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Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic - General Discussion Thread

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Alicia

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Some people told me this, and seeing the complaint hold up once it's open is interesting. I wonder how much this is going for scale city streets over the forced perspective of the other two land, or if it's due to the lack of second ride to balance the land out.
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There’s also a couple shops that were put off till phase 2 to save time (presumably,) so they are just more false facades you can’t enter, despite being two of the more interesting options (since they were planned to be real).

Once the ride is open it’ll become clear why they named the land after the ride and not the location lol

It’s like naming the whole of Galaxy’s Edge “Star Wars - Rise of the Resistance” because that’s the only thing people want to do in it.

I will say, the center back of the land is a giant forced perspective displays and it looks cool. But without guests using interactive wands around the entire right side of the area it feels dead. Maybe when there’s more kids in the park it’ll come alive. Or maybe they need to fast track a second ride over there.
 
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Alicia said:
There’s also a couple shops that were put off till phase 2 to save time (presumably,) so they are just more false facades you can’t enter, despite being two of the more interesting options (since they were planned to be real).

Once the ride is open it’ll become clear why they named the land after the ride and not the location lol

It’s like naming the whole of Galaxy’s Edge “Star Wars - Rise of the Resistance” because that’s the only thing people want to do in it.

I will say, the center back of the land is a giant forced perspective displays and it looks cool. But without guests using interactive wands around the entire right side of the area it feels dead. Maybe when there’s more kids in the park it’ll come alive. Or maybe they need to fast track a second ride over there.
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Or maybe a big dining option like a

Deck the (Great) Halls style restaurant would be nice​

 
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Or maybe a big dining option like a

Deck the (Great) Halls style restaurant would be nice​

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I feel like the last thing this park needs is another dining location that takes two hours
 
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I’ve heard a few people who attended the early previews say the circus show was not good. Does anyone know if the circus show is done or do they plan to tweak it more?
 
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HHNIcon said:
I’ve heard a few people who attended the early previews say the circus show was not good. Does anyone know if the circus show is done or do they plan to tweak it more?
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I’ve only saw good reviews so that would be the first negative.

Also liking a show is very subjective based on your personal preferences and expectations.
 
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The show has to be better than the current entertainment offerings at Studios & IOA ....oh wait..
 
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The show has to be better than the current entertainment offerings at Studios & IOA ....oh wait..
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Hopefully that changes soon with all these “projects” in development at Uni Creative.
 
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HHNIcon said:
I’ve heard a few people who attended the early previews say the circus show was not good. Does anyone know if the circus show is done or do they plan to tweak it more?
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show seemed rather complete to me. coolest set change I have ever seen, incredible puppetry, neat effects/fun pre-show.
 
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Does anyone who’s been to previews know what’s on the Battle at the Ministry ride safety warning sign? I was wondering if it gives a clue to what kinds of thrills and motion the ride might have.
 
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I’ve definitely seen more mixed reviews. Hope I enjoy it because I think the concept is very neat.
 
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HHNIcon said:
I’ve heard a few people who attended the early previews say the circus show was not good. Does anyone know if the circus show is done or do they plan to tweak it more?
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DarkMetroid567 said:
I’ve definitely seen more mixed reviews. Hope I enjoy it because I think the concept is very neat.
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I wouldn't say the show is bad however I would say it's more of a visual treat than a story-heavy production. It's connected to (or uses it as a story base) the first Fantastic Beasts movie and I think in some ways that hindered it.

There's a moment at the climax of the show that was screen-based and it may have gone over better had they used an actual actor. I know why they did it that way but still.
 
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I wouldn't say the show is bad however I would say it's more of a visual treat than a story-heavy production. It's connected to (or uses it as a story base) the first Fantastic Beasts movie and I think in some ways that hindered it.

There's a moment at the climax of the show that was screen-based and it may have gone over better had they used an actual actor. I know why they did it that way but still.
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I dont have a problem with that. I mean lets be honest nobody watches Bourne for the story, its all abt the technology and special effects and its still a great show.
 
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HHNIcon said:
I’ve heard a few people who attended the early previews say the circus show was not good. Does anyone know if the circus show is done or do they plan to tweak it more?
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For me, someone who has no interest in the fantastic beast films, the show was good. Visually it was captivating how it combined screen, puppets and live action. I, I guess foolishly, was expecting a full fledged circus style show lol but what I got was worth the wait. For fans of the franchise i think they will be thoroughly satisfied.
 
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The show is well done with some very impressive technical effects and an audience gasp moment worth seeing. For me the story isn't as deep and rich as it could be and it does feel a little too short. That being said, it already has a raving fan base with team members seeing it multiple times lining up 45 mins before the show. I think it's going to be very popular especially with kids. It is more fluff than substance in my book. Which works in a theme park but the show could have been 10 mins longer with a more developed conflict.
 
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The show is well done with some very impressive technical effects and an audience gasp moment worth seeing. For me the story isn't as deep and rich as it could be and it does feel a little too short. That being said, it already has a raving fan base with team members seeing it multiple times lining up 45 mins before the show. I think it's going to be very popular especially with kids. It is more fluff than substance in my book. Which works in a theme park but the show could have been 10 mins longer with a more developed conflict.
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Glad to hear that both shows have been well-received, which is a good sign for both their longevity and the capacity of the park.
 
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SyFy is currently running the Epic Harry Potter Marathon with Epic Universe promos in every break:

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How to Watch the Epic Harry Potter Marathon on SYFY

SYFY's airing all the Harry Potter & Fantastic Beasts films for a classic Wizarding World marathon this weekend, March 28-April 1. Here's what you need to know!
www.syfy.com www.syfy.com
 
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Is Syfy owned by Universal/NBC? I know they did collaborations with Face Off before too.
 
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Is Syfy owned by Universal/NBC? I know they did collaborations with Face Off before too.
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Yep! Part of the beautiful Comcast family.
 
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Is Syfy owned by Universal/NBC?
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And it's a travesty that they have yet to give us a Sharknado ride/attraction :broken_heart: (or Stargate)
 
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And it's a travesty that they have yet to give us a Sharknado ride/attraction :broken_heart: (or Stargate)
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To be fair, we still don't know what's replacing HRRR...
 
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