![]() The dragon is also brought up several times in the queue by multiple characters. Seconds later, the riders sure see the dragon, alright. Foreshadowing: At the beginning of the ride, Hagrid asks the riders if they've seen a dragon that's gotten loose.Forced Perspective: Done on the Hogwarts castle facade, in order to make it appear much larger than it actually is.Even if the riders don't say it, they'll still be teleported there anyway. Fake Interactivity: At the start of the ride, Hermione tells the guests to say "Observatory" as she tosses floo powder on them.Even then, the plot doesn't really make any sense. Excuse Plot: The plot here isn't really important, as the ride is more about the celebration of characters, creatures, and moments from the series.Developer's Foresight: During the brief period of time that the attraction was in 3-D, the ride's 3-D glasses were specially designed to resemble the Quidditch goggles that the characters use.Demoted to Extra: Virtually everyone except the main trio, but since this is a five-or-so minute theme park ride it is understandable.Continuity Nod: The skeleton of the Basilisk is seen.note Granted, this was mostly from the books, as this never really came up in the movies. It is made very clear in the franchise that owning a dragon is very illegal, which the portrait of Salazar Slytherin lampshades at one point during the queue. Hagrid owns a dragon note A Hungarian Horntail, to be precise.Continuity Snarl: The Chamber of Secrets is in ruins when seen on the ride, yet is almost perfectly intact in Part 2 of the Deathly Hallows.Chase Scene: After Harry accidentally causes a cave to start collapsing, he quickly leads the riders out while dodging falling rocks and other debris.Harry: Keep close and follow me! It's caving in! Watch out! Let's get out, quick! Also unlike Orlando, Japan and Hollywood's version of the attraction was presented in 3-D, but due to negative guest reception note Let's just say that having 3-D mixed in with the ride's motions ended up being a major source of Nausea Fuel for guests. The three duplicates of the attraction feature some minor differences to their original Orlando counterpart, such as having a much more overwhelming Dementor sequence. A fourth version eventually followed at Universal Studios Beijing, opening with the rest of the park on September 20, 2021. Two years later, Universal Studios Hollywood finally received their own clone of the ride (that opened on April 7, 2016) after it spent a long period of time in Development Hell. Its massive success prompted a duplicate to be constructed at Universal Studios Japan, which opened on July 15, 2014. The ride first opened at Universal's Islands of Adventure on June 18, 2010. From there, things get sidetracked as chaos ensues in the form of a dragon, giant spiders, the Whomping Willow, and Dementors. Thinking that would be too boring for the visitors, Harry, Ron, and Hermione decide to instead make their visit a bit more exciting by sneaking them out to a Quidditch game, via an enchanted flying bench. In the attraction, Dumbledore is giving Muggles (the guests) a tour of the Hogwarts grounds, along with treating them to a long lecture about the history of Hogwarts. Annual revenue grew 109% between 20 to $3.34 billion, and operating cash flow increased 148% to $1.46 billion.Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is a simulator/dark ride hybrid that serves as the centerpiece attraction to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Hogsmeade at the Universal Studios parks. ![]() ![]() Since 2009, the year before the first one opened, annual attendance at the company’s parks has more than doubled to 43 million in total. Rowling’s books and Warner Bros.’ movies has already cast a spell on Universal’s theme-parks business. Harry Potter Conjures Comeback for Universal’s Parks Guests will feel things no one has ever felt inside a theme park attraction, move in ways no one has ever moved, experience film like no one else ever has, explore vast sets punctuated by amazing special effects – and have an adventure only possible in Harry Potter’s world.” “This all-new adventure combines a powerful story line with spectacular new technology that’s so effective guests will be completely immersed in the experience. ![]() Russell also served as visual effects producer for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, arranging the motion control media shoot with cast and crew of the Harry Potter films on the sets at Warner Brothers Studios near London. Chick Russell & Company was retained to write the concept scripts for attractions and live shows in this “theme park within a theme park.” We collaborated on writing the script for the main ride, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. ![]()
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