The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade (Orlando): Part 2

[Galaxy Defender]

I've ridden it multiple times since the upgrade and it is a big improvement. Definitely don't like the leftover 3D elements.

The audio also sounded different to me. Not sure if it was better but it was definitely more crisp and easy to understand.

 

[happy bunny rabbit]

Does anyone know if the Dementors got updated? Someone on youtube posted a video showing new Dementors and the video was labeled as the Orlando version.

There are new dementors in different spots, and they have little arm stubs now.

 

[WAJAS]

There are new dementors in different spots, and they have little arm stubs now.

Yeah this. I was on it recently and can independently confirm.

 

[Collin]

 

[Alicia]

Definitely a lot of Dementor hands I didn't see my last time riding. I'll be checking it out again tomorrow myself.

EDIT: If you read the description, that is actually the Hollywood version of the dementors in that video. They used someone else's video for the non-screen scenes to use with their updated audio... so yea, not Orlando's hands in that video.

 

[Collin]

Definitely a lot of Dementor hands I didn't see my last time riding. I'll be checking it out again tomorrow myself.

EDIT: If you read the description, that is actually the Hollywood version of the dementors in that video. They used someone else's video for the non-screen scenes to use with their updated audio... so yea, not Orlando's hands in that video.

Cool, thanks for clarifying.

 

[happy bunny rabbit]

Hollywood’s dementor scene looks so much better! So many dementors in there and actual hands. I want those hands!!!

 

[La2kw]

Hollywood’s dementor scene looks so much better! So many dementors in there and actual hands. I want those hands!!!

Yes, the Hollywood version of that scene is much better, lots of visible dementors, especially overhead when you flip into the last dome screen. I also liked the 3D version, it worked especially well with the floo network projections and the goggles helped to block the view of the other benches. I was surprised at all the hate towards the 3D.

 

[Andysol]

Just tried the code “The conductor sent me” on Forbidden Journey and the worker looked at me confused and said it’s never been a thing. But I used it last year to get to the front of the line. Does anybody know if they’ve quit doing this?

I've never heard of this, interested to know more.

They have a code every day and it changes daily. It’s usually someone’s name who is working there.

 

[OLSinFLA]

Yes, the Hollywood version of that scene is much better, lots of visible dementors, especially overhead when you flip into the last dome screen. I also liked the 3D version, it worked especially well with the floo network projections and the goggles helped to block the view of the other benches. I was surprised at all the hate towards the 3D.

Weirdly we have those dementors. They are there, siting in the dark. (Saw them during an evacuation one time)

 

[happy bunny rabbit]

Weirdly we have those dementors. They are there, siting in the dark. (Saw them during an evacuation one time)

The recent refurb happened overnight, right? Maybe they were meant to be installed, but weren't due to time issues.

I just really hope they come at some point.

 

[OLSinFLA]

The recent refurb happened overnight, right? Maybe they were meant to be installed, but weren't due to time issues.

I just really hope they come at some point.

No, they've been there since day one. Someone said they were turned off because they were "too scary"

 

[happy bunny rabbit]

No, they've been there since day one. Someone said they were turned off because they were "too scary"

 

[OLSinFLA]

Agreed... dunno why they would be scary for Orlando but not for Hollywood....

 

[amityboattours]

They have a code every day and it changes daily. It’s usually someone’s name who is working there.

I know someone from the U.K. who worked at WDW for a year and lived with roommates who worked over at Universal. Whenever he’d have a day off and headed over to Universal, he could always get through the express lines in both parks by using the phrase ‘Sal from forbidden journey said I could come through’. This was from a few years back now, so not worth trying at this point I would imagine, but he said the code was always the same. The guy Sal was apparently one of the team leaders who worked on FJ at the time, the boss of one of his roommates basically.

 

[Andysol]

I know someone from the U.K. who worked at WDW for a year and lived with roommates who worked over at Universal. Whenever he’d have a day off and headed over to Universal, he could always get through the express lines in both parks by using the phrase ‘Sal from forbidden journey said I could come through’. This was from a few years back now, so not worth trying at this point I would imagine, but he said the code was always the same. The guy Sal was apparently one of the team leaders who worked on FJ at the time, the boss of one of his roommates basically.

I used the exact phrase in Sept 2015. And I met Sal- it was a hispanic (I think) guy when my oldest finally hit 48 and he let us ride over and ever. Incredibly nice. Hah- small world.

 

[Miketheboss]

Can anyone confirm whether a standing only viewing area is being built at Hogsmead?

 

[Collin]

Question does anyone know if you can see the projector, in front of the great hall, from the top of the flight of the hippogriff?

 

[illumination]

New article today calling the WWoHP Orlando disappointing due to the crowds. I feel they are about 8 years too late for this article to be relevant...

What the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is like

 

[Mad Dog]

New article today calling the WWoHP Orlando disappointing due to the crowds. I feel they are about 8 years too late for this article to be relevant...

What the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is like

That is a pure piece of BS article. Clickbait at it's worst.