Universal Orlando officially announces Harry Potter expansion

[LeahZ]

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/univers...ficially_announces_Harry_Potter_expansion.htm

 

[sayhello]

It's interesting that the new area will be Diagon Alley. Does that mean they'll move Olivander's to the new area?

Sayhello

 

[Cyrano]

Although the rumours have been fairly accurate I for one are thrilled that Universal have finally announced the expansion to Harry Potter

 

[EastYorkDisneyFan]

It's interesting that the new area will be Diagon Alley. Does that mean they'll move Olivander's to the new area?

Sayhello

It's possible as I think it got said somewhere that the one in the current Harry Potter land is a hogsmeade branch of the main shop.

 

[doconeill]

It's possible as I think it got said somewhere that the one in the current Harry Potter land is a hogsmeade branch of the main shop.

I figured they'd probably say that, but they could really use a bigger one.

I wonder if they'll have Borgin and Burkes in a side "Knockturn Alley", and the Weasley shop.

Still wondering how they'll handle inter-park traffic and tickets.

 

[Metro West]

Although the rumours have been fairly accurate I for one are thrilled that Universal have finally announced the expansion to Harry Potter

 

[EastYorkDisneyFan]

I figured they'd probably say that, but they could really use a bigger one.

I wonder if they'll have Borgin and Burkes in a side "Knockturn Alley", and the Weasley shop.

Still wondering how they'll handle inter-park traffic and tickets.

Maglecast is saying yes to the Weasleys shop based on the art work.

 

[derekburgan]

Maglecast is saying yes to the Weasleys shop based on the art work.

I would not use Mugglecast as the basis of what is going into the theme parks (and I say that as a fan of the show). They routinely are way off when it comes to what is going on in Orlando.

Olivander's will definitely stay in Hogsmeade for now, with the one in Diagon Alley doing something similar to what Disney is using for Storytime with Belle and the Mickey meet n' greets. One main outside area, but several rooms for "experiences" inside, allowing for much more capacity.

 

[kbelle8995]

It does not look like much in the pictures. It looks like another small area.

I will withhold judgement until it is closer to completetion and we get more info.

 

[wellesleyprincess]

So excited

Any more exact date summer/fall/etc

 

[doconeill]

So excited

Any more exact date summer/fall/etc

Heck no...they aren't crazy enough to pin it down that close yet.

 

[wiigirl]

So excited!

 

[Metro West]

It does not look like much in the pictures. It looks like another small area.

This video might help to change your mind on the size...

http://www.cfnews13.com/content/new... view: Diagon Alley construction at Universal