Everything Epic Universe: Wizarding World

[@ThemeParkStop]

This wraps up our Everything Epic Universe series, but be sure you're subscribed to see what we learn next about this new theme park!

[@jakeevans5751]

Great job! Really enjoyed this series.

[@mwilsonUT]

Maybe an expansions speculation video for each of the lands?

[@carminecdinoproductions]

I’d love to see a replacement of the Fear Factor Live arena with the Ministry of Magic expansion to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley section!

[@carminecdinoproductions]

I’d definitely love to see a much better version of the Harry Potter broomstick ride without the VR!

[@gyarados6665]

It still feels odd that the land is based on wizarding France but the main ride is set in London; perhaps the entrance to the ride will still be the French Ministry, but inside are floo powder fireplaces to various Ministries around the world, and our queue takes us to the British one.

[@davidpurvee9225]

That could work but it still would feel forced. Mixing France and Britain is weird no matter how they try to explain it. That being said, the French buildings were already all planned out and will look fantastic, and the British Ministry is the only one fans care about, so I get it!

[@rachelwinters4133]

I totally agree!!

[@itzmecandimorgon3323]

I don’t even remember the 2nd movie

[@beccab8015]

This would make more sense but I still think it's weird & awkward...and frankly disappointing. Having 2 London areas in separate parks just feels like unoriginal to me. I'd rather it was 1920s NYC/MACUSA.

[@scottnelson9]

@@davidpurvee9225 You’re not wrong, but as someone who loves art nouveau I love that they went to twin with the French Ministry.

[@bobbyswanson3498]

i’m confident in this land despite the worries. the way universal brings harry potter to life hasn’t failed me yet and id always be excited for more of it.

[@2007princessss]

I agree. I genuinely don’t understand the people that are saying that Harry Potter at universal is getting old and it’s time to stop. No it’s not… I could go to Diagon alley, Hogsmeade, and the new Ministry of Magic land every single day and never get bored of it. And there’s so much in Harry Potter, you could keep making new lands/attractions for years and it all be unique.

[@bobbyswanson3498]

@@2007princessss i’ve been an annual pass holder and have been to the park a few times prior and i literally go into diagon alley every visit even during horror nights because it just never gets old even with only one ride. i could see myself doing the same with epic universe lol

[@spaghettijohn3217]

@@bobbyswanson3498 I think the problem isn't that those areas aren't impressive. They clearly have the most detail of any of the universal lands. However, it would be nice to see them apply that level of detail to new areas. Three Harry Potter areas is a lot. I am sure the ride will be fun, but its definitely low on the totem pole for rides I want to try because I don't really care about the story anymore. Especially when you have an endless amount of creative areas you can make. Heck, Nintendo by itself has a billion franchises that Universal could have borrowed from. Or there is a whole bunch of Dreamworks movies to choose from.

[@bobbyswanson3498]

@@spaghettijohn3217 the harry potter lands/rides are the best work universal has put out, so why stop building more of it? I just can’t bring myself to be mad at it and i’m not exhausted by the story at all because we’ve only seen 2 stories out of seven massive books and 11 movies be told so far

[@Kendramiller]

Agree as a potter fan I dinit have high hopes for the first one ans it blew me away you truly feel like you are there

[@TheBeefTrain]

We need that Avatar style ride where we fly on a broomstick. It would be outrageously popular and fulfill a lot of childhood dreams.

[@kennywalker4091]

I've said this for years! It could go at any park.

[@brianfoss571]

If it's anything like the rigs the actors used, it'd be extremely uncomfortable. Any ride vehicle that's actually ergonomic won't look like a broomstick - just a motorbike seat with a broom handle sticking out of it. The Quidditch scenes from Forbidden Journey are probably about as good as it gets.

[@jabkmant]

Forbidden Journey is similar enough

[@eronic404]

@@jabkmant exactly what i was thinking, definitely felt like I was flying

[@tylrk7358]

That would be awesome!!!

[@leizuk7779]

I have to say this is one of the best if not THE best coaster/park series I have seen on youtube! So well done and thank you so much for the great info!

[@monochromaticempress6519]

I'm so ready for this! Two years ain't nothing for being able to experience all these new lands!

[@morbius101]

I'm so hyped for this area. Perhaps with the France theme we might get some AMAZING food locations!

