Zonko's Closure Confirmed for Hogesmead section of Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
With the full announcement of Diagon Alley on Thursday, Universal Orlando has confirmed that the joke shop "Zonko's" will closure.
However, this isn't exactly bad news. With Zonko's closing the constantly busy candy store Honeyduke's will be expanded into the space that Zonko's currently occupies. All the merchandise available at Zonko's will be available over in the new Diagon Alley shop called "Weazley's Wizard Wheezes" which will be three full stories, like in the Harry Potter book series.
So..
Zonko's Closes, Honeyduke's Expands.
Not entirely a bad trade off!
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Friday, January 24, 2014
Thursday, January 23, 2014
The Shops of Diagon and Knockturn Alley!
Well, I gave a bit of a rundown on the shops in the last post, but here's a little more detail about what each of them will offer everyone that visits Diagon Alley or dares to venture into the darkness that is Knockurn Alley.
Unlike the Hogsmeade portion of Wizarding World at Universal, there will be more shops which are bigger and have a lot more selection of goods. Definitely something that's great to see as it's always been something that +Carrie H.C. and myself have wished they would've done in the original attraction within Islands of Adventure. While the ones in Hogsmeade are great, there's not enough and not nearly enough selection, I don't think that'll be a problem with what they're offering here!
I've spent the last little while going through everything that the new website has to offer and tried my best to sum it for everyone below. Here's everything that we could find!
There's a lot to cover here, so let's get on with the details! First up?
Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour
You'll be able to indulge your sweet tooth at the long heralded destination for all manner of frozen treats in a variety of unique and interesting flavors. Not much else is really given here, but I'm sure that the ice cream will be fantastic!
The Leaky Cauldron
Located right at the entrance, this popular gathering spot for all manner of witches and wizards is sure to set you right. Traditional British meals include, fish and chips, bangers and mash, cottage pie and of course Butterbeer and pumpkin juice as well!
Well, now that the food options have been laid out, let's get to the rest of the shopping before heading off to Hogwarts and Hogsmead!
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Rumor Alert- Could Zonko's Close?
Rumor Alert- Could Zonko's Close at Hogsmeade?
Another new rumor coming from Universal Orlando, this time around their popular Wizarding World of Harry Potter areas.
It seems the rumor mill has been working overtime lately with the opening of Universal Studios Orlando's new Diagon Alley coming into the home stretch.
Some are saying that the popular joke shop from the Harry Potter book series, Zonko's could close in the Hogesmeade area. With the new London Area, Diagon Alley opening to the public this summer could that area have it's own joke shop, making two of them rather redundant?
Diagon Alley is rumored to have it's own joke shop called "Weasely's Wizard Wheezes" which would be larger that the current Zonko's (at least according to the Harry Potter Books). The rumor is stating that Zonko's will close to make way for the newer and larger shop. This would be the frist closure of anything in Wizarding World.
Again, this is currently ONLY A RUMOR. Universal Orlando hasn't confirmed or denied any portion of this rumor.
Another new rumor coming from Universal Orlando, this time around their popular Wizarding World of Harry Potter areas.
It seems the rumor mill has been working overtime lately with the opening of Universal Studios Orlando's new Diagon Alley coming into the home stretch.
Some are saying that the popular joke shop from the Harry Potter book series, Zonko's could close in the Hogesmeade area. With the new London Area, Diagon Alley opening to the public this summer could that area have it's own joke shop, making two of them rather redundant?
Diagon Alley is rumored to have it's own joke shop called "Weasely's Wizard Wheezes" which would be larger that the current Zonko's (at least according to the Harry Potter Books). The rumor is stating that Zonko's will close to make way for the newer and larger shop. This would be the frist closure of anything in Wizarding World.
Again, this is currently ONLY A RUMOR. Universal Orlando hasn't confirmed or denied any portion of this rumor.
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