The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hollywood

[William]

All of the above is why I believe it won't happen. It wouldn't make sense to have a separate, oddly placed building that's supposed to represent the Great Hall when the location it's depicting is really located in the castle itself.

 

[smoaT]

That's a rather large claim. Unless you have evidence to back this up, please don't go around fueling rumors obtusely.

I am not saying the rumor is true, but he will not have evidence because it's suppose to still be secret and he can't name his source either. Relax, it's just a rumor...

 

[Allen The Actor]

One thing I'm disappointed about in Japan was that they didn't change Hippogriff at all. I understand why Hippogriff is the way it is in Orlando, since it's basically a reskinned ride from 1999, but I have no clue why the hell Japan and probably Hollywood didn't take the opportunity to make a more unique Hippogriff ride...

 

[Jon Fu]

This is a discussion board. Challenge others, but don't ostracize or gang up on individuals with contrasting views.

 

[Miss Betty Juice]

At the same time, it would be better for discussion and inclusion if we didn't go claiming rumors as fact. Rumor discussion is fine, but let's try to not spread them without backing.

 

[Jon Fu]

The staff has made its position on rumors quite clear. No additional comments are needed.


Continue with the discussion.

 

[Allen The Actor]

K, I guess I'll repeat my question.

If given the opportunity for us to get a unique/new version of Hippogriff and not get a clone of Orlando's reskinned '99 ride, how would you like to see our Hippogriff?

 

[William]

A larger experience and a longer duration. If we're blessed with space this time around, it'd be foolish not to take advantage of that.

 

[Allen The Actor]

I would've loved for us to WALK through an oversized Hagrid's hut as part of the queue. That would've been so fun! And see more of Hagrid's pumpkins and vegetation and maybe more animatronic creatures scattered around, like his fire blasting newts or whatever they were called in the book, etc. In general, I'd like to see more details around the ride.

And yes, obviously longer. That is the biggest thing I hate about Hippogriff. It looks way too short. It'd Be cool if it was taller and winded around more.

I doubt it'll be different though. Japan, the largest Studios park, got a direct clone. So....*shrug*

 

[William]

Could it have to have done with timing? There is a possibility that they scrapped a more elaborate design for Orlando's in order to finish the project by opening, no?

 

[Allen The Actor]

Yeah, that Dark Forest coaster looked like it would've been badass. But...idk, I don't know how this would've had to do with timing. A coaster is designed ahead of time and then is simply assembled and tested. It's not a dark ride with massive sets and complicated technology. So that's interesting.

But see, at least USJ has the cool Hollywood Dream coaster and Space Fantasy Coaster. We have our short lame Mummy ride. And we'll probably never have a proper large coaster. Which is exactly why I wished our Hippogriff was more substantial than the baby ride from Orlando.

 

[Imdbman]

We're Actually getting The Great Hall Dinning Experience which it's kept a secret right now . The Dinning Experience we'll be very unique I can't say who told me but I had to let it out.

You're kidding me!?  That's pretty awesome.  Have you heard any word on Flight of the Hippogriff or any other rumors/ possibilities about Hollywood's Wizarding World yet?  I did hear another rumor at one point (it may have even been from Inside Universal but possibly MiceAge) that the Three Broomsticks could potentially open in 2015 with Springfield as the two are sharing kitchens.  But that wouldn't make sense if the rest of Wizarding World still wouldn't be done yet, as Universal's advertising it to be open by Spring 2016.

 

[Allen The Actor]

The Three Broomsticks will open with the rest of the Wizarding World, and yes, we're getting Flight of the Hippogriff.

 

[Imdbman]

The Three Broomsticks will open with the rest of the Wizarding World, and yes, we're getting Flight of the Hippogriff.

Gotcha- definitely makes more sense.  Do you work for Universal, Allen?

 

[smoaT]

As much as I want to have a more elaborate roller coaster, I have the feeling that we will get a clone of Flight of the Hippogriff. I really hope I am wrong.

 

[Allen The Actor]

Gotcha- definitely makes more sense. Do you work for Universal, Allen?

Haha no, I don't, but I have many many friends who do. Hopefully I'll work for Universal in the future sometime soon.

As much as I want to have a more elaborate roller coaster, I have the feeling that we will get a clone of Flight of the Hippogriff. I really hope I am wrong.

Yeah, I also unfortunately think it'll be a direct clone. No different than us getting Minion Mayhem, which in Orlando was originally an old ride and then got an overlay and in Hollywood we got it as a new ride. Same with Hippogriff. I wouldn't mind it being super similar to Orlando if at least our version were longer. Lord knows we need it.

 

[Chris]

Lord knows we need it.

Yes, I know.  

 

[Allen The Actor]

Yes, I know.

Good one

 

[transfo]

I would want our Hippogriff to have at least one inversion. We need a real coaster in the park

 

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Not going to happen as Hippogriff is meant to complement Forbidden Journey as the mild alternative to the Harry Potter experience.