Latest on Harry Potter?

[SirGoofy]

So I just finished watching the Potter movies...and I am so ridiculously pumped for what could be coming in this attraction. Imagine going face to face with the Basilisk in the Chamber of Secrets, or being in the Wizard's Chess game, or seeing Aragog.

Man, this thing cannot open quick enough.

 

[ChipmunkStar]

Man, this thing cannot open quick enough.

Heck, I'd be satisfied if they'd just release a solid opening date!

 

[jonnyc]

Do we know when/how long the DD downtime is going to be?

 

[Helena123]

So I just finished watching the Potter movies...and I am so ridiculously pumped for what could be coming in this attraction. Imagine going face to face with the Basilisk in the Chamber of Secrets, or being in the Wizard's Chess game, or seeing Aragog.

Man, this thing cannot open quick enough.

I agree, apart from seeing Aragog im so scared of spiders and ive never watched that bit in the film, so if he's in the ride im going to be screaming like a lil kid haha
Im still going to ride it though i think haha, can't wait

 

[dznygirl64]

What does any of this have to do with Disney????? sorry never read or saw a harry potter movie and i dont go to Universal are they still open?

 

[CaptainMichael]

What does any of this have to do with Disney????? sorry never read or saw a harry potter movie and i dont go to Universal are they still open?

1) This is the Universal Orlando section of WDWMagic.
2) Universal is very much open and improving daily. Quit being a hater.

 

[JT3000]

What does any of this have to do with Disney?????

Uhh.... nothing? You're in the Universal section.

i dont go to Universal are they still open?

No, we're discussing an upcoming attraction in a park that doesn't exist.

 

[dznygirl64]

Sorry found this under new posts didnt say anything about universal section.Keep making fun of me my mistake

 

[EvanAnderson]

Hahaha is Universal still open... man someone doesn't venture out of Disney at all eh?

 

[DisneyPrincess5]

Anyone know the latest on the opening date?
The last I saw was just 2010...any specifics on when?

We're going in January 2010...but I doubt it'll be open that early in the year:fork:

 

[brent2124]

Anyone know the latest on the opening date?
The last I saw was just 2010...any specifics on when?

We're going in January 2010...but I doubt it'll be open that early in the year:fork:

I would say definat;ey not January. Maybe late Spring:shrug:

 

[JT3000]

Summer would be the safest bet.

 

[Skip]

Summer would be the safest bet.

I'm pretty sure someone in the know mentioned early Summer for a complete opening.

 

[Figment1986]

FTN has some recent photos...

http://floridathrills.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=694

 

[DisneyPrincess5]

FTN has some recent photos...

http://floridathrills.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=694

Thanks!

 

[Figment1986]

we have a new update from saturday:
http://floridathrills.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=702

 

[JustInTime]

Hey all! Snagged this off of Mugglenet today:


There are some interesting new details online concerning what attractions we'll get to enjoy at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park in Orlando next year. According to The Orlando Sentinel, the main attraction will be what's housed in Hogwarts Castle:

Plans for the 20-acre Wizarding World show more than a dozen buildings, including at least three shops, a restaurant and multiple forced-perspective decorative buildings. The centerpiece will be the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the iconic castle and keep from the Potter books and movies.

Universal's Hogwarts, records show, will be 150 feet, or 15 stories, high.

The castle will also house what is expected to be the Wizarding World's signature attraction. Several people familiar with the project, including one person directly involved, said the ride will be what's known as a "robocoaster" — a ride system in which guests sit in seats suspended from a robotic arm that can swivel and swoop in multiple directions while it advances along a track.

 

[MyLittleAngels]

Here's a link to the whole article, on the Sentinel's website.

http://http://www.orlandosentinel.c...universal-harry-potter-070509,0,3515110.story

 

[DisneyPrincess5]

Hey all! Snagged this off of Mugglenet today:


There are some interesting new details online concerning what attractions we'll get to enjoy at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park in Orlando next year. According to The Orlando Sentinel, the main attraction will be what's housed in Hogwarts Castle:

Plans for the 20-acre Wizarding World show more than a dozen buildings, including at least three shops, a restaurant and multiple forced-perspective decorative buildings. The centerpiece will be the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the iconic castle and keep from the Potter books and movies.

Universal's Hogwarts, records show, will be 150 feet, or 15 stories, high.

The castle will also house what is expected to be the Wizarding World's signature attraction. Several people familiar with the project, including one person directly involved, said the ride will be what's known as a "robocoaster" — a ride system in which guests sit in seats suspended from a robotic arm that can swivel and swoop in multiple directions while it advances along a track.

Ooo yay thank you for this!

Any new word on an updated or more specific opening date anyone??

 

[SirGoofy]

Ooo yay thank you for this!

Any new word on an updated or more specific opening date anyone??

I doubt there will be a solid date set until a few months before the main attraction can open. But that's just me.

On a slightly related note...Half Blood Prince is getting some stellar reviews.