The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

[jade1]

I'm hoping they'll repaint the DD tracks to fit the land a bit more closely....the red and blue clash too much now IMO.

Agree, the fading alone looks bad-may as well pick a new color.

 

[jade1]

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This is exactly what I thought Soarin was going to be. Maybe not quite so extreme of possible movements (which is better yet IMO) but kind of like in a hang glider moving from screen to screen. This looks incredible.

 

[Nicole786]

I'm glad they're including the Sorting Hat. I talked about this a while ago how it would be a huge oversight if they left it out. It's a great marketing strategy, I know if I was sorted into any of the houses, I would be leaving WWoHP with bags and bags of house gear!!

Also about the Grad Bash, my brother is part of it, and I posted a while ago how he told me they were telling them at school that they would be opening WWoHP (minus the attractions) for the graduates.

 

[damo]

Lots of brand new pics here...

http://orlandoparksnews.blogspot.com/2010/03/welcome-to-otpns-largest-ioa-update-yes.html

Those buildings that were just shells last week are almost complete.

 

[xxxxvickyxxxx]

I hope the Sorting Hat is a live actor like Donkey is in the Studios he was really funny so I hope its similar for SH. Cant wait!

 

[Don Pacho]

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First couple are repetitive. I think he was just painting, honestly. But it was interesting to see something being done I understood! Other than that, my photos are similar to the others posted earlier, but closer shots of the plants and megaphone/speakers than the others. I will try to get the video up tomorrow after I've checked to see if what I could hear in person is audible in the videos.

 

[Don Pacho]

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Here you are some of the pics:

Many other at ORLANDO THEME PARKS NEWS.

 

[yaytezIOA]

They were doing work and testing the Express all day yesterday. In fact there are pictures of it steaming and video as well.(click here)
Plus lights are on inside Three Broomsticks and there is something mysterious sitting next to the track on the roof of Hagrids Hut. Too small to be a train, but it definitely has wings.

 

[lildamo]

They were doing work and testing the Express all day yesterday. In fact there are pictures of it steaming and video as well.(click here)
Plus lights are on inside Three Broomsticks and there is something mysterious sitting next to the track on the roof of Hagrids Hut. Too small to be a train, but it definitely has wings.

C'monnnn animatronic hippogriff!! *fingers crossed*

 

[yaytezIOA]

C'monnnn animatronic hippogriff!! *fingers crossed*

Its too small for that...unless...it was laying on its side and its just buckled down to the roof for now. Hmmmmm. I'm betting you're right.

 

[Tink&SquirtsMom]

I haven't seen this mentioned yet... sorry if it was. Ellen is going to be taping her show at Universal on March 28 and 29 (to air April 1 & 2). In conjunction with the trip she is also asking to hear from viewers who are big Harry Potter fans. Since in the past she has had exclusive premieres for Potter movies, etc and appears to be a big Potter fan herself, I'm thinking she might be showing some sneak peeks into Harry Potter land on her show.

 

[Metro West]

I haven't seen this mentioned yet... sorry if it was. Ellen is going to be taping her show at Universal on March 28 and 29 (to air April 1 & 2). In conjunction with the trip she is also asking to hear from viewers who are big Harry Potter fans. Since in the past she has had exclusive premieres for Potter movies, etc and appears to be a big Potter fan herself, I'm thinking she might be showing some sneak peeks into Harry Potter land on her show.

That's very possible. Make sure to tune in those days to find out.

 

[the Dark Marauder]

I haven't seen this mentioned yet... sorry if it was. Ellen is going to be taping her show at Universal on March 28 and 29 (to air April 1 & 2). In conjunction with the trip she is also asking to hear from viewers who are big Harry Potter fans. Since in the past she has had exclusive premieres for Potter movies, etc and appears to be a big Potter fan herself, I'm thinking she might be showing some sneak peeks into Harry Potter land on her show.

That all depends on how things progress. If she's able to do a sneak peek, that would be incredible! If not, d'oh.

 

[damo]

I have heard that Ellen is going to do some segments on the new area but not on the new ride.

 

[Dznefreek]

Originally Posted by Disneyhead
I believe the part circled in red points to the greenhouse being enclosed.

I believe that will be an in-line drop for a gutter system . . . .

 

[damo]

I believe that will be an in-line drop for a gutter system . . . .

Me too. I don't think the greenhouse is going to get any more enclosed.

 

[Don Pacho]

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am i right in thinking that it is the sorting hat in the glass cabinet?

EDIT: compared to this pic i'd say so

 

[Don Pacho]

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Another one of my "Same old, same old" photo updates. Some photo's are artsy and some have a bit of glare. Bear with me here.


[Edit] Sorry it took a bit to upload, but my uploader kept messing up on me.

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[FINFAN]

the details are sweet....really looking forward to seeing this June ( keeping fingers crossed)

 

[Don Pacho]

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2010 - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - (3/15/10) According to Universal’s website, Dueling Dragons is slated to only remain closed through to March 18th, so look for it to open on Friday morning if all goes well. Like before, I’m guessing they wont be using the castle queue until they are ready to launch the entire Wizarding World experience. No word on if the new dragon skins will be on the trains or not. You can see a photo update of the latest construction around the rest of the Wizaring World at Behind the Thrills this week. Included are pictures and a video showing off the Hogwarts Express with the smoke effect working. Another construction update around IOA can also be seen at Orlando Parks News.


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