[@seeyoucu]

This was great. I appreciate all of the work you all do for this series. Thanks so much.

[@embermoto]

I know this land is supposed to set in Paris but I really want it to include a Kowalski Bakery. The Bakery would fit in with the land as it makes baked goods that look like fantastic beasts. The only problem is that Jacob Kowalski is a muggle from New York so it might be odd to have one of his shops in magical Paris. In April last year to promote Secrets of Dumbledore they had a couple of pop-up Kowalski bakeries in various cities around the world and I was so bummed I didn't get to go to any of them.

[@ThemeParkStop]

There's a gift shop outside the land too, and my theory is it will be themed as MACUSA, and maybe it could have Kowalski's Bakery attached?? Maybe!

[@embermoto]

@@ThemeParkStop That would be nice! it would also be a good place to put the bakery. I am not holding my breath for the bakery but it would be a nice addition to the park and fit with the theme.

[@FeelitPinas]

@@ThemeParkStop Id rather have it as a standalone shop at the New York City themed area at Studios. easier to copy at the other Universal Studios Parks.

[@Lil_Angry_Bitch]

Why would an American Bakery exist in Paris? Of course they would need to have a Parisian Bakery in the land.

[@embermoto]

@@Lil_Angry_Bitch Why is Olivander's Wand shop in Hogsmead? Why is Grimmauld Place out side of Diagonally? The parks are willing to bend where these attractions are placed so long as they think they will be popular enough. Kowalski Bakery fits with the Fantastic Beast theme of the land and the pop ups where a success so I could see them putting them in the new land.

[@jmr21389]

Of all the lands, this one worries me the most! It seems a little disjointed and I'm curious if the expansion pad will ever be planned considering the IP itself is so contentious right now

[@ryanbigguy]

It's only contentious if you're low IQ

[@ericbiscuit2248]

Contentious?

[@mike651]

@@ericbiscuit2248 perhaps they just mean j.k comments

[@Leandro-xk3co]

warner has the rights & is making a series, it cannot have harry potter characters (idk why, probably with out jk aproval) , so we’ll see

[@hlozano400]

I’m not a potter fan but those lands in universal and island of adventures are always so pack and is a pain to wait on those lines to get in the rides compare to the other rides except maybe velocicoaster but even then is still a pain. I don’t think any of that has really affected the theme parks expansion ti be honest idk how it is in Japan or California but in Florida they are still overcrowded.

[@alec8087]

Universal needs to add a ride based on Ron's Flying Ford. Either in Fear Factor spot or Epic Universe.

[@ThemeParksToTheMax]

The Most Chaotic Land!

[@TheDudeAbides23]

Thank you for all these videos-I have anticipated each one and they have not disappointed! Please keep the epic universe updates coming after this!!

[@ThemeParkStop]

Thank you! And there will be plenty more Epic Universe construction and permit updates coming very soon!

[@theronlanghorne6673]

I am very interested in how the public will receive this particular area of the park. It's particularly interesting how Universal has decided to utilize the Parisian landscape and Fantastic Beasts' creatures, yet the story of the setting still focuses on the Harry Potter franchise and not the Fantastic Beasts franchise and characters. I think it sounds incredible! I can't wait to see the architecture and I would love to see the French Ministry of Magic sometime in the future. Goes to show how well admired the work of environmental artists has become in creating alternate worlds. The world of Fantastic Beasts is superior to its own story!

[@Nojintt]

I'm glad to see the Wizarding World getting a full scale indoor show.

[@brianorozco1074]

Me too. I wonder how they would do the special effects for the spells.

[@garrettcarter5622]

I still wish the Ministry was kept next to Diagon Alley, if only to keep everything Harry Potter connected and maybe free up space in Epic Universe for something else.

[@AdventuresWithParker]

I was never overly excited about this land before, but now I'm actually super invested! A story starring Umbridge would be super intriguing, and I love that the "giant murderous carousel" might make its debut stateside lol. I'm a little disappointed to not be getting a flying broomstick ride anymore, but I think it's smart to bookmark some space for future expansion. Thanks for sharing these deep dives, Alicia!

