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Universal Orlando (Studios/IOA/Epic Universe) : General Discussion

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Latest construction update from Orlando Informer...

Stunning!
 
It's videos like that, that make me appreciate Towers marketing team...

... wake me up when they stop using stock B-roll :)
 
My God they've certainly gone all out on detail for the London facade… even if its somewhat, ahem, all over the place geographically speaking!

I really hope this is going to be open before my year in Orlando is over. My program with Disney ends mid July but my visa lasts an extra month, so fingers crossed I can be there on opening day :cool:
 
OMG, they are so evil. Love the teaser of the ride at the end. Brilliant. Made me squeal with excitement!
 
A recent aerial construction update courtesy of Attractions Magazine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNqxdYfG3ZY#ws

There's also various construction images:

The Gringotts facade. The blue circle is where the huge dragon will stand atop the building.

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Further facade work.

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A look at the Hogwarts Express train, the Kings Cross and Hogsmede stations:

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And a general overview shot to finish up.

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It's amazing what they have done, still a little sad what they have replaced, but what they have done, is going to put a lot bigger smiles on more peoples faces than Jaws would have.

Shame we don't have anything this scale in Europe, I think EP or DLP would struggle to match what Universal have done with Harry Potter.

Ian
 
This is just incredible. The scale is utterly ridiculous. I really can't wait to get back to Florida and experience it all for myself!

:)
 
I forgot for a second they were building this in a theme park. I thought it was a real construction of houses where people would live! It looks incredible!
 
Wow. I'd heard about this, but reading through this topic and seeing the photos and videos...I'm amazed. It looks absolutely incredible! I went to Orlando for the first time in 2012 and now can't wait to go back. As a huge Harry Potter fan, this is so exciting.
 
Amy_D said:
As a huge Harry Potter fan, this is so exciting.
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As someone who couldn't care less about Harry Potter... I still think this looks amazing! :p
 
Looks like they were from May 2013. It certainly looks very complex in there, even at that relatively early stage of construction. Also still struggling to really recognise that track style. I do find it amazing how Universal have kept information regarding this coaster so quiet. To not even know the manufacturer is quite something.

:)
 
Oh Wardley. This is seriously amazing. I need to get to Florida and see this for myself ASAP.
 
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