It looks like the broomsticks are not for Dragon Challenge, as you see those ride vehicles, briefly, under the dragon's fire. Given that the commercial ends with Harry and the two kids flying into Hogwarts Castle, I now question whether the broomsticks are ride vehicles. Could be, but maybe not.
Thoughts? More importantly, do you think that this commercial will inspire people to book trips? There's still no opening date announced, nor is there a "come on" or solicitation in the ad.
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Universal's problem is actually going to be that initially the Wizarding World will be overwhelmed in terms of capacity, so this piece isn't trying to get people to book short term trips for specific dates; instead, it's trying to leave people with an impression that they'd like to visit when vacation time rolls around.
As it is, the commercial appears to target people already familiar with Universal instead of being aimed at the legions of Harry Potter fans who have never been to Orlando. I won't call it an epic fail, but it sure left me wanting.
Maybe this is the final version, but it's not like I got a copy sent to me from Universal with official corporate word that this was what folks will see on Sunday.
Frankly the ride in the had has to be the re-theme from Dueling Dragons in my opinion. I can't possibly see them building another inverted coaster when they already have two, besides someone.. someplace would have spotted track being moved threw even in the dead of night.
As for people coming? Naturally! It's Harry Potter, millions of children (and not exactly children) grew up and fell in love with these books. Not to be to horribly cliche but "If you build it, they will come".
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