The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Stefilein blättert noch in der Broschüre
die sind wohl alle mutiger als ich :-*

ist es nicht teurer wenn man immer einzelzimmer zahlen muss?

vielleicht kann sich ja wer bei mir melden der erfahrung damit hat :)
 
Brandis findet sich ohne Parkplan zurecht
Danke Toto!

Nimmt ja langsam Formen an. Und sieht auch hübsch aus. Bloss die Eule, die oben aus dem Turm raus kam fand ich etwas doof.

Werden wir uns im Oktober sicher einen Tag dafür freihalten.
 
Tinkerbell3 steigt in manche Attraktion mit ein
Oh nein, sooo spät!
Hatte mit Ende Mai gerechnet, das ist doch nicht mehr Frühling...
Naja, vielleicht können wir unseren Urlaub nach weiter hinten verlegen.
Wenn Disneyworld klappt, dann auch gerne die Universals mit Harry Potter!
Dankeschön...
 
Clarkend kennt diverse Charaktere beim Namen
Hier ist die offizielle Pressemitteilung zu diesem Thema:

Universal Orlando Resort schrieb:

GRAND OPENING OF THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT SET FOR JUNE 18

Universal Orlando Also Unveils Details for the Highly Anticipated New Attraction:
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey

ORLANDO, Fla. (March 25, 2010) – One of the most widely anticipated theme park entertainment experiences ever created – The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort – is set for a public grand opening on June 18.
Today, Universal Orlando Resort also revealed details about what is expected to be one the most exciting theme park experiences ever created: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. It will be one of three themed attractions within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, including Flight of the Hippogriff and Dragon Challenge.

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is the heart of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This all new adventure combines a powerful storyline with spectacular new technology so effectively that guests will be completely immersed in the experience.

And as they live their adventure, guests will feel things no one has ever felt inside a theme park attraction, move in ways no one has ever moved, experience film like no one else ever has, explore vast sets punctuated by amazing special effects – and have an adventure only possible in Harry Potter’s world.

The new attraction lies deep within Hogwarts castle, a majestic structure that towers over The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - the only place in the world where the wonder, excitement and adventure of the Harry Potter books and films comes to life.

The Adventure
Imagine…
…meeting Harry, Ron and Hermione as if they were in person
…soaring over Hogwarts castle with Harry
…being swept into a Quidditch match
…feeling the chilling effect of a Dementor
…exploring your favorite places inside Hogwarts castle
…living adventures you’ve only been able to imagine – until now.

HARRY POTTER AND THE FORBIDDEN JOURNEY
The Story
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey draws you into the excitement and chaos of Harry’s life. As you venture through Hogwarts castle, you meet Harry, Ron and Hermione who convince you to skip a planned lecture and follow them. Upon taking their advice, you travel by Floo powder, and begin the adventure as you soar over Hogwarts, narrowly escape a dragon attack, have a close encounter with the Whomping Willow, get pulled into a Quidditch match and more.

“Guests will experience firsthand a completely new adventure featuring the iconic characters, amazing creatures and recognizable locations they’ve only read in the books or seen in the films,” said Thierry Coup, creative director for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

The Location
The Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey experience starts as soon as you walk through the gates of Hogwarts. Within the towering Hogwarts castle, you explore a truly magical place. You journey through iconic locations taken from the films and take in the extraordinary detail of each scene. They include:

* Dumbledore’s office: Here, you meet the Headmaster as he welcomes you to Hogwarts
* Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom: Where you first meet Harry, Ron and Hermione
* Gryffindor common room: You meet three additional characters who prepare you for your journey
* Room of Requirement: Here, with hundreds of floating candles above, you take your seat on an enchanted bench and begin the Forbidden Journey
* Other locations: In addition, guests will pass through the Dungeon passageway and hallways of Hogwarts where they will have the chance to see hundreds of wizard portraits from the films, including several magical talking portraits created exclusively for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, including the four founders of Hogwarts. Guests will even get a glimpse of the Sorting Hat.

The Innovation
This is more than just an attraction and it is unlike any theme park experience ever created. It’s a revolutionary, 360-degree theme park experience and first-ever combination of live-action, advanced robotic technology and innovative filmmaking – specially designed and developed for this brand-new adventure.

“We have created an entirely new way to place our guests into the heart of one of the most compelling stories of our time,” said Mark Woodbury, president of Universal Creative. “What we have done will forever change the theme park attraction experience.”

The attraction’s newly created ride system envelops guests in filmed action scenes and moves those scenes with them as they travel through the ride, allowing more time in the center of the adventure and with their favorite characters. This fusion of robotic technology and filmed scenes has never been achieved until now. In some cases, technology had to be invented to achieve the highest level of guest experience. The combination of pioneering, state-of-the-art technology, innovative filmmaking and surprises around every corner make this attraction the embodiment of the Harry Potter book and film series—and the future of theme park entertainment.

