Is that not what you were doing this morning? It must be because you are too busy rereading the Harry Potter book series to get online. Or it maybe you haven't heard about the new Diagon Alley expansion? Although, I'm not really sure how that is possible, because I can't shut up about it.
You must have used some Felix Felicis this morning, because your luck is kicking in. I have new Diagon Alley details to share with you!
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts
Escape from Gringotts is the ride I am super excited to try in the new Diagon Alley expansion of Wizarding World, and Universal released new details and pictures. To get into Gringotts Wizarding Bank, we will first pass under the 60-foot, fire-breathing Ukrainian Ironbelly dragon sitting on the roof. Then we enter the marble hall, and see the goblins working behind their desks.
Gringotts Bank looks amazing - just like it did in the movies. The goblins look amazing, too. You can see them in this video.
The ride itself is a journey through the twists and turns of the underground vault system of Gringotts.
And it is a chance to see the dragon up close and personal.
Hagrid would be so happy.
There will also be an encounter with Bellatrix Lestrange, as well as He Who Must Not Be Named.
Or Voldemort, as those of us in The Order Of The Phoenix call him without fear. Because we all know that fear of a name increases fear of the thing itself. Okay. I'm not really in the Order of the Phoenix. But I can pretend, right?
If you haven't been to Universal lately, you might not have tried any of their 3D rides, like the Transformers ride. They are amazing. You really get the full benefit of a theme park that is also a movie studio in these rides. Escape from Gringotts will combine the 3-D Infitec projection systems with 360-degree themed sets, 4K digital high-definition animation, and live special effects.
Mark Woodbury, president of Universal Creative said, "Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts will change the way you think about theme park attractions. We’ve created an entirely new type of ride that propels guests into the story like never before, and guests will remember it long after their visit to Diagon Alley.”
Diagon Alley is opening this summer at Universal. They still haven't released an official opening date yet, but I'll be shouting it from the rooftops when they do.
What are you most excited to see in Diagon Alley?
(Hello, getting to ride on the Hogwarts express!)
Or what is your favorite thing about the Harry Potter books and movies?
*This post is in no way sponsored. I just love Harry Potter (maybe a little too much...not that that is possible) and am super excited about the new Diagon Alley expansion!
I haven't been to Universal in about 10 years, so I am definitely over due for a visit.
ReplyDeleteMost definitely! You have to come back down here for a visit. Your family will love it!
DeleteI'm about to start reading these books with my son! Someday, after we get through them (if? When?) I want to take him here!
ReplyDeleteYES!! There is so much careful detail in the whole Wizarding World, it really makes the books come to life. I know both of you will really enjoy it!
DeleteWe are planning on doing Universal next year over Spring Break. I am a huge Harry Potter fan so I am so excited. My son was there with his high school marching band last year and said the Wizarding World of Harry Potter was the favorite part of his trip.
ReplyDeleteAll of Universal is fun, but the Wizarding World is definitely my favorite part, too. I'm so excited that you are all going to get to go together as a family.
DeleteI really want to take my boys. They are both huge Harry Potter fans!
ReplyDeleteThey will LOVE it!!
DeleteI miss it so much there! Cassidy went on EVERY ride there and loved it far more than Disney, actually. I am a bit afraid because I like to go on the rides that Des can go on - no lie. I get scared at most other things.
ReplyDeleteBut you did ride the pterodactyl ride...and that was awesome! ;)
DeleteI can't wait for Scarlet and Des to be old enough to read the Harry Potter books. They are going to love them.
One nice thing about the Wizarding World is that even if you aren't a ride person, there is so much to walk around and see - it is still an amazing experience.
Wow! That is amazing. I have not seen Harry Potter World yet, but they are building one at the US here in California and I cannot wait to check it out. I am a huge HP fan!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the California one will be great, too. They did such a great job with all the little details, you really feel like you are in the books.
DeleteWe haven't been yet. It looks like so much fun.
ReplyDeleteThe Gringott's ride looks like a ton of fun. My kids have been begging to go.
ReplyDeleteIs it okay to go and do this even though I don't have kids?? Looks like SO much fun!
ReplyDeleteY.E.S.!!!!
DeleteYou will love it!! Even without kids. It has to be done.
I can't wait to check this ride out. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteOMG! How Cool Is This Must Take The Kids To See Thank You
ReplyDeleteHOw fun for you to get to check out this ride. I never read the books but I am sure my kids would love going there
ReplyDeleteI haven't been on this ride before other then it was the dueling dragons before they turned it into a new ride.
ReplyDeleteThey still have the dueling dragons ride! It is in the Hogsmeade part of the Wizarding World. I rode it the last time I was at Universal, and it was AWESOME! As far as I know, there are no plans to get rid of it.
DeleteWoah that looks awesome. I have been to any of the Harry Potter Rides at Universal but I loved the books and movies.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like it's really going to feel like you're in the middle of it. I can't wait to see this in September.
ReplyDeleteThat looks totally awesome. I just can't pick one thing!
ReplyDeleteThat looks so very cool! My daughter loves Harry Potter, too, so I bet that she would really enjoy this!
ReplyDeleteThis is so neat - I so want to visit! Hopefully the end of this year!
ReplyDeleteMy son is begging for passes so we can see all of this. I was gonna do Family Forward but they're sold out. :( Seriously thinking about passes!
ReplyDeleteWe thought about doing Family Forward, too, but those tickets went FAST!
DeletePasses would be amazing. And it can be nice to have the whole day free to do the things you want, without being tied to anyone else's schedule.
That is so neat! We did MK last year and hubby and I were just saying we wanted to do this.
ReplyDeleteMy whole family loves Harry Potter (the books, the movies) and I know we'd have a blast at Universal! We've been keeping an eye on this ride and all the amazing pieces of the experience! Some day we will be there!
ReplyDeleteIt has been a lot of fun to follow the announcements as they release more information. We all love the books and movies, too, in my family. And Universal is always super fun!
DeleteThis looks amazing! All three of my kids would love this :)
ReplyDeleteI've never watched Harry Potter so this is new to me. It looks like the comericals I've seen though for the movies!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I would love to see this! Universal has so much going on now! Fantastic!
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