Wizarding World - Diagon Alley Discussion (Opens 2014)

[IzzyB]

Agreed with others, when you read the whole thing you get a better idea, but it would be hard for some to go back and read everything.

But anyways, to summarize from what has been stated in the past....One engine, and it will be hidden on the side of Hogsmeade. Because the photo op train will be staying and that will appear to be the train you are boarding. So having "two" engines would make no sense. I believe on the London side you will see the engine (or there would be no reason to have an engine) and that is the side I believe you will be going forward. You will not see the train enter or leave from either side as you will come in probably while the others are unloading. I imagine they will have you pre-queued up to a particular number so you will know where to go once you enter where the train is. This will allow for faster loading.

The cable car part is new to me and that is pretty cool and really makes the most sense. I was wondering how they were going to work out the timing issue.

 

[natespf]

From what I have taken in, they say you will not see the train moving (except backstage from the coasters), etc. But that leaves open being able to see the train while loading and unloading. I am not sure how you would get around that. And why would they theme the train if no one is meant to see it?

Just thinking out loud here, they can let people into the boarding are after the train has stopped but while the train is still unloading from the previous ride. You know count out the people and get them staged and ready. That way they can keep it flowing instead of breaking each step, unload and then reload. It also would not be too hard to set it up where the engine is only seen at one station.

 

[IzzyB]

From what I have taken in, they say you will not see the train moving (except backstage from the coasters), etc. But that leaves open being able to see the train while loading and unloading. I am not sure how you would get around that. And why would they theme the train if no one is meant to see it?

Just thinking out loud here, they can let people into the boarding are after the train has stopped but while the train is still unloading from the previous ride. You know count out the people and get them staged and ready. That way they can keep it flowing instead of breaking each step, unload and then reload. It also would not be too hard to set it up where the engine is only seen at one station.

I said the engine would be hidden, I said nothing about the train itself being hidden. You pretty much stated what I stated. Have them staged and bring them in to load once the train is in and the other guests are unloading.

 

[natespf]

I said the engine would be hidden, I said nothing about the train itself being hidden. You pretty much stated what I stated. Have them staged and bring them in to load once the train is in and the other guests are unloading.

Ha ha yep, I did not see your post at the time. :doh: But it looks like I agree with what you said :thumbs:

 

[IzzyB]

Ha ha yep, I did not see your post at the time. :doh: But it looks like I agree with what you said :thumbs:

Sounds good. It just was strange since you were the next post it sounded at first like you didn't agree, but you did But I get it, I sometimes don't read all the posts before replying myself.

 

[bobwadd]

I believe you will be able to see the trains entering and exiting the stations.

The queue setup will have railed off rows for each section of seats. Eight people per section. Just think of the many other rides with multi-row RVs and how they line you to prepare to board. :thumbs:

 

[WolfmanJ]

The only reason I think its a bad idea to have a false engine is becasue it would just be weird if you saw one of the train engines going backwards.
(BTW if i dont post often, just remeber, I'm watching the Braves game. :thumbs

 

[mainejeff]

I'm just amazed by HE and can't wait to see how Uni is going to execute this. It could be the most unique ride in the world and truly a groundbreaking experience.

 

[twebber55]

I'm just amazed by HE and can't wait to see how Uni is going to execute this. It could be the most unique ride in the world and truly a groundbreaking experience.

i agree ..i cant wait because this has never been done before

 

[BJCool]

OTPN posted some photos of progress on the Hogsmeade Station.....

 

[violarum]

- Framing for the second and larger cupola in Gringotts has been installed.
- There will be some sort of cover over certain sections of Diagon Alley.
- Within Diagon Alley and most parts of outer London, the showbuilding will not be visible. This will change as one passes Grimmauld Place.

 

[Hatetofly]

Those "covers" would be appreciated in Hogsmeade when waiting extended time periods outside for a certain low capacity attraction...

 

[Nitro_230]

Those "covers" would be appreciated in Hogsmeade when waiting extended time periods outside for a certain low capacity experience...

Fixed it for you. Remember they don't like to call it an attraction because they don't want any of the ADA accommodations to work there (those assistance passes are no good there) and of course it's not yet another exemption from express, because it's not an attraction.

 

[bobwadd]

Those "covers" would be appreciated in Hogsmeade when waiting extended time periods outside for a certain low capacity attraction...

Fixed it for you. Remember they don't like to call it an attraction because they don't want any of the ADA accommodations to work there (those assistance passes are no good there) and of course it's not yet another exemption from express, because it's not an attraction.

Imagine that, a wave of the wand and HtF's post is fixed. :wave:

 

[Kevin38]

Not a rumor anymore !!!!

THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES: THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER – DIAGON ALLEY IS COMING TO UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT.

Building on the global phenomenon that is The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando Resort and Warner Bros. Entertainment today announced an expansion of historic proportion with the entirely new themed environment, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley.

Scheduled to open in 2014, the world’s first centrally themed, multi-park experience expands The Wizarding World of Harry Potter across both Universal Orlando theme parks and allows Universal’s creative team to bring an unparalleled vision to this unique project. The new area will bring to life some of the experiences and places found in and around London in the Harry Potter books and films, offering brand-new adventures for fans and theme park guests from around the world.

Diagon Alley and ‘London’ will be located within the Universal Studios Florida theme park, which is adjacent to Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park, where guests now experience Hogwarts and Hogsmeade. The new area within Universal Studios will be just as expansive, immersive and authentic as the existing themed environment.”

 

[Chaz]

Posted on Universal Orlando's resort Facebook page just now:

THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES: THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER – DIAGON ALLEY IS COMING TO UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT.

Building on the global phenomenon that is The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando Resort and Warner Bros. Entertainment today announced an expansion of historic proportion with the entirely new themed environment, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley.

Scheduled to open in 2014, the world’s first centrally themed, multi-park experience expands The Wizarding World of Harry Potter across both Universal Orlando theme parks and allows Universal’s creative team to bring an unparalleled vision to this unique project. The new area will bring to life some of the experiences and places found in and around London in the Harry Potter books and films, offering brand-new adventures for fans and theme park guests from around the world.

Diagon Alley and ‘London’ will be located within the Universal Studios Florida theme park, which is adjacent to Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park, where guests now experience Hogwarts and Hogsmeade. The new area within Universal Studios will be just as expansive, immersive and authentic as the existing themed environment.”

 

[ChrisFL]

:doggie:

 

[JungleSkip]

[video=youtube_share;FONN-0uoTHI]http://youtu.be/FONN-0uoTHI[/video]

 

[Latveria]

2014 is what I was thinking all along. No way 2015 unless something really went wrong with the speed of the construction currently going on.

 

[TheLastAshen]

not too fond of this concept art but OMG FINALLY!!!