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joshwill said:i was thinking soarin with harry potter, replace the hang glider with broomsticks
SOME of us may feel uncomfortable on that one for sure. :lookaroun
joshwill said:i was thinking soarin with harry potter, replace the hang glider with broomsticks
FourFourSeven said:Is Harry the right thing for Disney? I'm not going to enter that argument.
But I will say I agree that Disney is the right place for Harry. I have a feeling that Disney would spare no expense and create something unlike which we have seen in a while. Think Haunted Mansion on steroids. It would be absolutely fantastic, and I'd love to see what the Imagineers could pull off... Frankly, it could be its own mini-land...
Hmm - possible fourth gate? (kidding!)
Anyone that believes that is crazy. Harry Potter has made 3 times as much money worldwide than Indiana Jones. Even adjusting for inflation Potter still has made twice as much.Woody13 said:Disney knows that HP will fade into oblivion in just a few short years. They would be foolish to spend any significant money on this flash in the pan. HP will soon join Tom Swift, Spin & Marty, Beaver Cleaver and the many other once famous pimple faced juvenile males in permanent retirement.
And Harry will never be heard from again, except old timers will say, "Do you remember Harry Potter?" Children will reply, "You mean Harry Zizzle Pizzle?"
Wow! HP has an eight year popular history. Tom Swift had a 30 year popular history. We just need to give HP a little more time before he retires. After all, the author is not a great writer by any caliber. If she were indeed good, we might have a lasting character.CThaddeus said:I wouldn't tell Disney about Spin and Marty. In case you haven't been keeping an eye on their most recent DVD releases, Spin and Marty not only got a release, but got the special tin-box Disney Treasures package. And if you think Harry Potter will fade quickly, you might want to look at the most recent box office figures for "Goblet of Fire"...not to mention the book sales for "Half Blood Prince." They obviously know a good thing when they see it, since as has been mentioned before, the movies keep appearing on Disney-owned networks (ABC, ABC Family, the Disney Channel). There may be more interest than you think. Then again, there may not. None of us knows for sure. Personally, I would never be against such an attraction, though. I'm a tremendous fan and an old fogey, to boot (35!).
Another thing soon to be forgotten.STR8FAN2005 said:....like Star Wars has done.
hmmmmm, Ian Fleming.Woody13 said:If she were indeed good, we might have a lasting character.
Woody13 said:Another thing soon to be forgotten.
im not the much of a show guy...... Indy is the closest i get if that is a "show".Mecha Figment said:in responce to that. most people enjoy rides. only a few people enjoy shows. Where do you think they will put their money in.
Believe me, I'm well aware of her feelings on the matter, but people do tend to change their mind *cough*George Lucas*cough*. She has not ruled out future Harry Potter related books. In fact, we could very well be getting some form of "Hogwarts a History" which is something I've been wanting for a while. Remember, at any point in time, Rowling could have a dream about a whole new plot for Harry. I'm sure she would consider doing more.DisneyWales said:Seven is the very last book of Potter, Rowling as always known what would happen and has no intrest in creating a Prequel or Sequel. Be fair she has spent almost 20 years dreaming and writting about the characters, she has said herself she is excited and sad to write the final book, so she can move on from Harry Potter.
Ralphlaw said:We must continue to push for a Harry Potter attraction. Any push we can give to Disney will help make it a reality. Here's why it will happen:
1. Animal Kingdom needs another major attraction, and a possible link to a nighttime show. Loud fireworks cannot be used because of the animals, but some kind of Quiditch, dragon, forbidden forest magic thing could possibly be done without being too loud. Keep the people in the park longer, and suddenly they stay on-site an extra night, spend more on food, and souvenirs. Cha-ching.
2. Harry Potter has staying power because it is both a series of movies and great literature. Further, Disney could have "Harry Potter" weekends like they do with Star Wars weekends. Cha-ching.
3. Merchandising. Merchandising. Merchandising.
4. A Hogwarts banquet hall would make for a fabulous restaurant, which Animal Kingdom is not stong in at the moment.
1. DAK does have a dragon in their logo. Wizards are commonly associated with dragons. Harry Potter is a wizard.imagineer boy said:Why are people always suggesting Harry Potter should go in AK?! Harry Potter 100% DOES NOT fit the theme of animal kingdom. What would Hogwarts school of Witch craft and Wizardry have to do with animals? Besides, AK is already getting E:E so it won't be in such a bad need for new rides.
joshwill said:i was thinking soarin with harry potter, replace the hang glider with broomsticks
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