New sneak peek video of Diagon Alley - USAToday

[flynnibus]

Didn't see this in the other threads...

USAToday's travel editor posted a video today.. this one gives a lot more peeks into Diagon Alley itself vs full focus on Gringotts

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

They mention the goblins will be able to detect the guests and interact in the Gringott's lobby. (I assume this is a holding room where people will be loaded up in bulk.. before being released to the next hallway). They also talk about what's beyond the lobby...

 

[marni1971]

Looking stunning. And that's from a Brit.

Yes, the bank hall is part of the line. Note the switchback holes in the floor. From here you progress into another room for a more personal interaction, then somewhere else lower, then somewhere else higher to load.

 

[flynnibus]

Looking stunning. And that's from a Brit.

Yes, the bank hall is part of the line. Note the switchback holes in the floor. From here you progress into another room for a more personal interaction, then somewhere else lower, then somewhere else higher to load.

I thought maybe it was more like the pre-show room in T2/Muppets/etc even tho it wasn't the 'last stop' so to speak. I would think lingering in that room for 45mins or something would diminish the impact and open to so much more scrutiny when people get to sit and stare for so long. Maybe the elevator in DL's HM or the ToT library might be a better comparison to what I was thinking/hoping it would be. Load up a big group.. then batch them into the next part of the show.

 

[Magenta Panther]

Oh my god....!!!!

This sounds more incredible than I could ever have imagined. Knockturn Alley alone sounds astonishing...

And bangers and mash in the Leaky Cauldron? I love bangers and mash (I've had them twice at the Rose and Crown). I am sooooooooooooo there.

Now see? See how amazing a new attraction can be, TDO? I was just sort of hopeful about the Mine Train (which does look pretty cute, despite its obvious lack of ambition), I did get worked up over Everest (ahhh, what a letdown), and was very satisfied with the Tower of Terror. But the Tower was built..how long ago? And all we park guests have gotten since then are reluctant half-realized attractions. Shame on you!

 

[marni1971]

Maybe the elevator in DL's HM or the ToT library might be a better comparison to what I was thinking/hoping it would be. Load up a big group.. then batch them into the next part of the show.

That comes later I believe.

 

[WildcatDen]

Looks great. Universal will now be getting 2 days of our next trip to Florida.

 

[danpam1024]

defo not reading any more info on the ride..
cant wait to ride

I have decided the same thing- I want to be overwhelmed June 22 won't get here soon enough- fingers crossed it'll be opened!!!!!

 

[Mike S]

Can't wait for this to open. I was at the opening of Hogsmeade and plan on doing the same for Diagon Alley.

 

[Anariaca]

I got in on the soft openings of Hogsmeade and Transformers. Going for the triple with Diagon Alley. Never thought I'd be so excited to see a goblin in a tailored suit, but here we are.

 

[Nick Wilde]

It will most likely have the Grand Opening on June 20, or 21, because June 17-20 is the Media Preview. It will most likely have soft openings the first or second week of June. Here's my source.http://www.orlandoinformer.com/universal/harry-potter-expansion/