By Matt Korn You know it’s going to be a good day when you get to spend it in Diagon Alley with the Weasleys.
James and Oliver Phelps, along with Bonnie Wright, were given a special tour of Diagon Alley by Thierry Coup, Senior Vice President of Universal Creative, and Alan Gilmore, Art Director of the Harry Potter films and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Seeing the looks on their faces as they walked through the brick wall into Diagon Alley was awesome. Despite the fact that they have grown up surrounded by the magic of the films, it was plain to see they were awestruck. “I was amazed when I walked into Diagon Alley,” Bonnie said. “The attention to detail is just above and beyond.” Thierry and Alan shared a few of their favorite areas of Diagon Alley, including Gringotts Bank and Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes.
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Legoland Florida Park and WaterPark has a Shuttle Pick-up Service that has been running since the park opened They relocated the LEGOLAND Florida Shuttle pickup in Orlando to the new I-Drive 360 complex on June 19th. NEW Pick-up Location: I-Drive 360 8350 Universal Boulevard, Orlando Florida 32819 LEGOLAND Florida Shuttle general information:
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If you are interested in booking a shuttle on a future visit, please visit here or call 1-877-350-5346 and press * to make a reservation! Falcon's Fury is finally opening Later This Summer! Busch Gardens’ new thrill ride Falcon’s Fury includes first-of-its kind design elements, systems and parts. Due to a delay in the fabrication of key component parts, neither the manufacturer nor Busch Gardens are able to complete the lengthy testing processes needed to open the ride to the public.
The safety of our guests and team members remains Busch Gardens’ top priority and none of these delays involve safety systems. The ride has been safely operated in the initial stages of the testing process, and all other elements of the park’s newest re-imagined land Pantopia are now open to guests. Busch Gardens will provide updates on the ride opening as events warrant. We are committed to delivering world-class thrills and the best possible ride experience, and we look forward to the launch of Falcon’s Fury, North America’s tallest freestanding drop tower, later this summer. “Festival of the Lion King,” the musical show that tells the tale of Simba through song, dance and aerial acrobatics, will return in a new location in the Africa section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom this June. The show stopped the shows on its original theater to make way for Avatarland. The new Theater upgrades the show with new sets, new lightning and sound system and a longer seating area. Here’s a first look at what the new theater, which will be located in the left side of the Africa section, will look like. Take a look inside the theater as the Cast itself discovers it for the first time! By Jenn Parker USA Today had the opportunity to visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley Expansion and discover the great adventures that are hidden behind the construction walls. The New land set to open this summer will bring guests to the exact places named on the books, also features new rides and adventures showed in the Series Films. The video below includes a walk through Diagon Alley with Universal Orlando Creative Director Thierry Coup of and Chef Steve Jaysen, showing off some of its highly detailed facades, window displays, and a sneak peek at the many flavors to be served at Florian Fortescue’s Ice Cream Parlour.
By Jenn Parker Have a look at the goblins that will be featured in Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, the groundbreaking main attraction that will be in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley. The goblins are definitely one of my favorite things about the new ride. Once you’re inside Gringotts bank, you’ll actually walk through the main hall and see goblins hard at work counting money, writing notes — and even occasionally looking up to give you a not-so-friendly glance as you make your way through. By Tom Parker The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley will bring even more of Harry Potter’s adventures to life – this time at Universal Studios Florida! Follow in Harry’s footsteps as you pass through the brick wall from London into the bustling, wizarding hub of Diagon Alley.
You can shop at Madam Malkin’s Robes for All Occasions, enjoy a sweet treat at Florean Fortescue’s Ice-Cream Parlour or even brave the dark corners of Knockturn Alley. You can find Puking Pastilles at Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes, find a new furry, feathered or scaly friend at Magical Menagerie or hop aboard the Hogwarts Express to continue your adventures in Hogsmeade village. By Anthony Perry Timbuktu has begun to disappear and the intricately detailed and colorful world of Pantopia is beginning to take over the area! Your first footsteps into Pantopia will now lead you into the Entrance Plaza, complete with the first water feature to be constructed at Busch Gardens since the turn of the century.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is about to undergo the largest expansion in the park’s history. Among other exciting projects, the years ahead will see the addition of all-new entertainment experiences, including a new nighttime spectacular. “Rivers of Light” promises to be an innovative show unlike anything ever seen in Disney Parks, combining live music, floating lanterns, water screens and swirling animal imagery. The show will magically come to life on the broad, natural stage of the Discovery River, between Discovery Island and Expedition Everest, delighting guests and truly capping off a full day of adventures at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
The park will now joint the Night Time schedule at Walt Disney World. Disney will soon reveal the new working hours of the park. At a special dedication ceremony Celebrated May 2nd, 2014 at Magic Kingdom Park, Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs announced that the “Crowning Jewel” of New Fantasyland, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, will officially open on May 28.
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