Universal Studios Plans a Harry Potter Theme Park

A Dream for Potter Fans

By Rachel Krech, published Apr 14, 2007
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It has been settled, after being in the works ever since early 2005, Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida has set a plan into action to finally build a Harry Potter theme park on the grounds of Universal Studios. This could be every Harry Potter fan's dream becoming a reality, and perhaps for parents too. Back in 2005, Disney was debating whether or not they should create a Harry Potter theme park in Singapore, not the United States. Disney was in negotiations with both J.K. Rowling and Warner Brothers to get the project into play. However, those negotiations led to the current situations today with Warners Bros building the Harry Potter theme park in Florida on Universal Studios ground. The deal is now set and ready to be put into action. Right now the final terms are being written out and legalized before building and hiring workers can begin.

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.

Universal Studios Plans a Harry Potter Theme Park

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Takeaways
  • HP theme park coming soon.
  • Located in Orlando.
  • Universal Studios hopes to make a lot of money off the project.
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http://www.universalorlando.com/harrypotter/index.html It's real.

Posted on 05/31/2007 at 2:05:00 PM

 
This is my dream come true. It made me cry.

Posted on 05/31/2007 at 8:05:00 AM

 
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!

Posted on 05/11/2007 at 7:05:00 PM

 
Cool! Hope they canget this place up before I go!

Posted on 04/26/2007 at 8:04:00 PM

 
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.

Posted on 04/25/2007 at 4:04:00 AM

 
This should be very exciting my daughter will love this! Great article!

Posted on 04/20/2007 at 4:04:00 PM

 
I'm so there.

Posted on 04/19/2007 at 11:04:00 AM

 
Oh cool! I've been hoping someone would do this.

Posted on 04/19/2007 at 9:04:00 AM

 
GReat write !!! Harry Potter Rocks. :-)

Posted on 04/19/2007 at 8:04:00 AM

 
will he be naked

Posted on 04/19/2007 at 7:04:00 AM

 
OMG. I think I just drooled on my keyboard. Well- not really, but I did think about it. LOL Thanks for sharing this...now to wait. :)

Posted on 04/19/2007 at 6:04:00 AM

 
I'm glad Disney didn't get it if Disney was going to put it in Singapore. I'd much rather have it Stateside in Orlando.

Posted on 04/15/2007 at 2:04:00 PM

 
I was kinda hoping Disney would get it. It was rumored for so long that Disney "had it in the bag." I haven't been impressed by Uni lately. I think "Push It" playing in The Lost Continent while cheap carnival games surrounded what should have been a medieval area might have been the clincher for me. Still, hopefully it will be cool. They did a good job with Spider-Man.

Posted on 04/15/2007 at 4:04:00 AM

 
Good article, I love Harry Potter books I think it is great that a single mom could start something so big on a train while writing on paper napkins

Posted on 04/15/2007 at 12:04:00 AM

 
Great article. Looking forward to learning more on this. Thanks!

Posted on 04/14/2007 at 11:04:00 PM

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