JoshC. Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 To be fair, very few parks would spend £100m+ on a new area. Bar Disney, I don't even think any investment in Europe has ever reached the £40m mark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 To be fair, very few parks would spend £100m+ on a new area. Bar Disney, I don't even think any investment in Europe has ever reached the £40m mark? If Hartenhof at Efteling ever gets built it's likely to breach the 40m mark... But I think this is quite correct, closest park is probably Efteling because they love to spend money (because they're a charity)... JoshC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 To be fair, very few parks would spend £100m+ on a new area. Bar Disney, I don't even think any investment in Europe has ever reached the £40m mark? Well yeah duh. 100 million plus is what it would take to do a Harry potter area justice hence why the UK parks would never touch it. Ironically, an area of that magnitude pays for itself quickly with the huge jump in attendance and return visits (not to mention the amount of merchandise and butterbeer people are willing to wait hours for). Still, we have Angry Birds so whose complaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Still, we have Angry Birds so whose complaining. Which is better than Diagon Alley anyway, so it's fine. On a serious note, I seemed to miss the point you were getting at in your first post; sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 The Harry Potter Studio Tour in Watford is going to expand, if you didn't know already. They don't have permission to build a full theme park, however they plan on adding some rides to add to the experience, and a hotel. All "In the style of Universal Studios"... They're building something out the front already with lots of rock work (when I went a few weeks ago) but I don't know if it's the expansion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage got an 8 hour wait on opening day 450 is still impressive though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 They're building something out the front already with lots of rock work (when I went a few weeks ago) but I don't know if it's the expansion. The black rockwork is a waterfall and then complete area is a set for the new Tarzan film Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Spoiler POV: Night vision so you will be able to see the track as well as the movie scenes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp4eQNVx2Wk&feature=youtu.be dragon2000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFarmerDean Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 looks great, besides it lacks any proper rollercoaster really which is a real shame... although really cool as the cars spin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Spoiler POV 'bout bloody time! Looks pretty damn impressive, even if I have no idea what it (or anything Potter) is all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Looks pretty decent to me, lots of great effects and interactive video sections too. I think it will be a fantastic coaster for the park with a mixture of fun and thrills. Being a Potter fan myself I'm impressed so far from I've seen both in/out of the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.S217 Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 one bit I was like nope to scary for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 I LOVE it. I know I'm biased because I'm a potter fan, but the technology on this coaster is fantastic. I love the fast paced storyline too! Shame I won't be riding it until about 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 That's one hell of a queue you're in.. Benin and Altitude 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Escape from Gringotts looks good, but again it relies on screens rather than actual effects on most of it (judging from a POV). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Escape from Gringotts looks good, but again it relies on screens rather than actual effects on most of it (judging from a POV). I think, when used well and reasonably disguised, screens are a good subsitute for animatronics... Especially from a cost/maintenance perspective, plus the ability to do a whole lot more with little space in comparison... Wish there was like a troll animatronic though in there to make the most of that sequence mind... It's up to the park really to use the screens to their best possible advantage and ensure it doesn't look cheap and a poor substitute for effort and ability... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 So Hogwarts Express has already had a million riders and it's only been open slightly longer than a month! Not bad going. http://screamscape.com/html/universal_studios_florida.htm#General Linky to read about it if you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cian Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 I adore The Wizarding World soo much. It is by far the best themed area I've ever seen. The amount of detail that has been put into every single paint drop and hinge throughout is bloody immaculate. And the rides, oh my god; Forbidden Journey & Gringott's are by far my favourite dark rides - so immersive and unique. I wish I didn't take it for granted while I was there, as it's unlikely I'll be returning for quite a few years. MattyMoo and ste193 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptnmingo Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 I agree and I love this part of the park. I absolutely cannot wait to go back next year, last time we went the queues were so short that we had an awkward moment trying to enjoy the holographic scene in the Forbidden Journey queue and holding up people behind us (the ride was walk on at the time). So I look forward to being able to take the time to enjoy the surroundings and ride it at least twice! Cian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptnmingo Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Okay, I went. It was amazing! You guys need to give it a go if you're in Orlando. Here is my video trip report... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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