Wizarding World - Diagon Alley Discussion (Opens 2014)

[ReelJustice]

I feel like this convo got buried and I want to bring it up again. This is potentially very exciting, but would they already be at work for a phase 3? I assumed phase three was 2 years down the line.

I'm probably thinking too big, but you're right, it did get buried.

Most likely, Teebin was simply referring to Quidditch window displays for Japan and Hollywood and maybe even Diagon Alley.

 

[PourJudgment]

Back to the average guests not having a clue...While toying with the interactive posters on the construction wall, guests behind me saw the Back to the Future AR poster and had the following conversation:
Kid: Back To The Future!
2nd Kid: Is that what they are building?
Dad: I guess so.
Mom: Oh Cool
:doh:


Additionally it seemed the way they were talking they had no clue there used to be one.

 

[novawildcat18]

Back to the average guests not having a clue...While toying with the interactive posters on the construction wall, guests behind me saw the Back to the Future AR poster and had the following conversation:
Kid: Back To The Future!
2nd Kid: Is that what they are building?
Dad: I guess so.
Mom: Oh Cool
:doh:


Additionally it seemed the way they were talking they had no clue there used to be one.

Clueless guest conversations are the greatest. Even looking at the steel work, I don't know how you could even assume that's anything involving BTTF.

 

[natespf]

Clueless guest conversations are the greatest. Even looking at the steel work, I don't know how you could even assume that's anything involving BTTF.

Yep, it is going to be the 2015 clock tower square, and there is going to be a Delorian time travel ride that connects to BTTF Phase II. Over at IoA they are going to knock down LC and turn it into the 1950s clock tower square.

 

[PourJudgment]

Yep, it is going to be the 2015 clock tower square, and there is going to be a Delorian time travel ride that connects to BTTF Phase II. Over at IoA they are going to knock down LC and turn it into the 1950s clock tower square.

.....don't play with my emotions!

 

[quickfire609]

Yep, it is going to be the 2015 clock tower square, and there is going to be a Delorian time travel ride that connects to BTTF Phase II. Over at IoA they are going to knock down LC and turn it into the 1950s clock tower square.

Don't you dare play with my emotions.

 

[natespf]

.....don't play with my emotions!

Don't you dare play with my emotions.

What, are you guys trying to say something else is going there? :'( I was sure that is what all this construction has been this whole time :rofl:

Someone on Facebook said that they are going to start the construction for Transformers in the old BTTF ride building this month. :doh: One can only assume WWoHP Phase II would go next to Mel's right?

 

[batsmouth]

There's an Orlando trip forum (not going to name and shame) but the questions people pose range from is transformers on the old site right through to Back To The Future, Jaws Reopening.

 

[AK-Jake]

Both trains will have one false engine. As in it will look like a train engine, but there will be no motors in them. The system is a cable car system with 2 trains connected to a cable loop. The actual motor that pulls the cable is near Kings Cross station. Since both trains are connected to the same cable loop, they HAVE to move simultaneously. Meaning that they will start and stop moving at the exact same time.

This sounds like the exact system in use at numerous different US airports, Minneapolis/St. Paul being one of them. MSP's version has got the EXACT same support structures, track layout (including switch tracks), and (I would assume) the same in-track cable propulsion system as what's been installed at UOR so far. It's quiet, spacious, effective, and makes getting around MSP quite easier. This is a totally doable and easily-maintained transportation/ride system. I'm sure it will be amazing!