[@skywardlp4916]

This land certainly has a lot of headwinds: A third Harry Potter land does mean the novelty is wearing off quite a bit, and the shuffling around of the land's attractions and setting does make it feel a lot less cohesive compared to the rest of the park. I think the decision to stick with Paris is still the right call, it'll make it distinct from Diagon Alley, using the Floo Network to go to the British Ministry still makes immersive sense, and I think the shops and theatre options will still ensure that this land has a proper Fantastic Beasts/Parisian flavour.

[@jamesmc8055]

I wouldn't say it's wearing off, not yet, but Universal is definitely milking every aspect they can from the Wizarding World franchises.

[@lobsta4569]

@@jamesmc8055 I will say, as someone who loves harry potter and absolutely adores universal studios, it is time to hang up the wizarding world expansions. although it hurts, its better to come to an end with it

[@hlozano400]

@@lobsta4569 I’m not a fan of Harry potter but I enjoy going to the land in universal and island of adventure to get in the rides. Now wether people will get over idk I mean the Harry Potter lands are always pack still and is a pain to get on the rides the lines are longer than most of the other rides except maybe velicoaster but still is a pain those waiting lines.

[@NocturneFexy]

It seems that after Epic Universe, Universal will focus on Nintendo stuff or at least that's what I hope would happen.

[@LChatmanFL]

Another great video! Definitely the BEST place to come for EU updates!! Also, given UO's track record of succes with the HP franchise, I am sure this land will be "Fantastic." Lastly, maybe the VR was removed because they want something more kid friendly? Like maybe something with the animals from Fantastic Beats, a walk through mini land like Camp Jurassic?

[@LChatmanFL]

@Georges X El-Gharib Only because UO has stated that EU will be a more family friendly park... meaning lower height requirements, more rides the whole family can go on together etc. Just look at the IPs they are using. I personally am okay with it. You still have all the thrills at the other parks.

[@LChatmanFL]

@Georges X El-Gharib I understand. I don't think they are going after toddlers. The dark ride in Monsters land, the dueling coasters, the Ministry of Magic dark ride, Donkey Kong, these will all be at those levels and above. This won't be Duplo land at Legoland.

[@blackellegirl]

@@LChatmanFL Duplo land! Ugh! That is the only part of Legoland that I don’t like but my son loves it.

[@kentslocum]

This has been a great series of videos! Thank you so much for the hard work and research you put into these videos! I think I echo many theme park fans when I say that I wish the Harry Potter area was built in Universal Studios Florida next to Diagon Alley instead of at Epic Universe. Then it could be geographically connected to the London area.

[@mikalmos369]

I have been saying that the obvious solution to this is the ability to take the night bus from diagon alley to epic's ministry of magic. There will obviously already be buses going to and from so why not have a few of those be extra tall and purple...lol...... Similar to the train between diagon alley and hogsmead... Transportation and attraction... Seems like a no brainer that I'm certain universals already thought of. They could buy stock made double Decker buses and add a fake lightweight third story on to them with the inside having a fake stairway going to nowhere with this sign across it saying that it was full due to a nargle infestation or something... Imagine as a resident of Orlando seeing those crossing the I-4 corridor lol. They could even use them as themed rolling advertising. I actually hope to see them also stopping to pick up passengers from the bright line stop. Imagine a complete Harry Potter themed experience getting off a plane or a train in Orlando and getting on a night bus. Universal could blow Disney's galactic star cruiser out of the water for a much cheaper price by simply adding a few of those buses and building a wing of one of their resorts themed inside to the HP universe and they wouldn't even need to add the interactive story outside the attractions beyond similar to how they do it with the wands and diagon alley.

[@kentslocum]

@@mikalmos369 If they actually did that, it would be a genius move. If they don't, it's going to be very frustrating having the Ministry of Magic separated from the rest of the World of Harry Potter.

[@LMGVids]

Thank you so much for this series, it’s so exciting to see what’s coming to Epic Universe!

[@tallerwarrior1256]

Hopefully the extra space is used for a Fantastic Beasts ride. You can have Newt Scamander set up a Magical Beasts Emporium in France and then have the beasts escape as the guests help track all of them down throughout the Place Cachée. You can have it be a trackless dark ride that uses animatronics and some screens.

[@brianorozco1074]

I like that idea

[@loserhl]

I love that they are building in expansion space for each initial land and space for additional lands.

