Buzz Litebeer
Not a Flying Toy
- Joined
- Feb 25, 2007
And yet I still manage to act civil.It sure isn't to give their CM's a big raise is it? I'm sorry, couldn't resist it Buzz.
And yet I still manage to act civil.It sure isn't to give their CM's a big raise is it? I'm sorry, couldn't resist it Buzz.
They do need to do something at IOA as I have had no deire to go to that portion of Universal because it is 90 percent roller coasters and I HATE roller coasters.
I can't wait to see what Universal does with this area. I think the hard part for them is what to choose to add & what to have to pass on! to bad Universal didn't pay attention to disney & buy a LOT of property.. seems like they don't have enough to expand ..
Everyone please remember something important here....it's CONCEPT art. You guys are already placing attractions and retheming areas when it's just a concept.
No one will know exactly what is going where until it's built.
Originally Posted by damo
I think that the Hogwarts castle may be a dining hall. If you look in the picture, the castle is beside Flying Unicorn. The entrance to DD is through the tents. You can see the castle. I think that there may be only one new technology ride. However, since the parking lot area is to be used, there will be room for some expansion over there.
I went to vist IOA today to see just how your map works and it right on target. You can clearly see in the overview rendering the last two building in Sindbad Village just before the entrance to HP. On the right is a food shop with it dome like structure and on the left is a carnival game in the square building. As you walk into what is now Merlinwood you can clearlly see how it's all going to work out. To the left where now sits The Enchanted Oak will go all those shops pictured in the rendering. There is alot of space there. I am also sure that a restaurant will go into the Enchanted Oak area. To the right where now is the entrance to DD will go more shops. Once they level off this area including taking down the rock formations, steps and the two dragons it becomes a very large space. The triangle like structure in the rendering would sit right where there is currently a gift shop. Flying Unicorn is just past that as you can clearly see in the picture. The bridge into JP is also right were it appears in the rendering. Hogwarts will sit right where DAMO places it in the grassy area in the back.
Talking to some employees off the record they seem to think Hogwarts will be the new ride. If you look at the rendering you see it sitting on top of a very large rock like sculture. It is clearly a very large building. A dinning hall would be totally out of the question for such a large structure. Universal has never spent that kind of money on a dinning hall. The expense would never pay for itself. Hogwarts will be the new dark ride. Eventhough there will only be three rides in the new HP area you will be immersed in the World of Harry Potter. The streetscape,forest and other sites made famous in the books will take you there.
I also got to see the public contract that is posted online between Universal and Warner Brothers /JKR. It is very interesting. They can pull out at any time if they feel Universal is not doing it justice.This will put a lot of presure to do it right. I can't wait to see HP come to life. I will be visiting IOA often in the next two years. I love to see it all come together.
I actually am hoping the castle isnt a ride, per se. I would like it to be a hands on type of touring experience. Lots of rooms to see, dorms, classrooms, etc. Maybe a "potions' class.
You know what would be HOT? If they modified the dueling dragon's ride somehow... so that instead of just dangling under the ride, you were "sitting" on a broomstick. That ride would be spectacular, you could look down and feel like you were actually flying a broom over hogwarts! Crazy.
Also, could someone post another link to the map that someone made. I couldn't find it.
Thanx so much!
I will be visiting IOA often in the next two years. I love to see it all come together.
I actually am hoping the castle isnt a ride, per se. I would like it to be a hands on type of touring experience. Lots of rooms to see, dorms, classrooms, etc. Maybe a "potions' class.
Everyone please remember something important here....it's CONCEPT art. You guys are already placing attractions and retheming areas when it's just a concept.
No one will know exactly what is going where until it's built.
That is actually how it is described in the FAQ section of www.universalorlando.com/harrypotter
Question: Will I be able to go into Hogwarts Castle?
Answer: The new land will be anchored by the most recognizable landmark in Harry Potter's world: Hogwarts Castle. Fans will get to experience some of their favorite locations both within Hogwarts and around the castle grounds.
Of course, how fans will experience it is still up in the air. Will it be that you can visit classrooms or will you just pass by "windows" as you queue in line for the new ride? However, I can't imagine that the only way to experience Hogwarts would be to queue for a ride. Perhaps the ride is in the mountain and the dining hall and classrooms are in the castle above. Universal would only have to build one building but it would take care of 2 needs/attractions. Building up would be a great way to maximize what little space they have to fit everything in.