Wizarding World - Diagon Alley Discussion (Opens 2014)

[lazyboy97o]

I would think he was just showing that he is indeed being given documents, not that the foundation plans include the ride layout. Although it is possible the ride layout plays a role in the design of the foundation.

 

[ReelJustice]

I would think he was just showing that he is indeed being given documents, not that the foundation plans include the ride layout. Although it is possible the ride layout plays a role in the design of the foundation.

Correct on both accounts.

And let me reiterate, people have been unfair. Everyone got SS44 wrong at some point, except maybe Teebin

 

[Teebin]

As there are so many new users who have signed up, let me show you something many of us have seen, but perhaps you have not. These are rumored ride vehicles for the rumored Gringotts coaster. They were posted on TPI back on January 1, 2012. They reek of The Mummy ride vehicles as do suggestions for the ride track itself, but what are you going to do.

 

[ReelJustice]

I still wonder how accurate that was/is.

 

[JokerMan0925]

The film prop: http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightontoddy/7138186041/lightbox/

This is the picture, just simply embedded into the post so you don't have to go through the link:

 

[ReelJustice]

This is the picture, just simply embedded into the post so you don't have to go through the link:

I didn't realize you could embed Flikr images. I've never been able to. Always been a source of frustration for me.

 

[Elizabeth.June]

http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/File:Gringotts_cart_01.gif
Slightly different version from Philosopher's/Sorceror's stone.

 

[ReelJustice]

http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/File:Gringotts_cart_01.gif
Slightly different version from Philosopher's/Sorceror's stone.

That one is certainly more realistic. I think some people are expecting the twirly thing from Deathly Hallows Part 2 and may be disappointed.

 

[Mulder]

I'm not thrilled over Phase 2 of Harry Potter to be honest.

 

[Spideyfreak]

^Shun the non-believer!

 

[Mulder]

I wish it wasn't going over to the Universal part of the park. And Losing JAWS for the Boy Wizard is.....dissapointing.

 

[Teebin]

I rode jaws once, once. It seemed very 'classic'.

 

[Skipper Justin]

I wish it wasn't going over to the Universal part of the park. And Losing JAWS for the Boy Wizard is.....dissapointing.

Why do you think it is dissappointing? Just wondering.

 

[jtsalien]

I wish it wasn't going over to the Universal part of the park. And Losing JAWS for the Boy Wizard is.....dissapointing.

I'm sorry, but Jaws wasn't that good. What Gringott's has the potential to be, will crush Jaws. Jaws wasn't worth the money or real estate it required when they decided to close it. These new attractions, at least on paper, will be some of the top in Orlando. Jaws will not have died in vein.

 

[Mulder]

Why do you think it is dissappointing? Just wondering.

I just over all prefer JAWS to Harry Potter. JAWS is a classic movie and a timeless movie so it's loss is very disappointing to me. JAWS has been there since I was a kid so losing it is hard.

 

[Skipper Justin]

I just over all prefer JAWS to Harry Potter. JAWS is a classic movie and a timeless movie so it's loss is very disappointing to me. JAWS has been there since I was a kid so losing it is hard.

I understand. I love JAWS and it was one of my favorite attractions at the Park. I was upset with the closure as well but I am excited for the innovation and expansion of the Studios. I think JAWS' sacrifice will be well worth it in the end.

 

[Hatetofly]

Well said and from a skipper at that.

 

[UNIrd]

Jaws was still a popular attraction when it closed and was easily one of the best in the park. It was classic Universal Studios and is a huge loss. Space in the parks isn't infinte, but Jaws and KONG should still be there.

 

[ReelJustice]

Its unfortunate that Jaws had to go, but it was a victim of its location and troubled history. The theming around the island is some of the best I've seen.

Look at it this way, Diagon Alley will have equal if not better theming. Gringotts and Hogwarts Express will be better than Jaws. Not a bad trade off unless you are a super Jaws fan and/or hate Potter.

I for one cannot wait for Potter to be complete. I'm a huge Potter fan and fan of themed environments and groundbreaking attractions.

 

[quickfire609]

Jaws was still a popular attraction when it closed and was easily one of the best in the park. It was classic Universal Studios and is a huge loss. Space in the parks isn't infinte, but Jaws and KONG should still be there.

Not entirely, even though the attraction did have a high capacity, the wait times for the ride never exceeded 10 minutes until the closure was announced.

I loved Jaws too, but to be frank having a large section of the park dedicated almost entirely to one attraction and a few midway games was a huge waste of resources.

Edit : To add, the theming was fantastic.