The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hollywood

[Allen The Actor]

I don't see how this would be a good idea. I'd just let there be one streamlined (though tight) entrance to not cause confusion. I would only be able to picture this if it was an EXIT ONLY. We're most likely going to use Japan's time return system.

 

[William]

I think a time return system is inevitable. The original Hogsmeade in Orlando still uses the system on peak days, which is unfortunate. 

 

[Allen The Actor]

And we'll be using it for a long time. Strict access into the Wizarding Word is not only inevitable but also for safety reasons! Which is why I can't picture them having another entrance into the land, at least not initially. Maybe as an emergency exit,but not secondary. That would also ruin the magic. Also, even if they have an exit only pathway, you'd need to pay a team member to stand by it to make sure no one walks in.

 

[JaySalahi]

I think its an exit only, at least for awhile and on peak days. Dump them off right by the Studio Tour so they can keep off the streets for 2 hours and into Springfield so they can spend more money. 

It would be cool to put Ron's car over there like at Japans Entrance. 

 

[Allen The Actor]

^ Exactly what I was saying. If they can find a way to make it work by being a one way exit and not have people sneak in through there, it could be smart.

 

[William]

We better get that Flying Ford Anglia!

 

[KreepyKarpy]

https://youtu.be/8IwlKcVyPwM

SoCalAmusementParksHD just uploaded a construction update video for the Wizarding World, as well as small updates in Springfield and F&F.

I just love the snow on Hogsmeade. I don't know why, I just do.

 

[k_peek_2000]

We better get that Flying Ford Anglia!

We will.

 

[JPLA]

I noticed today that those lampposts I posted about on March 14 aren't Hogsmeade themed, they're general studio design.  Here's a matching one from Universal Plaza near Pink's.  I can't believe I didn't notice the March 14 ones were the same.  So, that area with the lampposts and spotlights is thematically more connected to Production Central than Hogsmeade and Springfield is behind there.  Sorry for putting all this in this forum when it's only connection to Hogsmeade is that it's outside the arch.

 

[William]

Wow, interesting. They don't really fit, in my opinion, with the new Art Deco look they're going for. Oh, well.

 

[JPLA]

Hopefully this good news will make up for my lamppost debacle.  See those workers at the top of that scaffolding just inside the arch?  They're taking it down!  That was lunchtime today so it's probably all gone now.  When crowds come for Springfield they are going to be amazed by how much of Hogsmeade appears done.

 

[Allen The Actor]

Yeah, they don't really look art deco, they look more vintage Gothic inspired. Interesting.

 

[JPLA]

And the great hall is getting it's roof. 

 

 

[Allen The Actor]

*sigh* I wanna walk through Hogwarts so damn bad.....this year of waiting is going to be pretty tough.

 

[JPLA]

I just realized all the plastic on the hillside is gone.  Do you think they're going to start planting?

 

[Inspire2_Ride]

Probably. Some lovely plants would really fill in all that bland open space.

It would be really cool if they put something else there besides plants to distract the huge rear of Hogswart Castle.   

 

[William]

How cool would it be if they put a bunch of firs there, like the new ones found near the entrance arch? Extend those trees further up the hill alongside Hogsmeade, and you've got a forest that isn't found in any other Wizarding World.

 

[Inspire2_Ride]

How cool would it be if they put a bunch of firs there, like the new ones found near the entrance arch? Extend those trees further up the hill alongside Hogsmeade, and you've got a forest that isn't found in any other Wizarding World.

That would be amazing and the perfect distraction. It's so unique and would take the experience to and at the Wizarding World even that more enjoyable. That element would make ours look so awesome compared to the others.  

 

[William]

That could be the element that gives our Hogsmeade a different "flavor". We may not have room for a lake, but we can wedge in a forest.

 

[E.T Fan 18]

It's so amazing to see Hogwarts on the freeway,   i can't wait until its all finished soon! Possibly by fall we can see the details on the castle.