Wizarding World - Diagon Alley Discussion - Part 2

[TheLastAshen]

I mean the molding at the top of the left side of the station still isn't finished...

 

[Teebin]

Do we know if the clock is going to be a fully functioning turret clock with bells or chimes? If so, I imagine the engineering and/or fabrication could be reason for delay.

I don't believe the clock in London makes a sound... there are no apparent vents for sound visible. And the current clock is just a cheapo electric thing:

 

[Sleepyhollowstudios]

Ah, well then never mind! :thumbs:

I agree, though, Teebin. Most projects of this size eventually become more scattered and erratic as deadlines are missed/changed/etc, but it seems Diagon Alley has been plagued with this problem from the beginning. It gives those of us with OCD anxiety! I know in the end everything will be finished and look gorgeous, but the means is a little frustrating.

-Andy

 

[ReelJustice]

Teebin will LOVE these pics from @AmusementBuzz

The other Cabman's Shelter has been placed in front of Leicester and they have started painting the partition behind Kings Cross.

http://www.amusementbuzz.com/2014/04/17/april-17-2014-universal-studios/

 

[Gambit]

Now I'm no expert but it looks like they're doing a little more then just putting up the lamps. It looks like somebody made a mistake when it came to the wall. :shrug:

But on a happier note, YAY PICTURES!

 

[Teebin]

I do, I do! Thanks!

Perhaps it was determined that the original execution wasn't stable enough to support any torque of the posts in the wind, etc.

 

[Felipe]

Oh, wow! They're going at it again with the waterfront wall? They must be pretty frustrated that they have to keep modifying it :-S

Thanks for the heads-up, Reel! :thumbs:
And great pics as always, AmusementBuzz! :thumbs:

 

[GAcoaster]

Just an FYI opening dates have been set and were communicated to management level employees yesterday.

 

[IzzyB]

That is a good sign. It means any major delays have been worked thru as they know they can meet a certain date as long as nothing else happens.

 

[Sleepyhollowstudios]

Just an FYI opening dates have been set and were communicated to management level employees yesterday.

Always a good thing to hear.

-Andy

 

[freediverdude]

Just an FYI opening dates have been set and were communicated to management level employees yesterday.

Wait, what?? And they didn't communicate it to us as well?? :drool:

 

[Teebin]

And to add insult to injury, WB has demanded that the opening date will be......... MAY 15, 2014! :boxing:

 

[Sleepyhollowstudios]

Are...are you serious?

-Andy

 

[Felipe]

And to add insult to injury, WB has demanded that the opening date will be......... MAY 15, 2014! :boxing:

:stunned: say whaaa? :stunned:

Don't joke like that... and if you aren't joking...
:died:

 

[Hockeyman55]

op:

 

[shiekra38]

And to add insult to injury, WB has demanded that the opening date will be......... MAY 15, 2014! :boxing:

So what are they gonna do if it isn't open in time? Deconstruct it?

There is no way that it is going to happen

 

[Teebin]

SORRY! I WAS JOKING! :smiley:

 

[Hockeyman55]

SORRY! I WAS JOKING! :smiley:

You should have just went with it, Universal would have had record attendance that day all because of you

 

[MrRoamer]

Teebs is mean!

 

[Skubersky]

So, is Alan Gilmore the WB dark horse on this project whose demands are final? I haven't heard a word about Craig this time around. And what about the Phase II Art Director for Orlando. Who is he and what power or talent does he possess?

From my convos with Alan I believe he is the big dog this time around, Stuart seems to be involved in name only.