The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Common Orlando resort was in contrast to any theme park land we’d seen earlier than when it first opened. Sure, the Wizarding World land’s sights are top-notch, however somewhat than merely being a set of loosely linked sights, the land is much more. It provides severe followers the sensation they had been actually contained in the Harry Potter movies. And people followers had been fairly devoted, as Jason Isaacs realized firsthand whereas visiting the resort.
Jason Issacs performed Lucius Malfoy within the collection of Harry Potter films (streaming with a Max subscription) and, together with different members of the forged, had been readily available when the primary Wizarding World land opened. The actor tells The Telegraph about an encounter with one devoted fan, which he calls the “worst fan encounter’ he ever had (in need of coping with literal stalkers) who truly requested Isaacs to signal her breasts, proper in the midst of the park. The actor defined…
I keep in mind being in Harry Potter World in Orlando [The Wizarding World of Harry Potter], and the entire forged had gone. We’d been in blazing warmth, signing autographs and taking selfies, and proper on the finish a girl standing there goes, ‘Will you signal my breasts?’ and shot open her shirt. I’m going, ‘Madam, please cease. There’s children in all places.’ She goes, ‘I’ve eight children.’ I mentioned, ‘Effectively, what would they are saying?’ They had been standing alongside her going, ‘Signal them, signal them!’
For sure celebrities, a second like this may not have been fairly as embarrassing however Jason Isaacs was clearly uncomfortable with the entire trade. The truth that he was in a theme park stuffed with children was definitely a part of it however it actually doesn’t sound like he would have loved this anymore if it had been in a much less family-oriented atmosphere.
It goes to point out simply how well-liked the Harry Potter forged was, and sure nonetheless is. Girls getting their breasts autographed is extra generally related to rock stars, however definitely, to a specific group of followers the Harry Potter actors are as huge as rock stars.
I’m a powerful proponent of the concept theme parks are for everyone, and that features grown adults. Having mentioned that, I’d hope we may all actually hold our garments on when in public in theme parks. Sure, any individual else’s children don’t have to see you disrobing for an autograph. Additionally, different adults don’t essentially have to see that both.
There’s a 3rd Wizarding World land on the point of open at Common Orlando Resort later this yr. Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic will debut as a part of the model new Epic Universe theme park. I’m now very curious if any of the franchise forged will likely be readily available when the land opens, and really curious how followers will react if they’re.