[@puddlejumper8466]

GREAT VIDEO, but I'm dumbfounded by the land. I hope the show (and whatever future expansion they do) is based in France. Just make a ride going through the French school (Beauxbatons Academy of Magic) and they're sitting pretty.

[@ThemeParkStop]

Beauxbatons was my guess. Gives the land more of a purpose, that's for sure.

[@animationdude5]

Fabulous video as always, Alecia! Most of my concerns have already been addressed by other commenters. I do worry how much they have invested into the theming of the land in a franchise that is possibly outright cancelled midway through the promised 5 films. It would be like making a Divergent land. The Ministry ride will really need to be impressive to not make this land the black sheep of Epic Universe. I have faith in the creative folks at Uni to make sure that doesn't happen.

[@kboi1170]

12:06 Holy cow. I didn’t know there was that much space for expansion. Like, I knew there was some space, but not THAT much.

[@JoeFarrell86]

Really enjoyed this series. Thanks for putting it togeher.

[@jeremystoeckel9903]

Would still like to eventually see an attraction utilizing set pieces and characters from the fantastic beasts films. I think it's deserving of one attraction, especially since the British ministry ride really feels as though it should wrap up potter-era rides at the resort.

[@bamber123]

Imagine opening a triangular prism shaped present and getting a Baguette Magique instead of a Toblerone 😩 (10:10)

[@davidchuong714]

Great series, love all the research and effort you put into it. So excited for this park, can’t wait for 2025!

[@GTNover]

I love when your videos come out on my days off.

[@ThemeParkStop]

Definitely planned it that way too

[@ottot3221]

First a big thank you for producing these amazing videos. People probably don't realize how much work is put in them, thank you. I'm glad we'll see a continuation of the use of the excellent scoop mobile for the main attraction. I love the main villain and the story is for sure going to be exciting. The land is going to look stunning. I hope they keep the magical creatures to give it the kinetic energy modern theme park lands should have. Also glad we still get a sit down show, the park is huge and I sure can use a brake now and then.

[@favethebatgirl7563]

Thank you for such an informative series on Epic Universe. My family and I are even more excited now!

[@Esraem]

Just flew over it flying into Orlando this weekend. It’s hard to see how big it will be until you see it first hand.

[@bjornemccomb8262]

The Ministry is one of my FAVORITE things in Harry Potter…the beauty of it especially, truly a wonder this is gonna be!!!!

[@jocelynsantiago7154]

I hope u keep doing these videos showing the new hotels, etc. These videos have been amazing!

[@flaeanes]

Hello from Brazil Alicia Stella, your voice is so beatiful and it's very ease to follow the explanations you give us. Amazing video!

[@BanjoGeek]

Im very curious now. I know its just a rumor, but if this land has new wands, Mario has the power bands, and supposedly HTTYD has the baby dragons, if this rumor is real, what kind of interactive element Monsters could have. Like maybe some kind of different amulets and trinkets from the movies? Like some kind of device made by Dr Frankenstein or some artifacts from the Mummy?

[@lrrroftheplanetomicronpersei8]

I'm surprised they didn't opt for Muggle-centric locations like Little Whinging or the Burrow, or Malfoy Manor, perhaps Azkaban, etc. My guess is it would be hard to theme it around just one or mash them all in one place

[@striffleric]

Bravo! Great series!

[@ThemeParkStop]

Thanks!

[@casolo8107]

Really enjoyed the series. Looking forward to seeing it.

[@FeelitPinas]

now we only need to see Jude Law's Dumbledore walk the streets of Paris. so far he's in Queens, NYC and Berlin in Fantastic Beasts Toby Regbo's Young Dumbledore appeared in both Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts. he was underused but so was Bill Weasley who had his own ride over at Diagon Alley.

[@cagunder]

AMAZING job, Alicia. You never cease to amaze me! Best in the biz!

[@denisemccollum319]

Loved this series on EU! It's been very thorough! I am so excited for this to open!! Thank you!

[@Kendramiller]

As a Potter head myself if this is true I can't wait for it . Even after the hyep all dies out I will still love watching the movies . It was a big part of my childhood

[@kevinmorris6984]

Great coverage on all these dedicated videos to each land. Thanks for all your work!

