Browntggrr Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/tm_headl...-name_page.html This would be a great concept for a park like Universal. The themeing would just be mind blowing. I just hope that it is not called 'Potterland'. That would be horrible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 http://media.universalorlando.com/harrypotter/ http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/cu...-home-headlines Now it's official. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 WOW Now that's an area that's going to attract kids and adults alike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Is it another park or apart of Universal? What all rides is it gonna have in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 ^ Well the way I understood the Orlando Sentinal article (remember this is just the media) it seems a part of the "Lost Continent" will become a new land for Harry potter. But also, some of the things in "Lost Continent" will be staying. From Orlando Sentinal: "Much of "The Lost Continent" island, including Universal's award-winning Mythos Restaurant, will be retained as a separate themed area, just smaller. The island is to remain open during construction as well. Some current "Lost Continent" attractions such as The Dueling Dragons roller coasters and The Flying Unicorn coaster ride likely would be adapted to fit the Harry Potter story. Trowbridge would not discuss specific attractions, but did say that Universal intended to "leverage some existing infrastructure." He said that would have to include far more than a new paint job and a new sign, because too much is at stake." I just hope that there is some type of new Quidditch ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Isn't there a game or something where they fly on broom sticks? This could be a great theme for a flying dueling coaster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenban Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/tm_headl...-name_page.html This would be a great concept for a park like Universal. The themeing would just be mind blowing. I just hope that it is not called 'Potterland'. That would be horrible! Its not its called "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" The offical pictures and information are available at Universals site and the media section I think its going to be great for the park seeing as how Islands of Adventure has needed to be expanded for a while now. I have heard there will be three attractions and I hope that means three new rides and that part of that number is not just changing the theme on an existing ride. Its two years away assuming everything stays on schedule so we have a long time to wait. It will be interesting to see how attendance changes at the Orlando parks in the coming years. I think this might be good for Disney's attendance in that it will bring in more out of town guests who will visit both Disney and Universal.. Who knows Disney might respond with a 5th park or major expansion to an existing park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 Its not its called "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" Yes. But on April 23rd, according to the Daily Record, the name "Potterland" was mentioned. WWoHP is much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 I am very glad Potterland was not used. It reminds me way too much of Potter's Field. Which, for you younguns who probably don't know, is where paupers were buried in days of old (and sometimes to this day): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potter's_field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 http://www.tbo.com/news/metro/MGBG256ZG2F.html $230 to $265 million for WWoHP and the (unnamed) Simpsons ride. Weird article though. It reads like WWoHP is $265 and then the Simpsons ride is $230 to $265. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted June 20, 2007 Author Share Posted June 20, 2007 http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/cu...adlines-tourism IoA is going to try and be as authentic as possible? This should look fantatic when completed. This could be the biggest thing since a mouse was driving a boat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted August 15, 2007 Author Share Posted August 15, 2007 http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/business_...e-room-for.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2007/11/...tter-theme-park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Why do I suspect that this park is going to be the must do attraction coming up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I'm sorry, but I thought after the second movie, HP was just really boring and uninspired. Plus, it looks like she stole her character idea of Harry from The Pagemaster starring McCauley Caulkin from 1994. Plus, all of the plots are nearly identical...someone is being evil...you are lead to think it's one person, then turns out to be someone else. It's definitely predictable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I'm sorry, but I thought after the second movie, HP was just really boring and uninspired. Plus, it looks like she stole her character idea of Harry from The Pagemaster starring McCauley Caulkin from 1994. Plus, all of the plots are nearly identical...someone is being evil...you are lead to think it's one person, then turns out to be someone else. It's definitely predictable. WOW, thank heavens that millions of people around the world disagree with that point of view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 Plus, it looks like she stole her character idea of Harry from The Pagemaster starring McCauley Caulkin from 1994. Plus, all of the plots are nearly identical...someone is being evil...you are lead to think it's one person, then turns out to be someone else. It's definitely predictable. You could say she also stole her characters from Star Wars as well. For any story, there needs to be a villian for there to be a hero. Not to mention, JK Rowling started writing the first HP novel in the early 90's. http://januarymagazine.com/profiles/jkrowling.html And I really don't see how the plots are nearly identical since each book clearly communicates on how the characters have matured, learned more, and solved different mysteries. HP is one of the most enjoyable series of novels of all time. It has brought young and old together unlike most stories. And it's popularity, well, that really speaks for itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted December 4, 2007 Author Share Posted December 4, 2007 http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/jim_hill/arc...rry-potter.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacksonPKI Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Wow, that Park's coming along fantasticly. Excelent themeing, You can ecspect that from Universal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art_star Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Yay, I plan to make my first trip to Universal when this is finished. Can't wait to see this place being built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/jim_hill/arc...ction-site.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I'm sorry, but I thought after the second movie, HP was just really boring and uninspired. Plus, it looks like she stole her character idea of Harry from The Pagemaster starring McCauley Caulkin from 1994. Plus, all of the plots are nearly identical...someone is being evil...you are lead to think it's one person, then turns out to be someone else. It's definitely predictable. WOW, thank heavens that millions of people around the world disagree with that point of view. Why? I agree that it's good that the stories have urged people to read, but it is as predictable as a Scooby Doo episode (not that I'm slamming Scoob). