The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

[FINFAN]

If your hotel reservation is between 5/28-6/17, you will be allowed access into WWHP booking prior to grand opening announcement. Its confirmed.

confirmed in writing? Just wondering what to expect when I hopefully get a response

 

[shl1108]

confirmed in writing? Just wondering what to expect when I hopefully get a response

Yes, many people on this thread have gotten the exact same response. You will be safe. Call if you want and ask to talk to hotel management...ask them to fax or email you a confirmation if you are wary.

 

[FINFAN]

thanx!

 

[Sun Lover]

This was confirmed for me over the phone with a manager but when I asked her to email me, she said unfortunatly they were not allowed to put anything in writing at this time. I think the way they have handled this whole situation is terrible. I've gotten completely different answers when I've called there, which is why I asked to speak with a manager. But if it's not in writing, it really doesn't mean much. I did get her name and phone number, but even if there was a discrepancy later on, it would just be my word against hers.

 

[Don Pacho]

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

Just looking through the "Making of FJ" video and discovered some things I am not sure have been discussed. First, It appears we will be flying directly at the quidditch stands at some point, perhaps in a near collision. (conjecture on my part)

Second, while I am not in the movie making biz, I have NEVER seen a composite shot against anything but a green screen or blue screen. Never a black screen.
We kinda know that the the following was shot for the Musion effect in Dumbledore's Office. Note that the background is black as would be for some Musion effect shots. (not all, but some).

So, we have two other hints of Musion being used within the ride itelf. Note that both of these are also shot against black screens.

Just thought I would throw it out there for discussion.

 

[Magpie]

Just in case you're like me and have no idea what a "musion effect" is...

Musion Eyeliner is a unique high-definition video holographic projection system allowing spectacular freeform 3D hologram effects to be projected within a live stage setting using Peppers Ghost technology.

Holographic Dumbledore! Woo-hoo!!!

 

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

Just in case you're like me and have no idea what a "musion effect" is...

Musion Eyeliner is a unique high-definition video holographic projection system allowing spectacular freeform 3D hologram effects to be projected within a live stage setting using Peppers Ghost technology.

Holographic Dumbledore! Woo-hoo!!!

It's essentially the same technology they use for the Christopher Walken character in the Disaster attraction pre-show.

 

[Don Pacho]

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

I POSSIBLY FOUND A VIDEO NOT YET RELEASED OFFICIALLY BY UNIVERSAL!?!?!?!
('Cause out of all the videos that have been reported on here I simply can't recall the subtle differences in this one, or I'm totally wrong, whatever)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah0Q9RUV_oE

• 0:18 - New view of the backside of Dumbledore's office
• 0:55 - New view of Dark Arts classroom (Notice door closes, possibly automated for trio intro under invisibility cloak?)
• 1:01 - honeybee8200 notice that footage from Teebin's screenshot is in fact a moving portrait of Quidditch viewers
• 1:31 - More complete/extended footage of flying scene from Forbidden Journey, more of digitally made Hogwarts shown

 

[bubba's mom]

It's essentially the same technology they use for the Christopher Walken character in the Disaster attraction pre-show.

Yep...and it's awesome technology. Never fails I always stand near/next to someone who can't figure out if he's real or not.

When I tell them, they don't believe me. Then I say, well, then he's been wearing the same clothes every day for years!

That said...guessing that will be the case w/ Dumbledore in his office? He won't be at his desk, but rather above it...at the top of the stairs...looking down talking to us.

 

[Don Pacho]

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

I was also out at the parks today and happened to grab a small photo update:

 

[Don Pacho]

Courtesy ofBryan, Orlando United
http://www.orlandounited.com

I saw this in the DD/DC queue tonight so i snapped a pic

Other pics from tonight

For those that haven't been to IOA there's a fire hydrant in the middle of hogsmede lol

since there aren't many pics from a wide angle i snapped this pic of where the green house backs up the bathroom area in JP

a little closer look at the backside of a permanent gate that could get people out of the queue in an emergency

here is a picture of a permanent gate that is behind the green temporary wall

there's also a gate open to the right of the pic that's at the bottom of those emergency exit stairs we saw coming down from near the top of the building

here's a picture from a JP smoking area with potter visible, notice the lamp on the left

 

[Skuba2]

If your hotel reservation is between 5/28-6/17, you will be allowed access into WWHP booking prior to grand opening announcement. Its confirmed.

