The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

[diskids2]

That's one of the things I really like about Harry Potter in general. It is a real family oriented entity. The new vocabulary, new characters, new outlook on things. Great for family bonding.

Yes! And my children are 19 and 15, so it's just short of a miracle that they sit down and talk to their parents for a half hour about a trip that is still 5 plus months away.

 

[Rags]

I have to admit I would rather not be there for it. I like HP and I think it will be amazing but I would like to avoid the crush of the grand openinig. We will be at Universal staying at the HRH MAy 26th thru May 31st. What do you think?

Thanks in advance!

 

[czycropper]

My whole family would love to be there at opening but we'll be waiting till Nov. to go . I have to agree that Alan Rickman is the perfect Snape and a great actor! My DDs are so excited to go to WWoHP and then being able to see the next installment of the movie within a couple weeks of each other that they have both marked on their calendars.

Both of my DDs are always coming on this thread to check on the updates so I want to thank Don Pancho for the wonderful posts and please keep them coming and so I'm hoping that the thread doesn't get pulled because of the additional drama

 

[cuethemusic]

I will be going to Orlando July 13-21 so i'm hoping the opening will be as they say, by june 30. It seems like i've been waiting forever for this place to open!

 

[donaldduck352]

I usualy don't get in the middle of anyone's opinion and everyone has the right to post whatever they want.But I have seen threads closed over this kinda debate and arguing.So PLEASE no more neggative posting and play nice.This is A great thread and would hate to lose it.

 

[donaldduck352]

I will be going to Orlando July 13-21 so i'm hoping the opening will be as they say, by june 30. It seems like i've been waiting forever for this place to open!

I would say it will be.Looking at the pixs that DonPacho posted its not that far off now!!

 

[abbie13_15]

I am sure this has already been asked but I can't read through all these. When are the dates for this opening? We are going June 5th.

 

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

I am sure this has already been asked but I can't read through all these. When are the dates for this opening? We are going June 5th.

The official grand opening hasn't been announced yet ...

 

[phamton]

The fact that I deliver my posts with tongue in cheek comments is neither here nor there, those comments are perfectly acceptable ways of getting a point accross.

Actually tongue in cheek comments are the same as sarcasm. I am in the process of cleaning up this thread. All name calling and any sarcastic posts will be removed and warnings and infractions given to comply with the DisBoard rules. There are many discussion boards that welcome name calling, sarcasm and even stirring the pot but the DisBoard is not one of them. If any of you find that your post is removed, it will be for these reasons. If you were an innocent bystander and just quoted a deleted post, then your post will also be deleted. Differences in opinions are always welcome but be aware of how you express that difference of opinion. It's all in the deliverance. Debating is fine but arguing, name calling, sarcasm, and pot stirring are not. I am locking the thread just until I can clean it up. I will open it back up after I finish. Please play nice and follow the DisBoard rules.

 

[loperella]

I will be going to Orlando July 13-21 so i'm hoping the opening will be as they say, by june 30. It seems like i've been waiting forever for this place to open!

I know what you mean! When we were there in the Fall of '08 it seemed like it was SO far away, but now seeing pics, etc., it won't be long now.

 

[Sweet Pea UK]

I just can't wait now!!! It is getting so close! Hope they announce the date soon so that we can start seeing REAL pictures.

 

[MonkeyDishwasher]

actually tongue in cheek comments are the same as sarcasm. I am in the process of cleaning up this thread.

thank you!!

 

[Emiems20]

So I just got off the phone with the Universal Resort agents and I was told that they are advising oversea residents NOT to come until May. She also told me that if you are staying on site you will only be allowed to use your front of the line access once per day for Harry Potter and the Forbbiden Forrest, however they are opening up the attraction one hour early for resort guest only. Just thought I would let you know.

 

[damo]

Couple of new pics here. Looks like work is finally being done to camouflage the show building.

http://www.orlandounited.com/forums...rding-World-Of-Harry-Potter&p=88076#post88076

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Thanks for all the answers about the opening. I really hope they wouldn't ship all the actors down there just to do a couple press events, that would be pretty disappointing. Rowling I could understand, but at least give us the actors!

 

[xxxxvickyxxxx]

I think it would be a big shame if JK and the main 3 werent there for opening. I hope its open before we go though it would be great to see some of them but I think its going to be busy enough!

 

[spima3]

I am sure this has already been asked but I can't read through all these. When are the dates for this opening? We are going June 5th.

This is the same time I had planned on going, but I hesitate to book anything without knowing if WW will be open or not by this time. I had planned on a two week vacation, do a few other things in FL while we are there, but I would positively hate to go and not see WWoHP.
It will probably be the last trip we make to FL for a very long time, so it's very frustrating, not being able to plan with any certainty.

Will it be open in early June? or will it not? Educated guesses anyone?

The only other time we could go is mid August, and the kids would rather not go right before school. Would delaying our trip until 6/12 make much difference? I'm reading that early June is a slightly less crowded time, but how much worse can a week or two be?

 

[MadeToLove]

Will it be open in early June? or will it not? Educated guesses anyone?

I think it will be open in June, but they may still be working a few kinks out.

I've got a friend who is working on this project who said they were told to have everything up and running before the Grand Opening/Memorial Day. That's not to say the Grand Opening is Memorial Day. This person wasn't allowed to tell me what date that would be as that's very hush hush still.

My guess is that it will be sometime between May 21st and 29th. We know that several of the actors have said they are coming in May, and one even said late May (though I can't remember which one). Also, the Universal hotels were blacked out for the weekend of the 21st for a while, suggesting that a large event was taking place where they would need to ensure they had enough rooms for the events guests, and a grand opening with lots of rooms for press, celebs, and contest winners would fit that bill the best. In addition, the contest sponsored by the Today show for a class of school kids to get to go to the opening states that the winners will be selected April 23rd - 29th, and then will have about 25 days to make their travel arrangements. This would have them going to Universal during that magic week I've just stated. (And by the way, although it's not stated in the rules anywhere, I'm sure Today is hoping to get the class there for the actual day of the opening to give them a unique angle with which to cover it....i.e. "let's follow these HP loving kids around", and if they do that, I'm sure those kids will get to meet the celebs and maybe ride the rides with some of them - makes good press for NBC and Universal). I wish I had kids.


And on an off topic.... Does anyone else have the dyslexic moment I have everytime I see the abreviation WWoHP and interpret it as WWW . IHOP ? So forgive me if I sometimes refer to it as Potterland in the future.

 

[Clifton]

Since i'm not a Potter fan, going on grand opening is out. I plan to go see it when I do HHN 20 and the only trip to UO this year.

Even if you're not a fan, it's definetly something new to try out

 

[xApril]

I've never really seen the Harry Potter movies or read any of the books, so I haven't been too excited about this.

I think it looks cool and I'll definitely check it out. If it's not my thing, I'll just go back to the other park and see Horror Makeup Show and stuff with no wait.