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2BMasterofK.I._29 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I'm sorry, but I thought after the second movie, HP was just really boring and uninspired. Plus, it looks like she stole her character idea of Harry from The Pagemaster starring McCauley Caulkin from 1994. Plus, all of the plots are nearly identical...someone is being evil...you are lead to think it's one person, then turns out to be someone else. It's definitely predictable. WOW, thank heavens that millions of people around the world disagree with that point of view. Why? I agree that it's good that the stories have urged people to read, but it is as predictable as a Scooby Doo episode (not that I'm slamming Scoob). Well, I must say that my interest level in this park has just risen a foot or two. I do believe that I will have to go and visit that park. I agree with the statements about the Harry Potter Novels being excellent reads. But I must be honest and say that I was somewhat dissappointed with the last in the series. The book lagged in a good ending in my opinion. And I do not really like the movies too well. They are nowhere nearly as good as the books. ( but then again, how many movies actually are ) I don't know, I think that they went too far with keeping it kid friendly. I know that this will probably never happen, but they should remake each film with new actors, a new director, and new special effects artists. And in this imaginary remake of mine, I would make the movies much more like the books, with Lord of the Rings like special effects. That, in my opinion would be something worth watching. The adult versions of Harry Potter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 And in this imaginary remake of mine, I would make the movies much more like the books, with Lord of the Rings like special effects. That, in my opinion would be something worth watching. The adult versions of Harry Potter. Many people would love to have the movies mirror the novels, but that is almost impossible unless fans and Warner Brothers were willing to give up many other things. Namely: - The movies would not be able to be released as quickly as they have been. - There is no way the last four movies would be under 4 hours each. Production companies want to keep most movies at a reasonable length under 3 hours. Sure there will be some exceptions, but those would be individual movies, not a series of movies like HP would be. - The main 3 characters (Harry, Ron, Hermione) would not be able to be played by their current actors for each movie. Even as it is today, it is difficult to imagine that those characters are only 15 by the way they act and look in the movies. Adult versions of Harry Potter? I'm sure that you realize that these books & movies are supposed to be for younger kids. Your "adult version" sounds like something you would pick up at 3:00am with a roll of ... Well you get the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2BMasterofK.I._29 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 And in this imaginary remake of mine, I would make the movies much more like the books, with Lord of the Rings like special effects. That, in my opinion would be something worth watching. The adult versions of Harry Potter. Many people would love to have the movies mirror the novels, but that is almost impossible unless fans and Warner Brothers were willing to give up many other things. Namely: - The movies would not be able to be released as quickly as they have been. - There is no way the last four movies would be under 4 hours each. Production companies want to keep most movies at a reasonable length under 3 hours. Sure there will be some exceptions, but those would be individual movies, not a series of movies like HP would be. - The main 3 characters (Harry, Ron, Hermione) would not be able to be played by their current actors for each movie. Even as it is today, it is difficult to imagine that those characters are only 15 by the way they act and look in the movies. Adult versions of Harry Potter? I'm sure that you realize that these books & movies are supposed to be for younger kids. Your "adult version" sounds like something you would pick up at 3:00am with a roll of ... Well you get the idea. Not at all. But I do respect your opinion. Maybe, I worded it wrong. In my words "adult version" would mean, darker, creepier, with all of the details of the books themselves. I'm sorry, but when I read the books, I don't imagine so many child friendly places. Rowling's ability to write is rare to choose just one word out of a thousand to describe her. She is capable of creating chilling places and events. Some that I feel are too dark for children, but they read them anyways. For example, in the half blood prince, when Harry and Dumbledore are in the cave. I am going to make a prediction that says half of what happens in this scene will be cut out of the movie, and the other half will be lightened up a bit to make it more kid friendly when the movie comes into theatres. When I say "adult version" I am saying keep everything from the book, or at least as much as possible. The Lord of the Rings made Billions, and it was clearly meant for adult viewers. And each film was 3 hours long. The special edition was even longer. I'm sure Harry Potter would do just as well if made in this manner. Who am I kidding, Harry Potter would do well made in any manner. But I just think that some approaches would be better. That's what I am trying to get at. I am not saying that I do not like the movies, I just think they could be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 http://harrypotterspage.com/news.php/2008/...me-park123.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Harry Potter in College Literature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOB_TOM Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 The book started out for 5th graders (because J. K. Rawlings kid was in the 5th grade) and the next book was for 6th graders, ect. all the way up to 11th grade. So no, the books are not just for little kids, they are for a child to grow up reading. Smart move IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Construction continues on 'Harry Potter' attraction, but Universal isn't talking about it http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/or...0,2680091.story Development of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has moved into a new phase, forcing Universal Orlando to close a children's roller coaster, a restaurant, a gift shop, a bar, and a footpath that once ran past them all in Islands of Adventure. Last week Universal closed the Flying Unicorn ride, the Enchanted Oak Tavern restaurant, the Dragon's Keep store and the Alchemy Bar. All will be refurbished with new themes related to the Harry Potter attractions area, set to open in late 2009 or early 2010. Closing the path and small footbridge that connected the theme park's Jurassic Park and Last Continent areas forced the creation of a new, temporary bridge for foot traffic across a cove in the park's lagoon. The changes have also slightly isolated The Dueling Dragons roller coaster and a couple of small shops on what is now a footpath cul-de-sac. Universal is stressing that the popular dragons ride remains open. Universal's plans for Wizarding World, which is licensed by author J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. Entertainment, involve building a 20-acre themed area that will include rides, shops, restaurants and theme-park versions of Hogwarts Castle and Hogsmeade Village -- locales central to the Harry Potter stories. Part of Wizarding World will rise from an old employee parking lot behind Jurassic Park, and part will involve redevelopment of some of the Lost Continent area. More Orlando Sentinel blogs The Enchanted Oak building, which already looked like a magical, mystical place, is now being rebuilt, presumably to resemble a Hogsmeade establishment such as The Three Broomsticks. A seven-story structure of steel girders rising behind a Jurassic Park fence appears to be framework for the castle. Universal officials won't comment, however. "It's too soon to talk about specifics," spokesman Tom Schroder said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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