Amusement / theme parks

1D_for_life

It's not all about the roller coasters, but rather the experience itself. =;

But there are times when I'd rather just be riding on roller coasters all day while at Disney

mrAPE

I just don't like disney.

1D_for_life

mrAPE said:

With some signs and the name banshee being filed again with the state.

That's funny because Mantis was originally going to be called that. Maybe they'll be looking into a B&M wing coaster as well

mrAPE said:

I just don't like disney.

Maybe your opinions will change after Baby Ape is born

mrAPE

We plan on taking jamey probably around 5.

And not only did they use banshee for mantis they used it for gatekeeper

1D_for_life

The first time I actually remember Disney was on my second visit and I had just turned 6. Good age to go since he might be tall enough to ride the big rides such as Rock'n'Roller Coaster. Just made the 48" height limit then B-)

Glad they went with GateKeeper. It sounds much better.

1D_for_life

) The code for a fat person wanting to ride at Disney is apparently 747

mrAPE

Im not a fan of the gatekeeper name

1D_for_life

I like it because it covers the entrance area. It's fitting.

Any reason?

mrAPE

I liked the rumored names better like lotan

1D_for_life

I guess they settled for it for mass appeal

1D_for_life

And I can't wait to ride the new 400ft swings at SFOT.

mrAPE

I wish parks in the US were not afraid of dark themes like some parks in Europe. Like the saw themed ride. I also don't like things dumbed down for mass audiences such as the gatekeeper name. It would be cooler to go with something like lotan where people don't know what it means and look up the history on it.

mrAPE

Coach_Bombay said:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jKpz9_kXBOw

Im sticking with left side will be the better side

JLRedWing13

So excited \m/

mrAPE

You should be. Go to opening day

JLRedWing13

why

mrAPE

So I can live vicariously through you when you tell us about it

1D_for_life

http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201305/3472/

Universal Orlando confirms a new part of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter themed to Diagon Alley and it is set to open in 2014.


"Building on the global phenomenon that is The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando Resort and Warner Bros. Entertainment today announced an expansion of historic proportion with the entirely new themed environment, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley.
Scheduled to open in 2014, the world’s first centrally themed, multi-park experience expands The Wizarding World of Harry Potter across both Universal Orlando theme parks and allows Universal’s creative team to bring an unparalleled vision to this unique project. The new area will bring to life some of the experiences and places found in and around London in the Harry Potter books and films, offering brand-new adventures for fans and theme park guests from around the world.

Diagon Alley and ‘London’ will be located within the Universal Studios Florida theme park, which is adjacent to Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park, where guests now experience Hogwarts and Hogsmeade. The new area within Universal Studios will be just as expansive, immersive and authentic as the existing themed environment.

And – just like in the books and films – guests will be able to travel between ‘London’ and Hogsmeade aboard the Hogwarts Express.

Work on the new area is already underway. When complete, it will feature shops, a restaurant and an innovative, marquee attraction based on Gringotts bank – all directly inspired by the fiction and films.

More details on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley will be released over time."

1D_for_life

Now I'm pumped to be going to orlando next summer \m/

1D_for_life

This is huge for Universal since Disney's expanded Fantasyland hasn't been as well-received as they had hoped.