Wizarding World - Diagon Alley Discussion - Part 3

[universal_fanatic]

Just for funsies, here's a before photo of that staircase from a few years ago.

Seedy Stairway. by Shaun Ferguson, on Flickr

 

[Ahmanet]

Combine these with that tent in Hogsmeade hiding something ... maybe these are trials of new spells / tech for Epic?

 

[Eckert]

Adding new spells to the HP lands should be a no-brainer...EVERY window in Diagon Alley should have interactive spells! Suprised its taken 10 years to get some new ones.

 

[Nico]

Combine these with that tent in Hogsmeade hiding something ... maybe these are trials of new spells / tech for Epic?

When Diagon opened, Universal went back and updated the Hogsmeade windows to match the tech. I’m guessing the same is being done here. It may be part of the quality stipulation in the contract.

 

[mccgavin]

As of right now, the window with the singing heads in Knockturn Alley is covered up. Some are claiming it is being replaced with a new spell in the same location. Any truth to this?

 

[Alicia]

As of right now, the window with the singing heads in Knockturn Alley is covered up. Some are claiming it is being replaced with a new spell in the same location. Any truth to this?

I don’t believe this is a new spell location.

 

[Clive]

I don’t believe this is a new spell location.

Uh oh.

 

[mccgavin]

In any case, I hope the window isn't left empty...

 

[Jake S]

Hard to believe, but today is the tenth anniversary of Diagon Alley opening at Universal Studios Florida!

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Wow, I remember following all the coverage that day, wait times, it was so special. Cheers to one of the best theme park lands to ever exist!

 

[Lucky Planet]

Wow, I remember following all the coverage that day, wait times, it was so special. Cheers to one of the best theme park lands to ever exist!

I remember being sad and angry that it wouldn't be open during hhn lol.
and I remember the big happiness I felt when they did lol
perfect place to hang out when hhn crowds are bad lol

 

[GAcoaster]

 

[GAcoaster]

Update— guess the weather is REALLY bad or there are power issues in the park:

 

[IzzyB]

And we debated going tonight, glad we didn't lol

 

[Mad Dog]

And we debated going tonight, glad we didn't lol

Finally, a water ride in the Studios park.....as Diagon floats into the lagoon.

 

[mccgavin]

Update— guess the weather is REALLY bad or there are power issues in the park:
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In cases of severe weather, indoor rides may be forced to close due to guests taking shelter within the queue/exit and not leaving, which can become a fire hazard.

 

[Mad Dog]

In cases of severe weather, indoor rides may be forced to close due to guests taking shelter within the queue/exit and not leaving, which can become a fire hazard.

Yea, they did that with us at Lightening McQueen at DHS las month during a severe storm that lasted for an hour or so. They declared it an emergency area and it filled up with all the stragglers from that area of the park.

 

[Skold]

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That stand is rarely open. No line! Now is the time to get the rare USF hotdog!

 

[universal_fanatic]

That stand is rarely open. No line! Now is the time to get the rare USF hotdog!

Went there for the first time last year in October and was surprised to see their hotdogs are a style I've never had before. They've vertical, hollowed out, and they stick the hot dog in a hole in the top! I assume this is a British thing?

 

[v0latilebear]

I don’t believe this is a new spell location.

Is there any info on why the heads were removed?