As if a Dickens theme park isn't enough, in 2009 we can all go to HarryPotterland, or whatever it is they're calling it. Sorry, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. In--guess, guess!--Orlando, Florida. It's been rumored for a while but is apparently official now.The BBC has a link here to a video newscast they did about the park, including an artist's rendering of what it will look like. They're going to build Hogwarts, the Forbidden Forest, Hogsmead, and have a fully-functional Hogwarts Express. Here's the Chicago Trib article, as well, which is much meatier than the BBC's (though not delivered with a British accent). They link to the video of the official announcement with the designer Stuart Craig.
I think it will be better for everyone if I just refrain from commenting on this development. I have a philosophical question, though: is there a point at which JK Rowling can no longer become richer? I mean, is there like a critical mass point?
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Hey, thanks for telling me.
I'm personally not really for or against anymore merchandising of such stuff. If you sell it, the public will buy it if it has a brand name.
The last time I was in Florida was 1977, the Miami airport. It's not too likely that I'm going to be dropping in on the HP park.
However, it amuses me, so thanks for telling me about it.
Well, I suppose you could say that by agreeing to yet more licensing, Rowling is violating the artistic inspiration that gave Harry Potter to the world.
On the other hand, maybe it was just a commercial inspiration in the first place.
I am a fan of the Harry Potter series and I think anything that brigns attention to the world of books and reading is a good thing.
I suppsoe you could accuse her of being overly capitalistic, but I'd probably check the park out myself so it would be a bit hypocritical of me to question her motives.
Besides, I can't honestly say i wouldn't do the same thing if I was to become so fourtunate and have million sof devoted fans across the world.
You won't like to hear this, but my daughters are dead excited and can't wait to go. Sorry!
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