Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic - General Discussion Thread

[PerceptiveCoot]

Doesn’t JK Rowling have a big say in the story of these rides? How did she approve the first HP ride to have such an obvious oversight?

Those who do not know their Simpsons are doomed to repeat it...

 

[Nico]

 

[Patrokls]

Muggles visiting Hogwarts. I always thought that was so stupid. The queue sets it up.

Should have just said Oblivate at the end and we forget we were there.

 

[Loki]

Wonder how they will/would handle the Great Hall expansion backstory. Would we be students or muggles there? Rather be students so that the house tables have more meaning.

 

[GAcoaster]

I think the easiest thing would be make it dinner at the Great Hall but at Beauxbatons Acadamy of Magic-- that way it's a familiar experience but in a location not seen in the film so it won't have the weight of expectations of "film magic" that can't necessarily be recreated in real life as well as actually make the Paris setting more logical than having to transport through time and space to Hogwarts in Scotland.

 

[Disneyhead]

I see a white T-Shirt.



Also I am surprised they are putting up the cloth on the circus tent facade at the beginning of hurricane season.

 

[Eckert]

I feel like adding that circus tent smack dab in the middle of that intersection will make this area unnecessarily crowded. Like they're taking one step back from Diagon.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Doesn’t JK Rowling have a big say in the story of these rides? How did she approve the first HP ride to have such an obvious oversight? Muggles not seeing dementors was this big part of one of the films openers (I think Order of the Phoenix?) I never really hear this dialogue about us being muggles since I usually take single riders but still very strange.

It’s always a little sad for me to think about how we will never get to see the core three in action since their actors are way older now. I can see them using their ministry versions in whatever this ride is but still a little underwhelming.

My understanding it's mostly WB with final approval by Jo, so WB is way more strict just so Joe (doesn't) Sez No. Also I imagine she's too busy rn tilting at windmills.

 

[jarmor]

I feel like adding that circus tent smack dab in the middle of that intersection will make this area unnecessarily crowded. Like they're taking one step back from Diagon.

Remember, you're looking at an aerial pic. there is much more ground space surrounding it in reality. Below may give a better perspective of the space around it.

 

[Alicia]

Even with the tent there’s way more room than walkways in Hogsmeade. These streets are wider than Diagon.

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

Even with the tent there’s way more room than walkways in Hogsmeade. These streets are wider than Diagon.

Seems wide enough to me

 

[Loki]

I have to say/speculate that Potter land will probably be the most immersive lands in Epic, based on sight lines from the rest of the park. I am not even sure if Helios will be visible from inside Potter.

 

[Eckert]

Seems wide enough to me
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I think some other posts have eased my worries, but there will never be this little people in a Harry Potter land lol

 

[Rhian]

That's an eye-catching red for sure.

The scaffolding makes the area look more cramped than it is. Once they're gone it should appear more spacious.

Also I am surprised they are putting up the cloth on the circus tent facade at the beginning of hurricane season.

Might be shielded by the surrounding buildings? Either that or we'll see how much of wind tunnel this area can become.

 

[Mad Dog]

That's an eye-catching red for sure.

The scaffolding makes the area look more cramped than it is. Once they're gone it should appear more spacious.


Might be shielded by the surrounding buildings? Either that or we'll see how much of wind tunnel this area can become.

A wind tunnel could be welcome in Orlando's often steamy humid scorching heat.

 

[Rhian]

A wind tunnel could be welcome in Orlando's often steamy humid scorching heat.

Mother Nature's hot humid breath at any speed is so very appealing haha. There's always iFly!

On muggy days Diagon Alley can feel mildly stifling. Probably won't be so bad here but the trade off looks like a lot more direct sun.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Diagon has always felt "cooler" than the rest of the park with how cramped it is and the A/C blowing into the street. This might be similar, although not as significant.

 

[IzzyB]

Diagon has always felt "cooler" than the rest of the park with how cramped it is and the A/C blowing into the street. This might be similar, although not as significant.

Agreed. It was super hot on Saturday, but we got to Diagon and I was almost cold. Now I was a little wet from some on and off sprinkles, but it was still hot out everywhere else.

 

[Patrokls]

Diagon has always felt "cooler" than the rest of the park with how cramped it is and the A/C blowing into the street. This might be similar, although not as significant.

I think it’s due to the tall buildings keeping the sun out.

 

[Mad Dog]

Diagon has always felt "cooler" than the rest of the park with how cramped it is and the A/C blowing into the street. This might be similar, although not as significant.

Yes. The AC blows out from Leaky Caudron pretty heavily, plus from a few other areas. The tall buildings help keep it from escaping too quickly. You can feel the AC as soon as you step through the brick wall entrance.