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    I'm reliably told that one of the 'experiences' on the Hogwarts Express will be an encounter with the dementors; including both visual and physical effects. (Think pre-chilled icy-cold air being used to flash-chill the cabin as the dementors approach).

    It all sounds quite stunning.

    I still don't have much news on the new feature attraction though, other than its name: Escape from Gringotts.
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    Escape from Gringotts is going to be a stunner. Kimd of a merger of all the latest technology rides and pushing the envelope a bit. There is spill the beans article on themeparkinsider and they have good inside info


    Quote Originally Posted by Snapper View Post
    I'm reliably told that one of the 'experiences' on the Hogwarts Express will be an encounter with the dementors; including both visual and physical effects. (Think pre-chilled icy-cold air being used to flash-chill the cabin as the dementors approach).

    It all sounds quite stunning.

    I still don't have much news on the new feature attraction though, other than its name: Escape from Gringotts.


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    The centerpiece of the new Harry Potter-themed area at Universal Orlando Resort will take visitors into Gringotts Bank to help retrieve a magical object and re-create a scene from the wildly popular book and movie series. Universal executives officially announced yesterday that the ride, scheduled to open this summer, will be called "Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts."

    In a post on YouTube, Universal said, "Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts will be the signature ride of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter -- Diagon Alley. It will be a groundbreaking, multi-dimensional thrill ride that will place riders in the middle of an incredible adventure as they navigate their way through the Gringotts vaults."

    "You come face-to-face with Bellatrix," said Thierry Coup, senior vice president of Universal Creative Studios. "She sends us deeper into Gringotts Bank, where we eventually survive the security detail. We end up falling down deeper into the bank toward where the dragon is."

    Among the features of the new ride: a 60-foot, fire breathing dragon atop Gringotts Wizarding Bank, a labyrinth of Gringotts vaults and a marble hall with goblins. The ride will use 360-degree themed sets, digital high-definition animation, 3-D projection systems and live special effects.

    A specific opening date has not been announced.

    http://blog.universalorlando.com/wha...ape-gringotts/
    Mike


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    Official opening date is July 8th!

    https://www.universalorlando.com
    Mike


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