The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade (Orlando): Part 2

[shiekra38]

Love the decorations but the garlands lining the roofs should've had some white "snow" sprinkled in. The green against the snow on the roofs is a strong contrast and it doesn't make sense thematically. I noticed they added white feathers to the garlands on the owlerly, which was creative.

Canceling my AP

 

[JoeCamel]

Canceling my AP

No refunds

 

[Mad Dog]

Not sure what this means if accurate, But, I was checking park hours for Spring 2018 for my next vacation. IOA, which almost always closes earlier than the Studios park and is rarely open after dark during non peak times, is open until 9:00 PM & 10:00 PM during most evenings in late April, which is well after spring break vacations and the early Easter this year. May hours are not yet posted. Past years those closing times were usually 6 & 7 PM...My guess. The Potter FJ Projection show (non Christmas Holiday show) will start running evenings during March or April.

 

[ET_The_Alien]

What time does the Christmas Projection show on Hogwarts start? I've been looking all over for it but can't find it, i'm assuming there will be multiple shows like The Tree of Life awakenings?

 

[k_peek_2000]

What time does the Christmas Projection show on Hogwarts start? I've been looking all over for it but can't find it, i'm assuming there will be multiple shows like The Tree of Life awakenings?

If it's anything like Hollywood's Nighttime Lights, they'll try and squeeze at least 4-5 shows a night. Maybe less if there actually is pyro. My best guess would be sometime between 7 and 8pm for the first show of each night.

 

[Alicia]

What time does the Christmas Projection show on Hogwarts start? I've been looking all over for it but can't find it, i'm assuming there will be multiple shows like The Tree of Life awakenings?

There’s a media event at the end of next to reveal all the details. I expect times and other news about it then.

 

[Joel]

There’s a media event at the end of next to reveal all the details. I expect times and other news about it then.

next week I'm guessing? :bonk:

 

[Alicia]

next week I'm guessing? :bonk:

Yea, the Xmas stuff starts Saturday, but press get a preview during the week. I'm sure lots of press releases and info will be out by then, before the first official day of the show.

 

[epcyclopedia]

18th is the official start date, no?

 

[Alicia]

18th is the official start date, no?

Yes.

Press preview starts Thursday the 16th.

 

[epcyclopedia]

Yes.

Press preview starts Thursday the 16th.

Is Hogsmeade lighting up at night yet? Not the castle show, but the decor in general.

Installing it is sorta step 1. Running power is step 2. But once it has power it should turn on with any nighttime lighting.

 

[Alicia]

Is Hogsmeade lighting up at night yet? Not the castle show, but the decor in general.

Installing it is sorta step 1. Running power is step 2. But once it has power it should turn on with any nighttime lighting.

I don't know about Hogsmeade, but looks to me like they're still adding decor to Diagon this week. I think they're still on step 1.

 

[epcyclopedia]

I don't know about Hogsmeade, but looks to me like they're still adding decor to Diagon this week. I think they're still on step 1.

It was fun at the end of the season to find wreaths, garlands, and even whole trees that never got plugged in.

More fun to find the ones wired into odd power systems - like the wreaths in AK’s Africa wired into the fans on the shop doors so they only turn on when the doors open.

 

[12th Man]

 

[Ashhanbre]

So beautiful at night.

 

[12th Man]

Media previews are tonight for the nighttime show! Expect to be blown away, Orlando. Was spying on testing of the show in Hollywood with some binoculars from my roof and it looks legit! :dance:

 

[12th Man]

My goodness... :yikes:

 

[Ashhanbre]

Looks similar to Tower of Terror.

Sorry I was wrong. I was only going by the picture above. Now that I've seen the video I can see its way different and way better.

 

[epcyclopedia]

Looks similar to Tower of Terror.

Well, that’s a gross over simplification.

It uses the physical features of Hogwarts to dress the building - not pretend it’s a flat surface to project on. The images are thematically appropriate to the building and the ride it houses as well as the area it is located within.

This show works on Hogwarts because it was made for Hogwarts. The Tower nonsense could be projected onto a blank wall for the same effect.

 

[Ashhanbre]

Well, that’s a gross over simplification.

It uses the physical features of Hogwarts to dress the building - not pretend it’s a flat surface to project on. The images are thematically appropriate to the building and the ride it houses as well as the area it is located within.

This show works on Hogwarts because it was made for Hogwarts. The Tower nonsense could be projected onto a blank wall for the same effect.

You are right. I went back and edited my post after watching the video on the other thread.