According to the Orlando Sentinel, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park's Dragon Challenge roller coaster will no longer "duel" as it winds around it's course. For over a decade, the Dragon Challenge coaster (formerly known as "Dueling Dragons") has been known for it's three near-collisions, in which the attraction's two intertwined roller coasters, speeding along … [Read more...]
Lost Continent Tour
Right before you walk into the Wizarding World park, you meander through the Lost Continent at Islands of Adventure. It's a mystical island with shows that reference Greek mythology, Arabian story-telling, festival games, and more. It's home to one of the all-time best theme park restaurants, Mythos. A fountain in the middle of island will talk to you, squirt you with water, … [Read more...]
Harry Potter Park January Construction Update
In this month's Harry Potter park construction update, Hogwart's Castle exterior appears to be mostly done, this month. Most of Hogsmeade Village exterior also appears done. At this point, the crew is probably finishing up interiors and detail work. The Harry Potter park video starts with Hogwart's Castle as viewed from the entrance to Islands of Adventure. You can see a … [Read more...]
Wizarding World of Harry Potter Park Universal Orlando Construction Update
Wizarding World of Harry Potter Park Universal Orlando update for November 2009. Here you'll see a great view of Hogwart's Castle and the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride building from Jurassic Park. You can see the train at Hogsmeade Station coming together and get a fantastic view from Lost Continent. Dueling Dragons still operational in this video and you … [Read more...]