Potter in Disney World?

[sallyslater]

I was reading some articles about Universal’s Wizarding World and apparently Disney was originally going to create Potter attractions in MK’s Fantasyland...

Is this real? Here are screenshots from the article.

I find this very hard to believe...

 

[goofyyukyuk]

I was reading some articles about Universal’s Wizarding World and apparently Disney was originally going to create Potter attractions in MK’s Fantasyland...

Is this real? Here are screenshots from the article.

I find this very hard to believe... View attachment 385207View attachment 385206

It’s true... Disney didn’t think HP would be a huge success in the parks, so they didn’t plan a massive expansion for it, which caused Rowling to look elsewhere.

 

[twilight mitsuk]

Jk rowling wanted to be in complete control which Disney didn’t allow

 

[justintheharris]

It is 100% correct and well known that Disney was originally approached for Wizarding World. And as previously mentioned, Rowling was not happy with any of Disney’s proposals.

 

[AVAC Juice]

I was reading some articles about Universal’s Wizarding World and apparently Disney was originally going to create Potter attractions in MK’s Fantasyland...

Is this real? Here are screenshots from the article.

I find this very hard to believe... View attachment 385207View attachment 385206

From my understanding it was to be a mini-land within MK.

Rowling was so disgusted with the creative concepts pitched by Disney that she looked elsewhere for talent.

TDO had the last laugh and answered back with Eww Fantasyland!

 

[sallyslater]

It’s true... Disney didn’t think HP would be a huge success in the parks, so they didn’t plan a massive expansion for it, which caused Rowling to look elsewhere.

Oh wow!!!!!!

 

[sallyslater]

From my understanding it was to be a mini-land within MK.

Rowling was so disgusted with the creative concepts pitched by Disney that she looked elsewhere for talent.

TDO had the last laugh and answered back with Eww Fantasyland!

So it was going to be in MK for sure?!

I feel like it would fit perfectly in HS! Bizzare!!!!

 

[AVAC Juice]

So it was going to be in MK for sure?!

I feel like it would fit perfectly in HS! Bizzare!!!!

MGM would have been a natural and obvious fit which is why they pitched MK instead.

 

[Kram Sacul]

The short story is that Disney’s ideas for a Potter area were laughable and JK wisely passed. Universal presented her the Wizarding World and Disney is still trying to catch up to that standard.

 

[AVAC Juice]

The short story is that Disney’s ideas for a Potter area were laughable and JK wisely passed. Universal presented her the Wizarding World and Disney is still trying to catch up to that standard.

You stole my words. Potter is the best thing that never happened to Disney.

They are still scrambling to catch up.

 

[lazyboy97o]

The short story is that Disney’s ideas for a Potter area were laughable and JK wisely passed. Universal presented her the Wizarding World and Disney is still trying to catch up to that standard.

Universal’s initial concept for the land was also rather lousy, being not much more than some new signage in Merlinwood.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

I was reading some articles about Universal’s Wizarding World and apparently Disney was originally going to create Potter attractions in MK’s Fantasyland...

Is this real? Here are screenshots from the article.

I find this very hard to believe... View attachment 385207View attachment 385206

Yesterworld did a good explanation about it...

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I believe they balked at the price almost immediately as well...and haven’t done with anything else since

 

[SteamboatJoe]

Supposedly, the Harry Potter music was in one the DHS loops, prior to Universal obtaining the theme park rights. There are several other instances of non Disney film music being worked into the park loops. It is, or was, most prominent at DHS because of the park's theme but they pop up at Epcot as well.

 

[JIMINYCR]

I'm very happy it never happened because without HP being brought into Uni, Disney would have continued coasting along and not panicked to get itself back in the game. Although it did give us Avatarland which doesnt exactly thrill me. .

 

[drizgirl]

It’s true... Disney didn’t think HP would be a huge success in the parks, so they didn’t plan a massive expansion for it, which caused Rowling to look elsewhere.

Well, to be fair, Disney only gave Star Wars 2 rides as well. JK Rowling apparently had good instincts.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Supposedly, the Harry Potter music was in one the DHS loops, prior to Universal obtaining the theme park rights. There are several other instances of non Disney film music being worked into the park loops. It is, or was, most prominent at DHS because of the park's theme but they pop up at Epcot as well.

The music continued to be used well past 2010. It is part of a bulk licensing deal for music.

 

[Chef Mickey]

From my understanding it was to be a mini-land within MK.

Rowling was so disgusted with the creative concepts pitched by Disney that she looked elsewhere for talent.

TDO had the last laugh and answered back with Eww Fantasyland!

Disney always has the last laugh, if we are being honest.

 

[trainplane3]

Supposedly, the Harry Potter music was in one the DHS loops, prior to Universal obtaining the theme park rights. There are several other instances of non Disney film music being worked into the park loops. It is, or was, most prominent at DHS because of the park's theme but they pop up at Epcot as well.

Yep. That and Star Trek can (or could) be heard in the buses when traveling to DHS. I'm not sure if that's changed at all recently. Probably not?

 

[Fox&Hound]

Universal building Hogwarts was the best possible outcome for HOP enthusiasts and theme park enthusiasts. Fans of Harry Potter got an incredible experience and by Universal getting critical acclaim and attendance boosts, Disney stepped up their game. Much of the recent building never would have happened with HP. I hate to think where we would be if Universal never acquired the boy who lived.