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LaBloo · 06-01-2007, 05:35 PM

who needs a that kind of stuff? There spoiling everything.

Ditchy McAbandonpants · 06-01-2007, 08:38 PM

To those who don't get the appeal of Harry Potter, it all boils down to one pretty simple thing; they're really, really good stories, with an addictive quality that's near unparalleled. People who try and call JK Rowling out on her fairly prosaic written style or her occasionally derivative ideas are really missing the point; the thing that makes everyone go nuts over the Potter story is that it's one of the most epic whodunnit page-turners in history, intricately planned from first page to last, and Rowling's real achievement as a writer is that she's kept that gripping momentum going almost without lapse for six entire books. I've heard people talk about The Da Vinci Code being addictive, but that doesn't come close to Harry Potter for sheer, crack-like "just-one-more-chapter" compulsion, and the need for one last fix is the reason why millions upon millions of people - kids, adults and everything in between - will be abandoning all decorum and queueing up at midnight on July 21st like rabid, frothing nutcases.

If you've never even tried reading the books, then I think it's worth giving them a try; I was a bit sceptical to start with too, but I soon found myslef getting hopelessly wrapped up...

Still, the other big selling point of the book is how involving and coherent Rowling's fictional world is, and this park seems like a decent way to celebrate that. Would I be interested in going? Probably not, but I'm sure there are plenty of folks who would, and it's not like it affects me in any way if I don't go, so what the hey. Besides, JKR seems pretty enthusiastic herself, and that counts for a lot with me; she's always come over as an incredibly sound, grounded woman, and she's every bit as cool and forthcoming with her fanbase as Craig and Lauren are with us lot.

Plus, as has been said, she's got more than enough money; all things considered, I really doubt she'd approve anything like this unless she thought it was going to be faithful and respectful to her work and her fans...

Imaginary Light · 06-03-2007, 08:34 AM

Okay, I might be in the minority here, but I'm looking foward to this. I love Harry Potter and I love Universal Studios, so what a wonderful combination for me, eh? I don't really think it's going overboard. Universal has separate theme parks in it, like the Jurassic Park and Dr. Seuss parks. This'll just be an addition onto all that.

Partymember · 06-03-2007, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Imaginary Light

Okay, I might be in the minority here, but I'm looking foward to this. I love Harry Potter and I love Universal Studios, so what a wonderful combination for me, eh? I don't really think it's going overboard. Universal has separate theme parks in it, like the Jurassic Park and Dr. Seuss parks. This'll just be an addition onto all that.

Dr. Suess theme park? SWEET!

Nyo · 06-03-2007, 10:06 AM

I'm a bit mixed. I'm not a big fan, as I only read of the first book and all of the second book. As long as they stay faithful to the books, I don't care.

kageri · 06-03-2007, 02:03 PM

I like Harry Potter, but... what would you do at a Harry Potter theme park? Ride mechanical Hungarian Horntails? Take pictures with snotty racist rich kids? Eat nasty earwax jelly beans? Go through the "Tunnel of Adolescent Angst" in a cart? I just... I don't get it. I mean, J.K. seems like a pretty cool person (anyone who can stomach Harry Potter fanfiction is a greater (wo)man than I, even moreso for the person who created the characters involved), but... I just don't know, man. I mean, I'm sure the people who attend the movie openings in full Hogwarts uniform would flock to it, but... I dunno. I'd have to see pictures.

Hey, maybe they'd make butterbeer and sell it! I'd probably go if they did that. Or they could give out chocolate to the people who get freaked out by the rides. Chocolate cures all ailments.

Partymember · 06-03-2007, 02:19 PM

chocolate and beer?

sounds good

LaBloo · 06-03-2007, 04:12 PM

Oh No. amusement parks over the head. too much things there.

AerostarMonk · 06-04-2007, 04:06 PM

Turns out they're not building a new park. Universal is busting out a cool half a billion dollars for a total re-theming of The Lost Continent park of Islands Of Adventure.

In fact here's a more detailed article that actually talks about the beginning of the entire park idea. http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/jim_hi...for-today.aspx

LaBloo · 06-05-2007, 09:41 AM

Orlando is too crazy. There crazy on amusment parks. I;m bored of going there now.

