Will Universal buy Harry Potter?

But instead, Disney lost out on the publication rights to the books and, years later, lost out on the chance to build their own Wizarding World. Instead, Universal bought the rights to Harry Potter and is overtaking Walt Disney World as America's most popular Park.



It is highly unlikely that Universal will "buy" Harry Potter, as the intellectual property is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). Warner Bros. views Harry Potter as one of its "premier" franchises, essential for its film, streaming (HBO Max), and merchandise revenue. Universal Destinations & Experiences currently operates the Wizarding World of Harry Potter under a long-term licensing agreement. While Universal has built massive theme park lands based on the IP, they do not own the characters or stories. In 2026, the partnership remains strong, with Universal opening the "Ministry of Magic" land at its new Epic Universe park in Orlando. Warner Bros. continues to manage the brand globally, including the "Making of Harry Potter" studio tours in London and Tokyo, ensuring that the "Magic" remains a shared—but clearly owned—commercial asset for WBD.

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Will Disney buy Universal? No, not in it's current form. However, one could come up with a scenario where Disney would be able to buy Universal Studions Florida (not the entire company, just that particular property.) Or, of course, there is the possibility that Disney could buy back the Marvel rights.

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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened at Universal Studios Hollywood on April 7, 2016, Replacing The Adventures of Curious George which closed on September 6, 2013.

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A One Park Per Day ticket will not grant access to Hogwarts Express, as the train connects Hogsmeade Station (at Islands of Adventure) with King's Cross Station (at Universal Studios). For one adult, your ticket will cost: One Park Per Day: $109-159. Park-to-Park (2 parks, 1 day): $164-214.

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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is a themed area spanning two theme parks—Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida—at the Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida. The area is themed to the Harry Potter media franchise, adapting elements from the film series and novels by J. K. Rowling.

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You can only access this attraction if you have a park-to-park ticket, though! In my opinion, you can absolutely fit everything you want to do in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in one day, even without Express Passes. You just need to be strategic about your itinerary!

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Now J. K. Rowling is richer than the Queen, according to the Sunday Times Rich List. The creator of Harry Potter, who wrote her first children's book in an Edinburgh cafe while her baby daughter slept beside her, is now worth £280 million - a figure which puts her 11 places higher than the monarch.

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If you don't mind some of the more family-friendly rides or you have little ones to bring along, Disney may be a better option. Along with better food options, Disney provides a range of nonride attractions, including the ability to meet some of its most famous characters.

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