Wizarding World - Diagon Alley Discussion - Part 2

[Felipe]

I cannot wait to dial MAGIC on that phone booth! I wonder if it'll be a message from the Ministry of Magic operator indicating that this visitor entrance is currently out of order

http://www.usatoday.com/experience/...ingotts-wizarding-world-harry-potter/9125149/
A look inside Diagon Alley!

SPOILERS SPOILERS OMG SPOILERS. INSIDE DIAGON!!!!!
http://www.usatoday.com/story/experience/america/theme-parks/2014/05/15/diagon-alley-gringotts-wizarding-world-harry-potter/9125149/

THAT! SO AMAZING!!! :died:

Since some people are still iffy about spoilers, here are all the pics (in high-def) from the USA Today article: http://minus.com/mqKSB6FFgBTfP

Awesomesauce!!! :happy: Thank you so much for the pics! :thumbs:

 

[twebber55]

http://www.usatoday.com/story/exper...ingotts-wizarding-world-harry-potter/9125149/

At the bottom of the article there is a slideshow of new pictures. Notice none are of Gringotts, since it isn't finished yet with the dragon...

yeah i think they re doing a good job of showing you details of the land but still not showing the money shot of looking down diagon alley up to gringotts

 

[TylerDurden]

I have heard that TM's are being scheduled starting Monday, presumably for on-location training. Considering protocol at Universal is a 3-day training period and the start dates are staggered throughout the week, I would guess softs are ready to start the following week.

 

[Jymmymack]

I love Steven Jayson. Guy is living his dream and is excited about everything he does.

 

[Teebin]

^ Who he?

 

[Jymmymack]

^ Who he?

Head Chef at UOR. Created the recipes for Butterbeer and Pumpkin Juice.

 

[novawildcat18]

Head Chef at UOR. Created the recipes for Butterbeer and Pumpkin Juice.

And now the one who created all the flavors for the ice cream parlor in Diagon Alley. I can't wait to try them all. He did seem very excited about it in the video.

 

[DragonSlayer]

I don't know which flavour I'm most excited to try; I've always loved the strawberry and peanut butter in Three Broomsticks, but the Earl Grey and apple crumble flavours sound delicious.

 

[adjjb]

I love the USAToday video, so excited after seeing that. Can't wait to go back.

 

[Teebin]

Head Chef at UOR. Created the recipes for Butterbeer and Pumpkin Juice.

Oh yeah. I don't think it sticks in my brain because "theme park chef" strikes me as a bit of an oxymoron. (that and also I didn't watch the entire video and see his appearance.)

 

[mebweb]

Just a little nuisance observed from standing around the London waterfront. The audio from Twirl and Hurl really carries across the lagoon. I was hoping the waterfront would be a relaxing place to hang out. I realize it's impossible to eliminate noise bleed in a theme park, but hopefully whatever ambient sounds/music they pump into the waterfront will alleviate it.

 

[Teebin]

BTW, the stanchion holes are very much in evidence in the USA video of the Gringotts great hall. I wonder if they just drilled them in the past week...
Anyway... doesn't appear magnets will be the solution.

 

[DragonSlayer]

I've just figured out what has been making Diagon look slightly odd to me. The buildings are excellent, but I couldn't work out why it still looked a bit different to the films. Turns out it's the lack of street furniture and clutter. I understand it's pretty much impossible from a H&S point of view, but that is the one feature which gives Diagon it's character I think. In the reveal scene in Philosopher's Stone, the street is covered in stalls, carts, crates and cages; hopefully a couple of street sellers or Magic Neep-style stalls will turn up in due course.

BTW, the stanchion holes are very much in evidence in the USA video of the Gringotts great hall. I wonder if they just drilled them in the past week...
Anyway... doesn't appear magnets will be the solution.

Great catch, missed that.

 

[Gambit]

Anyone else notice Mrs. Weasley's knitting in the window of Spindlewards?

 

[mebweb]

Wanted to share a couple panoramic photos I took today...

 

[Prototype_82]

I hate to beat a dead horse here, but does anyone have high res photos of what the Zonkos facade windows looks like now? I heard the moving chess pieces might have been removed...

 

[Teebin]

^ Great pics and much appreciated!

On another note... Mr. Gilmore, I would like to see a bit more green in my verdigris!

 

[awhen]

I hate to beat a dead horse here, but does anyone have high res photos of what the Zonkos facade windows looks like now? I heard the moving chess pieces might have been removed...

This is May 10th.

 

[Sleepyhollowstudios]

^ That looks so awesome!

When do they do this stuff? At night?

-Andy

 

[Kevin38]

A question I do not know if can be answered yet .Someone posted you would have to get a ticket to ride Hogwarts Express(by scanning you park ticket or Pass) and book a Time to return and ride.
Can the ticket be booked Round trip ?

Maybe after rush you could book ride time with AP from website?