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Potter 2.0 Could Be Coming As Early as June 2014, Will Disney Respond?
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disney fan 13
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Sadly, it seems they can't. Though it is conforting to know that JP is progressing nicely.
That's what I was thinking (that it would be for testing, not the public).
I do hope that it is completed before the end of 2014 (we have a trip planned, and I was tempted to delay to 2015 to make sure we got to see HP2.0, but was outvoted, so hopefully it will be open, and we would not be missing it by a few months...)
I would have thought that Universal would be aiming for...
2012: Despicable Me, Universal Cinematic Spectacular, Universal Superstar Parade
2013: Transformers, Springfield
2014: Harry Potter 2.0
2015: Jurassic Park Expansion
2016: KidZone refurbishment
...so that they have something new every year - unless they think that HP2.0 will completely close the park off and so IoA will need something new?
I suppose that there is the rumour of a new night time show in IoA at some point, so that could open in 2014?
Has anyone heard anymore about a new lagoon show in IOA/KidZone refurbishment?
cbconglom
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Oh yeah, I know.. I just wanted to give them a hard time for teasing it in front of us. Lol
71jason
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In fairness, I've heard that would have happened had JK Rowling not come through at the last minute and said the completed roofs needed to be scrapped and re-done. Plans change, doesn't mean the rumor wasn't anticipated truth at one time.
I read on another board that Uni's AP sales dropped 75% from the announcement of WWoHP until its opening. While I don't know they would see quite that big a drop this time, obviously they stilll want to make the window between announcement and opening as short as possible. And with vertical construction already taking shape, you have to figure by the end of the Summer it's going to be obvious to even the general public that what's being built has a Harry Potter aesthetic. The faster they can get the land open after that, the better.
OFTeric
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The problem with announcements at Universal is that they can't simply just decide to announce anything. They have to work with all the intellectual property owners and get them to buy off on their marketing and PR strategies. If those messages aren't properly conveyed it can throw the whole strategy and timeline off. Which has happened very recently (not with HP).
Hi everyone.
Ive not been on this forum in 4 years I forgot how great it is
Right as ive been out of the loop for ages can someone bring me up 2 speed on whats happening at universal? Ive read the articles on all the new stuff but I just want to get it all set in my head
So jaws is gone, theyre building another part to WWoHP in its place is that right? With a hogwarts express link over to IoA?
Also is transformers going in the same area? And where is the simpsons being expanded too?
It all sounds unbelievably exciting and bold.
I cant wait to get back to orlando.me and my new fiancee are hopefully going to be going for our honrymoon
Apologies for the very long post.im glad to be back.
Ive not been on this forum in 4 years
I forgot how great it isRight as ive been out of the loop for ages can someone bring me up 2 speed on whats happening at universal? Ive read the articles on all the new stuff but I just want to get it all set in my head
So jaws is gone, theyre building another part to WWoHP in its place is that right? With a hogwarts express link over to IoA?
Also is transformers going in the same area? And where is the simpsons being expanded too?
It all sounds unbelievably exciting and bold.
I cant wait to get back to orlando.me and my new fiancee
are hopefully going to be going for our honrymoonApologies for the very long post.im glad to be back.
Hi everyone.
Ive not been on this forum in 4 years
Right as ive been out of the loop for ages can someone bring me up 2 speed on whats happening at universal? Ive read the articles on all the new stuff but I just want to get it all set in my head
So jaws is gone, theyre building another part to WWoHP in its place is that right? With a hogwarts express link over to IoA?
Also is transformers going in the same area? And where is the simpsons being expanded too?
It all sounds unbelievably exciting and bold.
I cant wait to get back to orlando.me and my new fiancee
Apologies for the very long post.im glad to be back.
Jaws has gone - London/Diagon Alley/HP2.0 will replace it - Gringotts Coaster, Hogwarts Express connecting to IoA, among other things
Transformers - going behind Monster's Café - opposite Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
Springfield - taking over International Film and Food Festival with Krusty Burger/Moe's Tavern etc. Also adding Duff Gardens and a Kang & Kodos spinner on the waterfront in front of The Simpsons ride (former Back to the Future ride).
Awesome thanks dude.
All in all I cant wait for all of this to open, its going to certainly take some beating thants for sure.
Ive always done both universal parks in 1 day before but it looks like thats going to be difficult with all this new stuff going in
One question tho, will guests HAVE to have a 2 park pass to be able to use the hogwarts express?
I don't know if that's been decided yet.
If you want to "get off" the train (ie, go from IOA WWOHP to USF DA, or from USF DA to IOA WWOHP), then you will have to get a 2 park pass.
However, I don't think it's been confirmed whether if you have a 1 park pass, you can ride the Hogwarts Express, but are then moved into a holding area to be sent back to where you came from, without getting to experience the rest of the area you travelled to.
Nice ok.il most likely be getting a 2 park pass anyway, I was just curious.
Just out of curiosity, how much is a 2 park pass at the gate now?
I live in england and I can only find prices for uk only deals.
Is that $123 for just 1 park?
I remember when I was there last may a 2 park 1 day pass was something like $120
The only deal I can find is £119 for a 14 day pass, so thats something like $140-$150.
Id just rather not get a 14 day pass when im only going to use it twice.
ThemeParks4Life
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Is that $123 for just 1 park?
I remember when I was there last may a 2 park 1 day pass was something like $120
The only deal I can find is £119 for a 14 day pass, so thats something like $140-$150.
Id just rather not get a 14 day pass when im only going to use it twice.
$123 for park hopping.
teacherlady19
Active Member
Late last June, my husband and I spent 5 days in Orlando. We had a 4-day park hopper for Disney and also planned to spend a day at Universal in the Harry Potter World. Thankfully, we arrived at HPW fairly early in the morning and were able to do the main attractions there, and see the land, before the heaviest crowds set in. Universal did a NICE job representing the HP books/movies.
What stood out to me, though, was how stuffed and cramped everything was, compared to WDW. We were not aware that Universal crammed 3 parks (US, IoA, and CW) into 41 acres. Add the crowds to the already small space, plus the heat and humidity (we were there right after Tropical Storm Debby), made it unbearable for us.
Poor man's Disney??? Not at the prices for the tickets. The price was comparable.
Donna
What stood out to me, though, was how stuffed and cramped everything was, compared to WDW. We were not aware that Universal crammed 3 parks (US, IoA, and CW) into 41 acres. Add the crowds to the already small space, plus the heat and humidity (we were there right after Tropical Storm Debby), made it unbearable for us.
Poor man's Disney??? Not at the prices for the tickets. The price was comparable.
Donna
The Universal Orlando complex is over 800 acres. 41 acres would be less than half of IOA by itself. The individual parks are no Animal Kingdom, but they aren't small by any means (IMO.)