Wizarding World - Diagon Alley Discussion (Opens 2014)

[TomTheRiddle]

All I can say is that the Hogwarts Express will be amazing when it comes out. The Theoretical Guest Capacity won't even be much of a problem. But the ride system itself is impressive and its nothing but amazing. It may not be extreme like a coaster, but it will be an E ticket and a thrill ride to many.

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

All I can say is that the Hogwarts Express will be amazing when it comes out. The Theoretical Guest Capacity won't even be much of a problem. But the ride system itself is impressive and its nothing but amazing. It may not be extreme like a coaster, but it will be an E ticket and a thrill ride to many.

What will make it so impressive in the short journey from park to park to make it an e ticket? I'm just not understanding how.

I know a few guys have said something about the train shaking and magical windows, but..... they already have that thing at Ocean Park

 

[Hockeyman55]

What will make it so impressive in the short journey from park to park to make it an e ticket? I'm just not understanding how.

I know a few guys have said something about the train shaking and magical windows, but..... they already have that thing at Ocean Park

Well then picture Ocean Park's version but on steroids.

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

I'll just wait for the more details to be released. Even as an almost Harry Potter fan of the theme parks (Still bitter about Lost Continent) , it'll probably be a great experience for me!
I don't know why but I far more enjoyed the theming than FBJ at IOA. It was very realistic -friendly after seeing the pictures from the movies. I hope this part is just as and detailed even more elaborately

Well then picture Ocean Park's version but on steroids.

 

[Smitty]

What "small rides"were you talking about then?

I understand, but I still think that Orlando fills space with high quality themeing and less smaller "experiences". But sorry to derail the thread, I just wanted to answer him.

 

[DragonSlayer]

Ok, I have just heard more rumor fodder concerning the "Walk-through" attraction(s). Weasley Wizard Wheezes isn't a "walk-through" per se. But it is being treated as one, or at least a unique attraction/retail venue. It is not a standard walk-through because there won't be a specific path to follow, but the shop will be filled with AAs, Special FX, Easter Eggs, and possibly a little pyro.
I am being told that the actual walk-through attraction is Borgin and Burkes.

Score! Mega score! Happiness through the roof on two counts: a) That sounds like the coolest shop ever for WWW, and possibly even better b) We are getting at least a bit of Knockturn Alley! *Dances* :happy:

 

[Smitty]

Ok, I have just heard more rumor fodder concerning the "Walk-through" attraction(s). Weasley Wizard Wheezes isn't a "walk-through" per se. But it is being treated as one, or at least a unique attraction/retail venue. It is not a standard walk-through because there won't be a specific path to follow, but the shop will be filled with AAs, Special FX, Easter Eggs, and possibly a little pyro.
I am being told that the actual walk-through attraction is Borgin and Burkes.

This sounds amazing! Universal is making me so happy!!

 

[Felipe]

Ok, I have just heard more rumor fodder concerning the "Walk-through" attraction(s). Weasley Wizard Wheezes isn't a "walk-through" per se. But it is being treated as one, or at least a unique attraction/retail venue. It is not a standard walk-through because there won't be a specific path to follow, but the shop will be filled with AAs, Special FX, Easter Eggs, and possibly a little pyro.
I am being told that the actual walk-through attraction is Borgin and Burkes.

Awesome! Awesome! AWESOME! That would rock in so many ways!! WWW makes sense to be an animated shop. And B&B, oh my goodness, that'd be the big one to speculate on! Knockturn Alley PLEASE! :happy: And what about Borgin & Burkes being a year-round little haunted attraction?! How awesome would that be?! :dance:

 

[ReelJustice]

So where do we think Borgin and Burkes is?

B&B 64D?
WWW 65A?

 

[Hockeyman55]

This site has a little diagram of Daigon Alley and Knockturn Alley along with a directory of the shops. Not sure how true to the movie this is or how this play into what we see but this may help show where things are in relation to others

http://riftsaga.net/Potterverse/Diagon/index.html

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sperdutophotos/8218353508/

Borgin and Burkes
(1)

Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes
(W)

Ollivanders
(L)

Gringotts
(G)

 

[Elizabeth.June]

64D would be WWW according to the movie layout. 65A sounds logical for Borgin and Burkes

 

[Hockeyman55]

From http://www.angelfire.com/wizard/genizalley/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sperdutophotos/8218390096/

 

[Smitty]

Knockturn ally will not be that big. Probably just B&B and a couple other closed storefronts

 

[Felipe]

Of course they could be taking some creative license, as they have done in the past, but according to Pottermore, the canon source:
Diagon Alley has a long street, and at the end is Gringotts. Make a right at the end, and you head towards Ollivanders. Make a right there and you have Knockturn Alley where Borgin and Burkes is.

EDIT - better video - Jump to the 10 minute mark:
[video=youtube;xqau21WapGI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqau21WapGI[/video]

So according to the Pottermore layout, I would venture a guess that KA/B&B could be in the area of 66C, but that looks SO small! It looks more like a restrooms area...

I wonder why they didn't use more space in that corner behind 66C... And there's also quite a bit of unused space to the left of 64D and 64E... :shrug:

 

[Descendo]

If Borgin and Burkes is 66C then it will be a stepthrough attraction as opposed to a walkthrough

 

[Felipe]

66C is probably the Gringotts giftshop.

I think 66B looks like the Gringotts gift shop.

 

[bobwadd]

Hogwarts Express and related project.

From 11/22 . . .

 

[Hatetofly]

Epic!

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

Hogwarts Express and related project.

There is another project Happening Harry Potter related at IOA besides Hogwarts?:blank: Sorry if you guys covered this before I signed up.

 

[Hockeyman55]

Epic!

Agreed. Great shots Bobwadd

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There is another project Happening Harry Potter related at IOA besides Hogwarts?:blank: Sorry if you guys covered this before I signed up.

I believe it's just the IOA station for HE. Maybe a turnstile of some sorts. Others on here may know more and elaborate.