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Nothing recently, just the Jurassic Park arch coming down on the Toon Lagoon end. Most likely to move it back for the rumored Kongstruction site and future mini island. I would guess at least a couple years away if Kong is definitely moving back in 2015.

Well then they should look at SFMM, I really doubt this would sway nearly as much as SEFK and LL.

I really don't think there are any "drops", I haven't been on it but I think there is a tilt track at the beginning and nothing else really that tall. Someone whose ridden could be more specific and confirm this though.

Bizarro is still the star attraction imo,even goliath at its peak was still a GIB not a world class full circuit roller coaster like Bizarro. I know its not what it once was, I'll forever miss it's t-bar restraints, trains and name S:ROS. It is still a better and more complete ride than any other in the park that drop all the airtime and helices are what makes it great imo.

The unlimited express passes will work on virtually every attraction in both parks other than the the two Harry Potter ride's (Gringott's and Forbidden Journey). They will cut your wait times to usually 15 minutes or less, usually less, unless the park is insanely busy still completely worth it in terms of riding everything and getting re-rides. The only ride whose express line could be longer is Despicable Me due to capacity and popularity. Some rides are essential walks thru the queue to the loading platforms with express though. To answer #2 from what I can tell Forbidden Journey's line has been manageable since Diagon Alley has opened as low as a half hour to an hour wait and the ride line can move quickly if people aren't stopping to take pictures in the queue consistently. The HE both ways also seems to be moving its line quickly with waits 30 minutes or less at times so express won't be missed too much. Gringott's will be the only real problem as the line seems to be over 3 hours consistently and up to two hours for singles which might be your family's best bet if a must ride. Other than that Springfield is awesome and you should love the express unlimited when touring the parks it makes a huge difference. Just remember if you have to wait even a little bit for anything in express it's still considerably shorter than the guests in the regular line and you can do these rides/attractions with a minimal wait as many times as you want.

Universal's "fast-pass" like system is called express and is really nothing like Disney's system other than it helps cut the wait time significantly. It cost's extra money more like Cedar Fair or Six Flags and can offer one to unlimited rides per attraction with no return windows. Universal only has these return ticket kiosks for Diagon Alley due to it's overwhelming popularity and capacity constraints. So if there is a day when it's packed and DA's capacity is reached guests can grab a return ticket and ride other attractions while waiting, and DA is more than just Gringotts so I personally wouldn't use the analogy you did or think as that as an extra wait per say to the Gringott's queue which for the next year is going to be ridiculous at times. That's just a given at this point with it being the new hotness and first of its kind (technical issues/breakdowns). Hope this helps.

^ You can chow down on a krusty burger at USF.

Well said.

It's actually larger than Hogsmeade from what I understand.

From the park map: Any one else think it's coincidence that the Leaky Cauldron and Florean Fortescues on the map are letters J and K, I see what you did there Universal.

^^^I believe it's a walkway for employees to move in and out without being seen.

Did you not read the lengthy post by HTF? Just before your own or at least the beginning.

Space Mountain ^

Search online for an image of opening day for the wwohp and you'll see how ridiculous it was a giant mass/line? of people flowing out the gate past the hard rock .

That is the extended queue for gringott's.

^Can't say for sure but most likely one of the 3 water rides at IOA will be down for refurb (JP, Popeye's and Ripsaw).

This isn't that surprising if the iron horse is coming to SFNE considering even as a smaller Six Flags park they haven't received a "new" coaster since 2005 Pandemonium (excluding relocated GCG and Goliath) or really 2002 Dark Knight due to land constraints and the wetlands surrounding the park. It makes sense to build a new coaster that has potential to be very good here for those reasons, I'm excited to see what really is in store here for SFNE in 2015.

If it is it would most likely be replaced, this isn't Rolling Thunder or SFGrAdv for that matter.

I believe its head moves.

I believe I read on another site $45, not too bad. Also how are the new beverage's? Does the gilly water taste like vitamin water with the mix-ins, what does the fishy green ale taste like? Thanks for the great coverage, I can't wait to experience this as a big fan of the books and movies and series in general.

The food at Vivo looks amazing! Can't wait to see how the Cowfish turns out, there are going to be so many things to try on my next visit I cannot wait. Everything they're doing looks so good.

I like how the gift basket at the end had something for each of the new attractions opened over the last few years, nice touch. Can't wait to see Diagon Alley in person looking forward to the media coverage. Hoping to swing a weekend trip late September for HHN and to see Diagon Alley.

Or the fact American Idol's popularity in general has gone way down over the last few years.

I figured they would just close off the area to the event or people could only get in via the Hogwarts Express. Seems a bit odd they'd close off their newest area and moneymaker every weekend after 5 for almost 2 months.

^Tomorrow is June 9th ;/.