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APRIL 27, 2007 at 10:58 AM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: Various
As first reported
by Deadline Hollywood Daily, advanced discussions are taking place for an elaborate Harry Potter-themed adventure park somewhere on Universal's Orlando property.
The Scotsman reported Sunday that a former executive revealed detailed plans of the project, worth an estimated $500 million:
Rowling is believed to have been in negotiations with Universal Studios since 2005 over potential sites and the park's contents. Earlier talks with Disney, which has a Disneyworld in Orlando, are understood to have fallen through because the giant American leisure corporation wanted total control of the project.
Indeed, Rowling's camp later denied a link with Disney.
UPDATE: While this rumor has existed in some form since as early as 2003, HPANA can now independently confirm that such a project is in discussions. Universal and Warner Bros. declined to comment, however JK Rowling's representatives confirmed to HPANA that the author has been in talks with Warner Bros. about a themed attraction for "several" years. There is nothing to announce officially at this point, however.
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Auror
Points: 2645
Tokio Hotel Fan says:
That would be sooo cool. I would want to go to it. I wounder what it would be like?
Posted Apr 27, 2007 at 6:51 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 463
DanielzWifey says:
Yay!! when it opens up [if they make it] im so going the firs\t day it opens. hecks yeahh.
Posted Apr 27, 2007 at 6:52 PM EST
Witch
Points: 829
HPMommy says:
This would be so awsome, I can see it now, quidditch games, and maybe some sort of dragon ride, plus who knows what else. The possiblilities are absolutly endless! Go for it I say!
Posted Apr 27, 2007 at 8:01 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2316
loopy looney says:
i really want it to be in California...but i will go to it not matter where it is located, it would be amazing to see!!!
Posted Apr 27, 2007 at 8:27 PM EST
Witch
Points: 557
Amelia Black says:
Guess I'll have to go to Universal again sometime.
Posted Apr 27, 2007 at 8:34 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3672
Hecate3fold says:
The possibilities are endless as to what can be created for a Harry Potter World. With the technology that science has at it's fingertips I'm sure it will outshine any of the existing parks that we now have. Long live the Hogwarts and the universe it lives in.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Apr 27, 2007 at 8:58 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 443
svd2793 says:
It sounds amazing! Imagine if they had rides to replicate brooms and the Weasleys' car......
Posted Apr 27, 2007 at 9:14 PM EST
Witch
Points: 948
Grimmauld Place says:
This sounds so cool. I am so excited about this. I would love to go. And Florida is pretty close to me, so it might actually happen. I am sure this would not be for a couple of years but it sounds so great.
Posted Apr 27, 2007 at 10:20 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2138
Happy Pancakes says:
WOW!!! It sounds amazing!! I hope they make the theme park.... It will be brilliant
Posted Apr 27, 2007 at 11:05 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 302
xGryffindorGirlx says:
That's really cool. I want to go to Universal but that would be really cool. I wonder what kind of rides and things they would have in it.
Posted Apr 27, 2007 at 11:37 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1922
emma_wannabe says:
It would be really cool if they'd push through with it.
:)
Posted Apr 27, 2007 at 11:57 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2076
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
I think a Harry Potter theme park would be wonderful!! I would definitely go if one is built!!
Posted Apr 28, 2007 at 12:12 AM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4655
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Wow, this would be great! I mean, come on! They have a Charles Dickens theme park! Why not a Harry Potter one!
~Drish~
Posted Apr 28, 2007 at 12:32 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1862
Bright Eyes says:
Well I'd definitely go to a HP theme park - it'd be like living osme kind of dream! Haha!
Posted Apr 28, 2007 at 1:14 AM EST
Student
Points: 236
JeffHodapp says:
I would rather see a 3-d game or virtual reality simulation that could be in a lot of places. Cool, play Quidditch, ride a Hypogriff,etc. Definite market there.
Posted Apr 28, 2007 at 1:18 AM EST
Malfoy by Nature
Points: 12528
WickeDraco says:
So I guess they really are serious about it this time. That's a relief, I don't want to get my hopes up for no reason.
Posted Apr 28, 2007 at 2:39 AM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3070
Tikihaha says:
I'm so glad that JK Rowling said no to Disney - they would have wanted full control and "ownership" of Harry Potter and would have ruined it.
I hope that any theme park planned is worthy of the Harry Potter name - that it's true to the theme and not just rubbishy merchandising!
Posted Apr 28, 2007 at 3:13 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1921
nik-Knak says:
I'm pretty sure that they should make in Australia. At WARNER BROTHERS movie world. they have ahd harry potter attractions before, just like extend it. bahah its a pretty cool idea though I would go.
Posted Apr 28, 2007 at 6:34 AM EST
Lips of an Angel
Points: 26390
3.1415926535 says:
Well, personally, i would really not like to go... it would be weird.. everything harry potter, and yeah... i wouldnt like it..
Posted Apr 28, 2007 at 6:51 AM EST
Witch
Points: 603
Book-worm says:
Oh good grief! Im a big a HP an as any but still a theme park. Still not shure if I like the idea. Ill have to see the fiished perk I guess if it will be build that is.
Posted Apr 28, 2007 at 7:46 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 89
~2obcessed~^.^ says:
YES!!!!!!! That'd be soooooooo cool!!!!!!! ^.^ If they do build it I'm definitly going!
Posted Apr 28, 2007 at 7:56 AM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2875
Chogiiiirl says:
This would be cool for a HP theme park! We're visiting Disneyworld this summer, but when the kids are older we will probably go to Universal. Maybe by then they will have the HP park!
Posted Apr 28, 2007 at 9:04 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 685
Gryffindor's prefect says:
Woow cool. If it is built I'll be the first to go, but I'll need a ticket to USA first!!
Posted Apr 28, 2007 at 9:16 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Roswelladdict says:
If Universal actually builds the Harry Potter park I will trade my Disney annual pass for a Universal annual pass. Actually, I would probably just downgrade the Disney but I would definitely get another Universal pass.
It would be wonderful to have a whole sections of either park dedicated to Harry and his adventures. I wonder does this mean that Harry lives through book 7? Harry's death might put a twist in a few knickers and affect attendance.
Posted Apr 28, 2007 at 9:34 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4399
ILoveHP! says:
Well, if they ever reach the end of their discussion allowing Universal to make a theme park - it would be a dream to visit it one day since I'm just from the Philippines... : (
Posted Apr 28, 2007 at 11:20 AM EST
Student
Points: 289
Yokata says:
Personally, I am very sceptical of any theme park based on Harry Potter that any theme park may develop. Although it is assured that such a park would prosper financially, I am afraid that any park of the sort would reduce the content of our cherished books into some kind of cheesiness. It is with much trepidation that I imagine what such a park would look like. Creating one that will truly please the Harry Potter fans and not prove to be an embarrassment is going to be a task that is not easy.
Posted Apr 28, 2007 at 11:41 AM EST
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