Originally Posted By mousermerf Just thought I'd point that out.. Universal officially announced the opening date, and if you grab any of the articles around the web you can get a few details about the ride but mostly about the queue and premise that is setup in the preshow portion.. They say it's supposed to be about an hour long experience with the queue and ride together - and you can explore the queue without going on the ride, that's a nice touch. I don't know if Disney is just going to try and pretend this doesn't exist or what.. but the more I hear the more I worry for them.. The locals already liked IOA as a park but just not how it gad been run by Universal's past management.. and this ride will get them back into the park and it has been thoroughly spit-polished and repaired in many areas. Assuming they don't just fall down in guest service they're going to woo some folks over.
Originally Posted By MousDad I would encourage anyone who hasn't to read the series of reports that is in the process of being released, beginning today. Here's the first: <a href="http://www.mugglenet.com/erichpfjreview.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.mugglenet.com/erich...ew.shtml</a> The question won't be "Is FLE a good responce to HP?", the question will be "Can WDI even be mentioned in the same sentence as UNI creative?" This is shaping up to be the kind of theme park build that all Disney fans yearn for in our wildest dreams. In Disney parks, that is.
Originally Posted By HMButler1979 Fantasyland, we hardly knew ya. Also, some ex-"Adventueres" apprantly will be selling wands at Ollivanders.
Originally Posted By HMButler1979 I was also under the impression that there were going to be sets and Animatronics (Aragog) with the film. Is this not the case anymore?
Originally Posted By dshyates Yes there are going to be fully realized sets , full sized (giant) AAs, combined with a revolutionary projection system. You will encounter the projection system, then into the sets with the AAs. Then into another set of the projection system. I did a quick drawing to show what the domed screen system is rumored to look like. <a href="http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/9300/domedscreens.jpg" target="_blank">http://img405.imageshack.us/im...eens.jpg</a>
Originally Posted By mousermerf Just a thought... <a href="http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2010/03/25/a-firsthand-look-at-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/" target="_blank">http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2010...-potter/</a> Since when does Mtv write about ride openings and how it could be a game changer in the theme park industry? This single ride is getting more press then anything else in a long long time.
Originally Posted By leobloom The pictures from the queue look incredible, and I'm not even a Harry Potter fan. Haven't seen anything like this since IJA opened at DL.
Originally Posted By mousermerf After the 4min mark (and the hoakey interview) the Jax news station is kind enough to just play the B-reel footage they received for ya with some music. <a href="http://www.news4jax.com/video/22952060/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.news4jax.com/video/...dex.html</a> Shows the queue, the Dumbledore effect, the talking paintings, etc.. Keep an eye out for WDI's butts' being handed to them on a platter.
Originally Posted By dshyates Well this project was created in the same fashion that Walt created Disneyland. They had the set designers from the films create the design of the place. But then had the best in the industry like Nassal Co., Austin2Paris, and other theme park construction companies come in and realize the designs. The place is spectacular. Here is one of my shots. <a href="http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/2893/potd.jpg" target="_blank">http://img249.imageshack.us/im...potd.jpg</a>
Originally Posted By mousermerf WDI has been saying they were going to create something to compete with Spiderman since Spiderman came out.. they haven't.. and now Universal is putting this in the same park. Think of the 200 million spent on this version the 1 billion being spent on DCA and think which is going to be a better return on the investment..
Originally Posted By dshyates But merf, Disney has Aurora's Coloring Adventure coming in 2 years AND a room key that knows what you want for dinner. While Universal is busy making old school/new tech attractions. Disney is pushing the envelope in seperating you from your money.
Originally Posted By mousermerf I really think they don't realize the level of trouble that they're in..
Originally Posted By dshyates "I really think they don't realize the level of trouble that they're in.." While I believe that Disney is no longer the force they were, they are still the Big Dog on the block. But fat and lazy isn't a recipe for success.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo MAn, this does indeed look so awesome. It has me excited in a way I have not felt about a park in about 10 years. The way Disney used to make me feel. Shame there is so little if you are a short kid. Or a big fat man (potentially).
Originally Posted By dshyates But you are a less fat man, and the kids are less short. But still there is Flight of the Hippogriff which is a similar ride system to Goofy's/Gadbets. How tall are the kids?
Originally Posted By dshyates Gadbets=Gadget's The height restriction for Forbidden journey is 48". But I suspect with this one the content exceeds the height restriction. It is gong to be a rather intense ride content wise. Think car sized spiders, bus sized snakes, and DEMENTORS. I can't wait.