[@l.c.8798]

Can't wait to see this place!!! I know they're going to nail all these lands 💯🌟👍

[@vandersonvalley]

This section has me the most intriguing as well as cautiously optimistic. I’m really excited for the ride and excited to see the Ministry of Magic. (I just wish we could of seen the battle between Voldemort and Dumbledore as that’s my favorite moment from the series) However, I’m nervous that the Paris to London narrative won’t translate very well, BUT I hope that I’m blown away and love it as much as Diagon Alley

[@bradkoerner1]

Such a fantastic series! Thanks!

[@mikalmos369]

Crossing my fingers for the ability to take a night bus from diagon alley to the ministry of magic... It would be awesome if you could take a "night bus" from Diagon Alley at the Studios to Epic. The outside could be made to look like a triple Decker but the inside could only probably be a double Decker so they have to make it seem like there's a third floor that you just can't access or something like fake stares and a sign saying out of order or full or whatever. The inside could utilize similar screens like the train that goes to islands of adventure and the inside could also be kitted out to seem more like the movements of the night bus. They'd have to build at least three to be practical IE1 coming and one going and a spare. It could be an upcharge attraction considering the distance involved. A couple of bucks per passenger would hugely offset the development and operating cost as well as limit ridership simply by making the standard transportation that I think we're all expecting as a freebie. I also think that having to buy a fare for the night bus adds to the realism of it. I'd like to believe that universal has already thought of this idea and I'd love to see it implemented but I have my doubts that will be seeing a really tall weird purple bus driving through across the I-4 corridor. There is no doubt that they have buses planned for internal transportation to and from so I don't see why they couldn't just convert a few of them so I am crossing my fingers. I'd love to see the talking shrunken head greeting you as you stepped on the bus and imagine getting to dress up as Ernie as a bus driver, it would certainly make the job much more fun.

[@davididealistmark2]

You know what universal needs? A Ford Anglia coaster!

[@tylrk7358]

I wish that the Gringotts ride was more coaster like. They missed out on having a really cool coaster that could have drawn in people the same way Hagrids does.

[@Haazza]

I really hope we see a water ride come to this park at some point, something potentially in the wizarding world expansion about the Great Lake with the mer people could be cool and work well

[@JoeyNuggies]

Im interested on this ride because it looks like one of most uniques in the park. They have too many rollercoasters needed more darkrides.

[@carminecdinoproductions]

I’d love to see a replacement of the Fear Factor Live arena with the Ministry of Magic expansion to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley section!

[@sunnycideup4725]

I was honestly asleep like ten minutes ago and then i got the ThemeParkStop notification Ive never woken up so fast 😂

[@AmusementInsider]

Looks incredible.

[@krezsez2459]

Thanks for the W.W. update. Can't wait for Universal Orlando to just take my money already.

[@janmartenlocher]

Thank you SOO MUCH for this last video on Epic Universe Plans and Wizarding World!! I am super happy for the Ministry Ride.. ( It also does make sense for them to alter the storyline so it fits in the British Ministry!) Let's hope it will be a spectacular finale for the main Wizarding attractions, EXCEPT I really do hope they will incorporate a BROOM-RIDE in any shape, way, or form in the future!! Since this is the first thing you associate with the HP franchise, regarding ride possibilities...And maybe having an "Invisibility cloak"- effect technology, that really appear to work somehow in a ride 😀

[@hunterthixton7577]

I think it's Cool that we are getting another wizarding world area at epic universe and it's like we're getting another France pavilion and I'm also excited for the battle for the ministry of magic ride guys!😊😲

[@danasandoval624]

I am in hope (like many) that they may still do the broomstick ride one day. Everything Universal does is just fantastic and always matches and exceeds expectations. Never say never when it comes to Universal they never disappoint. Disney could sure take some notes from Universal. Let’s see great new coasters and rides in their already existing parks, a brand new huge park that will be Epic (pun intended) plus always something new on the horizon. While perhaps the Tron coaster might finally open after about 5 years of construction pertaining to two movies one from the 80’s and the other early 2010 that most people probably don’t remember. Oh they do offer higher prices with required reservations and long long lines with now very dirty parks and rides. Yes Disney take note you have been pushed to the background by your actions and non-actions. Can’t wait for Epic to open!!!

[@meandmylaptop]

I think the broomstick ride will be released eventually. I think they're waiting for the technology to become advanced enough to pull it off on the scale that they want.

