The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

[donaldduck352]

Courtesy of Tbad556, Orlando United
http://www.orlandounited.com

WOW this prodject is realy comming along fast.We will be there in 2weeks just too see the scale of this.
The great part is I will be meeting my uncle for the 1'st time in 35yrs.
With my limeted knowledge of US I think he and his wife will have A great time!!

 

[Purseval]

The closest we have come to talking to an "insider" was when we did the HHN day tour. Our guide sounded pretty confident that it would be open by March. I hope he's right because we have relatives coming over from England and that would be super impressive for them. Personally I don't care when it opens, we'll have a great visit either way.

 

[MonkeyDishwasher]

According to the-leaky-cauldron, Universal is getting ready to announce an official opening date soon! Hooray!

 

[rie'smom]

I don't follow US too closely - what was the HRRR fiasco that people keep referring to?

Rip Ride Rocket has had problems but really, they could then say that Test Track in Epcot is also a fiasco as it breaks down All the time.

 

[jharrowell]

The closest we have come to talking to an "insider" was when we did the HHN day tour. Our guide sounded pretty confident that it would be open by March. I hope he's right because we have relatives coming over from England and that would be super impressive for them. Personally I don't care when it opens, we'll have a great visit either way.

Personally I'd be surprised if it's open in March, but given that I'm there from 3/2 to 3/17 even the wild rumor that it might be gives me a bit of hope.

 

[LoodlesNoodles]

Anyone else feel Jurassic Park now looks a bit...weird now sitting next to Hogwarts?
Don't get me wrong, I'm super excited to see it up and running. But Jurassic Park was always my favourite themed island in IoA and I'm a bit worried what it will look like now.

 

[ky07]

Rip Ride Rocket has had problems but really, they could then say that Test Track in Epcot is also a fiasco as it breaks down All the time.

The fiasco with HRRR wasn't how much it broke down but they annouced it to be open if I remeber correct in June 2009 but with all the mess ups in the build it didn't open til August

 

[damo]

The fiasco with HRRR wasn't how much it broke down but they annouced it to be open if I remeber correct in June 2009 but with all the mess ups in the build it didn't open til August

But once it did open, it would only run for about an hour and then it would break and then it would be done half a day and then up and then down. It was opened before it should have been even though it was late in opening. It should have been in technical rehersals but was announced as officially open.

 

[ky07]

But once it did open, it would only run for about an hour and then it would break and then it would be done half a day and then up and then down. It was opened before it should have been even though it was late in opening. It should have been in technical rehersals but was announced as officially open.

I agree damo
While I am not a big Potter fan I just hope they don't rush it

 

[disneyfan67]

Personally I'd be surprised if it's open in March, but given that I'm there from 3/2 to 3/17 even the wild rumor that it might be gives me a bit of hope.

I have been following this project pretty close now and I would bet money I don't have, that it's not going to be ready in early March. It would be cool for you if it was, but with the amount of outside work to be still done, clean up of the area in general, and finishing the inside areas, etc, etc, I just can't see it being done in 30 days. Plus also factor in the hiring and training of the personnel needed to run everything. I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't open until sometime around mid May and even then it might be close.

 

[jharrowell]

I have been following this project pretty close now and I would bet money I don't have, that it's not going to be ready in early March. It would be cool for you if it was, but with the amount of outside work to be still done, clean up of the area in general, and finishing the inside areas, etc, etc, I just can't see it being done in 30 days. Plus also factor in the hiring and training of the personnel needed to run everything. I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't open until sometime around mid May and even then it might be close.

I actually agree with you on this. As the saying goes I think it's more likely that Voldermort will give up all this foolishness and hand himself in than it being open in MArch but a girl can dream eh?

 

[the Dark Marauder]

But once it did open, it would only run for about an hour and then it would break and then it would be done half a day and then up and then down.

Some things don't change much.

 

[damo]

Some things don't change much.

Maybe it should still be in technical rehersals?

 

[damo]

Anyone else feel Jurassic Park now looks a bit...weird now sitting next to Hogwarts?
Don't get me wrong, I'm super excited to see it up and running. But Jurassic Park was always my favourite themed island in IoA and I'm a bit worried what it will look like now.

I think that once all the landscaping is in and the rerouting done, it will be fine.

 

[fleurbie]

Well i have evreything crossed for end of April and considering there fist anoucment was that it was opening end of 2009 early 2010 i think that is not asking too much, as it's already late

 

[xApril]

They are supposedly letting the 2010 seniors try out the stuff during Grad Bash, which falls at the end of April, so who knows.

 

[Don Pacho]

Universal Orlando's secret Harry Potter
Super Bowl ad with Daniel Radcliffe




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[diskids2]

Universal Orlando's secret Harry Potter
Super Bowl ad with Daniel Radcliffe




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I KNOW!!!!!!!!!! I just watched it and read the article and I think I am coming out of my skin!!!!!!!!!

I am such a Harry Potter fan and this is our first trip to Universal. I can NOT wait to go!

 

[Poly-Anna]

I can't wait til HP opens.

 

[Thumper_Man]

I can't wait til HP opens.

Me to. We already booked for October. Play it safe and let the crowds die down just a bit.

Love all the pics, I'm ready to go today.