The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

[Claire-Bear]

I wonder if they've taken down the DD walls? And if they are only going to let package holders in up until 10? hmm

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

The DIS Team has ridden FJ.

One report on Facebook:
"I got to ride forbidden journey!!!"

And a second:
"Just rode HP's forbidden journey. It's like an intense Simpson's ride. Not really ground breaking"

 

[Claire-Bear]

From ghostrider445:

"Forbidden journey is awesome!"

"10am rumor is true, we were told when entering that the area will close at 10"

Also confirmation from other tweets that they're not letting in general public

 

[Everton]

Exciting day...

I just want to know if Forbidden Journey goes upside down?? and is it going to be too bad for people who get motion sickness?

 

[Claire-Bear]

More photos - these from **************:

 

[JesB]

Exciting day...

I just want to know if Forbidden Journey goes upside down?? and is it going to be too bad for people who get motion sickness?

Me to! DS and I don't do so well with upside down.

 

[Everton]

Me to! DS and I don't do so well with upside down.

I'd be tempted to risk it because I don't want to miss this ride but I'd be terrified lol

 

[damo]

I'll be taking my dramamine (motion sickness meds) because I don't see any way that this won't induce motion sickness. We know there are big screens, so there will be some type of projections in some parts of the ride. And we know there are kuka arms, so lots of movement. Put those two together and those prone will definitely feel it.

 

[Everton]

I'll be taking my dramamine (motion sickness meds) because I don't see any way that this won't induce motion sickness. We know there are big screens, so there will be some type of projections in some parts of the ride. And we know there are kuka arms, so lots of movement. Put those two together and those prone will definitely feel it.

Yikes!! I'll be taking some motion sickness tablets too. Spiderman made me feel a bit sick towards the end

 

[Claire-Bear]

From @attractions: Just heard a British voice announce the Forbidden Journey ride has closed, please exit.

Looks like they're sticking closely to the 10am

 

[ADP]

I'll be taking my dramamine (motion sickness meds) because I don't see any way that this won't induce motion sickness. We know there are big screens, so there will be some type of projections in some parts of the ride. And we know there are kuka arms, so lots of movement. Put those two together and those prone will definitely feel it.

Sounds like it Damo. That probably won't bode well for me, but I'm definately giving it a try just to see it. Curious to hear more about the queue, and the other features inside Hogsmeade from Pete and crew. Pete did mention on FB that HP would only be open until 10:00AM which kind of stinks for package holders.

 

[nodoubtrock]

any more news?

 

[Claire-Bear]

From TheDIS "First impressions of WWoHP- not sure it lives up to hype "

Do you think that's because they were only allowed in briefly and had to be speedy? I hope so

From ************** "Forbidden Journey is down. Didn't get to ride. Told whole area closes soon with no day guests coming in today."

 

[atricks]

From TheDIS "First impressions of WWoHP- not sure it lives up to hype "

Do you think that's because they were only allowed in briefly and had to be speedy? I hope so

From ************** "Forbidden Journey is down. Didn't get to ride. Told whole area closes soon with no day guests coming in today."

My guess that the ride really isn't ready and it's being rushed into part operation and they need the time to really work on it. They are locked into the package people. Good for the package people, I guess, but bad in the way it's not really ready for them and you aren't going to have the time to really experience it. I'm kinda glad we didn't get one of those packages.

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Sounds like it Damo. That probably won't bode well for me, but I'm definately giving it a try just to see it. Curious to hear more about the queue, and the other features inside Hogsmeade from Pete and crew. Pete did mention on FB that HP would only be open until 10:00AM which kind of stinks for package holders.

Did you see my write-up on the queue and Hogsmeade Aaron? I tried to give as much detail as I was able to experience.

http://www.disunplugged.com/2010/05/26/tour-universals-wizarding-world-with-their-creative-team/

 

[damo]

From TheDIS "First impressions of WWoHP- not sure it lives up to hype "

Do you think that's because they were only allowed in briefly and had to be speedy? I hope so

From ************** "Forbidden Journey is down. Didn't get to ride. Told whole area closes soon with no day guests coming in today."

It will be interesting to hear from non-Disney Potterheads.

 

[Metro West]

My guess that the ride really isn't ready and it's being rushed into part operation and they need the time to really work on it. They are locked into the package people. Good for the package people, I guess, but bad in the way it's not really ready for them and you aren't going to have the time to really experience it. I'm kinda glad we didn't get one of those packages.

I just hope Universal knows what they're going on this "preview" for the package people. They only get two hours to see everything...that's pretty poor if you ask me. It doesn't sound like FJ is ready and I hope this doesn't come back to bite them. Since they haven't been letting anyone in to ride, no one knows how the ride will perform with LOTS of people on it. I hope everything works out but I have a feeling this is going to turn into a fiasco.

 

[lildamo]

For those asking if the ride goes upside down, Attractions posted on Twitter "Just talked to some who ride Forbidden Journey, doesn't go upside down, your legs hang, sound is built in seat" -- not to say you won't be thrown around, but no inversions.

 

[Claire-Bear]

From ************** - looks like they're still in WWOHP?

And another from ************** - not sure if these were photos he took before exiting or if he's still in there?

"Olivanders experience is wondefully entertaining!"

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

Looking forward to hearing good things, but it doesn't seem like they're having a wonderful first preview day.