The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

[nerdboyrockstar]

Yeah, if you listen closely, the score from the films could be heard all over the area. Really exciting!

 

[the Dark Marauder]

I believe I heard he also did an original score for the ride . . . .

He did.

 

[Don Pacho]

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

Completely off topic...well, somewhat related. But there is apparently another Harry Potter Attraction coming...not to Universal
I don't think it will compete, but it's very interesting to see all the Potter attractions and exhibits hitting now that Universal started it.

That's the freaking "Harry Potter: the Exhibition" that we've known about for many years. It's a Potter walk through experience set up in museums with some interactive displays, but mostly props, costumes, and other iconic Potter memorabilia on display. It's a museum exhibit, nothing more.

And a video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhN0v-25EOY


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[trixiequilts]

That's the freaking "Harry Potter: the Exhibition" that we've known about for many years. It's a Potter walk through experience set up in museums with some interactive displays, but mostly props, costumes, and other iconic Potter memorabilia on display. It's a museum exhibit, nothing more.

...and it was AMAZING!

 

[WyldLynx]

I hearby open this meeting of Potterholicis Anonymous.

God grant us the serenity to accept the grand opening dates we can not change, the courage to ride the rides we can, and the wisdom to refrain from hitting the complaining muggles on this board, or in the queues, who try to ruin all our fun.

Hi, I'm MTL and I'm a Potterholic.



I think I need a 12-step program. I was shaking when I read the insider reports on Mugglenet and Leaky Cauldron and when I watched Ellen. If that's not addict behaviour.... This place can't open up fast enough for me. It's the first thing I do every morning, and when I get home from work, check for updates on the park.

Hi I'm WyldLynx and I am a Proud Potterholic

I can't get enough. I read everything I can find. Even went and Joined OrlandoUnited. I read all the spoiler blogs and check them several times a day.

Even went so far as to up my souvenir budget after seeing Ellen. I'm more excited then my kids. Who are at me.

Oh well forget a 12 step program.....I don't want help....I want Grand OPENING!!!!!

 

[Indy Denise]

Hello, I am IndyDenise and I am a Parrot Head AND a Potter Head.

That said, Jimmy can't touch Harry and the Gang.

 

[weezy26nm]

...and it was AMAZING!

I believe there is one at the Ontario Science Center right now and through out the summer.

 

[FINFAN]

Hello, I am IndyDenise and I am a Parrot Head AND a Potter Head.

That said, Jimmy can't touch Harry and the Gang.

but IOA and Citywalk are a sweet combo for you right? Where else can you get Wizards and parrorheads in the same location?

 

[trixiequilts]

I believe there is one at the Ontario Science Center right now and through out the summer.

That is correct...I saw it in Chicago at The Museum of Science and Industry, then it went to Toronto, and after that will be Boston.

 

[SmallWorld71]

That is correct...I saw it in Chicago at The Museum of Science and Industry, then it went to Toronto, and after that will be Boston.

It was in Boston this past fall/ winter and I agree, it was great!

 

[trixiequilts]

It was in Boston this past fall/ winter and I agree, it was great!

Whoops, I had Boston and Toronto mixed up.

I would love to see it again.

 

[SmallWorld71]

Whoops, I had Boston and Toronto mixed up.

I would love to see it again.

Me too! DS11 and I could have spent HOURS in there; sadly DD7 was getting bored after a couple hours of our OCD reading of EVERYTHING.

 

[zeevik03]

Great Discussion going on here people, any news about the soft opening?

 

[Don Pacho]

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

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[jenn-n-okla]

WOW those are really close up photos. Someone was either allow great access or has a REALLY good lens on the camera.

 

[universalfan]

Great Discussion going on here people, any news about the soft opening?

No real news on soft openings. Some say not until early May and those are the people that make me sad. Others say maybe last week in April. Since I will be there at that time, I like those people!

The truth is nobody knows. It was a little disheartening to see a bucket truck or whatever that was in Mookie's pictures from yesterday. I guess they still have a ways to go.

 

[jade1]

No real news on soft openings. Some say not until early May and those are the people that make me sad. Others say maybe last week in April. Since I will be there at that time, I like those people!

The truth is nobody knows. It was a little disheartening to see a bucket truck or whatever that was in Mookie's pictures from yesterday. I guess they still have a ways to go.

We might stop there the last week of May-but we are staying at Disney. We can still add a night onsite at US if it would help "get in" to HP if there happened to be a soft opening. Since you only get one pass to the new attraction anyway (plus we would want the long walk through)-is it worth staying onsite at all?

If we are at IOA and get lucky (a soft opening), would they only allow hotel key guests into HP-or anybody walking by?

I picture being at WDW for a week, and checking these boards each day. If it turns out HP is pretty much open every day the end of May-we would certainly go over and check it out. Just wondering if we would need a room to gain access. TIA.

 

[universalfan]

For the soft openings in the past, anyone who was in the right place at the right time got in. I don't know why this would change for WWOHP, but there are so many conflicting stories no one can say for certain what will actually occur. By the time you go on your vacation any news on soft openings will be out. I did think the hotels were already booked though, or is that just the WWOHP package? Might be worth checking that now so you'll know if it's even possible to stay onsite.

 

[Don Pacho]

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

I just hope they fix this somehow... move the arch or something...

 

[freediverdude]

In my opinion, Universal has never been as careful about their sight lines as Disney is, keeping you from seeing some things when you're in another "land".