Universal Studios Plans a Harry Potter Theme Park
A Dream for Potter Fans
The theme park wouldn't just be just a few rides with the Harry Potter theme, it would most likely be an entire Harry Potter world for parents and kids to enjoy. Restaurants, stores, even a hotel with the Harry Potter theme are what is expected to be on the way. You could eat at the Leaky Cauldron Pub, play Quidditch, and even spend the night at Hogwarts in the Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff houses.
Universal Studios hopes that it would boost its revenue even more with the Harry Potter theme park since the books have sold more than 325 million copies all over the world in over 60 languages. The fifth of seven Harry Potter movies, 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix', is set for its release this mid July. The filming of the remaining two movies will happen soon. This will only boost the popularity behind the idea of building a Harry Potter theme park for visitors and tourists to enjoy. There has also been talk about J.K. Rowling making money off the theme park as well, only adding to her Harry Potter income. Universal also believes that the theme park will keep making money long after the movies and books have finished rolling.
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- Located in Orlando.
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Post a CommentAs someone who has been reading Harry Potter since I was in middle school, this for me is the unltimate fans dream come true. You can bet that I will be one of the ones staying in griffindor tower. I hope they have a great hall, it would probably be expensive to eat in, but soo worth it. I can't wait to see what butterbeer tastes like. Although I have been reading since I was a child, I don't only believe this is a childs dream, I am now 21 and still can't get enough of Harry Potter. THis will be a way to keep it going, even though the books have now ceased.
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It's real.
This is my dream come true. It made me cry.
OMG!!! I've been hoping they would do something like this for a while. I think I'm the biggest fan but I really don't have the right to say it when so many other people clam to be as well (their not though XD). Anyway thanx!!! I'm so happy now...I think I'm gunna have a heart-attack! WOOT!
Cool! Hope they canget this place up before I go!
I live in Florida! I am so lucky! Universal is only an hour away :-) You can be sure some of my money will go to that park.
This should be very exciting my daughter will love this! Great article!
I'm so there.
Oh cool! I've been hoping someone would do this.
GReat write !!! Harry Potter Rocks. :-)