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damo · 01-30-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Thumper_Man

I think it would be so cool to go into the castle. Oh well. Still looks awesome.

It will seem like you are in the castle when you walk through the queue but you won't actually be.

ChrisFL · 01-30-2010, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by damo

It will seem like you are in the castle when you walk through the queue but you won't actually be.

Right, just like the Haunted Mansion, you're never really IN the mansion you see outside, but it feels like you are.

The only real difference is you won't be able to look outside over the park.

Dsnylvr8 · 01-30-2010, 12:41 PM

I am so happy i found this thread.. i like looking at all of the pics you guys posted. I am so excited for WWOHP i could die! lol.

Dznefreek · 01-30-2010, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by samples78

I remember reading a few days ago that you are going to be able to see/walk through the great hall, gryffindor common room, etc.. Will these not be in the castle with the ride in the mountain? If not, where else will these be located? I guess I was assuming that you would get to go through parts of the castle, either as part of the queue (leaving or entering the ride), or as a separate feature reminiscent of the Swiss Family Robinson tree house (only similarity being the ability to tour and look at the features described in the book/movie). Am I way off track here?

These are all located in the show building. . . .don't worry you will see them. I believe the only thing inside any of the castle structure is the metal skeleton that supports it all. I am sure there will be show lighting as well . . .

Don Pacho · 01-30-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Felipe

From Leaky:

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Universal Orlando Resort has this morning issued a press release regarding the launch of a national advertising campaign for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park during the first half of the upcoming Super Bowl XLIV football game. Additionally, Universal has released the first official high res screen grab from the national advertisement.

I guess we can expect torches on that bridge!

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Don Pacho · 01-30-2010, 08:32 PM

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ellenmiele · 01-30-2010, 09:35 PM

Can we all expect an actual specific opening date to be revealed during the Superbowl commercial or do we think it will be nonspecific and say "spring 2010"? From everything I've been reading here I know early April is unlikely - but until I hear something official I can still hope....

ky07 · 01-30-2010, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ellenmiele

Can we all expect an actual specific opening date to be revealed during the Superbowl commercial or do we think it will be nonspecific and say "spring 2010"? From everything I've been reading here I know early April is unlikely - but until I hear something official I can still hope....

I think after the whole HRRR thing I would think they would be very careful on a certain opening date unless they def on when it will be finished

jharrowell · 01-31-2010, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Pacho

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Cool! If only you actually got to ride broomsticks. Though with my size you'd need an industrial hoover from Appliance Direct!

Metro West · 01-31-2010, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jharrowell

Though with my size you'd need an industrial hoover from Appliance Direct!

And remember...If you didn't buy Direct...you paid too much.

Poly-Anna · 01-31-2010, 08:09 AM

You know those dates are still blocked off for hotel bookings. Seems mighty odd unless something were going to happen that week...

Rags · 01-31-2010, 09:18 AM

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Does anyone think the new ride could be similar Soarin????? Looking at the two kids on those broomsticks makes me wonder.

Metro West · 01-31-2010, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Rags

Does anyone think the new ride could be similar Soarin????? Looking at the two kids on those broomsticks makes me wonder.

Not sure...Universal hasn't released a whole lot of information about it. I hope it's not too intense so I can ride it.

cieslack · 01-31-2010, 10:12 AM

I don't have any inside knowledge and I'm not as experienced as most of the posters on this board, but I would not be surprised if that May 17 to 22 period was actually the Grand Opening of Harry Potter. I would not rule out a soft opening beforehand. Just from my point of view, Summer begins unofficially with Memorial Day which is the week after. If I expected something to be open in the Spring, it would be prior to Memorial Day. The June 30 deadline in the contract notwithstanding. Just my two cents.

ChrisFL · 01-31-2010, 10:12 AM

This reminds me of a flying ride that Universal was going to build in Jurassic Park, the "Helicop-tours" ride. Maybe whatever technology they were going to use with that ride, they're using for this instead?

The pic released is pretty shocking to me as I don't recall hearing anything about a ride like that.

01-30-2010, 09:35 PM	#802
ellenmiele Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2004 Location: NJ and DVC Posts: 1,439	Can we all expect an actual specific opening date to be revealed during the Superbowl commercial or do we think it will be nonspecific and say "spring 2010"? From everything I've been reading here I know early April is unlikely - but until I hear something official I can still hope.... __________________ 5/02(Poly),4/03(Poly),4/04(WL),10/04(BW),4/05(CR),4/06(AK and GF),4/07(BCV),12/07(SSR), 6/08 (DCL Wonder and BWV), 4/09 (SSR and Poly), 4/10 (AKV-Kidani Village and BLT) 4/11 (Universal HRH for WWoHP and then HHI villas), 4/12 (OKW), 11/12 (BWV for Grandma and Grandpa's 50th anniversary!), 3/13 (OKW) WL FLAG FAMILY 4/18/04

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Poly-Anna Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 397	May 17-22 still blocked off You know those dates are still blocked off for hotel bookings. Seems mighty odd unless something were going to happen that week...

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ChrisFL Disney/Universal Fan and MALE Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tampa, FL, US Posts: 7,142	This reminds me of a flying ride that Universal was going to build in Jurassic Park, the "Helicop-tours" ride. Maybe whatever technology they were going to use with that ride, they're using for this instead? The pic released is pretty shocking to me as I don't recall hearing anything about a ride like that. __________________ Disney Parks Visited: MK - EPCOT - DHS - DAK - DL - DCA - HKDL - TDL - TDS

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Dsnylvr8 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NOLA Posts: 102	I am so happy i found this thread.. i like looking at all of the pics you guys posted. I am so excited for WWOHP i could die! lol.

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cieslack Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 183	I don't have any inside knowledge and I'm not as experienced as most of the posters on this board, but I would not be surprised if that May 17 to 22 period was actually the Grand Opening of Harry Potter. I would not rule out a soft opening beforehand. Just from my point of view, Summer begins unofficially with Memorial Day which is the week after. If I expected something to be open in the Spring, it would be prior to Memorial Day. The June 30 deadline in the contract notwithstanding. Just my two cents.