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AUGUST 21, 2008 at 2:53 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Orlando Weekly
An interesting article appeared online today with a great description of what fans can expect at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
at Universal in Orlando, Florida. The article mentions that there is a possibility that previews will happen "as early as Christmas 2009 and officially will open summer 2010," and that by reviewing patents you are able to gleam what may be included at the site.
The article also mentions:
Elsewhere in Potterworld, you’ll find the Three Broomsticks pub-restaurant and other money-spending opportunities, all behind snow-covered Hogsmeade Village facades (crafted by local scenic arts shop Nassal Co.). The Flying Unicorn kiddie-coaster will be re-themed to one of Hagrid’s magical creatures, and Dueling Dragons’ elaborate castle queue will be redecorated (hopefully not destroyed) around a wizarding competition. What’s less certain: the details of “Project Strongarm,” the next-generation “RoboCoaster” that is supposed to be new area’s E-Ticket. After Universal contracted Kuka to attraction exclusivity on their latest robot arm technology, Hill sparked reports of a “flying car” ride based on the Weasleys’ Ford Anglia from the Chamber of Secrets. More recently, American Scenic briefly released (and quickly retracted) designs depicting a benchlike vehicle navigating the Forbidden Forest, an Acromantula nest, the Basilisk’s lair and other environments from the second novel. Fueling speculation, Universal is emphatically reticent on the future of the Sinbad stunt show (rumored site of the project) and official artwork of the development is artfully vague in that area.
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Student
Points: 211
HogwartsCherri says:
Sounds awesome! I can't wait to go to this theme park! =]
First?
Posted Aug 21, 2008 at 3:03 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27761
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
OoOo very interesting!
I cant wait until it is open!!! SOOOO EXCITING!!!!!
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Posted Aug 21, 2008 at 3:17 PM EST
Witch
Points: 531
ronNhermione4evr says:
My aunt and I already decided as soon and you can start buying tickets. We are SOO going!
Posted Aug 21, 2008 at 3:23 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 369
Big_D says:
I really want to go to go to that!!! Its sounds like so much fun!
Posted Aug 21, 2008 at 3:32 PM EST
Witch
Points: 920
Moggiesmom says:
Two years away... HBP delayed 7 months...movie 7 in 2 parts - they make us wait and wait and wait, just to line their pockets with gallions. ^..^
Posted Aug 21, 2008 at 4:04 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8934
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Sounds like this will be the place to be seen as an HP fan. It would be nice to see it early, but only if it is complete. Otherwise, I would wait.
Posted Aug 21, 2008 at 4:07 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 851
Mr. Unknown says:
WOW. I can't wait. The rides are going to be awesome.
Posted Aug 21, 2008 at 5:02 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1451
leeanne<3ron says:
Im am so going to go there when im older.
It sounds awesome !!!
Posted Aug 21, 2008 at 5:27 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
wow.. It's perfect! hope one day i could visit 'Wizarding World of Harry Potter'! magical
Posted Aug 21, 2008 at 7:39 PM EST
Squib
Points: 185
cshorte says:
Sounds like the rides are going to be fun. i have been on the dueling dragons ride before...and it was an awesome ride...hopefully it doesn't get destroyed.
Posted Aug 21, 2008 at 8:22 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3674
Hecate3fold says:
One good thing is that if some of the attractions aren't as popular as they expect, they can always be changed to something new from one of the later books. The entertainment ideas are only limited to what was created in the world of Hogwarts by Rowlings herself. Perhaps this is what will be done anyway to keep people coming back over the years.
I'm looking for it to open and be expanded on as the years go by. What a fantacy.
