I have a big question to ask guys ? Ever since Disney announced Star Wars Land will be built . You guys think USH has plans on building Diagon Alley ????
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Checking from Nearmap, I couldn't agree more.From what I've been told - yes, and no later than 2022. However I do not think our version will include Hogwarts Express.
Keep in mind that last year, WW got a major retooling in the shows quality, both in sound design; and the redoing of the shows lagoon. If anything; we're still looking at the lower lot for this, and for this to be much later than 2018.Screams cape is saying that plans are on for Diagonal as we've heard. Apparently, they're wanting it to replace Water World, according to Screamscape. They also want to open it in 2018.
I'm excited, but not a fan of the location. That would mean no Hogwarts express.
Soundstage 28 obviously didn't have major historical importance to Universal or the theme park if they ultimately ended up demolishing it. In many cases, I can't recall Universal relying much on its past or history as a primary motivator to keep something running. This is Hollywood after all, and history has little importance in this community.As I stated in the Waterworld thread.... it doesn't matter what upgrades, retooling or refurbishments they have given Waterworld.... if they want to use that area for DA or something else entirely, they will not hesitate to bring in the wrecking ball to demolish it. SS28 had major historical significance to USH & Universal's legacy, but they had no issue with ripping that out for, as far as we know, a stupid ride (which may or may not be good) based on an upcoming animated animal movie.
Soundstage 28 obviously didn't have major historical importance to Universal or the theme park if they ultimately ended up demolishing it. In many cases, I can't recall Universal relying much on its past or history as a primary motivator to keep something running. This is Hollywood after all, and history has little importance in this community.
I'm sure Universal Studios Hollywood has been eyeing Diagon Alley for some time. That being said, it makes little sense to me as to why they would retool WaterWorld only to remove the show so soon. Could the show close down in 2018? Absolutely. Could they close it so soon in an effort to open Diagon Alley in 2018? I'm skeptical.
Don't put that much weight into Screamscape. They're not a reliable source of information.
True i remember when he had said that .Yes they are.
Lance is right more than he is wrong. He's the one that confirmed that Wizarding World was a very real possibility for Hollywood back in 2010.
He also said that Avatar was in play in 2011, that Universal would purchase the Lakeside Golf Club in 2012, and that Universal Plaza would look like Carthay Circle in 2013. Did I also mention that he speculated that there would be a Zorror themed stunt show going into the Wild West theater in 2005 alongside the premature closure of WaterWorld in 2006?Yes they are.
Lance is right more than he is wrong. He's the one that confirmed that Wizarding World was a very real possibility for Hollywood back in 2010.
I remember about the avatar and it wasn't true so jon does have a pointHe also said that Avatar was in play in 2011, that Universal would purchase the Lakeside Golf Club in 2012, and that Universal Plaza would look like Carthay Circle in 2013. Did I also mention that he speculated that there would be a Zorror themed stunt show going into the Wild West theater in 2005 alongside the premature closure of WaterWorld in 2006?
Oh, and I forgot to mention that he also stated as recently in 2012 that WaterWorld would make way for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
My point stands.
In the end, Screamscape is a rumor site. There's nothing wrong with that, but it's important to keep that into account when we have these types of discussions.I remember about the avatar and it wasn't true so jon does have a point
I think USJ will be the first park to get Nintendo . Most likely we won't see Nintendo come To USH around 2020Considering if Universal wants to release Nintendo In 2019 for USO, USJ and USH. I wouldn't be surprised if we have to wait till 2020 for Diagon Alley to even pop up.