Cedric to Have His Day at Harry Potter Theme Park
No, not an actual day devoted to Cedric, but the character will finally be represented in Orlando’s newest theme park. The following happened during a Q&A session at a fan conference at the park:
Many fans, including one audience member on this night, have noted that there are no banners or signs posted in the attraction’s queue in support of popular character Cedric Diggory (played in Goblet of Fire by a pre-Twilight Robert Pattinson). Paul Daurio [Wizarding World of Harry Potter show producer] fielded this question himself, “I want to personally apologize for not representing for Cedric and the Hufflepuff house.” Big applause erupted from the crowd. He continued, “We literally took the exact film reference as our reference for the movie. Every single handmade banner you walk past on your path through the Forbidden Forest into the Dragon Challenge is from the scene in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.” But in the end, Daurio admitted change is on the way, saying, “We plan to represent Cedric.” Even bigger applause.
And there you have it; perhaps some Cedric banners will appear in the near future. Is anyone glad about this change? Comment below!
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I was just there last week and I noticed there was no banner for Cedric… thought it was weird that they left him out! Glad they're adding him in posthumously. ;)
Tart! <3
How dare they forget one of the biggest moneymakers?!
Even dead guys deserve banners at theme parks!
This information makes me want to visit Florida even more now. I can't wait!
Have just returned from Hogsmeade, FL. There are now several banners supporting Cedric along the Path of Champions.
I was appalled that they originally left him out. After all, Dumbledore specifically instructed everyone to "Remember Cedric". :)