06-01-2007, 08:38 PM	#12
Ditchy McAbandonpants At Home Sorry, you must have me confused with some other Harrier jet. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Here, there and everywhere Posts: 191	To those who don't get the appeal of Harry Potter, it all boils down to one pretty simple thing; they're really, really good stories, with an addictive quality that's near unparalleled. People who try and call JK Rowling out on her fairly prosaic written style or her occasionally derivative ideas are really missing the point; the thing that makes everyone go nuts over the Potter story is that it's one of the most epic whodunnit page-turners in history, intricately planned from first page to last, and Rowling's real achievement as a writer is that she's kept that gripping momentum going almost without lapse for six entire books. I've heard people talk about The Da Vinci Code being addictive, but that doesn't come close to Harry Potter for sheer, crack-like "just-one-more-chapter" compulsion, and the need for one last fix is the reason why millions upon millions of people - kids, adults and everything in between - will be abandoning all decorum and queueing up at midnight on July 21st like rabid, frothing nutcases. If you've never even tried reading the books, then I think it's worth giving them a try; I was a bit sceptical to start with too, but I soon found myslef getting hopelessly wrapped up... Still, the other big selling point of the book is how involving and coherent Rowling's fictional world is, and this park seems like a decent way to celebrate that. Would I be interested in going? Probably not, but I'm sure there are plenty of folks who would, and it's not like it affects me in any way if I don't go, so what the hey. Besides, JKR seems pretty enthusiastic herself, and that counts for a lot with me; she's always come over as an incredibly sound, grounded woman, and she's every bit as cool and forthcoming with her fanbase as Craig and Lauren are with us lot. Plus, as has been said, she's got more than enough money; all things considered, I really doubt she'd approve anything like this unless she thought it was going to be faithful and respectful to her work and her fans... __________________ Well, well, well; if it isn't... Ditchy McAbandonpants "Is not dead, despite all external indications suggesting otherwise." Last edited by Ditchy McAbandonpants; 06-01-2007 at 08:41 PM. Reason: Neil Morrissey.

06-03-2007, 08:34 AM	#13
Imaginary Light Princess of Zingapore, Wisconsin Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,746	Okay, I might be in the minority here, but I'm looking foward to this. I love Harry Potter and I love Universal Studios, so what a wonderful combination for me, eh? I don't really think it's going overboard. Universal has separate theme parks in it, like the Jurassic Park and Dr. Seuss parks. This'll just be an addition onto all that. __________________ Facebook Youtube Instagram

06-03-2007, 10:06 AM	#15
Nyo Little Miss Awesome Sauce bang! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lala Land, Sexyworld Posts: 697	I'm a bit mixed. I'm not a big fan, as I only read of the first book and all of the second book. As long as they stay faithful to the books, I don't care. __________________ Last edited by Nyo; 06-03-2007 at 10:06 AM.

06-03-2007, 02:03 PM	#16
kageri Polkameister FORTY-SEVEN, YES. I MEAN TWO. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,873	I like Harry Potter, but... what would you do at a Harry Potter theme park? Ride mechanical Hungarian Horntails? Take pictures with snotty racist rich kids? Eat nasty earwax jelly beans? Go through the "Tunnel of Adolescent Angst" in a cart? I just... I don't get it. I mean, J.K. seems like a pretty cool person (anyone who can stomach Harry Potter fanfiction is a greater (wo)man than I, even moreso for the person who created the characters involved), but... I just don't know, man. I mean, I'm sure the people who attend the movie openings in full Hogwarts uniform would flock to it, but... I dunno. I'd have to see pictures. Hey, maybe they'd make butterbeer and sell it! I'd probably go if they did that. Or they could give out chocolate to the people who get freaked out by the rides. Chocolate cures all ailments. __________________ "(NOTE: these companies are from the country that makes the best video games: JAPAN!)" Last edited by kageri; 06-03-2007 at 02:04 PM.

06-03-2007, 02:19 PM	#17
Partymember super-scientist GO TEAM VENTURE! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lake George Posts: 1,500	chocolate and beer? sounds good __________________ Think you used enough dynamite there, Butch?

06-01-2007, 05:35 PM	#11
LaBloo Banned Zombie Fighters! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Bloo, Bloo Nation Posts: 302	who needs a that kind of stuff? There spoiling everything.

06-03-2007, 04:12 PM	#18
LaBloo Banned Zombie Fighters! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Bloo, Bloo Nation Posts: 302	Oh No. amusement parks over the head. too much things there.

06-04-2007, 04:06 PM	#19
AerostarMonk Holy Toledo! Just try to relax and I'll try not to steal from you. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio. Posts: 462	Turns out they're not building a new park. Universal is busting out a cool half a billion dollars for a total re-theming of The Lost Continent park of Islands Of Adventure. In fact here's a more detailed article that actually talks about the beginning of the entire park idea. http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/jim_hi...for-today.aspx __________________ From the thinnest thread We are sewn together From the finest string we dangle over time From the highest wire We walk through fire Should our balance ever falter Should our steps be unaligned Last edited by AerostarMonk; 06-04-2007 at 04:18 PM.

06-05-2007, 09:41 AM	#20
LaBloo Banned Zombie Fighters! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Bloo, Bloo Nation Posts: 302	Orlando is too crazy. There crazy on amusment parks. I;m bored of going there now.