The one thing that is puzzling to me is that they are making a winter atmosphere in Hogsmeade.(When they arrive by train it's not quite fall with no snow). I would rather have the natural trees that grow around the village and let them shed and blossom for the seasons.(What I'm picturing is fake evergreens with snow on them) I'd rather see the real thing, alive and growing without fake snow covering everythig. Oh well, I hope it doesn't look too much like a cartoon come to life. I've got my fingers crossed that they know what they're doing with the vegitation.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Aug 21, 2008 at 9:26 PM EST
Squib
Points: 163
OceanBaBY says:
Can't WAIT! Hmm wonder why they chose a lot of stuff from the second book?
Posted Aug 21, 2008 at 10:15 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
This idea to have a Potter world is awesome...But, how long will it be for? Will there be more Potter Books? A Book 8...
Posted Aug 21, 2008 at 10:57 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1514
MollyMomma says:
Can you imagine an Acromantula nest? I think that would be a freaky ride to have to go through.
Posted Aug 21, 2008 at 11:14 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1763
hufflepuff_babe says:
yea for "money-spending opportunities!"
HAHA sounds awesome. I hope I will be able to go someday.
Posted Aug 22, 2008 at 12:03 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
Awesome!It sounds so amazing.I'll bet its gonna be loads of fun.I just I get the chance to go there.
Posted Aug 22, 2008 at 12:27 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1862
Bright Eyes says:
I'll have to head there when I'm travelling in the (hopefully) not so distant future!
Posted Aug 22, 2008 at 4:07 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1819
zues says:
I'm so there. I'm sure the first year will be the busiest.
Posted Aug 22, 2008 at 5:05 AM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3070
Tikihaha says:
Hee-hee! I want to go on the flying car ride! Oh well, this article is just more of an incentive for me to start saving and eventually go to the US.
Ooooh! Basilisks lair! Cool! Hopefully it will be part of a waterslide!
Posted Aug 22, 2008 at 5:43 AM EST
Lunarly challenged
Points: 2480
Grayback'sVictim says:
Sounds awesome. I'm going there as soon as I come to US (soon hopefully).
You now what else would be great, if they had a place where you exchange your muggle money for Wizarding money and you buy everything in there with that money.
Posted Aug 22, 2008 at 6:02 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2424
bonniewrightrulz says:
Sounds really good.Ill visit the US for sure when the theme park opens.Hopefully i'll manage a trip to Florida,no one would want to miss this.
Posted Aug 22, 2008 at 7:09 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 72
Unnursvana says:
I am so goonago there as soon as I can. I really have high hopes for this theme park so I hope they don't mess it up ^^ but I really hope there will be a thestral ride or something, because they are my favorite HP creature
Posted Aug 22, 2008 at 7:51 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4399
ILoveHP! says:
Wooooooooooow! Oh my gosh I HAVE to be there when it opens! Or tat least visit it within its first year! ooooooh *big sigh* I'll still be in 2nd year college that time *cries* I can't afford it. Help me! :(
Posted Aug 22, 2008 at 10:01 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 331
Andros&Aiden says:
Robotic arm technology... wonder what it would be like to have Grawp toss you around a bit?
@Grayback'sVictim: Count on it. Even back in the late 80s, you could buy "Disney Dollars" at Disneyland, and spend them anywhere in the park like real money... the sneaky thing was, you couldn't trade them back. So yeah, expect to be able to buy a few galleons while you're there, but be careful how much you get, lest you find yourself with souvenirs that aren't worth much outside the wizarding world!
Posted Aug 22, 2008 at 10:05 AM EST
Witch
Points: 863
CursedForever says:
Sounds amazing. What gets me is that with all the rising prices, I'll never be able to afford to get over to Orlando let alone buy a ticket into the place as well as hotel fees.
I'm also still annoyed they're building it in America, when Harry Potter is set in Britain. Okay, so the UK is pretty small compared to the rest of the world, but still... everything gets built in America!
Posted Aug 22, 2008 at 11:43 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1433
Brianna Huckpuck says:
Oh man, I hope I get to see that place when it's done... it sounds so fun!
Posted Aug 22, 2008 at 12:04 PM EST
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