The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

[Don Pacho]

Courtesy of kitfisto92, Orlando United
http://www.orlandounited.com

Hot off the Press:

http://www.brianorndorf.com/2010/03/wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-construction-update-32210.html

Of interest...

Nice "full" view of Hogsmeade entrance

This makes me hungry!

Nice Hog's Head sign to the left. I don't recall seeing this before

Indeed the garbage cans are (or at least this one is) on wheels. Seems like they must be temporary

Beautiful shot of Hogwarts

I've never seen this part of the castle so "close-up"

Full shot of FJ entrance [lol i just noticed that damn tree is blocking our view of the test seats!]

Greenhouse queue is looking good!

--- Update ---

Here's the archway brightened up... not too much inside, just gets me more excited to see what else is in there!!

 

[bjakmom]

WOW! It looks soooo AWESOME at night!!! We are getting so excited - re-watching the movies will be a big part of our summer fun this year, building up to our end-of-summer trip! Thanks for all the updates, everyone!!

 

[damo]

I don't know why people say those garbage cans are on wheels. They are on feet similar to a cauldron.

 

[bubba's mom]

I don't know why people say those garbage cans are on wheels. They are on feet similar to a cauldron.

I didn't think they looked like wheels either.

They look like little peg-legs.

 

[ellenmiele]

it all looks pretty close to ready....

 

[Poly-Anna]

I can't believe the difference in pictures in say just the past month. They have accomplished so much! I cannot wait til our trip May 26 - 31! So psyched to stay at PBH again, our favorite hotel. Can't wait to see HP! Come on May!

 

[Don Pacho]

Courtesy of Felipe, Orlando United
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There is what looks like a tank of sorts behind a ladder there... weird... Also, I was really hoping it was more than just a storage area, but it seems that it will be just that. I guess they do need a storage area on that side for merchandise and food/consumables that will be sold on carts on that side of the WWoHP. Maybe one day they will remodel it and create another shop there... Maybe one day we’ll see Madam Puddifoot's Tea Shop? It is actually a place in Hogsmeade and since we have a restaurant and a pub... why not a tea shop/coffee house? In my opinion they will need another “food venue”. The Three Broomsticks and Hogs Head Pub are not enough for the constant huge crowds that will fill up the WWoHP. As much as I understand that there are plenty of other restaurants around IoA, I'm sure people will specifically want to have food from the novel WWoHP land! I know I will!



Please God and Universal listen to dreamcat!! Passholder preview PLEASEEEE!!! I am already infuriated that people are getting to have special VIP events there and I can't see it yet!!

PS: I forgot to make another mention that in person it is obvious that they have indeed re-painted fire dragon’s track to a dark red/maroon. We never saw them do it, so it is possible and we can hope that once they close it again for the final transformation, ice will be re-painted too to a relevant color for the Horntail dragon... I, too, loved the orange seen on the commercial.

Oh! and also, the part of the queue I saw was just like before (a cavernous hallway) but sans skeletons, and the lights on the walls were these square, oriental lantern looking lights with simple metal frames and frosted (Plexi)glass.

Anyways, here are some of the few pics I took Saturday night:

OH! And if you have a quarter to spare, you HAVE to try looking at Hogwarts through this telescope thingy! (In Port of Entry? right between Marvel and Seuss)

A couple of others pics (same stuff, different angles) are here: http://s31.photobucket.com/albums/c389/Felipe89/WWoHP 03-20-2010/?start=all

--- Update ---

PS: Time for ^this^ post is 1:19 am ...

 

[sammielynn]

I can't wait until tomorrow to see when the big day is. I just know we are going to miss it by a day or two. We will be there May 15 - 22.

 

[damo]

I can't wait until tomorrow to see when the big day is. I just know we are going to miss it by a day or two. We will be there May 15 - 22.

They tell us on Thursday, not tomorrow. (please don't hit me!)


I think that you will probably have soft openings when you are there.

 

[Pikester]

I'm keeping a very close eye on this thread. Can't wait until Thursday!

 

[donaldduck352]

I'm keeping a very close eye on this thread. Can't wait until Thursday!

Among all of us!!!!

 

[TraceyL]

It is Thursday tomorrow

 

[PegIra]

Still praying for an Easter opening, so when we get there 2 weeks later, it will definitely be open.

 

[Moon Child]

Wow! The latest pics are incredible!
Thx for sharing

 

[tink1957]

Is it Thursday yet? The suspense is killing me

We've had reservations at HRH since January in anticipation of WWOHP opening. Keeping my fingers & toes crossed for an opening on or before our trip May 19- 24, though from all indications it will probably be May 28.

Hang in there everyone, the wait is almost over.

 

[Jason71]

Rode Dragons yesterday for the first time since the refurb. Even with construction walls lining most of the queue, it's pretty amazing walking in the shadow of Hogsmeade. Really looks like they nailed it--my only concern right now is capacity issues.

 

[MaleficentandGoons]

July can't get here fast enough!! Did the Today show do it's little sneak peek yet?

 

[Natasha&Matt]

hmmm 26 1/2 hours to go!! Roll on!!

 

[damo]

Not sure if this has been posted before. It is a new picture from the media site and its heading is Room of Requirement - Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.

I suspect this is something we will encounter in the ride!

Here is the link to the page if anyone wants the hi def picture. http://media.universalorlando.com/harrypotter/images.php?item=52

 

[FINFAN]

Not sure if this has been posted before. It is a new picture from the media site and its heading is Room of Requirement - Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.

I suspect this is something we will encounter in the ride!

this just keeps getting better and better!