Many rumors have risen over this mysterious Harry Potter roller coaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Could it be the forbidden forest, or perhaps the courtyard of Hogwarts? And which way does it go anyway? We are here to check out the current progress, and speculate some more. This photo report, with shots provided by Jonathan Rodriguez/Sublime Image Photography, oversees the current construction going on at the Wizarding World.
Photo Update: Universal’s Harry Potter roller coaster receives first theming elements
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is the largest success Universal’s Islands of Adventure has had since the park first opened. Now, this mystical world is being expanded in a big way with the addition of a brand new, highly-themed roller coaster. This photo report, with shots provided by our contributor, @bioreconstruct on Twitter, oversees the current construction going on at the Wizarding World.
Attractions – The Show – Harambe Marketplace; Thunderbird; latest news – July 16, 2015
Hosts Banks Lee and Elisa Goldman bring you this week’s theme park and attraction news. On this week’s episode: [Read more…]
Attractions – The Show – Coaster announcements; The Republic; latest news – June 4, 2015
Hosts Banks Lee and Elisa Goldman bring you this week’s theme park and attraction news. On this week’s episode: [Read more…]
The Weekly Rewind @Attractions – Big announcements, new Tussauds figures – June 1, 2015
Universal installs metal detectors as part of a test at Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster
During a brief test this morning at Universal Studios Florida, metal detectors were placed at the entrance to Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit roller coaster to help keep loose articles from being taken on the coaster. [Read more…]
New details and photos for Escape from Gringotts ride in the Wizarding World expansion
Universal Orlando has revealed new details about Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, the main attraction found in the heart of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley expansion.
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train welcomes first riders as part of a commercial shoot
Filming for a new Disney commercial took place today on the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, with extras being the first riders on the new attraction.
World’s tallest roller coaster coming to Florida, maybe Orlando
During the IAAPA Attractions Expo this year, US Thrill Rides announced they will be building the world’s tallest roller coaster in Florida, with rumors indicating it may be located in the Central Florida area. [Read more…]
Fun Spot America’s two new coasters now running, grand reopening June 8
Huge is about to get huge-er as Fun Spot America has debuted two new coasters as part of an expansion that will almost triple the size of the park off of International Drive. [Read more…]