Sorry. What does this mean "WWHP booking prior..."? Is it something you have to book or something you are given automatically at check in. Not sure I am even effected since we check in on 6/17.

DG

 

[ashleybea]

I don't know if anyone has seen this but it's a pretty interesting article from AAA magazine
http://www.mugglenet.com/app/news/show/3441

 

[yaytezIOA]

Some more pics from last night, lots of greenhouse and queue line pics.

 

[Preds]

This was confirmed for me over the phone with a manager but when I asked her to email me, she said unfortunatly they were not allowed to put anything in writing at this time. I think the way they have handled this whole situation is terrible. I've gotten completely different answers when I've called there, which is why I asked to speak with a manager. But if it's not in writing, it really doesn't mean much. I did get her name and phone number, but even if there was a discrepancy later on, it would just be my word against hers.

I emailed Management at the Hard Rock a couple weeks ago and got the following response within 24 hours (in writing):

I have been forwarded your email, as the reservations Manager for the onsite hotels here at Universal Orlando, in regards to your upcoming stay at the end of May at the Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando.

I do thank you for taking the time to contact us so that we may clarify your access to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Universal Orlando was looking forward to opening the Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction this spring. You are correct, for guests trying to make travel plans we did announce earlier this year a suggested travel date of after May 28. Due to unforeseen circumstances we are not able to open the new area to the general public in Islands of Adventure at the expected date. However, we would like to offer you a special advanced preview.

I do see that you made your reservation well in advance of our Official Grand Opening date announcement. Because of which, you will be included on our guest list to be one of the few guests to experience the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in its entirety at a special preview. When you check in on the 28th of May at the Hard Rock Hotel you will be provided with the details on how you and your family will enter the preview. Universal Vacations likely will provide additional communication to you prior to your arrival but at this time we do not now when exactly that will be sent out. I do want you to feel confident that you will enjoy the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter for your length of stay along with the many other attractions we offer in Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida. Not to mention the great pools, restaurants and activities for your family at the rockin’ Hard Rock Hotel.

It is our hope that your experience at this exclusive preview will be a memorable one!

Enjoy your upcoming stay with us.

I bolded the key text, at least what was important to me!

I was satisfied with the response and am confident that Universal will take care of us.

 

[shl1108]

Sorry. What does this mean "WWHP booking prior..."? Is it something you have to book or something you are given automatically at check in. Not sure I am even effected since we check in on 6/17.

DG

Its sort of odd, but if you made your onsite hotel reservations prior to the "grand opening annoucement" date which was announced on March 25th, and staying onsite between 5/28/10-06/17/10, you will be allowed on the special preview guest list for WWHP.
So, if you get to the park in time on 6/17/10...one day before the grand opening and you made your onsite reservation before 3/25/10, then you will have one day of the preview of WWHP. (in your case)

 

[msminniemouse]

Here is a link to a review of the Three Broomsticks Restaurant:
http://upost-article.com/eukucus/three-broomsticks-restaurant-food-review/

 

[FINFAN]

I emailed Management at the Hard Rock a couple weeks ago and got the following response within 24 hours (in writing):

I bolded the key text, at least what was important to me!

I was satisfied with the response and am confident that Universal will take care of us.

This is encouraging, especially the bolded about "enjoy for your length of stay". I am concerned that I have not heard back yet tho, you heard in 24 hours, it has been 5 days for me. I am going to call I guess. I was emailing specifically to have a written response to have with me.

 

[englishrose47]

Here is a link to a review of the Three Broomsticks Restaurant:
http://upost-article.com/eukucus/three-broomsticks-restaurant-food-review/

Food looks great !! Quick ??? Isn't it counter service for lunch and dinner ???

 

[englishrose47]

Just another thought the sight of cornish pasties on the menu had me drooling I haven't had one in years !! They are soooo good !! Shepherd's pie is a staple at our house !! Note my Dis name and you will see why!! But Strawberry/ peanut butter is nothing I ever heard of !!!