Book Nerd Blog . com » Harry Potter vs. Twilight http://www.booknerdblog.com A Book Blog for the Book Smart Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:34:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter http://www.booknerdblog.com/2010/01/26/the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter http://www.booknerdblog.com/2010/01/26/the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:51:27 +0000 bri http://www.booknerdblog.com/?p=261 Could you imagine a Twilight theme park?
No?
Me either.
Well, there is a Harry Potter theme park coming out quite soon. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opens in spring of 2010, and it will be located at Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park in Orlando, Florida. At the theme park, everyone will be able to explore the fantastic world of the Harry Potter phenomenon. The park includes: Hogsmeade station, the Hogwarts Express, the Owlery, the Owl Post, Ollivander’s, Dervish and Bangs, Zonko’s, Honeydukes, Three Broomsticks, Hog’s Head, Filch’s Emporium of Confiscated Goods, the Dragon Challenge, Flight of the Hippogriff, and Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.

So, I am way, way, WAY beyond excited and I absolutely cannot wait to go get on a plane and fly down to Florida! Does anyone else feel the same? I doubt that it’s just me who feels like they want to live there. Anyway, check out the website for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park. There’s a lot more information there, including a gallery of pictures and frequently asked questions. Have a very HarryPotter-rific day. :]

Source:
http://www.universalorlandoresort.com/harrypotter/

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For at least a year, or maybe even more, there has a been huge controversy over the one simple question: Harry Potter or Twilight? For me, I’m totally Team Potter, but I’m sure a lot of other people would rather be dreaming about the mesmerizing, sparkling vampires and strong werewolves than the complex storyline written by J.K. Rowling. But, there are some things to consider.

First of all, it all goes down to the matter of values that go way beyond the story’s plotline.
Let’s start off with Stephenie Meyer’s “Twilight”. The whole series mostly focuses on the eternal love of Bella Swan and her sparkly Romeo. But when you really look into it, it’s pushing the characters into crazy obsession and stalking. Bella then abandons her friends to focus only on her boyfriend, and gives up her life friends and family just to be with him forever. Twilight encourages young teenagers, girls in particular, to have no friends and aspirations and to just wait for their “Edward”.

The “Harry Potter” books also focus on the meaning of love, but it a totally different way. Harry’s story encourages love for all humankind. We are taught about true sacrifice, true friendship and the true meaning of love. But most of all, we are taught that life isn’t always easy. Harry and his friends sacrifice themselves and use their love for their family and friends to do anything for the common good. The main female characters in these books didn’t give up all of their dreams for a relationship.

It is clear to see which message the novels are sending out is superior. Sure, read about the vamps, but think about your reading first.

Wizards rule.
Source: http://www.buffalonews.com/494/story/866903.html

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