Wizarding World - Diagon Alley Discussion - Part 2

[Manx27]

On another note, I am not sure I understand, what did you find? That is the Albert Embankment on the opposite side of the river. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Embankment

I just found the pictures and thought it was interesting. Just posting because the lights and wall are identical.

 

[Gambit]

Fountain photo from today.

From Amusement Buzz:

 

[IzzyB]

Interesting. Wonder if they will be able to raise it like that for maintenance or if that is just for installation. I am thinking they will be able to do that later too.

 

[Teebin]

I just found the pictures and thought it was interesting. Just posting because the lights and wall are identical.

Yep, so The Simpsons is the Albert Embankment at USF. London has the Eye, and USF the Twirl n Hurl.

 

[Accio Butterbeer]

Just to bring up some great memories, how 'bout a ferris wheel in London?!

 

[The_Bled]

If anyone knows of anyone at the parks today, would you please ask them to rap on the flat parts of the base (below pic) of the embankment lamps with their knuckles? It will either be medium pitch metal sound or it might be more of a wood-like sound. Rapping with the hard plastic end of your keys would be even better. Thanks!

I just did it and it was definitely a medium pitch metal noise.

 

[Teebin]

I just did it and it was definitely a medium pitch metal noise.

Thanks Bled. then they sound identical to the Seuss Landing Lampposts. (yes, I have rapped on almost everything at both Uni and Dis)

 

[IzzyB]

I have to say this board would not be the same without Teebin :smiley: I love all your questions and answers!!

 

[MrRoamer]

I thought I was the only one weird enough to do that Teebin

 

[Aberforth Dumbledore]

Today is May 2nd, the 16th Anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts. I went to sleep with that in mind and I had this crazy dream that the park opened sooner than expected.

 

[bluejay]

Omg omg. The detail is just amazing. I just don't see how it's all going to be done in 2 weeks for the VIPs though. The fountain isn't installed, the dragon isn't installed, from what I can see in the doorways and windows the interiors aren't anywhere close, but I guess we will see.

What VIPs are touring?

 

[Teebin]

What VIPs are touring?

It will be executives from WB, Comcast, NBC Universal and possibly a contingent from JKR's camp.

 

[bluejay]

It will be executives from WB, Comcast, NBC Universal and possibly a contingent from JKR's camp.

Thanks! Any talent expected?

 

[Teebin]

Thanks! Any talent expected?

Not at all... this is business $$$$$$$$$ only. It will be very private and off limits. If they take down the London walls sooner... it will be walled off again for the visit.

 

[Teebin]

Progress on any exteriors must have been delayed today... Just saw this picture of BGT after the rains today. Mercy!

 

[ChrisFL]

 

[Nick]

Yeah the rains were really bad in Tampa today. Adventure Island didn't even open. The entire lower level of the park was pretty much one giant swimming pool!

 

[mahnamahna]

Just to bring up some great memories, how 'bout a ferris wheel in London?!

The Orlando Eye kills such plans a carousel on the other hand!

 

[IzzyB]

The rain was not as bad in Orlando. While we had a good amount of rain, I didn't see flooding anywhere and our pool didn't get too high.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Yep, so The Simpsons is the Albert Embankment at USF. London has the Eye, and USF the Twirl n Hurl.

SIS across from the London Embankment? #JamesBondConfirmed