Wizarding World - Diagon Alley Discussion (Opens 2014)

[jj3352]

I'm sure something was hinted at that presentation yesterday.
I didn't attend sadly.

 

[Disneyhead]

third times a charm. I am not liking the new Imageshack iPhone app.

 

[Felipe]

^ Nice Dave! Did you learn anything interesting while at IAAPA?

 

[Teebin]

Did Dave post something and then delete it? I don't see anything.

EDIT: Now I see the picture... you braggart! I be jealous. At least you had to work. I hope they had some new tech thingys that opened your eyes. Please let us know when your piece is being aired.

 

[d a n n y]

Did Dave post something and then delete it? I don't see anything.

Same here, I only see a little box.

 

[jj3352]

^he disneyhead i found it very strange that people of the media had to have an escort, why is this?

 

[Disneyhead]

Too many trade secrets floating around the place.

I saw lots of cool stuff. Mostly 3D projection and RFID tech. I didn't get any new info. But I did get to see the Manta vehicle for San Diego

 

[BJCool]

From Hypable

More murmurs of ‘Wizarding World’ at Universal Orlando expansion from producer David Heyman​

Harry Potter producer David Heyman didn’t keep mum on the Harry Potter Home Entertainment Celebration red carpet at Universal Orlando last weekend.

He told one fansite that plans for a Wizarding World expansion and new Potter parks were in “early days,” and as it turns out he had a bit more to confirm to a major news outlet.

From the Toronto Sun:

Heyman confirmed with Sun Media that details are being planned, including new Potter-themed thrill rides. Heyman himself has been thrilled with the response. “This is the first time we’ve been here with this crowd,” he said of “real fans” of the Harry Potter universe. “You realize it does live on and it lives on in so many ways.”

So now we know that thrill rides are part of the expansion plan. I’m personally still holding out for a Gringotts ride to take over the existing Poseidon’s Fury area at Universal Orlando.

We’ll continue to keep you updated on any expansion and new park news as it becomes available!

Be sure to check out our list of 8 things we want to see in a new Potter park.

So is this definitive confirmation of phase 2 coming from the horse's mouth?!?!?!?!? :happy:

 

[The_Bled]

Has to be all but confirmed. Now when we'll see it is a whole different beast.

 

[Teebin]

From Hypable So is this definitive confirmation of phase 2 coming from the horse's mouth?!?!?!?!?

Hard to tell what he means by "new Potter parks". Is he referring to new lands within the WW or the lightly rumored idea that potter parks would open in other locations around the world?

See one of his hedging interviews below. It is interesting to note that both he and Woodbury are quoted as saying "we are focused on this event only". It is as if all on the carpet had been given a list of talking points.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LlX5mhcm2k

 

[AcidPop]

We're so darn close to an actual, official announcement, and yet still so far away. :bonk:

 

[BJCool]

LOL, this comment for a ride idea I haven't really thought of before had me laughing so hard, from the fact that it's part genius!

Still want to see a wand shooting game if they expand it. How cool would that be, to shoot down death eaters in the Ministry

It's from a Hypable commenter named taylore thompson. We've all been wondering what type of Ministry of Magic attraction could be created. The prospect of an MIB type ride in which we are whirled through the Ministry facilties with wand in hand almost sounds to good too be true. And sadly too ambitious and cheesy for Uni Creative to seriously consider. Of all the pipe dreams from fans in terms of what they want from the expansion (a Hogwarts Express simulator?) this actually sounds like an idea which melds theme park mechanics with logical story lines from the books. I could see them using those 360 degree moving elevators from the films as ride vehicles. :shrug:

 

[Disneyhead]

The expansion part is pretty self explanitory. The other Potter parks part, I think is refering to Osaka and Singapore. New thrill rides. Cool.

I'm just thinkin' a MoM Shooter would end up being a little too cheesy for the WWOHP. Now I could see a MoM dark ride or FX show.

 

[Jymmymack]

LOL, this comment for a ride idea I haven't really thought of before had me laughing so hard, from the fact that it's part genius!



It's from a Hypable commenter named taylore thompson. We've all been wondering what type of Ministry of Magic attraction could be created. The prospect of an MIB type ride in which we are whirled through the Ministry facilties with wand in hand almost sounds to good too be true. And sadly too ambitious and cheesy for Uni Creative to seriously consider. Of all the pipe dreams from fans in terms of what they want from the expansion (a Hogwarts Express simulator?) this actually sounds like an idea which melds theme park mechanics with logical story lines from the books. I could see them using those 360 degree moving elevators from the films as ride vehicles. :shrug:

This was what Disney had proposed and had pattens for when they proposed it to JK.

 

[AcidPop]

It's from a Hypable commenter named taylore thompson. We've all been wondering what type of Ministry of Magic attraction could be created. The prospect of an MIB type ride in which we are whirled through the Ministry facilties with wand in hand almost sounds to good too be true. And sadly too ambitious and cheesy for Uni Creative to seriously consider. Of all the pipe dreams from fans in terms of what they want from the expansion (a Hogwarts Express simulator?) this actually sounds like an idea which melds theme park mechanics with logical story lines from the books. I could see them using those 360 degree moving elevators from the films as ride vehicles. :shrug:

Oh God, please NO. That sounds really cheesy. If they made it somewhat scary/serious (because lets face it, the Death Eaters aren't anywhere near as silly as the bad aliens from MIB - they're basically a fantasy version of a Nazi or Ku Klux Klan member), MAYBE it could work. But the overall idea of such a ride just worries me.

 

[Disneyhead]

From what I understand, Disney's Potter pitch was pretty impressive and was more than just the shooter dark ride. It was also going to have dining and retail. I've been told the deal breaker was Disney's insistance on cross promotion of Potter and Disney. JK really didn't like the idea of Goofy dressed as Dumbledore or Sorcerer Mickey hats for sale in Gladrag's Wizarding Wear.

 

[Hatetofly]

The expansion part is pretty self explanatory. The other Potter parks part, I think is referring to Osaka and Singapore. New thrill rides. Cool.

I'm just thinkin' a MoM Shooter would end up being a little too cheesy for the WWOHP. Now I could see a MoM dark ride or FX show.

Personally I think Singapore would be the park we see Potter expand to outside of the US but that's just me. Also just throwing it out there Transformers and Potter are two of the most successful film franchises in Singapore. It was also real popular in Japan but the Japanese LOVE those Disney movies. Still not sure though how much of there business is coming from outlying areas to visit the Singapore park though.

As for the shooter no thank you, but I would still like to see a family attraction come to Potter.

 

[Teebin]

I've been told the deal breaker was Disneys' insistance on cross promotion of Potter and Disney.

I am so happy that she had other offers to choose from. Disney's cross promo is disrespectful to originality at best and gross commercialism at least. I wonder what the spider-man Mickey costume will look like... in a bad dream. JKR made the right choice, obviously.

 

[JungleSkip]

Yea...I really, really hope there isn't a shooting ride, unless it's a small one (Maybe the rumored WWW?). Honestly, I just don't think it fits in with the feel of the overall land or series.

Now, a slow moving dark ride through the MoM? I'm all in.

 

[Teebin]

Hi! This is a fun thread, I really enjoy it. And to quote a famous Sergeant, "I know nothING!, I see nothING!, I say nothING!"
That's all. And to quote a famous movie, "Have a nice day!".