May 14, 201411 yr comment_183131 They are second in the world for visitor numbers which as far as I know is what they claim?
May 14, 201411 yr comment_183226 Point is, Gringott's isn't even finished and Stealth's is. And Merlin thinks it's second in the world in theme park entertainment when it makes people queue in a cattle-pen and Universal offers queues like the aforementioned. Again, compare this to Rip Ride Rockett. Stealth is actually better themed and a far nicer queueing experience.
June 9, 201411 yr comment_185091 This is for a theme park... A theme park! From Theme Park Collective
June 9, 201411 yr comment_185092 Those pictures don't do it justice either! It looks brilliant in those pics and bloody amazing in real life (and this was with the walls still up around it!) It really is a beautiful sight from Springfield and adds so much secrecy to Diagon Alley as you can't see a thing apart from London! The double yellows area great touch too!
June 9, 201411 yr comment_185101 I used to live near where Grimmauld Place was filmed. It's crazy how close it is to the real thing - and quite strange too, to see it in a theme park when I used to walk past the building every day.
June 9, 201411 yr comment_185108 To say that attention to detail looks remarkable, would be an understatement. Wow!
June 16, 201411 yr comment_185365 A helicopter tour, showing the vast array of sheds for those who love them...
June 18, 201411 yr comment_185464 (Orlando Informer) Opening date confirmed for 8th July for all muggles, wizards and witches. Guess press people have their own category. Oh well! One of the best ride entrances ever? Definitely!
June 18, 201411 yr comment_185467 This area looks fantastic. As a big potter fan,I'm very very excited about this area opening, that fire dragon is just fantastic. It's mandatory I somehow find a way to get to this place in the near future! Makes uk's new areas look like fairgrounds in comparison.
June 19, 201411 yr comment_185503 Given the entire fantastic look of the area, it's actually disappointing that the dragon is completely static bar the odd breathe of flame... Area ruined! </3 EDIT - POV of Hogwarts Express, spoilers abound obviously if you don't want to see it...
June 19, 201411 yr comment_185542 As much as linking to tpr makes me feel dirty, some views of a visitor... http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1462754#p1462754 I NEED to know what happens in Gringotts!
June 19, 201411 yr comment_185555 I need need need need need need need need need need to go. It just looks phenomenal. And that's a massive understatement.
June 27, 201411 yr comment_185966 Via @derekburgan on Twitter: CATTLEPEN IN GRINGOTTS! (And that's another reason why Angry Birds Land is better than Diagon Alley )
June 27, 201411 yr comment_185967 There's also that MASSIVE cattlepen outside Gringotts that is completely unthemed and ruins any form of escapism... Of course it's only to be used when the area is heaving, but it's still a shame that multi-million dollar investments can't stretch to theme every last corner...
July 1, 201411 yr comment_186090 So Screamscape posted this video:and said the coaster 'bares striking similarities' to what the Harry Potter coaster can do. I don't know if this video has already been posted. Whilst I overall liked the Forbidden Journey at IOA, I felt like it summarised the Harry Potter films (the best bits), but I really like the new Gringotts coaster, and think it will be much better than FJ. Is anyone going this year?
July 1, 201411 yr comment_186120 ^ They obviously didn't make the Harry Potter coaster but I can't wait to see it get built!
July 8, 201411 yr comment_186537 Diagon Alley has officially opened today... Photo by UO. You may wonder what the apparent queue time for Escape from Gringotts? Just a mere 4 hours as it stands.
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