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I am sure some of you have seen this but i just came across it... An episode on Central Florida on Demand which talks about the new Harry Potter area and some of the history of IOA which aired back in July. Features some great info on the ride, a few Hot Harry Potter Enthusiasts, some not so hot Harry Potter Enthusiasts, and a spot which shows TPR... Some interesting stuff even if it is a bit dated. Enjoy

Hey I know you were asking about pictures of the kiddie ropes area... well News Plus Notes just posted a bunch of pictures of Adventure Mountain including Camp Teachittoome... newsplusnotes.blogspot.com/2010/04/scott-and-carol-present-adventure.html

Funny I read through about 40 similar comments on youtube.... I think the Ellen bit was great but after all the area is geared towards those kids age group and they can't take everyone jeez... Plus they probably picked them from the folks who were at the park that day.. were you? Just be happy they did give us this nice preview

Get there at opening and go straight back towards Fahrenheit and while back there grab the other coasters with Wild Mouse first than the woodies. After that make your way to Storm Runner and I would skip Sidewinder till later because it is rare for it to get a line. One thing I noticed at Hershey is the crowds start at the front of the park (Comet, Superdopperlooper) first before making there way to the back of the park.

I was kinda let down because they never really showed the park just a bunch of models and posters ^ But agreed the muggles and wizards part was pretty funny.

Just a reminder tonights Celeberity Apprentice is the episode with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter!

^ Well I am sure the bugs are still being worked out. Looks like a nice App though.

Yeah this is from last summer... www.hersheypark.com/boardwalk/hours.php

Wow the water park is already open?

I really don't like the skip the line programs at parks, and I think if hershey added one it would be a disaster. All it would do is cause longer waits... But I agree I think some single rider lines would do wonders. But the only single rider line I noticed at Fahrenheit on my visit last year really needs some improvements. They would use it for 30 mins than just shut it down for no reason

Yeah pretty sure those stairs were in Hogwarts. Wondering by that video how close people will get to the stuff in Dumbledore's office?

Nice TR But is it really a good idea to be climbing on the grizzly statue?

Wow that looked awsome! Judging by that video I wouldn't be surprised if they start previews soon....

I have a feeling this ride will consist of alot of down time

Its all about it being associated with the brand name everyone knows about...

Hey that looks nothing like the movie Great TR I definatly need to get there sometime....

I don't think capacity will be too much of an issue because they have a position to fit you too your suit and a spot to hook you to the structure. Both is done in less than a minute for a group of 6. They pretty much just let you wander but after each course you have to go all the way to the bottom where you either get off and a seperate staff member un hooks you or stay right and you can get right back on. And they looked to have several hundred suits and rope rigs so I don't think waits will be too bad.

They have one at NU at MOA but the big difference between the two is that Ghostly Gangplank at NU is an upcharge while this one at Dollywood is included with Admission! Would be great if more of these popped up in parks here in America.....

I enjoyed reading that. Thanks for the report!

It really is a great attraction. I did it sunday I will say if you like a real challenge do it while it is raining. Didn't know about the geysers they must of been off sunday thanks for sharing.

Yeah they don't seem to be having the best of luck right now.... My thoughts goes out to the familes

Great report and I loved the Pawn Stars stop!

Oh, I thought this coaster was scrapped. Hopefully they don't have as much downtime as the rest of the parks had....

^ I think Darien Lake is safe

I heard a while back that Six Flags actually owns the ride. Don't suppose anyone knows if that is still the case?