Universal + Harry Potter...It's Official!

[CoPirate]

Uh Oh. Now I feel old. Perhaps, since I am close to the age of the OP's parents, I should give up enjoying Hulk and DD and stick to the tamer rides such as Everest

Now where did I put my cane?

I appreciate the much needed humor to this thread, but I really think coaster riding is a personal choice. it has nothing to do with age. My dad will ride the Hulk if I beg, but he just doesnt like the way they make him feel anymore

I dated a guy (who was 28) who just didnt enjoy the way any coaster made him feel. His deal. I love them, the more exciting the better.

Its the same reason I cannot ride the teacups now, but loved it when I was a kid.

 

[goofy!]

Here is our take on the area

Thanks Damo. That cleared it up!

For some weird reason, I was looking at the pictures backwards and was getting all turned around.

Maybe I should put on my reading glasses before looking at the pictures

 

[GreyStr0ke]

Damo, you should post that on IOACentral or with your permission I would.

 

[Son_of_Quint]

Spot on Damo. The train ride to the other section is genius.

 

[Fan2CSkr]

Good job damo family! It will be interesting for you to compare when all is said and done.

 

[goofy!]

oops

 

[damo]

http://thatoneguy.wordpress.com/2007/04/17/introducing-kuka-the-future-of-theme-parks/

Picture in your head a kuka arm version of Spiderman meets the Mummy. Each kuka arm having about 8 people (only one car) or even possibly 3 rows of 4 (if the arm itself is strong enough) going through a coaster track in various rooms like Spiderman with effects going on around like Mummy.

I think it will be an amazing stand alone ride like Spiderman that makes you go WOW!!!

 

[damo]

Damo, you should post that on IOACentral or with your permission I would.

Be my guest.

 

[ADP]

Great job on the overlay....I'm amazed at what can be done with some conept art and satellite images!

As for the train to the employee parking lot and new attraction, I would venture to guess that area will also include shopping and possibly additional dining options. If someone could do an overlay of that area I would be really, really impressed!

 

[spatenfloot]

Relax people! The Universal bashers are just mad that they will no longer be able to say that there is no "magic" at Universal!

 

[damo]

Great job on the overlay....I'm amazed at what can be done with some conept art and satellite images!

As for the train to the employee parking lot and new attraction, I would venture to guess that area will also include shopping and possibly additional dining options. If someone could do an overlay of that area I would be really, really impressed!

I'll put in your request.

 

[ADP]

Relax people! The Universal bashers are just mad that they will no longer be able to say that there is no "magic" at Universal!

Very cute!

I'm on my way to purchase some GE stock right now!

 

[kenban]

Here is our take on the area

After I looked at the high rez pictures on Universals site I think this might be very close to being correct. If I assume this is correct I would like to see them take it a little farther though and take a little area away from Jurassic Park as well. Build a new bridge down in the lower left of the picture that takes you across the water so you end up close to the lower level of the JP center. Double the size of what you marked as the forbidden forest and build a new path into Jurassic Park near Hogwarts.

By building the new bridge you can close off the construction areas at will since you have a path around the area. I can't think of anything Jurassic Park would be losing except a few trees and it might even help the flow of guests around the park.

 

[phamton]

OUCH!!! my response did not warrant that kind of answer......

People - I am done - I am not going to get into this anymore.....there are some responses here that have my blood boiling and I will not get banned over the ruffled pixie dust!!

Please don't leave. I'm trying to keep this thread flame free. Hopefully we will continue to stay on topic without it becoming a Disney versus Universal thread. Infractions and warnings have been issued.

 

[damo]

After I looked at the high rez pictures on Universals site I think this might be very close to being correct. If I assume this is correct I would like to see them take it a little farther though and take a little area away from Jurassic Park as well. Build a new bridge down in the lower left of the picture that takes you across the water so you end up close to the lower level of the JP center. Double the size of what you marked as the forbidden forest and build a new path into Jurassic Park near Hogwarts.

By building the new bridge you can close off the construction areas at will since you have a path around the area. I can't think of anything Jurassic Park would be losing except a few trees and it might even help the flow of guests around the park.

I agree. Then they can make the forbidden forest larger. There could be some interesting things there. They should make Hagrid's cottage there too.

 

[patster734]

Here is our take on the area

That's cool Damo! Thank you!

 

[goofy!]

I agree. Then they can make the forbidden forest larger. There could be some interesting things there. They should make Hagrid's cottage there too.

There is a, as of now short, FAQ at the Universal link.

One question was if people could go into Hogwarts Castle?

The answer was that guests would be able to visit many of their favorite places both in the castle and on the grounds. If that is the case they can't leave out Hagrid's cottage! It is one of the most important other buildings on the grounds

I wonder if they will also put the herbology classroom on the grounds.

 

[Fan2CSkr]

After I looked at the high rez pictures on Universals site I think this might be very close to being correct. If I assume this is correct I would like to see them take it a little farther though and take a little area away from Jurassic Park as well. Build a new bridge down in the lower left of the picture that takes you across the water so you end up close to the lower level of the JP center. Double the size of what you marked as the forbidden forest and build a new path into Jurassic Park near Hogwarts.

By building the new bridge you can close off the construction areas at will since you have a path around the area. I can't think of anything Jurassic Park would be losing except a few trees and it might even help the flow of guests around the park.

Thats a great idea! Love it! Lots of useless space right now as you enter JP.

 

[damo]

Whomping willow? Too bad they can't move the Enchanted Oak and change it into the whomping willow. ORRRR....maybe that will be over near the new ride which I am thinking is the flying car ride. That would make sense since the car does fly into the willow.

 

[Fan2CSkr]

I agree. Then they can make the forbidden forest larger. There could be some interesting things there. They should make Hagrid's cottage there too.

This got me thinking of all the great character possibilities through-out the Island. Hagrid is my favorite.