Guest view of some of the refurbishment of Hogwarts Castle. A very rapid project due to huge impact on story.
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Show every monthDetails of how Hogwarts Castle is being repainted during refurbishment. In first photo are 3 stages. • Base color at left. • At center, stone blocks with random hue changes to help visual appeal • Additional layers of paint added at right for overall consistency
An area where refurbishment is in progress at Hogwarts Castle. Second photo shows completed paint at left.
Scaffolding in front of the Hogwarts Castle clock. Refurbishment might be complete here.
Scaffolding being removed from this section of the refurbishment of Hogwarts Castle.
Exterior theming has started for the Universal Legacy Store in CityWalk. Sign placed overnight.
Go to these coordinates in your preferred map to see site of latest solar power farm for Walt Disney World. 29.469680, -82.618156 Or, in Google Maps, prompt the AI with: In Levy County Florida, show me the Disney solar farm
Sign at the former Will Call kiosk outside of Islands of Adventure. Guidance for digital ticket pickup. Kiosk is commonly in use by musicians late in the day.
Seems like this refresh of landscaping in CityWalk is complete.
Felix The Cat shirt. Driving a car graphic on back of the shirt. $35 in the UNIVRS shop.
She-Ra shirt ($40), bracelet ($65), and necklace ($55). Seen in the UNIVRS store (Bourne Stuntacular shop).
Dilophosaurus blanket. Perhaps for keeping wrapped up and warm (including a hoodie) while watching TV from a sofa. $70, in the primary Islands of Adventure shop.
Fence around the newest quick maintenance project in Universal Studios Florida. Between the Minions popcorn stand and the Jimmy Fallon Ride
There's so many projects at Universal Orlando right now that the fences are bunching up on each other. A maintenance project next to Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift construction.
In a future Jeopardy game: "What was the last thing removed at Poseidon's Fury? Former Universal attractions for $800..."