[@danasandoval624]

@@meandmylaptop yes I think you are right. It will be amazing, just like the other things Universal does. There will be lots to keep us busy at Epic and Islands and Studios until they figure it out. Have a good one!!

[@danielonadventure]

Another great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@scottshiel3089]

This park is going to be an absolute game changer! The wait is definitely going to be worth it!

[@suninmyeyesyes]

Saving all my theme park budget for 2024 just to make it out here for opening. I'm a huge theme park enthusiast, and this has to be the biggest new park opening in my lifetime.

[@richletram539]

If VR won't work on that large of a scale, they could you the same type of ride they use for Avatar Flight of Passage. That is an amazing ride and you really feel like you are flying. They could use that type of technology but you are on a broom instead of an Ikran. Hopefully they come up with something really cool when they decide to use that expansion plot.😁

[@VSpoodle]

The less they tie it to the specific events and people from the beasts films, the better.

[@NocturneFexy]

Even if I'm not a super big Potter fan, I still think the ride seems interesting. Especially that Jurassic World at Beijing seems awesome, I'm sure this ride would be good! The land needs another ride though, even if it's a simple flat ride, anything that can help with the land's capacity would be great!

[@hannahkirk137]

I have always dreamed to see a ride that looks like the last fight scene in the order of the Phoenix. I hope it's something like that!

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

Like so many others, I am really stoked about this whole park. I'm not even that big into Harry Potter and I'd still love to walk through this land just to see it.

[@kaluluyeet5219]

I have been looking forward to this video because I know nothing of this land lessgoooo

[@At_Amsterdam]

Universal is leading the theme park industry forward I’m so excited

[@GLJosh]

When in doubt, just say "A wizard did it."

[@coastermadab]

Well done!!

[@remyd8767]

Who else is conflicted with videos like these? You want to watch it because it's exciting to see what's coming, but you also don't want to get spoiled either. Nothing like riding it blind

[@liamcollinson5695]

I hope the expansion land is used for a wizarding world themed hotel

[@SnoTangerine]

That show sounds like it could be a Circus Arcanus beast show. I mean why not? It makes sense!

[@JorgeGonzalez-yk7bh]

Hopefully new experiences like these get introduced in universal studios hollywood

[@davidfitzsimmons2451]

They really bungled things with fantastic beasts. I expected a fun romp through the wilds of the magical world that have gone untouched by muggles seeking out these dangerous, rare and magical beasts. Instead we got political intrigue in the first film with the barest hint of connection to the books, and then they decide screw the fantastic beast part entirely and just turned it into a shitty prequel. They could have had a nice almost Pandora nature themed expansion for a Harry Potter land but of course they bungled it all.

[@yocomos]

You're amazing

[@JooshAdventures]

The only expansion I can see them doing next to this now is maybe whomping willow tree, weasleys house or goblet of fire maze?. Maybe even Ron’s car rollercoaster😂. Or even godrics hollow?

[@smith9808]

Look what you can build when you don’t spend $71,100,000,000 for a bunch of old Fox films.

[@Angie2343]

Miss Umbridge is played by Imelda Staunton.

[@cmike.skywalker]

As a big HP fan… I’m kind of concerned about this land. It feels… forced. I still think the Ministry attraction should go in Universal Studios as an extension of London, and the Wizarding World land in Epic Universe should be something entirely different… perhaps based around the Quidditch World Cup 🤔

[@kennywalker4091]

Umbridge's pink cat office was at Hogwarts.

[@ThemeParkStop]

Both her Hogwarts office and her office for the Head of the Muggle-Born Registration Commission at MoM had the pink tiles with cats. (one the clips used in this video was the Hogwarts version though I know)

[@kennywalker4091]

@@ThemeParkStop Thank you, I didn't remember that. Now I'm going to have to watch the movies all over again. Darn. 😆🤣😂

[@ThemeParkStop]

@@kennywalker4091 Oh darn, lol

[@jomamasophat8973]

I know you all are in the rumor biz, but I really hope this does not involve the Fantastic Beasts franchise. Too disjointed. What makes Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley so special is like they are real locations. If this is so mismatched, it's not going to have the same vibe. However I am 1000% on board with the Ministry of Magic.

