The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

[ChrisFL]

WOW! Looking very nice now!

 

[Don Pacho]

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More Potter Pics! Word of advice (I know of you guys have already mentioned this briefly), Potter pics after 1:30pm are brutal for Hogwarts shots since the Sun starts getting behind the castle. Anywho, enjoy!

 

[Don Pacho]

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More Potter Pics!

 

[vickalamode]

OMG they are finishing up things SO FAST now. I looked at this thread like a week or two ago and there was no nearly-complete looking castle yet!

 

[rpbert1]

Looking good, i see those soda bottles are still in the recess of the tower

 

[Don Pacho]

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I work in a grocery store as a cashier and one of my regular customers works fairly high up at Universal, though not solely for WWOHP. I don't want to say what he or she does because I don't want this to get him or her in trouble.

Some insider knowledge:

The project is a full 2 months ahead of schedule.
The castle is (source said "will be") visible from the parking lot, and officially taller than Cinderella castle
He/She said that the "Cobra" was delivered today and it looks AMAZING. I can only assume he/she meant the Basilisk.

 

[mvansear]

Wow this is amazing, I am still praying for a soft opening by Jan 27th - Feb 3rd!!!!! At least a walkthrough Hogsmead.

 

[Don Pacho]

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I've got new photos from today!
Here you can see some of them, but to see all of them, you need to go HERE

See you soon!

 

[vickalamode]

Does anyone know what the scale of the castle at IoA is in comparison to how big the castle is supposed to be in the movie?

 

[inkkognito]

if anyone here gets Orlando Attractions magazine, check out the Harry Potter article in the issue that just came out (Winter, 2010). It was written by me! I managed to score an interview with the owner of one of the movie effects places that is working on the project. He had to be careful what he said, but after talking to him I am certain it's going to be AMAZING.

 

[Don Pacho]

Does anyone know what the scale of the castle at IoA is in comparison to how big the castle is supposed to be in the movie?

Here is your answer:


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Has the scale of Hogwarts been discussed or released? It appears to 1/4 to 1/3 scale...

Im pretty sure its 1:5 scale

 

[ChrisFL]

if anyone here gets Orlando Attractions magazine, check out the Harry Potter article in the issue that just came out (Winter, 2010). It was written by me! I managed to score an interview with the owner of one of the movie effects places that is working on the project. He had to be careful what he said, but after talking to him I am certain it's going to be AMAZING.

KEWL!! I bet that was exciting!

 

[tflood]

if anyone here gets Orlando Attractions magazine, check out the Harry Potter article in the issue that just came out (Winter, 2010). It was written by me! I managed to score an interview with the owner of one of the movie effects places that is working on the project. He had to be careful what he said, but after talking to him I am certain it's going to be AMAZING.

Just got my magazine yesterday, it was a great article, very informative and covered all the bases. I even showed it to a co-worker whose sis lives in Orlando and after looking at the pics she said "Oh, I need to go visit Katy" LOL, She's not even a huge Harry fan! Personally, I can't WAIT for this to open!! I'm planning a trip in Jan 2011, hopefully they'll have all the kinks worked out by then and all the initial crush of people will be over!

 

[Don Pacho]

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you can see here the detail of the bricks on the conrners of the walls, and then on top of the walls a hollowed out area fit for man-eating plants and screaming mandrakes

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[disneyworldluvr349]

Holy smokes! I am so excited for this to be open! I am such a huge Harry Potter fan, I have grown up with the books, they are incredible! I can't believe that are making this world come alive, straight out of the books! I am going there for my 18th birthday this June! Me and Harry are the same age

 

[Don Pacho]

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another peek inside the mystery box...

I zoomed in as far as i could but i still can't make out the name on the bottles...

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[Don Pacho]

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Notice how the entrance appears to be the current Dueling Dragons entrance, but the area of the ride is surrounded by castle walls on all sides... would it be unrealistic to hope Universal builds castle walls on all sides of Dueling Dragons? (although I'm still hoping for the mountain facade! :lol

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[Don Pacho]

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Disney's going to try that in 2012 when their Fantasyland expansion comes into play. I guess it'll bring more people, but DEFINITELY not as much as the Wizarding World. I mean, I think the park will be massively overcrowded. That means we can't visit 'till the crowds die down. :/
But it gives Uni money, and that means more rides!
[And less monetary restraints when (not if) I join the creative team circa 2018. ]

Totally . Personally, I think that if IOA didn't start showing how fantastic and money making that WWoHP is gonna be, Disney WOULDN'T have gone ahead with their stake at expansion.

---------- Post added at 08:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:49 PM ----------

Orlando Attractions Magazine once again has posted a well shot video of all construction on YouTube along with a great set of pictures on their own blog. Most notably.......

Stone facade has been added to the clocktower

The clock before the great hall is oddly numbered

And the photographer got great shots of the Dragon Challenge coaster track with the castle and Hogsmeade in the background

For the rest, click here.

Wizarding World of Harry Potter construction update 12/14/09




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[Don Pacho]

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I was there too. :lol: My camera braved the elements.

 

[Thumper_Man]

I zoomed in as far as i could but i still can't make out the name on the bottles...

Look like Powerade bottles.

Wow, I can't believe how fast this is getting done. I can't wait to go.