The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

[padams]

Do we know anything about the ride system of forbidden journey? I heard something about a robotic arm - anyone know how that would work/seen it in use anywhere else?

The Legoland parks in Europe (Germany, England and Denmark) have versions of the robotic arm ride. We haven't been to the San Diego Legoland so I don't know if one is there as well.

It's a great ride.

 

[AlexJB]

The Legoland parks in Europe (Germany, England and Denmark) have versions of the robotic arm ride. We haven't been to the San Diego Legoland so I don't know if one is there as well.

It's a great ride.

Awesome, Legoland Windsor isn't that far from me, maybe I should check it out before my visit to Orlando this July; I think it would be a case of "this is how it's been done before.. and this is how Universal have done it like NEVER before!" ... i hope anyway!

 

[Dznefreek]

don't the Legoland arms sit in one spot and just swing around in various circular patterns. I remember seeing a video of one . . . . . .

 

[Don Pacho]

The Legoland parks in Europe (Germany, England and Denmark) have versions of the robotic arm ride. We haven't been to the San Diego Legoland so I don't know if one is there as well.

It's a great ride.

Those robocoasters are system G1, just like the ones at Epcot, the first generation.
The ones for forbidden journey are system G3, a third generation and I don't think anyone has one of those. HP wil have the most sophisticated and advanced robocoaster ever built to date.

 

[Don Pacho]

Courtesy of hatetofly, SSC:
http://www.orlandounited.com

I went out to the parks today to check up on things, ride some rides, and toss a few back at Margaritaville. I know this is nothing new but I thought I would share some pics for you guys and gals. Also on a side note I realized how tight things are regarding picture taking around WWoHP. I got nailed by security and while they were indeed very nice I had to delete some really cool pictures which is no big deal and I respect it.

Enjoy!!

I will post a few more pics in just a few minutes.

 

[Don Pacho]

Courtesy of hatetofly, SSC:
http://www.orlandounited.com

Part DEUCE

Thanks for checking them out!

 

[AlexJB]

Great pics, thanks for posting!

 

[floridianer]

GREAT PICS!!! Thanks for posting these since months!!

It looks like they are almost ready to go.
No works outside... (what you can see)

DC is up and running and FOTH is running too.

Seems to be a problem with the FJ, right?

I heared that they are, by contract, not allowed to open any section of the park without EVERYTHING being ready.

Let´s see when they are ready for some previews and soft openings...

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

The DIS received an official invitation to the Grand Opening event for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. You can see the invitation on our blog using the link below. It's pretty elaborate, and looks very cool!

http://www.disunplugged.com/2010/04/29/grand-opening-invite-for-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/

 

[Don Pacho]

The DIS received an official invitation to the Grand Opening event for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. You can see the invitation on our blog using the link below. It's pretty elaborate, and looks very cool!

http://www.disunplugged.com/2010/04/29/grand-opening-invite-for-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/

Thanks. Here's more

Unboxing Harry Potter's Wizarding World




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Courtesy of Screamscape's youtube Channel

Screamscape — April 30, 2010 — Got a new package in the mail today from Universal Orlando... with details about the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter inside. Lets Unbox the Potter-verse...
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Grand Opening Invite for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter



Courtesy of Corey Martin, Dis Unslugged
http://www.disunplugged.com

Look what the Mailman just dropped off. It’s the invitation to the Grand Opening Celebration for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando. This has to be one of the most impressive invitation packages that I’ve ever received.

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[jenn-n-okla]

WOW!
That is one of the coolest invites I have ever seen. Collectable indeed.

 

[MadeToLove]

As an Uber fan, I'm am sooooo jealous right now. Just green, to the point of anger, illness, pain. I'd love to get one of those in the mail. I hope you guys that are getting these really cool invites appreciate just what you are getting. The wand alone retails for $35-45. It's a Noble Collection Harry's wand replica in an Olivander's replica box (and don't let your kids touch it, it is very delicate and can break easily). But what I really want is that ticket. Platform 9 3/4 ticket. Drooling over that one.

I think I need to go to a Potterholic's meeting after seeing that. Afraid I might try to drown my sorrows by watching my Ultimate Edition Blu-rays of Sorcerer's Stone and Chamber of Secrets instead of doing the dishes, laundry and writing my rent check today. Must try to function in the normal world, but it's soooo hard.

 

[Dax]

For those Potter fans heading through OIA/MCO...Today as I was going to work, I saw the Universal store near gates 60-129 had put up some new WWoHP stuff, including a pretty cool broomstick...I will have to try and grab some pics!

 

[the Dark Marauder]

Just because it's fun to see every now and again:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GpZpoaZaSE

 

[ChrisFL]

hmm, will they sell ButterBeer in a 40oz. at the Wizarding World?

 

[tinkerdorabelle]

Yes, a system G3 Robocoaster

There are pics of the system I've posted in this thread.


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Can you tell us what page? I've gone through many but there are just toooooo many.

 

[tippANDbb]

This is really making me want to go to
Florida instead of California lol.

 

[wdhinn89]

Love the invite!!!! They wand is awesome!!!!

 

[Don Pacho]

Can you tell us what page? I've gone through many but there are just toooooo many.

Here's one:


http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=36003415&postcount=1653


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[Sun Lover]

Does anyone think there is a chance that FJ will be up and running in time for the May 28 package holders? From everything I'm reading, it seems like even if the rest of the park is open, that ride probably won't be ready until close to the grand opening date of June 18. If anyone visits IOA and has heard anything or seen something about FJ, please post it here. We booked our trip way back last summer and had no idea of any of the dates at the time, but we will be there May 27 - 29 and I'm just praying it will be running.