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I don't think I got to see the whole show, but I plan on doing that next week. It's entertaining and I recommend it even if you don't know the story, just because of the unique puppets.

 

I saw the video on YouTube. It looked like must see tv.

 

Griphook, from the lobby of Gringotts Bank:

 

Disney World isn't the only theme park laying off musicians. Universal is closing the Beetlejuice show later in 2015 along with the Disaster attraction and replacing them with a Fast & Furious ride of some sort.

Meanwhile, here's the Wolfman from Beetlejuice's Graveyard Mash Up.


Howlin' good time

 

It looks like we'll luck out and be able to see Beetlejuice and his Graveyard Mash Up at Pixelmania. The show will apparently be open through the end of the year.


Say it three times...

 

Change seems to be a constant at all Orlando theme parks these days. Shutterbutton's Photography Studio was in this building for just over a year, but now has moved up onto the main part of Diagon Alley, taking over the former location of Eeylops Owl Emporium.


Moving out and up

 

For the young wizard on the go, here are three fun destinations: King's Cross station (where you can catch the Hogwarts Express), The Leaky Cauldron (gateway to Diagon Alley) and an unassuming phone booth that serves as the visitor entrance to the Ministry of Magic. Dial 62442 to get into the Ministry.


Dial 62442 for the Ministry

 

It's New Year's Eve - let's get this party started!


Party Like It's 1699

 

The detail on the dragon atop Gringotts is pretty amazing. Too bad is has a bad case of gas.


Must Have Been Someone I Ate

 

Here's another shot of the lovely Celestina Warbeck. In every show they pull a volunteer out of the audience. The winner this time bears an uncanny resemblance to Arthur Weasley.


Eat Your Heart Out, Molly

 

I'll see your Celestina and raise you one!

 

In honor of Superb Owl Sunday, here's Hedwig waiting patiently in King's Cross station.


Where Has That Boy Got To Now?

 

Godric Gryffindor

 

Whether it's The Tale of the Three Brothers or life in general, Death always wins in the end.


Death Witch

 

In a dark alley next to the Magical Menagerie, this snake speaks to you. If you can understand it, you, like Voldemort and Harry Potter, are a Parselmouth.


Are You a Parselmouth?

 

Finally, I've found it. Now I can finish that potion I've been working on.


You Can Get Anything You Want

 

Griphook gets all the press, but there are other friendly goblins working at Gringotts. This smiling teller, for instance.


Confidence

 

The dragon that was help captive deep under Gringotts has escaped with the help of Harry Potter and friends. It shows the scars of its captivity.


I'm Ready For My Close-Up, Mr. DeMille

 

I really enjoy watching The Tale of the Three Brothers in Diagon Alley. Especially when the puppeteers are cute.

I was doing research for my Flickr caption and discovered some concept art for Antioch Peverell. His puppet looks just like the man depicted in the art.


Antioch and his Undoing