Wizarding World - Diagon Alley Discussion - Part 2

[Teebin]

No, look closer - the beam is above the entrance sign on the original building, where the windows are on the USF version. I'm saying the beam above the sign is probably the inspiration for the one over the diagon entrance right next to the sign, and in addition these kind of beams are used over the entrances of many Underground stations, not just Leicester Square.

Edit - It looks slightly clearer here.

 

[Prototype_82]

That is not Stanley Shunpike. Just a Knightbus driver. Don't forget, there is never character meet and greets

True. But he was undoubtably cast to be a Shunpike-esque character. I'm willing to bet the actor will imitate a bit of cockney.

 

[Jon84]

Another weird observation: where are all the security cameras? Or was that a late 90s thing?

There's been cameras as long as I can remember. As a result of IRA bombings a CCTV 'Ring of steel' was installed mid 90s

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_of_steel_(London)

 

[Adz]

That metal block is incredibly authentic to a lot of London tube stations (minus some rust) - Whilst it may not be present in that way on Leicester Square station itself, it fits well with the overall style they're going for.

The only thing bugging me is the fountain, it's considerably more 'fountainey' than the original in the way it has large comet nozzle jets in the top section.

 

[Prototype_82]

The only thing bugging me in the fountain, it's considerably more 'fountainey' than the original in the way it has large comet nozzle jets in the top section.

It's done that way for exaggeration and overall effect. Same reason full columns replaced the flat pilasters on the Wyndham facade. Much more dramatic.

 

[Shadow Carelli]

That is not Stanley Shunpike. Just a Knightbus driver. Don't forget, there is never character meet and greets

Plus Stan Shunpike is a Death Eater in the books and no one knows what happened to him after the battle of Hogwarts, so there's always that added reason too for it not being him.

 

[Teebin]

The only thing bugging me is the fountain, it's considerably more 'fountainey' than the original in the way it has large comet nozzle jets in the top section.

I was begging for more fountainy... The one in Picadilly is pathetic... probably a power and water saving measure for the city of London. Paris and Versailles have the same pissy water policy.

Regarding the steel beam... having it present on the facade is tantamount to having the water pump sitting on the pavement next to the fountain.

 

[AndyP]

This:

They're really common.

I'm still disappointed we're not getting an Angus Steak House. :down:

 

[s8film40]

It sounds like the Gringotts TM previews are going on right now.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

*Raises Eyebrow*

But My opinions on the London facades are perfect; love em. :blank:

 

[TheLastAshen]

it sounds like the gringotts tm previews are going on right now.

wut.

 

[s8film40]

wut.

Just my interpretation from a comment from a TM, FWIW. Could be something else like mock service testing or training I suppose.

 

[Brian G.]

Last I heard, evacuation training hasn't taken place yet. Can't do TM previews before that.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Last I heard, evacuation training hasn't taken place yet. Can't do TM previews before that.

If TM previews are going on it's for Diagon Alley, not general TMs. Even then I'm doubtful.

 

[Voidfish]

If you search "gringotts" on twitter, there's at least one TM talking about being on the spot and in costume, but not doing much of anything. So there's that.

 

[Vyrus]

Conceited much???

@nikkicalderone

-gringotts is a hot mess, just sitting here in costume doing nothing.

-but dang im one hot bank guard

Let the panic being in 3.....2.....1....

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Conceited much???



Let the panic being in 3.....2.....1....

Don't read much into it. Remember the SDMT panic? (Yes I've leaned my lesson there)

 

[TheLastAshen]

It sounds like the Gringotts TM previews are going on right now.

highly doubt it

 

[s8film40]

highly doubt it

Like I said that was just my interpretation, must be training or something else then.

 

[Hockeyman55]

Conceited much???

@nikkicalderone

-gringotts is a hot mess, just sitting here in costume doing nothing.

-but dang im one hot bank guard

Let the panic being in 3.....2.....1....

The real question should be is she really that good looking