarding World - Diagon Alley Discussion (Opens 2014)

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  • Start date Start date Sep 25, 2010

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Excellent job Bob!
 
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bobwadd said:
Only shot I could get of Hogsmead Station work.
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Thanks for the photos Bob. Looks like they found high gear!
 
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Great update.

Is it just me, or does the entrance to the area seem to have visually disappeared? (As it should.) I was having a hard time even finding it in those photos.

Makes me realize how revolutionary and ba-,...gutsy, it is to build an entirely new land, what will arguably be the new flagship of the park, and completely hide it behind facades! All to preserve the integrity of the incredible moment when you walk through the "secret" entrance and are smacked in the face by staggering awesome.
 
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GGGhost said:
Great update.

Is it just me, or does the entrance to the area seem to have visually disappeared? (As it should.) I was having a hard time even finding it in those photos.

Makes me realize how revolutionary and ba-,...gutsy, it is to build an entirely new land, what will arguably be the new flagship of the park, and completely hide it behind facades! All to preserve the integrity of the incredible moment when you walk through the "secret" entrance and are smacked in the face by staggering awesome.
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I still almost pee in excitement when imagining this :happy:
 
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Judging from the pictures Bobwadd took, what the steel structures are should be the Facade or wall around what is supposed to be Diagon Alley? (If I have naming/spelling wrong sorry). In essence it's as though this section of the park is a little city?
 
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Wow great update Bob! I cannot believe how fast all of the steel work has come together!
 
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Quick question… Are we sure they're using King's Cross's actual exterior instead? I'm wondering what that'll seem like to people who, like me, didn't know that wasn't King's Cross in the movie. I have to admit not using St. Pancras kinda disappoints me if that's true…
 
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Elizabeth.June said:
Quick question… Are we sure they're using King's Cross's actual exterior instead? I'm wondering what that'll seem like to people who, like me, didn't know that wasn't King's Cross in the movie. I have to admit not using St. Pancras kinda disappoints me if that's true…
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They'll make sure everyone knows it's King's Cross. Probably with a sign similar to this

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/...ySJOSxEEMG4KfcQuywRZBZbRs9p1W2nuNXl3ePXXe6u4Q
 
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Mr.Auror said:
That's insane! You, sir, must be some kind of superhero to work both of those jobs. Good to see you posting though! :thumbs:

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Awesome update, Bob! Quick question though: does anybody know what the hell those little things are on top of King's Cross? Is that just a feature of the architecture?
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The top of the Kings Cross skylight is actually pointed if you look in reality

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or you can see better here.

http://binged.it/13JhFka


Maybe it's that? Just a guess.
 
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The top of the Kings Cross skylight is actually pointed if you look in reality

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or you can see better here.

http://binged.it/13JhFka


Maybe it's that? Just a guess.
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Yupp, that looks about right. Thank you for the info! I was really wondering about that.
 
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Am I the only person who dislikes Harry Potter? Is there any real need to have this much Harry Potter related stuff in on area. I don't think the should have the same themed area in two different parks to be honest. I would of much preferred something else to be built instead of Harry Potter.
 
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Camza said:
Am I the only person who dislikes Harry Potter? Is there any real need to have this much Harry Potter related stuff in on area. I don't think the should have the same themed area in two different parks to be honest. I would of much preferred something else to be built instead of Harry Potter.
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I still don't think the parks will feel overwhelmed with Harry Potter, I am really excited about it however I don't think any more land should be given to it after this, perhaps development in the areas the already exist. Lets face it though it, it makes the park a shed load of cash to fund other projects, and the nature of the film lends itself very well to theme parks.
 
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Thanks for the awesome pics, Bob! :thumbs:


Camza said:
Am I the only person who dislikes Harry Potter? Is there any real need to have this much Harry Potter related stuff in on area. I don't think the should have the same themed area in two different parks to be honest. I would of much preferred something else to be built instead of Harry Potter.
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I'm sure you're not the only one who dislikes HP, but I must say you are largely outnumbered :lol: They don't need to add a second park within the same resort, but it's the best business decision they can make. Harry Potter has been Universal's savior, the chicken that lays golden eggs, the biggest cash cow...so, they're gonna milk that cash cow for all they can. Just like Scholastic (USA book publisher), Bloomsburry (UK publisher), Warner Brothers (movie makers) did and continues to do with all the movies, merchandise, a million different versions and editions of the books and movies, etc. and that we, the fans, continue to buy :P

