Isn't the SFX coaster a little too similar to Gringotts for another Potter ride though?
Hm, sorta surprised they announced this just because when was the last time UOR announced anything... but at the same time, in the wake of D23, I'm also not shocked.
Isn't the SFX coaster a little too similar to Gringotts for another Potter ride though?
Isn't the SFX coaster a little too similar to Gringotts for another Potter ride though?
Isn't the SFX coaster a little too similar to Gringotts for another Potter ride though?
Isn't the SFX coaster a little too similar to Gringotts for another Potter ride though?
No need to be sorry, it's not a family dark ride so we're still happy.Yes- which is why I would prefer it to not be the SFX. Would the SFX be the best? Yes. But I look at things as a whole and diversity is key. HP areas don't need SFX as much as they need a family dark ride. Sorry guys
If it's the Mack Inverted, it certainly is.No need to be sorry, it's not a family dark ride so we're still happy.
So can we go ahead and:
-Move Hippogriff to border the forest (and might as well rebuild it a la Hulk while we're at it)
-Add Shrieking Shack (via queue of new ride or a separate walkthrough w/ spells)
-Build a large viewing area for the castle show
-Add 2-3 more Shops on Train side of Hogsmeade
-Build Black Lake w/ Boat Docks
-Take Boat from Hogsmeade to Castle (near current Exit shop) to eat at the Great Hall (check in to occur before boat ride)
AND get this ride? Pretty please?
Now THAT would be insane. Take an expansion of that magnitude, in combination with Diagon Alley- and it wouldn’t even be close. SWL would still dominate the news, but HP would certainly steal lots of thunder- the main benefit being the “comparison” articles that would come out and mentioning how much more diverse and expansive the HP areas are (because its essentially 3 expansions over 2 parks). HP would win hands down. Personally, I believe it still will win the comparison articles- but that type of hype w/ the 3 dining experiences and night show (viewing area) would elevate it even further.
I'm excited- I just don't want ONE ride with all that space.
ETA: Small question- does FotH ride differently in Hollywood vs Orlando? I know its a tiny coaster- but with one being a retread and almost 20 years old vs the new one- is there a discernible difference in smoothness?
Also, has Universal ever made an announcement like this with zero concept art?
I guess I wouldn't consider that as a family dark ride, I was thinking more along the lines of Peter Pan being a family dark ride. The "coaster" part of the description rules out the family dark ride description for me.If it's the Mack Inverted, it certainly is.
Woah woah woah clam down there! Nothing we've heard or seen suggests they're making modifications to the existing land or moving Hippo.
Funny you mention Peter Pan. When I saw the Mack Inverted on Arthur and HTTYD- my first thought was "ET and Peter Pan- but a much better ride mechanism".I guess I wouldn't consider that as a family dark ride, I was thinking more along the lines of Peter Pan being a family dark ride. The "coaster" part of the description rules out the family dark ride description for me.
I agree, and I think we will be getting more than just a ride like @Brian G. said. They could be saving announcements for later, make this into an entire event.I'm just mentioning a plethora of things that could be added.
I'm not much of an "imagineering" guy- I'll save that for @LJGonz But to hear about a single ride replacing an area of that scope is a little disappointing. I'm all for it, but this is one of those moments I'm thinking "that's all?" I just hope they have a long-term plan for this area. In particular Hippogriff- it's in prime real estate for the castle show- and when it takes off this Christmas Season- I think it's going to be a cluster F. I don't see how they can expand the area without moving Hippo.
Many Disney coasters have dark ride sequences... and so does Universal as I consider Mummy and Gringotts to be part dark ride.I guess I wouldn't consider that as a family dark ride, I was thinking more along the lines of Peter Pan being a family dark ride. The "coaster" part of the description rules out the family dark ride description for me.
Many Disney coasters have dark ride sequences... and so does Universal as I consider Mummy and Gringotts to be part dark ride.
I just noticed your sig. Nice seeing two Carowinds coasters in your top 12. I live near that parkWell I guess I have no reason to return any time soon. I don't care for Harry Potter. I was ok with the changeover in keeping the dragons, but oh well.