Peter Pirate 2
<font color=red>I may be a Disney curmudgeon but I
- Joined
- Jun 21, 2006
My daughter and I just visited WWOHP today. I had preconceived ideas about the addition and the affect it would have on WDW but after visiting my opinions have changed somewhat.
I was one who thought WWOHP would have a large affect this summer then taper off but continue fairly strong for a couple of years. I now feel WWOHP will be huge for many years to come.
The theming of the area is totally Disneyesque and of the highest quality. There is no doubt in my mind that the best and brightest of former Disney imagineers had much to do with this area. Disney has never added any area in the US parks to be talked about in the same sentence with this addition.
The main ride, Forbidden journey, is unparalleled. It's seems to be a next gen Spiderman, which Disney never equalled. I love Spidey and Disney's Indy at DL has long been my favorite ride but this is heads and shoulders above them both.
The main area of Hogsmeade is exactly what you would imagine it to be based on the books and movies. But even if you've never seen the movies or read the books it would be inconceivable that you wouldn't be blown away by the craftsmanship itself.
IOA was always themed magnificently and under appreciated by Disney fanatics because of the lack of 'magic' but the addition of WWOHP has that magic that millions upon millions around the world will identify with and appreciate for years to come.
The WWOHP will not take down the behemoth that is Disney and to be sure Disney will respond at some point. But IMO the WWOHP will keep Universal relevant for all of the near future.
I was one who thought WWOHP would have a large affect this summer then taper off but continue fairly strong for a couple of years. I now feel WWOHP will be huge for many years to come.
The theming of the area is totally Disneyesque and of the highest quality. There is no doubt in my mind that the best and brightest of former Disney imagineers had much to do with this area. Disney has never added any area in the US parks to be talked about in the same sentence with this addition.
The main ride, Forbidden journey, is unparalleled. It's seems to be a next gen Spiderman, which Disney never equalled. I love Spidey and Disney's Indy at DL has long been my favorite ride but this is heads and shoulders above them both.
The main area of Hogsmeade is exactly what you would imagine it to be based on the books and movies. But even if you've never seen the movies or read the books it would be inconceivable that you wouldn't be blown away by the craftsmanship itself.
IOA was always themed magnificently and under appreciated by Disney fanatics because of the lack of 'magic' but the addition of WWOHP has that magic that millions upon millions around the world will identify with and appreciate for years to come.
The WWOHP will not take down the behemoth that is Disney and to be sure Disney will respond at some point. But IMO the WWOHP will keep Universal relevant for all of the near future.