The Hungarian Horntail is going to look like a cute baby Dragon next year.my bad..just a little eager i guess
The Hungarian Horntail is going to look like a cute baby Dragon next year.my bad..just a little eager i guess
And the new Hogsmeade Station:
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I have a hard time believing any of what Jim has to say about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. It just doesn't line up with everything else that we already know.Hello everyone! Mega Universal Orlando fan here so just wanted to introduce myself! Pumped for WWHOP Diagon Alley so this forum has been addictive since I discovered it last month (i.e. checking updates when I need a break from working or studying haha). Anyway, I was listening to the latest Universal Now podcast and heard some really interesting things. I don't know how accurate those guys are so thought I'd ask the experts at OU! Anyone have intel? Sorry if any of this was answered previously.
1. Diagon Alley will be really hard to get into: DA has capacity of just 8,000 people. Cabana Bay + other on-site hotels will far exceed this so DA will already be at capacity when "average" guests arrive.
2. Universal Creative was/is considering adding a third train to Hogwarts Express to increase capacity (because 2 hour minimum wait = reduced guest experience and less opportunity to buy Potter merch)
3. Future future plans may include turning Poseidon's Fury into a Chamber of Secrets walk-through and adding a Whomping Willow spinner in the nearby area
P.S. It was also interesting to hear the Touring Plans dude say he was having trouble creating a model which included Diagon Alley due to Hogwarts Express and the sea of humanity that will occur. So excited but I don't know if I should also be scared! Hahaha, really hoping Uni is developing a brilliant crowd control plan...
Hello everyone! Mega Universal Orlando fan here so just wanted to introduce myself! Pumped for WWHOP Diagon Alley so this forum has been addictive since I discovered it last month (i.e. checking updates when I need a break from working or studying haha). Anyway, I was listening to the latest Universal Now podcast and heard some really interesting things. I don't know how accurate those guys are so thought I'd ask the experts at OU! Anyone have intel? Sorry if any of this was answered previously.
1. Diagon Alley will be really hard to get into: DA has capacity of just 8,000 people. Cabana Bay + other on-site hotels will far exceed this so DA will already be at capacity when "average" guests arrive.
2. Universal Creative was/is considering adding a third train to Hogwarts Express to increase capacity (because 2 hour minimum wait = reduced guest experience and less opportunity to buy Potter merch)
3. Future future plans may include turning Poseidon's Fury into a Chamber of Secrets walk-through and adding a Whomping Willow spinner in the nearby area
P.S. It was also interesting to hear the Touring Plans dude say he was having trouble creating a model which included Diagon Alley due to Hogwarts Express and the sea of humanity that will occur. So excited but I don't know if I should also be scared! Hahaha, really hoping Uni is developing a brilliant crowd control plan...
Hello everyone! Mega Universal Orlando fan here so just wanted to introduce myself! Pumped for WWHOP Diagon Alley so this forum has been addictive since I discovered it last month (i.e. checking updates when I need a break from working or studying haha). Anyway, I was listening to the latest Universal Now podcast and heard some really interesting things. I don't know how accurate those guys are so thought I'd ask the experts at OU! Anyone have intel? Sorry if any of this was answered previously.
1. Diagon Alley will be really hard to get into: DA has capacity of just 8,000 people. Cabana Bay + other on-site hotels will far exceed this so DA will already be at capacity when "average" guests arrive.
2. Universal Creative was/is considering adding a third train to Hogwarts Express to increase capacity (because 2 hour minimum wait = reduced guest experience and less opportunity to buy Potter merch)
3. Future future plans may include turning Poseidon's Fury into a Chamber of Secrets walk-through and adding a Whomping Willow spinner in the nearby area
P.S. It was also interesting to hear the Touring Plans dude say he was having trouble creating a model which included Diagon Alley due to Hogwarts Express and the sea of humanity that will occur. So excited but I don't know if I should also be scared! Hahaha, really hoping Uni is developing a brilliant crowd control plan...
I'm really curious as to what exactly could be planned for Lost Continent.1) 4000 for the land is about right. That matches Hogsmede pretty well. Land Control is still used on busy peak days.
2) False. Never included in any plans. And mechanically a three stage cable car does not work for these intents and purposes.
3) No. Just no. That's not even plausible. Not even close. There are much wider ideas floating for LC. No one really wants more Potter rides.
As am I. I'd love to see Poseidon's Fury turned into a dark ride with some cool water effects. Poseidon's Fury and Mythos has some of the greatest themeing in any theme park, and it kills me LC isn't utilized better.I'm really curious as to what exactly could be planned for Lost Continent.
As am I. I'd love to see Poseidon's Fury turned into a dark ride with some cool water effects. Poseidon's Fury and Mythos has some of the greatest themeing in any theme park, and it kills me LC isn't utilized better.
Hello everyone! Mega Universal Orlando fan here so just wanted to introduce myself! Pumped for WWHOP Diagon Alley so this forum has been addictive since I discovered it last month (i.e. checking updates when I need a break from working or studying haha). Anyway, I was listening to the latest Universal Now podcast and heard some really interesting things. I don't know how accurate those guys are so thought I'd ask the experts at OU! Anyone have intel? Sorry if any of this was answered previously.
1. Diagon Alley will be really hard to get into: DA has capacity of just 8,000 people. Cabana Bay + other on-site hotels will far exceed this so DA will already be at capacity when "average" guests arrive.
2. Universal Creative was/is considering adding a third train to Hogwarts Express to increase capacity (because 2 hour minimum wait = reduced guest experience and less opportunity to buy Potter merch)
3. Future future plans may include turning Poseidon's Fury into a Chamber of Secrets walk-through and adding a Whomping Willow spinner in the nearby area
P.S. It was also interesting to hear the Touring Plans dude say he was having trouble creating a model which included Diagon Alley due to Hogwarts Express and the sea of humanity that will occur. So excited but I don't know if I should also be scared! Hahaha, really hoping Uni is developing a brilliant crowd control plan...
Third train? Whomping Willow Spinner? Chamber of Secrets Walkthrough? WTF??!! Excuse me as I look to gather my thoughts in Denver...