Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Coaster Opens June 13th, 2019 at Islands of Adventure

Concept art by Universal

Well folks we finally have an opening date AND a name for Universal’s new coaster over at Islands of Adventure. It will be called Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure and will debut June 13th, 2019 in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This coaster will have several exciting elements to it and very unique cars that are themed to Hagrid’s motorbike. If you would like a full breakdown of each and every coaster element and scene make sure to check out my video on my channel that talks about everything in very high detail. That video link can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QicWAO-s8F0&t=7s

Concept art by Orlando Park Stop of Hagrid’s Magic Creature Motorbike Adventure

Thanks to fellow blogger, Orlando Park Stop, we have this unreleased piece of concept art of the coaster and surrounding area detailing how highly themed this coaster will be. This coaster will have six launches, forwards and backwards moments, sixteen scenes, and a drop track which is my personal favorite element of this coaster. The layout can be scene below.

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Track Layout by Orlando Park Stop

Thanks again to Orlando Park Stop for providing the track layout with all of the elements labeled. I for one am very excited to be watching POV’s and riding this coaster in the very near future as it will be open in less than four months from now. So guys just be patient for a few months then fly on out to Orlando and get in line because this ride is sure to be one heck of an adventure!

New Play Pavillion and Entrance coming to Epcot

Hello everyone and welcome to my brand new theme park blog to coincide with my Youtube channel Theme Park Wizard. Today we are starting off with some breaking news out from Epcot in Walt Disney World. The Disney Parks Blog today announced that a new Play Pavillion will occupy the former Wonders of Life building in 2021 just in time for Disney Worlds 50th Anniversary. According to the blog the pavillion will feature a city environment that will have lots of interactivity. You will also get to meet Disney characters within the pavillion. Here is some concept art of what this area will look like.

Concept art by Disney of Epcot Play Pavilion

When I look at this piece of concept art I immediately get reminded of the movie Ralph Breaks the Internet. Specifically the scene where Ralph and Vanellope go to the Oh My Disney convention and in there they have a Star Wars area and an area where you can meet all of the Disney Princesses. They have several stages and meet and greets and interactive elements and I believe that is exactly what this area is going to be. One thing to note is that there is no official name yet for this pavillion.

Next up Epcot is getting a brand new entrance which can be seen below.

Concept art by Disney of Epcot’s new entrance

As you can see in the photo the new area removes the Leave a Legacy stones and relocates them outside of the park. This leaves much more room for wider walkways and new planters and benches when the crowds storm the park for all of its new offerings. There will also be a new fountain that pays homage to the original fountain when Epcot first opened. It is a very exciting time for Epcot with so much going on so be sure to keep checking back here for updates and thank you so much for reading my very first blog article!