Originally Posted By familyguy Did anyone catch the special on NBC last night about the making of Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando? My first thought was that this was the first time I had ever seen a TV special about a non-Disney park. I know Walt did this for Disneyland way back in the day, but I can't ever remember seeing this from any other park. Am I forgetting something? My second thought was that this land looks amazing. And the Escape from Greengott's bank look incredible. I have never been to Orlando, WDW or Universal...but this has really got me wanting to head out there! I feel like Universal is really doing exciting things right now.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt It's not surprising considering that NBC is and USF are owned by the media parent company. I agree that Diagon Alley looks great.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance Diagon Alley looks ridiculously amazing. I just hope that the Hollywood version is as good some day. Since it's likely I will take 1 or 2 trips at the most to WDW pretty much ever.
Originally Posted By sjhym333 Diagon Alley has been in cast previews for the last week and then opened it up to just Universal Resort guests a couple of days ago. I did hear that they have been soft opening the area to guests. We want to go but everyone we know who works at Universal keeps telling us to wait until the fall when it slows down some. I know a lot of people working at Diagon Alley and the Hogswarts Express and they all have been raving about the area. It looks amazing. Can't wait to go see it
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub Gosh next time I hope your first thought is to alert LPers about the TV special before . That way we can all join in the conversation afterwards. ... wish I had known about it.
Originally Posted By 9oldmen >>My first thought was that this was the first time I had ever seen a TV special about a non-Disney park. I know Walt did this for Disneyland way back in the day, but I can't ever remember seeing this from any other park. Am I forgetting something?<< They did a half hour special to promote the "Mummy" ride 10 years ago: <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://articles.latimes.com/2004/jun/18/entertainment/et-fernandez18">http://articles.latimes.com/20...nandez18</a> >>Gosh next time I hope your first thought is to alert LPers about the TV special before . That way we can all join in the conversation afterwards. ... wish I had known about it. << Mickeymouseclub, ever heard of Youtube? <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0EZptPM2mg">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...ZptPM2mg</a>
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt I wish that Universal was always this consistent with this type of showmanship, especially here in California. I might be tempted to visit USH if the detail and authenticity were as impressive as this all around. Anyone know what the cost was to design and build Diagon Alley?
Originally Posted By familyguy Mickeymouseclub, I wish I would have known in advance...I was trying to find something to watch and noticed it was starting so I watched it. It was cool. 9oldmen, I figured there may have been something...I have far from exhaustive knowledge on ANY subject.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub Oh no apology expected. I just saw it is being re-run in a few minutes on CNBCHD in the midwest 7p.m. CentralStandard time so check your local listing. Host Meredith Viera The Making of Diagon Alley
Originally Posted By Tikiduck I stumbled on to some of the Youtube videos showing this new area, and I am very intrigued. This is New Orleans Square on steroids! While Escape From Gringott's may be no Pirates Of The Caribbean, it surpasses anything Disney has done since Indiana Jones. As a Potter fan, I am seriously contemplating a trip to Florida, and Universal will be getting it's share of my tourist dollars. A few years back, I might not have even bothered to visit.
