Wizarding World - Diagon Alley Discussion - Part 2

[Brian G.]

Stay tuned for some pics.

 

[aheying7]

Sorry if this has already been discussed at some point, but can we expect a Super Bowl commercial again for HP 2.0?

 

[Teebin]

That would be a nightmare to keep blocked off.

Like the staircase that leads to the VIP rooms and bridge in the Port of Entry? I haven't seen a major issue there.

 

[MagicRobot]

HTF tweeted that there seems to be a major problem in Diagon but hasn't elaborated on what yet. Seems it might affect the opening. This makes me nervous about booking my vacation. Yikes!

 

[Nick]

Like the staircase that leads to the VIP rooms and bridge in the Port of Entry? I haven't seen a major issue there.

Yes, but this looks like it's open to the streets of Diagon and fans are going to be a hell of a lot more curious what's up those stairs than what's up the staircase in POE.

 

[Milla4Prez66]

This was probably mentioned before, but how intense will Escape from Gringotts be? Will it drop? It is described as being less intense and more family friendly than Forbidden Journey and that does not drop.

I'm more interested in how it compares to Mummy with intensity.

 

[Teebin]

Yes, but this looks like it's open to the streets of Diagon and fans are going to be a hell of a lot more curious what's up those stairs than what's up the staircase in POE.

Remember, the cgi is designed to show it at its finest... not truest. In example, I didn't see any temp queue ribbons next to WWW. Reality will be much more restrictive.

HTF tweeted that there seems to be a major problem in Diagon but hasn't elaborated on what yet. Seems it might affect the opening. This makes me nervous about booking my vacation. Yikes!

The Teebin standby: "Oh no, a sink hole has swallowed part of the interior of the Gringotts attraction!"

 

[MagicRobot]

Remember, the cgi is designed to show it at its finest... not truest. In example, I didn't see any temp queue ribbons next to WWW. Reality will be much more restrictive.



The Teebin standby: "Oh no, a sink hole has swallowed part of the interior of the Gringotts attraction!"

if its a sink hole I'd think they could just theme that to go with the ride

 

[boomerthom]

I'm more interested in how it compares to Mummy with intensity.

Should be answered on the next podcast. I sent in a question about it last week that's being reserved for next time.

 

[Junorhane]

Anybody know what this thing north of Ollivander's and East of Wiseacre's is?

When you zoom in on it in the other leaked blueprints it looks like this:

Which oddly enough looks like the entrance to the Chamber of Secrets (with a double door entrance to the actual Chamber). This doesn't make any sense whatsoever though, so I'm assuming it's something else.

 

[Skubersky]

@Felipe: Newsies is going to be the first show at DrP. CftPA.

Actually, Newsies is the first FTA/BAA show announced for DPAC, but there will be others before that...

 

[Brian G.]

Enjoy!

 

[Skubersky]

I was really hoping for some new food item for leaky...

Bangers & mash is the only new Leaky food announced so far.

 

[Skubersky]

Anybody know what this thing north of Ollivander's and East of Wiseacre's is?

I'm guessing a water feature of some sort.

 

[bobwadd]

Great shots Bri, thanks :wave:

 

[GGGhost]

Anybody know what this thing north of Ollivander's and East of Wiseacre's is?

When you zoom in on it in the other leaked blueprints it looks like this:

It looks like it has a cash register. Might this be where you can buy the wizarding money? Or whatever The Hopping Pot is supposed to be?

 

[patman345]

Hello everyone, long time lurker, first time poster. I am so excited for this project! I have never been to Universal, but have always wanted to go. I was thinking about making a trip in August to visit the parks for the first time. Do you guys think 4 days will be enough to see everything including Diagon Alley? I worry that Diagon will be too packed for any enjoyment.. thanks a bunch for keeping me informed with all things in the park!

 

[Drew]

Helluva update, Brian.

 

[Miketheboss]

If the train is seen from anywhere its not supposed too, I feel it'll be worse than seeing the F.J show building. It will kill the magic.

 

[GGGhost]

Awesome photos. I'm still curious to see how they handle the arched glass ceiling in King's Cross.