Wizarding World - Diagon Alley Discussion - Part 2

[Skubersky]

Sorry but who's Derek Burgan and why would he know soft opening dates?

Derek is one of my co-workers at Touring Plans, and he generally knows whereof he speaks... ;-)

 

[DisneyFanKevin]

Diagon Alley/London is really taking shape. Cannot believe that it's just a few months before this baby opens. Can't wait!

 

[brianlo]

Pic from @MagicCityMayhem

They're finally painting!

Finally! We went nearly three months with essentially zero progress on this facade.

 

[ralphoutloud]

Ah, just in time for when I go to Orlando June 1-5

 

[josh10924]

Pic from @MagicCityMayhem

They're finally painting!

Cant wait to see this finished.

 

[JungleSkip]

Sorry but who's Derek Burgan and why would he know soft opening dates?

Also, I honestly wouldn't be surprised if Potter isn't actually seen in the ride. Universal could push it as the rider is the star of this adventure.

The ride is called "Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts". He'll be in the ride.

 

[Teebin]

Where is LastAshen? I want some over the wall pics! I want to see the depth (E to W) of the berm. I want to see what kind of decorative wall will be holding it back. I want to see how far they are along with paving the waterfront... I luvs da purdy stuff.

 

[TheLastAshen]

 

[TheLastAshen]

 

[TheLastAshen]

Both pics were taken sunday, right before they started painting Wyndham. Notice the little building on the right hand side of the train station photo... was this in concept art?

 

[Teebin]

Mercy, I didn't expect them that fast! So, it appears the knight bus will have electric if not other effects. Thanks Ashen!

Notice the little building on the right hand side of the train station photo... was this in concept art?

I believe that is the left corner of the sinbad building is it not? They're retheming it.

 

[anihilnation]

I always have the impression that work on the Hogsmeade station seems to be behind, is it just me or does anyone else feel that way?

 

[MrRoamer]

Wow I don't know why but I wasn't expecting Diagon to look so much farther along than last time. Great shots!!!

 

[anihilnation]

Mercy, I didn't expect them that fast! So, it appears the knight bus will have electric if not other effects.

The middle of the picture, is that where the knight bus will be? And to the right that will be the fountain?

 

[Teebin]

The middle of the picture, is that where the knight bus will be? And to the right that will be the fountain?

I believe so, yes.

 

[TheLastAshen]

Thank you! That is the Sinbad building?! Oh thank God they are working on it. For some reason I thought it was farther back. Sweet. Yeah, I really can't see Hogwarts Express being ready by May 20th like the rumors are saying. Just doesn't seem possible.

 

[JungleSkip]

I believe so, yes.

In the art it was on the opposite side, but I don't know what else those utility things would be for.

 

[anihilnation]

Thank you! That is the Sinbad building?! Oh thank God they are working on it. For some reason I thought it was farther back. Sweet. Yeah, I really can't see Hogwarts Express being ready by May 20th like the rumors are saying. Just doesn't seem possible.

Makes me wonder, if there are soft openings that perhaps they won't immediately include HE.

 

[Teebin]

In the art it was on the opposite side, but I don't know what else those utility things would be for.

Right. I was just guessing... I don't have a clue about much of this project. Just a few keys here.

 

[josh10924]

Great pics TheLastAshen. Thanks. Shaping up nicely