Wizarding World - Diagon Alley Discussion - Part 3

[ThemeParks4Life]

I had Warm/Hot Butterbeer the other day and liked it, but I think regular is better. For me it goes Regular>Hot>>>>>>>>>Frozen

 

[Brervixen]

Hot Butterbeer is amazing. I was lucky to get it on sat... for me it goes 1.Hot 2.Regular 3.Frozen 4.Ice Cream.
I just think it tastes better the hotter it is.

 

[Gambit]

Just a heads up but they now sell the Umbridge on a Unicycle in WWW. I think it was about $20.

 

[princeinc]

have they always sold the $14 paper cutout of hogwarts in Filch's? i must have missed it. either way.....I GOT IT!!! :happy:

 

[Teebin]

I haven't seen any comments here, but has anyone noted that the steam effect on the Hogwart's Express (both north and south) has been shut off? I am referring to the billows of steam from beneath the engine but I am curious if the stack has also been shut off.

 

[princeinc]

I haven't seen any comments here, but has anyone noted that the steam effect on the Hogwart's Express (both north and south) has been shut off? I am referring to the billows of steam from beneath the engine but I am curious if the stack has also been shut off.

the stack and underneath steam were on Sunday when i rode it back and forth

 

[Teebin]

the stack and underneath steam were on Sunday when i rode it back and forth

Ooops! Perhaps I spoke too soon, talked out of turn, yada... :look:

 

[OLSinFLA]

I noticed the steam for the "brakes" (between the cars) has been missing for some time though

 

[Teebin]

I noticed the steam for the "brakes" (between the cars) has been missing for some time though

Aah... ok, that is what it is then. Such a tragedy...

 

[princeinc]

I was so happy to be one of those who could finally get that video.

 

[Hockeyman55]

Welcome to London by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr

 

[UNIrd]

^ Gorgeous picture. Got to try Hot Butterbeer and it was delicious. Tasted like leftover cap'n'crunch cereal milk having been warmed in the microwave. Also, got another flawless ride on Gringotts... this time in the very front row for the first time. Absolutely loved that.

Did have to jump out of line another time due to another breakdown. The sign said 45 minutes but 75 minutes later, we had only just gotten inside the bank lobby and weren't moving. This would be my favorite ride in the resort if it wasn't so frustrating.

 

[TJwny]

Beautiful pic!!!

Welcome to London by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr

 

[martymcflyy85]

^ Also, got another flawless ride on Gringotts... this time in the very front row for the first time.

Without giving away any spoilers, which seat is the best place to sit?

 

[UNIrd]

Without giving away any spoilers, which seat is the best place to sit?

I would say of all the rows, front row definitely would be. The restraint did feel tighter there compared to other rows to the point where my.. boys.. were glad the ride is not longer than it is.

 

[sjago13]

Without giving away any spoilers, which seat is the best place to sit?

I would say either front row left side or 4th row right side. I also like the very last row for it gives a slightly more thrilling ride. But the other two give better views.

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

Without giving away any spoilers, which seat is the best place to sit?

Best overall ride is the 4th row. You don't get a good view of the first scene, but the drop is more intense and you're better positioned in front of the screens for the rest of the ride.

 

[Mad Dog]

Best overall ride is the 4th row. You don't get a good view of the first scene, but the drop is more intense and you're better positioned in front of the screens for the rest of the ride.

I completely agree.

 

[JungleSkip]

I personally prefer the very last row.

 

[Mad Dog]

I personally prefer the very last row.

That's definitely the best from a thrill factor. But I personally enjoy the great scene views from row 4, which still has a decent thrill experience. The fantastic thing about Gringott's is the very different experiences depending on where you sit. The screen views are very different, as are the thrill factors. This is one of the reasons I believe the attraction gets better the more times you ride it. Not only do you catch more of the very many things going on around you and your views of the many sets, but it's like it's different rides according to the seat. Gringott's really grows on you. Once they get all the stuff up to par, the attraction will be viewed more positively as it ages.