Universal Hall of Fame - Hogwarts Express!

[Teleclashter]

Is Hogwarts Express already a classic Universal attraction and worthy of our Hall of Fame? Vote and let us know what you think below!

 

[CampbellzSoup]

I voted yes but what does it even mean hall of fame is there a webpage or Facebook page or something indicating what this is or who is in it?

 

[Hunterr]

I voted yes but what does it even mean hall of fame is there a webpage or Facebook page or something indicating what this is or who is in it?

How dare you. The Dis' Universal Hall Of Fame is only the most prestige honor one can get. Its namesake is enough. There is no need for a website or social media page.

Also, i take it you don't watch the Universal Edition on a regular basis?

 

[PulsarIII]

As a theme park attraction I voted no. Now if this was for theme park transportation I’d give it a resounding yes.

G’day
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[Jules4886]

I love love love this ride!!

 

[NuttyDisneyDad]

I voted no also.... I just dont think its an attraction. Its a couple scenes in the window and Shadows... I love the Wizarding World but not a big fan of this. Just my opinion

 

[TheMaxRebo]

How dare you. The Dis' Universal Hall Of Fame is only the most prestige honor one can get. Its namesake is enough. There is no need for a website or social media page.

Also, i take it you don't watch the Universal Edition on a regular basis?

Yet despite this, not a single attraction has had the decency to show up to accept the award and statuette once inducted into this most sacred hall!

 

[lennyd]

If you have to ask then it's not , hall of fame is for the best of the best . You have to ask yourself if they were going to build a park and took the best rides and attractions from all the parks would they take this and the answer would be no

 

[pjweaver]

If you have to ask then it's not , hall of fame is for the best of the best . You have to ask yourself if they were going to build a park and took the best rides and attractions from all the parks would they take this and the answer would be no

I agree with all of these reasons, plus it hasn't been there long enough to prove it has the staying power to earn HOF status.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I agree with all of these reasons, plus it hasn't been there long enough to prove it has the staying power to earn HOF status.

The one reason I would give it extra credit is for the brilliant business plan it is and almost forcing you to buy the park-to-park ticket. In that aspect it feels like it changed a lot for Universal Orlando

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I voted yes. I love Harry Potter and think it was an ingenious idea. Now, not only can I ride the Hogwarts Express to Hogwarts, but I can look out the windows and see all the English countryside and dementors and the Weasley twins.

I think the train has great theming, the seats look a little threadbare and there are even luggage racks for your stuff. The only thing it is missing is the trolley snack cart to sell us food for the trip.

I also count the queue as part of the ride, and that Diagon Alley train station is just amazing. I love how you can disappear into the wall when you enter Platform 9 3/4. They have the billboard advertisement that is in the movie, a little snack/convenience store and once you enter the wizard part you can see Hedwig waiting in her cage.

 

[New England Eeyore]

I said yes, and I agree with the positive things others have posted. Another factor that I tend to judge rides by is repeatability. Not only is this one that we must ride every trip, we typically ride it at least one direction every day of a multi-day trip. The attention to detail, both in the ride itself and in Kings Cross station is fantastic.

 

[klacey1]

Love it. It's an amazing way to get from park to park and all of the details are phenomenal. King's Cross may be my favorite queue in any theme park.

 

[cschaaf]

I voted no. If it wasn't transportation between parks, I'd never ride it again. Even at that, I'd rather walk in most cases.

It does get you from the back of one park to the back of the other, so that's... something, I guess.

 

[Denise Leres]

The Harry Potter world is such an awesome experience on so many levels but as a mom I love how it inspires creativity!
http://forums.orlandounited.com/threads/harry-potter-creative-inspirations.10523/