Universal’s Wizarding World Described as “Abomination” After ‘Harry Potter’ Land Dropped From New Park

Brits are describing one key aspect of Universal’s Harry Potter theme park area as an “abomination.”

With seven books, eight films, a spinoff series, and an HBO reboot TV series currently in production, the Harry Potter franchise is still going strong well over 25 years after JK Rowling first released “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” Diehard fans can step directly into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios theme parks across the globe, with attractions such as Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure and Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey immersing Potterheads right in the magic.

When rumors first emerged about Universal Studios Great Britain, fans assumed that the theme park would take advantage of its English setting and go all-in on Harry Potter. But while lands inspired by everything from The Lord of the Rings and James Bond to Back to the Future have since popped up in reports about what awaits at the Bedfordshire destination, it has since been reported that Harry Potter will not feature – at least, not in the park’s first phase.

Universal hasn’t explained why that’s the case, but it feels safe to assume that it has something to do with the park’s proximity to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, or perhaps the redundancy that comes with recreating an English-inspired village (wizarding or not) in the middle of, well, England.

Unsurprisingly, fans are disappointed by the decision to drop Harry from the Universal lineup. However, considering one Brit’s recent review of what’s on offer at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, perhaps it’s for the best that the theme park land doesn’t make its way across the pond.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Receives Scathing Review From British Fan

Plenty of iconic British fixtures pop up in the Harry Potter franchise – including school fixtures such as a prefect system and school houses, locations such as King’s Cross, and several dishes consumed by Harry and pals throughout the series.

This includes, of course, a classic British fry-up. Also known as a full English, it typically consists of sausages, bacon, beans, eggs, black pudding (if you’re feeling brave), and toast.

That’s why some British fans were horrified to discover what passes as a full English at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

American Friend went to Harry Potter world in the US and got this abomination.
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The dish in question is served at The Three Broomsticks and includes baked beans, scrambled eggs, sausages, black pudding, English bacon (by which we mean thick, not crispy), grilled tomato, sautéed mushrooms, and breakfast potatoes, topped with a croissant.

While that sounds fairly accurate in theory, the reality – which costs $19.99 per adult – looks a bit sadder than expected. With some rather congealed-looking beans, a dry croissant, and a surprisingly bleak croissant, it should come as no surprise that many fans haven’t taken too kindly to what constitutes an English breakfast.

“This has managed to insult both English and French breakfast culture simultaneously,” said one Reddit user. “What’s worse is how this was likely overpriced and tasted quite bland.”

Another said, “If this is what passes for ‘British food’ over there, no wonder they think our food sucks lmao.”

One pointed out that it’s not only inaccurate in terms of British culture, but in terms of the franchise, too. “It’s been a long time since I read the books, but I’m pretty sure I remember descriptions of breakfast at Hogwarts having serving dishes with bacon, sausages, eggs and toast piled high,” they said. “Not whatever this shite is.”

Speaking as a Brit, this admittedly isn’t the most accurate representation of British cuisine on offer at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Other dishes do, however, come closer to fitting the bill. The beef pasties, for example, aren’t too shabby. The same is true of the shepherd’s pie.

When it comes to Universal’s take on an English breakfast, however, maybe it’s best that the Wizarding World doesn’t come to fruition in the UK.

What do you think of the food served at the Wizarding World?