The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hollywood

[Wesker69]

I never said it was team members that put the flowers by the doors, I merely stated Orlando had a tribute. Nothing more.

And this also happened in Orlando today...

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When I heard about/saw this earlier, I wondered if any fans gathered & raised their wands outside the Hogsmeade archway at USH today.​

 

[Goatmilk]

its a shame that most of his memorial mentions have to do with harry potter

Rest in peace to him

 

[Ryan]

Well he was a significant part of those films. I'm saddened more for his other roles like Die Hard, Sweeny Todd, Galaxy Quest and Hitchhikers Guide, but he was definitely amazing as Snape.

RIP

 

[Opie]

Where exactly are the known entrances to the Wizarding World in the park at this point? Is where those guitar necks used to be one of them? And are there two like in Islands of Adventure?

 

[Aaron]

Where exactly are the known entrances to the Wizarding World in the park at this point? Is where those guitar necks used to be one of them? And are there two like in Islands of Adventure?

There is a pathway near the Studio Tour entrance plaza but it is unknown if this will serve as a secondary entrance or just another exit out of the land. A pathway from Flight of the Hippogriff's extended queue leads to the old Gibson Amphitheatre entrance so I'm guessing that will only serve as an exit. (if they decide to reopen it)

 

[Opie]

That FJ extended queue is almost as big as all of FotH! Hopefully in 5-10 years (lol) when the extended queue isn't necessary anymore, they can maybe transform that area into a new family ride. 

I'm wondering if this is where the Hogwarts Express would go in a few years, should that happen.

 

[Allen The Actor]

Absolutely epic news!!! Dylan White, stand up comedian and my favorite Genie from the now dearly departed Aladdin A Musical Spectacular, (he was Genie for the final performance and one of the longest running Genies), will be welcoming students and Muggles to Hogsmeade as the Hogwarts Express conductor!!!

Take THAT, Disney! Universal snatching up one of your best actors!

 

[Aaron]

I was glad to hear the news a few days ago. I can't think of anyone who would be better than Dylan to be the first character you come across in Hogsmead. 

 

[Aaron]

If you don't follow Inside Universal on Twitter they have a few videos on some of the sound effects playing in Hogsmead. So close! 

https://twitter.com/insideuniversal/status/688464412290629632

Anyone have any idea when the map will be updated?

 

[12th Man]

Hopefully new maps will come soon. I really think that their map needs a whole redo. The map represent Springfield terribly and when Harry Potter gets added, it will be upside down :unsure:

 

[JPLA]

Help!  I may be crazy but I could swear those huge trees obscuring Hogsmeade's view of CityWalk are new.  I didn't know trees that big could be moved.  Please check your photos of this view and similar and reply here with your thoughts.  If I'm correct--and they add more--this makes me VERY happy. 

 

[12th Man]

Those do look new...Could be trying to block out the view of the office buildings from Hogsmeade.

(I just noticed that Hogsmeade is spelled with an "E". Hopefully you guys didn't think I was crazy. lol)

 

[Aaron]

Help!  I may be crazy but I could swear those huge trees obscuring Hogsmeade's view of CityWalk are new.  I didn't know trees that big could be moved.  Please check your photos of this view and similar and reply here with your thoughts.  If I'm correct--and they add more--this makes me VERY happy. 

Oh my goodness Universal is actually trying to cover the showbuilding and Citywalk?

 

[12th Man]

STOP!!!! showing WWOHP pics, JPLA. I am getting anxious.  I am thinking of a plan to jump over the construction walls...shhhh lol

 

[Ryan]

Hopefully new maps will come soon. I really think that their map needs a whole redo. The map represent Springfield terribly and when Harry Potter gets added, it will be upside down :unsure:

Maps with WWoHP on it (and not greyed out saying "COMING SOON!") will debut on opening day, April 7th.I really hope they have brand new artwork for the entire thing.

 

[Opie]

There is a pathway near the Studio Tour entrance plaza but it is unknown if this will serve as a secondary entrance or just another exit out of the land. A pathway from Flight of the Hippogriff's extended queue leads to the old Gibson Amphitheatre entrance so I'm guessing that will only serve as an exit. (if they decide to reopen it)

Would love to get a snapshot of this secondary "entrance" right now to see what it looks like...

 

[12th Man]

Walls near Three Broomsticks have been pushed back, courtesy of Inside Universal as always :

^Here are some photos posted earlier by forum member galindoverhere (originally from @insideuniversal on Twitter).

 

[Wesker69]

There has been an awakening... have you felt it?...

^Pic from IU on their FB page

 

[HereWeGo]

Any more word on those giant trees that we think they're using to block out the Citywalk office buildings? That would be so awesome if that's what they're doing. I would be very impressed since I honestly didn't think they were going to even try and do something about it. 

Oh. And every day that passes that they haven't finished painting the rust on the greenhouse roof, my eye twitches more and more vigorously. Just finish it! haha

 

[12th Man]

Hogsmeade about to be complete!

Three Broomsticks!!