Future of Dragon Challenge?
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- May 26, 2012
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Ah but that view of Hogsmede at the top of the lift hill....
While it did recieve upgrades (instead of Downgrades unlike Dragons Challenge), it still is one of the OG attractions at the park (like how Dragon is).
It could be theoretically possible to see them remove it, or hell; maybe move the coaster to be apart of the Dragon Challenge replacement of the Forbidden Forest, and to expand the capacity footprint around hogwarts, for proper nighttime seating of shows (and a moving of the Tri-Wizard/Frog Choir, while also potentially adding a full english version of the Wand show from Osaka).
- Feb 17, 2016
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Hippogiff is here to stay. Kid eater, Hagrid's hut, Buckbeak. They won't mess with this.
As much as I hate to say it, I do not believe a Great Hall resturant will come simply based on logistics as well as authenticity issues with placement and theming.
Dragon's Challenge doesn't give me a Harry Potter vibe.
Gives me this vibe:
Gives me this vibe:
- Jun 21, 2016
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Nice throwback video. Hard to think it's 18 years old now. Two things it reminded me of:
- how much better of a park IoA was than DAK when it opened. The amount of rides vs a DAK that didn't have Kali complete or Everest. Yikes.
-How we've only gotten two new rides/attractions in those 18 years. Curious how many more we would've had if blackstone or others didn't own it.
With the new park opening here in a few years- I'm curious which approach they'll take. Of course, I'd prefer the IoA approach- but the DAK approach certainly has its merits as a company from a cost and marketing perspective.
Adding Kali just a year later, then Everest 7 years after, and now pandora- that's a lot of stuff getting stretched out. And in between- we got a plethora of smaller upgrades such as new theaters, Africa expansion, etc. But most of it was too late and DIS didn't recognize it.
Two? Kong and FJ?
Four. Storm Force and Flying Unicorn were the first park expansions.
Four. Storm Force and Flying Unicorn were the first park expansions.
And it's five if you don't count how Trolly Train Ride was built but non functional for years.
That's the crazy thing between Studios and IOA. They opened 9 years apart but IOA is virtually the original park with a few additions but Studios has what? 1 original ride remaining?
Different ride concepts. IOA attractions more longevity oriented.
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The best part of DC is the fact there's never a wait. It definitely lost a little magic after the "dueling" factor was cut off. My ideal HP expansion would be closing DC to make an indoor coaster similar to Mummy with elements of a dark ride combine with a thrill coaster. They have the blueprint and original tech already. Imagine a dark forest storyline in the first portion of the ride with all sorts of animatronic beasts followed by a thrilling coaster escape thru the forest with death eaters/ giants/etc. ideally would like to see 2 rides fill that area with a possible theater venue. The biggest thing missing in WWHP is a stage show
I hope they take a IOA approach. I have so many fond memories over the years of IOA rather than DAK. Actually, I have more IOA memories than any other theme park. It truly is full of adventure.
If anything, DC has a much longer wait than before. DC usually has a 35-45 min wait not including waiting a 10 min line for the lockers. DD used to 20-25 min MAX wait.
I'm going to say there'll be a Harry Potter water ride (a la Pirates) thrown in this space, just because it's the most unlikely suggestion.
It will also be called 'H2Oarry Potter and the wet stuff'.
It will also be called 'H2Oarry Potter and the wet stuff'.
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