Originally Posted By dshyates The rumor mill is buzzing about a fast tracked expansion to TWWOHP. Mugglenet.com started it with a comment from a tour guide. "If you've visited the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park at Universal Orlando, you likely passed through The Lost Continent area of the Islands of Adventure. It's the area right before the Wizarding World if you're entering via the Hogwarts Express entrance. You probably flew right through it because you were too excited to get to The Wizarding World. Upon passing it again as you left The Wizarding World (filled with Butterbeer), you probably looked around The Lost Continent and thought 'meh'. You're not the only one who gave it a meh. And it looks like Universal agrees too. MuggleNet reader Kelsey tells us she was on a tour of the park the other day when a Universal guide told her that within the next two or three years The Wizarding World would expand and replace The Lost Continent. In my opinion, The Lost Continent is begging to be replaced. Potter could do so much better in that area. And this is in line with a number of strong rumors we've heard that say Universal has an agreement with Warner Brothers insisting on new additions to The Wizarding World in two to three years. So, this means we could see an addition to the park opening possibly as early as Summer 2012. If it were to open then, Universal certainly has some plans in the works right now. What would YOU like to see added to The Wizarding World?" <a href="http://www.mugglenet.com/app/news/show/3739" target="_blank">http://www.mugglenet.com/app/n...how/3739</a> And then a poster over at Micechat chimed in saying that he heard that a major new HP attraction is in the works. Of course this is all just wild rumor. So take it for what it is worth. Of course I will update you guys if I hear more.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo That's a shame. Now I have not been there since they opened WWoHP, but I clearly remember being most impressed with the Lost Continent while the rest of the park left me with a Meh feeling (with the exception of Spidey and Jurrassic Park).
Originally Posted By tashajilek Would be smart on their part to cash in as much as they can. It would be cool if the expansion was finished that quickly. Makes you wonder why it takes Disney so long.
Originally Posted By TDR_Fan Makes sense, considering there isn't much left of Lost Continent as it stands now (it lost most of its attractions to Harry Potter).
Originally Posted By Bob Paris 1 Maybe they could have colouring with the Dementors or meet and greets with the Ministry of Magic? Oh wait......this is Universal. ; )
Originally Posted By brotherdave LOL!!! They could also offer dancing with Prof. McGonagall and witch makeovers for little girls... Personally, I would hope that they keep the Lost Conintent area and expand Potter into undeveloped or backstage areas. They could make a great attraction based on Greek mythology in the Lost Continent, replacing the lame Sinbad show and the semi-impressive, yet dissapointing Poseidon's Fury attraction.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper I wouldn't mind if Potter moved into the immediate area right outside Hogsmede by Sinbad, which would always take out the carnival games. However, I would hope Mythos and Poseidon's Fury survive. Both are very cool, and Mythos is seriously the best theme park restaurant when value and good food are considered.
Originally Posted By schnebs I'd guess that Mythos is safe - it's done pretty well as far as awards and attendance. Everything else in Lost Continent's probably fair game for removal, though. I have to wonder why Uni didn't just re-theme all of Lost Continent to WWoHP. I mean, does any even go to see Sinbad anymore? If they do, do they ever go back and see it again?
Originally Posted By skinnerbox <<I'd guess that Mythos is safe - it's done pretty well as far as awards and attendance. Everything else in Lost Continent's probably fair game for removal, though. >> WHOA. I guess you haven't seen the menu changes, have you? *shudder*
Originally Posted By skinnerbox <<... Mythos is seriously the best theme park restaurant when value and good food are considered.>> When was the last time you ate there?
Originally Posted By dshyates I ate at Mythos last week and had a great blueberry and pecan encrusted pork tenderloin for $17. It was an enjoyable meal.
Originally Posted By skinnerbox I'm not fond of the menu changes. It was a far better restaurant in the beginning, up until a few years ago. The menu had basically no "typical theme park" food items on it. It was in line with the higher end restaurants outside the park. I'm no longer impressed with the fare. I'd rather eat at Tchoup Chop at Royal Pacific.
Originally Posted By dshyates Universal Resort Orlando has 4 great upscale restaurants. Emeril's Orlando in CityWalk Emeril's Tchoup Chop at The Royal Pacific The Palms at The Hard Rock Hotel BiCE at Portafino Bay
Originally Posted By leemac <<And then a poster over at Micechat chimed in saying that he heard that a major new HP attraction is in the works.>> If Universal signed the same deal that I saw then they don't have the right to expand Potterland - they have to pitch it to both WB and Rowling for their approval. If that is the case then there is no chance of them opening an attraction in '12. Either way that is more capital expenditure out of Uni's coffers. They must be concerned about either maintaining their initial attendance success or capacity - there is no way they would get the money to expand if everything was hunky dory at IoA.
Originally Posted By TDR_Fan <<Mythos is seriously the best theme park restaurant when value and good food are considered>> I disagree. The fare seemed very average by theme park standards the last time I ate there. Certainly not up to the level of Epcot's upper tier of restaurants. I always laugh when I see them proclaiming to be the best theme park restaurant as voted by "Theme Park Insider" as if it was actually even close to a reputable source.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<The fare seemed very average by theme park standards the last time I ate there. Certainly not up to the level of Epcot's upper tier of restaurants.>> Average theme park food? Far from it. And notice I said when considering value. Epcot's meals are a good 2-3 times the price of a meal from Mythos, for not nearly that jump in quality.
Originally Posted By TDR_Fan By average, I mean compared to table service facilities in other theme parks and not the general fast food eateries. I just didn't find the menu that interesting or upscale. In retrospect, I probably would have enjoyed it a lot more if I didn't fall to the "best theme park restaurant" hype they seem to promote (which it is not even close to for me).
Originally Posted By dshyates I am a huge IOA fan, and I really like Mythos but I would never claim it to be the beat theme park restaurant. I think it is very good. Particularly given it's price point. But it falls short when comparing it to Le Celler and Les Chefs. But I like it more than the biergarten (foodwise) or Coral Reef.
