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DIAGON ALLEY SOFT OPENING WATCH
- Thread starter Magic Feather
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Disneyhead'71
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Looks like I'll be having dinner at The Leaky Cauldron tonight. Don't worry. It'll be OK, I'll suffer through the "Universal Quality" offerings.
Bairstow
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That what?
Disneyhead'71
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Bairstow
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I...guess. All the buzz I had read about Leaky Cauldron and its upscale pub fare has been positive.
DonaldDoleWhip
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Just saying - I'm in Paris right now and will be trying the new Ratatouille restaurant on its official opening day...can we trade places?
Disneyhead'71
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DonaldDoleWhip
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I hope it will be - I've already spent a few hours at DLP and was pretty underwhelmed, but maybe Ratatouille will exceed expectations.
And in all seriousness, I'd actually choose Universal Orlando over DLRP - and not just because of Diagon Alley.
Disneyhead'71
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Well, I toured Diagon Alley for the first time tonight and even without Gringott's, the place is AMAZING! And for those concerned about the dragon moving, right before it breaths fire, it roars and everyone whips out the cameras. Massive fire blast, crowd cheers wildly, small children scream and latch onto closest parents leg in terror. This thing is impressive and terrifying to the more sensitive types. No movement necessary.I hope it will be - I've already spent a few hours at DLP and was pretty underwhelmed, but maybe Ratatouille will exceed expectations.
And in all seriousness, I'd actually choose Universal Orlando over DLRP - and not just because of Diagon Alley.
StageFrenzy
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Purchase anything tonight?
Disneyhead'71
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2 Dragon Scale Lagers, 1 Fishy Green Ale, 1 Ploughman's Platter, 1 Tongue Twisting Lemon Squash, 1 Peachtree Tea Fizz.
But tonight was a surgical strike. We (DD13, Myself) didn't get there until 7:50p. We did a loop through DA, ate a late dinner at Leaky Cauldron, and rode HE to Hogsmeade. Done.
StageFrenzy
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Roger that, are the beverages new to DA?
Disneyhead'71
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Yes. There are several others we didn't try. The fishy green ale is by far the most interesting.
alissafalco
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Thats sounds awesome!!!
TubaGeek
God bless the "Ignore" button.
Yeah. I just hate their content. Their content sucks.
HTF
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Are you referring to when I discussed the issues 6 months ago? Regardless everything will be fine, its an extremely advanced ride system. Its makes the FJ ride system look like a kid built it. Its gonna have growing pains but it will be fine. I have faith in Creative.
To the left of the weenie building? Nowhere. A great bit of forced perspective and set dressing.
Phil Porter
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How many side alleys are there on Diagon Alley to explore. Looks amazing