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Quick Facts

* Storyline: As you venture through Hogwarts, you meet Harry, Ron and Hermione, who convince you to skip a planned lecture and follow them. Upon taking their advice you travel by Floo powder, and begin your adventure as you soar over Hogwarts, narrowly escape a dragon attack, have a close encounter with the Whomping Willow, get pulled into a Quidditch match and more.
* First-ever combination of advanced robotic ride system technology with innovative, immersive filmmaking
* Award-winning composer John Williams oversaw the creation of the attraction’s score
* The queue includes the following Harry Potter book and film elements: Headmaster Dumbledore’s office, Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom, Gryffindor common room, Room of Requirement, and the greenhouse; talking portraits including the Fat Lady and the never-before-seen four founders: Godric Gryffindor, Salazar Slytherin, Helga Hufflepuff and Rowena Ravenclaw; the Sorting Hat, the One-Eyed Witch statue and the Mirror of Erised
* Duration of ride: The full attraction experience, including the queue, takes about an hour
* Number of scenes in the attraction: 12
* Characters (featuring Harry Potter film talent): Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Rubeus Hagrid and Draco Malfoy
* You may also catch a glimpse of Fred and George Weasley, Ginny Weasley and Neville Longbottom

For the latest news about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com.

Universal Orlando Resort
There are many ways to enjoy your Orlando vacation – but there is only one Universal Orlando Resort. It is a completely separate destination featuring two theme parks, three magnificently themed on-site hotels and a nighttime entertainment complex. It’s the only Orlando destination where you are not just entertained – you are part of the most exhilarating entertainment ever created. You can soar above Hogwarts with Harry Potter, swing above the streets with Spider-Man, battle aliens alongside Agent J, and help Shrek save Princess Fiona in Shrek 4-D. You can be courageous, be outrageous – and be extraordinary.

Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

Harry Potter continues to be a global phenomenon. The series of books by author J.K. Rowling has been translated into 68 languages with more than 400 million copies sold in over 200 territories around the world. The films, produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, have grossed more than $5.4 billion at the box office worldwide, making Harry Potter the largest-grossing film franchise in history.

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HARRY POTTER, characters, names and related indicia are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Universal Orlando Resort, Public Relations
(407) 363.8220
Desweiteren werden schon seit geraumer Zeit besondere The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Vacation Packages von Universal angeboten. (->LINK zur Pressemitteilung) Die wiederum Anlass zu Gerüchten eines Soft-Openings ab dem 28. Mai 2010 geben. Universal schreibt allerdings zu diesen Gerüchten folgendes:

Warner Bros. Consumer Products schrieb:
*Editors Note: The May 28 travel date was set to help consumers with vacation planning and does not represent the opening date for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort. Universal has announced that The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will open in Spring 2010. Specific opening information will come as soon as it is available.

Quelle: UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT REVEALS EXCLUSIVE VACATION PACKAGE FOR THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER Pressemitteilung
 
Brandis findet sich ohne Parkplan zurecht
Hihi, der McGonnagal Schneemann am Ende von Hogsmead ist witzig.

Die Strasse wirkt im Video ziemlich lang, in echt ist es vermutlich schon kürzer.
 
Chiyo WDW Berichterstatterin
Laut Infos von meiner Roomie Sabrina (weiss nicht wo sie es her hat), wird "The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter" wohl nun erst am 18. Juni 2010 eroeffnen... an meinem vorraussichtlich letztem Tag als Castmember in WDW .....
 
Major Tom blättert noch in der Broschüre
Neeeeeiiin!!! Unsere Flitterwochen in Orlando gehen bis 16.6..... AAAAAAAAHHH!!!

Weiß jemand ob das Island of Adventure (was ist überhaupt davon übrig?) vorher normal offen hat und wieviel davon dann Sperrzone ist?
 
Brandis findet sich ohne Parkplan zurecht
Was meinst Du mit "wieviel ist Islands of Adventure noch übrig"?

Der Park wurde ja schliesslich um "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" erweitert.

Und vorbehalten andere Instandstellungs-Arbeiten sollten eigentlich alle Attraktionen offen sein, zwischen Jurassic Park und der unteren Hälfte von Lost Continent hat es zwischen den Bauwänden einen Durchgang, so dass man trotz der Bauarbeiten um die ganze Lagune herumgehen kann.

Harry Potter World wurde teilweise in bestehende Attraktionen des oberen Teils von Lost Continent integriert und teilweise wurde auch noch vorher unbenutztes Gelände erschlossen (vor allem für Hogwarts Castle).

Entgegen was einem Universal Marketing weismachen will, handelt es sich um eine relativ "kleine Erweiterung" des bestehenden Islands of Adventure Parks und nicht um einen komplett neuen zusätzlichen Park oder eine komplette Umgestaltung des ganzen Parks. Grössenmässig würde ich es etwa gleich einschätzen wie die Erweiterung des "New Fantasyland" in WDW. Wobei das Thema bei Universal natürlich für mehr Furore sorgt.
 

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