The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

[Tigger6987]

Ok they have a comercial for it. Now where's the opening day announcement?I'm really exicted to go, and I can't make summer plans until they announce when opening day is.

 

[ribbit1019]

I am waiting to make final plans until they release a date. I am so impatient.

 

[Anglefan]

It's not a good idea to wait until it's officially announced. It will be open after April for sure. Just go ahead and book.

 

[Don Pacho]

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

Changes to the Dueling Dragons Castle

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[Don Pacho]

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[Don Pacho]

Courtesy of BriMan, Orlando United
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Some other pictures from Disneyhead:

 

[mvansear]

Super pics thanks for posting them!! Do you guys think that they are working on the interior of the buildings yet? Or finishing exterior before, I saw a pic with wires which means that there is an electricion on site. I know when I built my house once the exterior walls were up and roof on they started the interior, the stucco was going on last!

 

[Don Pacho]

Harry Potter Construction update 11-29-09





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEGlPjk2En8




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[beezerdave]

This was found on Mugglenet.com today. There's hope for my April trip yet!

Wizarding World to open in April 2010 at the latest?
Wizarding World to open in April 2010 at the latest? Back in September, Universal announced that the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park would see a Spring 2010 release date. Today, it looks like we're getting that "Spring" time frame narrowed down.

MuggleNet reader Pammie has pointed us to Univeral Orlando's "2010 Gradbash" page (an event held for graduating high school students every year at Universal). It notes that attendees of the Gradbash - to be held April 23rd, 24th, and 30th - "will be the first GRAD BASH class to be able to step into an entire world of magic and excitement at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter".

With that information in mind, we can assume the Wizarding World park will at least be ready for visitors by the end of April. The bottom of the Gradbash page notes that "Prices, dates, times, rides, attractions and entertainment are subject to change without notice", so Universal is not necessarily guaranteeing an April opening.

As always, we'll keep you updated!

Here's the link: GradBash2010

 

[Don Pacho]

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

another look inside the mystery box...

and it looks like they're starting some construction around the Hippogriff...

 

[Don Pacho]

Courtesy of http://www.barcroftmedia.com




Harry Potter Theme Park Under Construction In Florida

Creation Date: 11/18/2009
Caption: FLORIDA, USA: Aerial views of the Harry Potter Theme Park under construction at Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida. November 18, 2009.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universals Islands of Adventure will provide visitors with a one-of-a-kind experience complete with multiple attractions, shops and a signature eating establishment.

PHOTOGRAPH BY BARRY BLAND / BARCROFT USA LTD

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[Don Pacho]

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

It'll be up sometime tomorrow (Tuesday)

Still confused because those look promising to become these:

.......and I REALLY want them to be the greenhouses!!!!

 

[Don Pacho]

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

Because you all deserve it, pictures from today. :lol:

 

[Don Pacho]

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

New update showing recently added turrets on top of the Great Hall is up at

ParkSleuth

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[Don Pacho]

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

the-leaky-cauldron.org had a link that said "inside hogwarts here" and I clicked it and these pictures came up...

I'm only about 73% sure about that... but...... :shrug:

 

[Don Pacho]

The courtyard looks a lot smaller to me than I imagined
Maybe when they insert the arched windows the effect will change and the courtyard will look more proportional


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[Caribbeanprincess]

Courtesy of TheDecemberists, Orlando United
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I'm pretty sure that's the set from the movies.

 

[Don Pacho]

Courtesy of Tbad556, Orlando United
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Attractions Magazine has posted a picture of Hogsmeade construction from today:

http://twitpic.com/sap3a

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[GingerJay]

Wonder what facade they are going to use to cover the "big box"? It makes the castle look so small when compared to it the aerials above

 

[Sawyer]

We're going the first week of June 2010! I don't see how it will be open by then by the looks of the construction!!