Showing posts with label Gringotts Ride. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gringotts Ride. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Universal Unveils More "Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts" Details!

Universal Studios Orlando reviled more information about the cornerstone attraction for the Diagon Alley expansion this morning, Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, this morning.

The combination roller coaster/dark ride, will take visitors into the famed goblin bank as part of a tour, led by Bill Weasley, and then having to escape with Harry, Hermoine and Ron as their tour is a bit derailed.

While not completely a roller coaster, the 60ft drop and fast moving sections have warranted a 46" ride height requirement, which makes a little more friendly than the 48" that is Forbidden Journey. Riders will board cars that seat 12, much like Revenge of the Mummy, before they're taken throughout the twisting labyrinth beneath the famed bank. Featuring 360 degree screens, cutting edge 3-D animations, and a mix of live special effects such as smoke and fire, the ride seeks to immerse riders in a way like they've never been before.

From the very start riders will enter the full Gringotts lobby and then boarding the ride vehicles for a tour of the vaults and caverns beneath. All the while, Harry, Hermoine and Ron have been sneaking inside the bank to retrieve a Horcrux to aid in their battle with the dark lord, Voldemort. And of course, things go terribly wrong on the tour and riders find themselves noticed by Bellatrix. Setting off a wild journey culminating in a battle with Voldemort himself.

Here's a look behind the scenes of the ride that showcases a bit more of the details and of course, we have pictures, lots and lots of pictures of the goblins, sets and other things too!


And now for the pictures!



Saturday, December 21, 2013

Universal Orlando- Diagon Alley Teasers and News

Diagon Alley Teasers and News- Universal Fires a Warning Shot at Disney


Okay, Universal has officially opened up the "2014 Theme Park Wars" with an opening shot fired directly at Disney World. While Disney is getting ready to start construction on their big "Avatarland" project, Universal Studios Orlando is creeping closure to opening Diagon Alley. Which which be the newest extension of "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" that will soon span both of Universal Orlando's Theme Parks.

Friday, November 1, 2013

Universal Studios Orlando- Possible Diagon Alley Animation

Please be patient.. the video is a little bit hinky and takes time to load.


 Possible News Today about the much anticipated "Gringotts" ride going in at Universal Studios Orlando, Wizarding World of Harry Potter- Diagon Alley.

 This video showed up today on Screamscape. Posted on Youtube my Dynamic Attractions, this may or may not be the Gringotts ride. It's simply listed as "Mine Ride Coaster" but seems to share the same design ride cars from the Gringotts attraction. While this may not be the exactly design of the ride, it should give you some nice clues as to what may possibly be included!

 You'll spot a lot of elements which are already in use at other attractions. Two drop sequences as well as a "tilt and switch" track element. Although no one can confirm is this really is Gringotts, it does seem possible since the ride has recently received it's coaster trains.

More information when we find it!