[@fifthrider]

Very sorry to hear about the broomstick VR being cancelled. That seems like a big mistake. If you ask any HP Fan what the #1 thing is they'd want a ride to be about, you'd think it would be riding a broom. ( Regardless whether its set in Harry Potter or Fantastic Beasts ) If Universal management is worried about the lower box office returns of Fantastic Beasts, that line of reasoning didn't stop Universal from making Waterworld into a show that ran 30 years beyond the movie's flop.

[@carminecdinoproductions]

I’d definitely love to see a much better version of the Harry Potter broomstick ride without the VR!

[@tomm2213]

Maybe the vr ride will now go to old fear factor stadium at us as originally planned. I think they are addressing infrastructure issues there that caused original permit for demolition of existing stadium to be denied. Us needs a high draw new attraction like this would be.

[@ThemeParkStop]

I’ve been keeping my eyes peeled just in case new permits come up for Fear Factor for sure!

[@kikihorton2371]

Really hope that broomstick ride happens!!! I feel meh about the French streets and environment... Pumped to see British ministry though!

[@UmmYeahOk]

I think nothing is set in stone (so to speak). These Parisian facades aren’t finished and could easily be sculpted into muggle London.

[@RosA-eu4yx]

8:52 I found the hidden Mickey

[@808dazzlegal]

I'm a huge Harry Potter fan and it pains me to say this but, this land looks like a total mess. I wish they had left out the Paris part or just had another IP in this spot.

[@remconet]

Although your predictions have always been pretty spot on, the ride system rumored is still not adding up for me. A motion-based ride vehicle like Transformers that wil emulate an elevator... In my head that would only make sense if the system is upside down. Aka: the track is on the ceiling and the vehicles are suspended from it. Together with the several uppy-downy patents you showed us that would be the only way this will all be possible. At least in my head. Kinda sorta like Horizons was a suspended omnimover.

[@ThemeParkStop]

It may just park into up/down elevator sections, which Transformers already does… just this time we’ll be able to see we’re moving up and down, similar to Rise of the Resistance. That’s just one theory though.

[@morbius101]

My best guess is a built in scissor lift like system like the ones used on things like the Simpson's ride to raise the vehicle but even that has to be locked in place so who knows.

[@ThemeParkStop]

@@morbius101 That has been our friend and collaborator Tommy's theory, but I worry it's a lot of machinery to be rolling around a ride path, especially considering the up/down would only need to be used while sitting in place.

[@morbius101]

@@ThemeParkStop Darn, perhaps they found a way to scale it down, really make it lower scale. I have so much faith that whatever Universal is doing with the ride vehicles it's going to be awesome! :D (Also thank you so much for the videos!)

[@ThemeParkStop]

@@morbius101 Yea I’m really on the fence about how this ride system works, so I’m looking forward to learning more about it myself. And thanks!

[@Selcovass]

Can you do the park announced ?

[@texaspoontappa9653]

Good series mama!

[@randolphwilliams2365]

Thanks!

[@christopherthedisneydude6621]

The last land in the series 😭😭😭

[@devdevthrills]

Glad they canceled the VR ride. Doesn't feel like a theme park attraction and feels like a lazy way to get another ride in. Universal needs to keep getting away from screen-majority based rides. Hope they come up with something better for expansion!

[@Cheezbat]

Watch them build a roller coaster since this is the only land in the park without one. 🤦‍♂️

[@devdevthrills]

@@Cheezbat I mean I wouldn't say no to that, but I don't think they'll do a 3rd Harry Potter roller coaster after Hippogriff and Hagrid's existing already in the other park. But anything outside of just sitting in front of a screen would be awesome.

[@AXander1978]

I just wantr Umbridge throwing shade in the preshows..

[@m1lk0meda]

I would love a slow moving (possibly trackless) dark ride through another wizarding school, Beauxbatons. Do something we've never seen before that is location and themed based. I'm just excited to see new brands and french wizarding world but I know that universal and WB could work together on something truly unique to this park land. And I am 100% on board for this being the last wizarding world land. There is certainly diminishing value to the franchise and fewer and fewer things the fans wish to see.

[@ThemeParkStop]

Beauxbatons Academy has been my guess for an attraction, and would be a nice way to bring the land into the modern era to match the other ride’s time period too!

[@tytytherussianspy2778]

@@ThemeParkStop Maybe that could be in the expansion pad!