Universal Press Conference (Harry Potter on track to open Spring 2010)

[SirGoofy]

Isn't Transformers a spiderman copy with transformers theme?

Basically

 

[CaptainMichael]

This still excites me more than Fantasyland. I suppose because it's something all ages can truly enjoy; especially, Harry Potter fans.

 

[SirGoofy]

This still excites me more than Fantasyland. I suppose because it's something all ages can truly enjoy; especially, Harry Potter fans.

I'd be lying if I said this didn't excite me a tad more than Fland, but the Star Tours enhancements bring the past week's competition to a tie.

 

[CaptainMichael]

I'd be lying if I said this didn't excite me a tad more than Fland, but the Star Tours enhancements bring the past week's competition to a tie.

I'd agree. It also doesn't hurt Disney is more accessible (read as: free) to me. However, I'd also contend that Star Tours should have happened at least a few years ago, and Mermaid even longer ago.

 

[SirGoofy]

I'd agree. It also doesn't hurt Disney is more accessible (read as: free) to me.

:lol:

So true.

However, I'd also contend that Star Tours should have happened at least a few years ago, and Mermaid even longer ago.

Also true. It still baffles me it took this long to get necessary work/additions done.

 

[CaptainMichael]

Also true. It still baffles me it took this long to get necessary work/additions done.

More baffling still is that there seems to be this big "adventurer" push by WDI all of a sudden, and the original home to that idea is being dismantled starting next month.

I can only hope they announce something similar for DAK at next years D23. I want WDW to be a part of this genious Society of Explorers and Adventurers (again).

 

[SirGoofy]

More baffling still is that there seems to be this big "adventurer" push by WDI all of a sudden, and the original home to that idea is being dismantled starting next month.

I can only hope they announce something similar for DAK at next years D23. I want WDW to be a part of this genious Society of Explorers and Adventurers (again).

Agreed.

I'm going to do some prodding for info from some friends. If something like that truly is coming, I would look to JC's coming refurb for some possible hints.

 

[CaptainMichael]

Agreed.

I'm going to do some prodding for info from some friends. If something like that truly is coming, I would look to JC's coming refurb for some possible hints.

It is clear now why they didn't want to sell the rights to the club.

 

[SirGoofy]

It is clear now why they didn't want to sell the rights to the club.

Yup.

And I'm serious about the JC refurb. JC and the AC are already tied in story(rumored), so if something will happen, I wouldn't be surprised to see some winks and nods in a refurbished queue.

 

[EpcotServo]

Hmmm...Stores and Restaurants as "attractions"...Haven't I heard that somewhere in 2001 before?

:lookaroun :lol:

 

[Gambit]

Harry Potter Concept Art

Here is all the new concept art from the Universal Media Site:

Hogwarts Exterior

Dervish and Banges

Dragon Challenge

Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods

Flight of the Hippogriff

Hog's Head

Honeydukes

Ollivanders

Owlrey

Zonko's

 

[Gambit]

Here is all the new concept art from the Universal Media Site:

Hogwarts Exterior

Dervish and Banges

Dragon Challenge

Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods

Flight of the Hippogriff

Hog's Head

Honeydukes

Ollivanders

Owlrey

Zonko's

 

[Gambit]

Concept Art Continued:

Map

Harry Flying

Old Concept Art:

Three Broomsticks

Hogsmeade

Hogwarts

Owl View

 

[CaptainMichael]

Yup.

And I'm serious about the JC refurb. JC and the AC are already tied in story(rumored), so if something will happen, I wouldn't be surprised to see some winks and nods in a refurbished queue.

And if not, hopefully the existing winks and nods will remain.

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

I hate Potter, but I am enjoying Jts discomfort at the propsect that Universal may open another ride aimed at patrons old enough to sport pubes.

 

[CaptainMichael]

Hmmm...Stores and Restaurants as "attractions"...Haven't I heard that somewhere in 2001 before?

:lookaroun :lol:

To be honest, these are more than just your everday stores and restaurants.

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

But will they have interactive princesses?

 

[WishIwasThere]

Is there no Hogwarts Express ride though? Or Walk through? Bit of a suprise that.

That's what I was thinking especially after the initial artwork of Hogsmead showed the Hogwarts Express prominently in the front of one of the buildings. Maybe they (Universal) couldn't find an old train suitable, or cheap enough, to turn into Hogwarts Express??? It would make for an easy addition to the 'land'. Maybe at a later date.

 

[CaptainMichael]

That's what I was thinking especially after the initial artwork of Hogsmead showed the Hogwarts Express prominently in the front of one of the buildings. Maybe they (Universal) couldn't find an old train suitable, or cheap enough, to turn into Hogwarts Express??? It would make for an easy addition to the 'land'. Maybe at a later date.

The train will be there, it just won't do anything yet. Great for photos though:wave:

 

[VT GAL]

It sounds like it is going to be really awesome!

IMO I am over HP, so I am not all that excited about going myself.

However I am hopeful that it is as awesome as it sounds, and that it makes the mouse turn it up to 11!!!