Hey guys, me again.
If you know me well enough or followed some of my posts you know about how I love to do photoshop renderings of what-could. In this post I'd like to explore a concept of what could be done if Diagon Alley were to be located in the upper lot (currently rumored to be mummy). Based on the research I've done, at least in terms of it being able to fit, it seems more than doable if it were to occupy the studio tour loading/unloading and adjacent tram garages. But let's start from the front and work our way through my proposed land.
Where this really begins is at the end of Springfield, at the current location of the Studio Tour entrance. I propose that the path remain the same, but the Studio Tour bridge and escalator be fully enclosed and rethemed to a London Underground Terminal. In this concept I would not include a Hogwarts Express (no longer needed), so many of the iconic props, and the "Make a Little Magic" sign would be relocated to the entrance into London. The escalator would be a replica of London's iconic London Tube.
Once you have exited the terminal you are then greeted by a huge reveal of the new London expansion space and welcomed into London. Employees would greet guests as if they had just traveled a long journey and arrived into London. The new area would be dominated by towering facades encompassing a quaint park and grand fountain located in the center. These facades will serve the obvious purpose of blocking out the Forbidden Journey showbuilding as much as possible and reach up the 3-4 stories tall. This will be immersive. This would also allow for Baker Street to be rethemed and remodeled.
The reason I like this concept so much is that it basically connects both Hogsmeade and Diagon, without visually connecting them. They're both isolated and the London experience will help buffer one PotterLand from the other without breaking theme. Not to mention having it located in this spot both saves the mummy location of other themes (Nintendo), as well as saves WaterWorld, a much needed show.
What do you guys think? I put a lot of thought and effort into this so be gentle.
If you know me well enough or followed some of my posts you know about how I love to do photoshop renderings of what-could. In this post I'd like to explore a concept of what could be done if Diagon Alley were to be located in the upper lot (currently rumored to be mummy). Based on the research I've done, at least in terms of it being able to fit, it seems more than doable if it were to occupy the studio tour loading/unloading and adjacent tram garages. But let's start from the front and work our way through my proposed land.
Where this really begins is at the end of Springfield, at the current location of the Studio Tour entrance. I propose that the path remain the same, but the Studio Tour bridge and escalator be fully enclosed and rethemed to a London Underground Terminal. In this concept I would not include a Hogwarts Express (no longer needed), so many of the iconic props, and the "Make a Little Magic" sign would be relocated to the entrance into London. The escalator would be a replica of London's iconic London Tube.
Once you have exited the terminal you are then greeted by a huge reveal of the new London expansion space and welcomed into London. Employees would greet guests as if they had just traveled a long journey and arrived into London. The new area would be dominated by towering facades encompassing a quaint park and grand fountain located in the center. These facades will serve the obvious purpose of blocking out the Forbidden Journey showbuilding as much as possible and reach up the 3-4 stories tall. This will be immersive. This would also allow for Baker Street to be rethemed and remodeled.
The reason I like this concept so much is that it basically connects both Hogsmeade and Diagon, without visually connecting them. They're both isolated and the London experience will help buffer one PotterLand from the other without breaking theme. Not to mention having it located in this spot both saves the mummy location of other themes (Nintendo), as well as saves WaterWorld, a much needed show.
What do you guys think? I put a lot of thought and effort into this so be gentle.