Furthermore, I doubt there's going to be fake engines on both ends of BOTH trains. From what's been discussed on here, as well as what Disneyhead said in the quote above, there will be ONE false engine per train, NOT false engines on either end of both trains. This means that the engine will be in the back of the train going backwards on one leg. It also won't be a big deal, since Universal has some pretty damn clever designers working for them and will make this a non-issue...except for the theme park fanbois, and how many of them--on this site alone--are constantly b*tching about trivial things like slightly exposed show buildings? Let's face it, some people can't be satisfied regardless of what Universal does (and they are entitled to their opinions), while the average member of the general public will be blown away by anything they do. My point is that we simply shouldn't be worried about it, and for those that are, maybe it's time to chill out just a tad? :smiley:

 

[TylerDurden]

This sounds like the exact system in use at numerous different US airports, Minneapolis/St. Paul being one of them. MSP's version has got the EXACT same support structures, track layout (including switch tracks), and (I would assume) the same in-track cable propulsion system as what's been installed at UOR so far. It's quiet, spacious, effective, and makes getting around MSP quite easier. This is a totally doable and easily-maintained transportation/ride system. I'm sure it will be amazing!

Furthermore, I doubt there's going to be fake engines on both ends of BOTH trains. From what's been discussed on here, as well as what Disneyhead said in the quote above, there will be ONE false engine per train, NOT false engines on either end of both trains. This means that the engine will be in the back of the train going backwards on one leg. It also won't be a big deal, since Universal has some pretty damn clever designers working for them and will make this a non-issue...except for the theme park fanbois, and how many of them--on this site alone--are constantly b*tching about trivial things like slightly exposed show buildings? Let's face it, some people can't be satisfied regardless of what Universal does (and they are entitled to their opinions), while the average member of the general public will be blown away by anything they do. My point is that we simply shouldn't be worried about it, and for those that are, maybe it's time to chill out just a tad? :smiley:

I agree with you, more or less, but come on. This is a discussion board. There's a reason we are here--it's because we're theme park fanbois who are fascinated by how everything works and want to see the best things happen to our parks! People "constantly b*tching about trivial things" is what makes up the discussion, and if we were just happy with everything that they did and had no disagreements about everything, this would be a boring place to be.

Just chill out.

 

[GGGhost]

Haven't seen a mention in this thread of Orlando Park News's photo update yet: http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2013/05/universal-studios-update-it-sure-is_5666.html

First time I've seen that scaffolding in front of Grimmauld Place. Preparation for exterior theming?

 

[Teebin]

^ Nice pics! BTW, thanks to Bobwadd, I found out that those red angle posts are temporary. They are there to keep the frames square until the final bracing is welded and bolted in place.

 

[bobwadd]

^ Nice pics! BTW, thanks to Bobwadd, I found out that those red angle posts are temporary. They are there to keep the frames square until the final bracing is welded and bolted in place.

Must have missed that question Teebs. What you stated is correct. :thumbs:

 

[turlte]

so TECHNICALLY diagon alley and simpsons expansion is still a rumor

 

[WolfmanJ]

so TECHNICALLY diagon alley and simpsons expansion is still a rumor

Diagon Alley=Rumor but most likely happening.

Springfield=Definitley happening although we might not get an announcement for it.

Hope this helped:thumbs:

 

[bobwadd]

so TECHNICALLY diagon alley and simpsons expansion is still a rumor

Anything to do with WWoHP II is definitely taboo for team members to talk about.

Most team members are willing to discuss Springfield.

Take it as you may :thumbs:

 

[Disneyhead]

I agree with you, more or less, but come on. This is a discussion board. There's a reason we are here--it's because we're theme park fanbois who are fascinated by how everything works and want to see the best things happen to our parks! People "constantly b*tching about trivial things" is what makes up the discussion, and if we were just happy with everything that they did and had no disagreements about everything, this would be a Disney Fan Board.

Just chill out.

Fixed it for you.

 

[Teebin]

Anything to do with WWoHP II is definitely taboo for team members to talk about.

Thank goodness I am not a team member, which allows me to continue to be a vindictive a*s*s*h*o*l*e. :wave:

 

[Jordan]

Fixed it for you.

Ehh... There are a few Disney boards where the majority of posters hate practically everything they're doing (and I don't blame them.) It's the pixie dust snorters you gotta watch out for. But I don't agree with anyone who wants to pretend their favorite park is perfect, regardless of which park it is.

 

[Disneyhead]

nevermind.