I think the atmosphere of the Zones is needed. Any time you’re between NY and Diagon the mood really drops. Not having SZ would be just a pro with haunted houses instead of rides.
The zones just need to evolve like any other theme park attraction. I don’t know what the best way to do that is but it could be atmosphere areas and then in some areas have one direction SZ like Hollywood has, that basically functions as a mini house getting you to the next area. Or the zone has a big central set piece that the actors use like a parade float where they can quasi-perform or hide, maybe step off of to interact a bit.
The zones just need to evolve like any other theme park attraction. I don’t know what the best way to do that is but it could be atmosphere areas and then in some areas have one direction SZ like Hollywood has, that basically functions as a mini house getting you to the next area. Or the zone has a big central set piece that the actors use like a parade float where they can quasi-perform or hide, maybe step off of to interact a bit.