#22
13th Aug 2007 at 11:05 AM
Quote: Originally posted by Daltonism
Ugh. It's so unfair. Harry potter is written by an English author, so why can't it be in England? Typical. :handbag:
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Because, when I went to England over the summer I asked people where, if they have been, they have gone in America? Almost all the people said Florida and New York. So, since New York isn't really famous for a lot of its theme parks, Florida would be an ideal place to put it because both Americans and Brits can go there (along with the other countries). But at least they didn't put it in Disney World.
Here's some of the info from Mugglenet a long time ago:
Universal Studios to open Harry Potter theme park!
Latest Developments (10 AM EST):
- Official park website now open; visitors can sign up for e-mail updates.
- JK Rowling: "The plans I’ve seen look incredibly exciting, and I don’t think fans of the books or films will be disappointed."
Universal Studios and Warner Brothers made a joint announcement this evening from Leavesden Studios on the set of Dumbledore's Office to reveal that a Harry Potter theme park is currently in development.
Here's what we learned from Potter set designer Stuart Craig and a representative from Universal Studios (both of them hosted the big reveal):
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"The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort"
- Announcement was made live via internet at 12:01 AM EST today to select media, including MuggleNet.
- Areas of park to include
Hogsmeade, Hogwarts Castle, and the Forbidden Forest.
- 20 engineers working on project.
- Universal came to WB looking for authenticity.
- Potter park to be built in "Islands of Adventure" area of Universal.
- Stuart wants to "take his grandchildren" to the park.
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Opening early 2010.
- Universal's Potter website to be available.
- JK Rowling has been involved
"since the very beginning" of the project. Also "supportive and encouraging."
- Stuart thinks that the
park will be better off in the United States.
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Have been in design "for at least a year and a half."
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"Important that the theme park represents the entire saga from Book 1 to Book 7"
In a rather cute way to end the announcement, the Universal representative asks Stuart Craig, "Now where's Dumbledore?" Stuart paused for a moment, looked around the office, and replied, "He was just here."
Posted on May 30th.
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