ChrisFL
Disney/Universal Fan and MALE
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I'm one of those people that crack you up apparently...
So - let me pose the question in a different way:
After Rowling stops writing new books, and there are no further movies coming out - what happens to Potter mania?
There is no doubt about 2 things. 1) Harry Potter is well known. 2) Pottermania reaches its peak when a new book or movie, or book&movie come out.
In current pop culture most institutions 'fade' after years. What would you think if Disney announced a brand new dedicated "Star Wars World" today? Crazy? Everyone knows Star Wars and it probably has even more themings and options than Potter-land. But now that it lacks the continual support of movies, dedicating a whole land to it would be questionable. My point is that there are a larger number of "pop-sensations" that seemed like the next best thing - but none of them approach the longevity or multi-generational staying power as the classics (Cinderella, Snow White, Peter Pan) or the Mouse. Thats all I'm saying. Harry Potter and its movies are going to seem "real old" in 15-20 years. Its the opposite of the risk Disney is taking with Pirates. The ride stood alone for years - but now with a movie success behind it - will the ride "age" as well - because the movie won't.
Chris
Well, lets take another Universal "land" then, Jurassic Park...most of its area is derived from the first movie which was successful 7 years Before IOA opened. Yes, there were sequels, but they really weren't much like the original movie. Still, I think its very popular and people like to see it.
Similar things could be said for Jaws, Earthquake or King Kong at the Studios, HOWEVER these were IMO more simple concepts that anyone who hasnt even seen the movie could enjoy