Question: does disney own the rights to harry potter

Answer: No, A Harry Potter themed attraction at a Universal Studios park or a Disney park was rumored in 2003. However, the rights to the Harry Potter franchise had been acquired by Warner Bros., who denied all rumors. In January 2007, About.com reported a rumor from a ``highly credible source'' that the Islands of Adventure park's Lost Continent area was going to be re-themed ``to the stories and characters of one of the most popular children's franchises''. Other sources followed up in the next few days with unofficial confirmation that the new area would involve Harry Potter. On May 31, 2007, Universal, in partnership with Warner Bros., officially announced The Wizarding World of Harry Potter would be added to Islands of Adventure.