At least we can thank Universal for trying to bring more diversity with things like the new Transformers ride that is coming, which is another new thing for the resort, and increases the total ride count. Also more quantity and quality all around the resort, like we're seeing with Simpsons, and like we will likely see in Jurassic park, and all that is yet to come and still unknown :thumbs:
 
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Felipe said:
Thanks for the awesome pics, Bob! :thumbs:




I'm sure you're not the only one who dislikes HP, but I must say you are largely outnumbered :lol: They don't need to add a second park within the same resort, but it's the best business decision they can make. Harry Potter has been Universal's savior, the chicken that lays golden eggs, the biggest cash cow...so, they're gonna milk that cash cow for all they can. Just like Scholastic (USA book publisher), Bloomsburry (UK publisher), Warner Brothers (movie makers) did and continues to do with all the movies, merchandise, a million different versions and editions of the books and movies, etc. and that we, the fans, continue to buy :P

At least we can thank Universal for trying to bring more diversity with things like the new Transformers ride that is coming, which is another new thing for the resort, and increases the total ride count. Also more quantity and quality all around the resort, like we're seeing with Simpsons, and like we will likely see in Jurassic park, and all that is yet to come and still unknown :thumbs:
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You make some good points. I would love to see additions to Jurassic Park.
 
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Camza said:
You make some good points. I would love to see additions to Jurassic Park.
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Then let me show you to the Jurassic Park Expansion thread :thumbs:


Back to Phase II stuffs: I was at IoA all day yesterday and rode Dragons, so I was able to get a good look at construction of the south HE station (sorry, no pictures) but I can tel you they've finished a concrete ramp going from the wall to the station, and they even have some steel up! I was with a lot of company, so I didn't focus on pics yesterday, but I'm thinking of trying to take my P&S or Flip cam next trip and try to photograph this.

Anyways, I was at USF Friday night for a little bit, and I did get a couple pics of London work with a little help of the fireworks :lol: These are obviously not the best pics, but something different:

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I must say, I have faith, but I am a teensy bit worried about this side of the expansion... for lack of buildings/facades in the plans and on-site :look:
 
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I think Camza should give Potter a second chance. It's perfectly coherent with the theme park experience.


When they make replicas of buildings like this, how similar is the steelwork to that of the buildings that they are based on? I know there is a factor of scale, but they must look at the original blueprints and get the rights from the city or owners?


Wow! Thanks Felipe! Actually,the low light really gives a sense of depth to the images and makes it really easy to see the steelwork!
 
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Brilliant pics I think they're better in that light, the steel work stands out more and doesn't look like a web of metal. Kings Cross looks awfully short in length, do you think they will create some sort of illusion of depth to make it seem more grand inside?
 
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Glad you guys like em :thumbs: I took a whole bunch but 75% were blurry or too dark. After being stopped by security the other time, I wasn't about to start taking flash pictures and bringing attention to myself :lol:

andy85 said:
Kings Cross looks awfully short in length, do you think they will create some sort of illusion of depth to make it seem more grand inside?
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My theory? They're nowhere near done with that. We saw on the aerials that there's a big wall further back that has a semi-circular cut-out like this dome shape, and the ceiling will probably run all the way to that point. But, I also think this is where the new HE photo-op will go, so I think they wanna keep it pretty open to bring in whatever they need here. They only need to complete the front section right now, just to complete the London front.
 
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Camza said:
Am I the only person who dislikes Harry Potter? Is there any real need to have this much Harry Potter related stuff in on area. I don't think the should have the same themed area in two different parks to be honest. I would of much preferred something else to be built instead of Harry Potter.
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out of curiosity, with no ill will, i wanted to ask if you have read the books? usually when i encounter someone who dislikes harry potter it is because they aren't familiar with the source material.
 
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Felipe said:
Anyways, I was at USF Friday night for a little bit, and I did get a couple pics of London work with a little help of the fireworks :lol: These are obviously not the best pics, but something different:

IMG_4450_zps77d5272a.jpg
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Don't be so hard on yourself. I think this is a great shot. :thumbs: It really shows a lot of detail in the steel-work. :rep:
 
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