Potter 2.0 Construction Thread

[cheezbat]

The Forbidden Journey's show building?

You know that's what they're talking about. Everybody complains about that thing. It is too bad they didn't hide the building with mountainous rockwork. That would work for both Jurassic Park and the Wizarding World.

 

[BryceM]

You know that's what they're talking about. Everybody complains about that thing. It is too bad they didn't hide the building with mountainous rockwork. That would work for both Jurassic Park and the Wizarding World.

I also believe that it is the single biggest flaw in all of Islands of Adventure. It is so noticeable, especially when you're walking from Jurassic Park to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

 

[Turtle]

But Jurassic Park is the most incomplete island so it needs the new ride fast

 

[TalkingHead]

Fast tracked to give IOA a new non Potter addition for families before 2015. It's all about giving guests reasons to stay their for multiple days.

Is it really fast tracked when EVERYTHING at Universal is getting built super fast? Fast tracked for Disney is construction that takes less than two years... Fast track is becoming the norm for Universal. So impressive.

 

[disney fan 13]

Don't count on that and literally getting vague details on something coming out of no where.

Don't tease.

 

[flynnibus]

And for those who might be curious why JP was chosen over Suess for the expansion. It was to maximize on Food, Beverage, and Merchandise opportunities

dino-egg omlets?
raptor blade knives?

 

[HTF]

dino-egg omlets?
raptor blade knives?

Carnivorous Cupcakes

 

[Jakester]

If they decide to do the mt crumpit, please put it behind the 1 fish 2 fish, it would make the perfect weenie and help hide hard rock which is an eyesore

 

[RandomPrincess]

Does anyone one know if you will have a different ride show depending on which way you take the train? Going to Hogwarts vs going back to London?

 

[djlaosc]

Does anyone one know if you will have a different ride show depending on which way you take the train? Going to Hogwarts vs going back to London?

I think that I have read that you do, but I don't know for certain.

 

[unkadug]

Does anyone one know if you will have a different ride show depending on which way you take the train? Going to Hogwarts vs going back to London?

They will play the film backwards on the return trip.

 

[magicallactose]

Does anyone one know if you will have a different ride show depending on which way you take the train? Going to Hogwarts vs going back to London?

From what I heard (on the Orlando United board), each direction will have a distinct story line.

 

[AswaySuller]

And freakin' awesome Camp Jurassic. Seriously, that place is so much fun.

And the "Youcantrideadon Flyers". Hmmph.

Ha ha you see to be ale to ride on them.... I rode on them a few years ago.... I don't understand why they stopped people being able to.

 

[cheezbat]

Ha ha you see to be ale to ride on them.... I rode on them a few years ago.... I don't understand why they stopped people being able to.

Because its a high demand low capacity attraction that was intended to be a family/kid ride.

I've ridden it a few times and while its short, it sure is a lot of fun!

 

[BryceM]

Because its a high demand low capacity attraction that was intended to be a family/kid ride.

I've ridden it a few times and while its short, it sure is a lot of fun!

My last visit to Islands of Adventure was with my dad and he hadn't been before (he's been to Universal Studios) and he said that the flyers look like "a ton of fun!". Then I said we couldn't ride, which was disappointing. Oh well. I wouldn't wait that long for them anyways.

 

[HTF]

Part of my update from today,

 

[JustInTime]

Been about a month since last update! Anything new?

 

[HTF]

Been about a month since last update! Anything new?

I just posted one at OU, but steel has been erected for building 65 or Ollivanders for those not paying attention lol. The North station work has progressed to the second floor, the south station is WAY behind schedule and is preparing to go to a round the clock construction schedule very soon. The first six support columns for the Hogwarts Express went vertical yesterday behind the Mummy and this area is actually the transfer track area as well. Numerous other buildings within Diagon are getting foundation work, the foundation of the Gringotts facade is being prepped as it will jet out of the building towards 65 greatly. That's all I can think of at the moment for Potter, more soon.

 

[BJCool232]

ParkRumors posted aerial images of all of Uni's many construction projects. (Taken in late January)

http://parkrumors.com/universal-from-above-2013-aerials/

 

[flynnibus]

This picture is so worth it.. just looking at the outline of the structures (the orange fences) - one can see just how massive this area is going to be.

http://parkrumors.com/images/2013aerials/722_full.jpg