But for Harry Potter fans, Elephant Café isn't just any café, but the birthplace of J. K. Rowling's excellent books. There the single mother could spend hours and hours with her baby, writing her book and absorbing the atmosphere of the 14th century architecture which surrounds the magnificent castle built on the hill. It isn't hard to imagine this castle to have inspired Rowling in her creation of Hogwarts, and the café must be an outstanding place to create the characters as you can sit hours watching people; their features and motions.

But the café itself is an inspiration as well. Following the name of the café, there are elephants in all sizes and shapes placed around in on tables, windowsills and even walls, many of which are in sale. These African and Indian influences may not have anything to do with British wizarding world, but the atmosphere and lightning are perfect and it is admirable to see that this proud little café has not wanted to change with the fame. Only a piece of wall is filled with press cuttings of Harry Potter and its author but the rest of the area is Potter-free, you just have to go with the imagination. And you can see that many are following Rowling's example as the regular tapping of laptop from one table and the scratching of a pen on notebook from another tell of inspiration being in work. But writing isn't all you can do here. From opening to closing the large tables are occupied by students on their breaks, families gathering together, old friends changing news and people deep in their newspapers forgetting to drink their coffee.

For Edinburgh visitors the Elephant café is highly recommended place to visit. Even if you couldn't care less about Harry Potter, it is an outstanding spot to enjoy town's architectural wonders safe from the Scottish weather. Situated in 21 George IV Bridge, it is very accessible in the middle of the tourist attractions of the Old Tow. And advertised as a gourmet coffee and tea shop it indeed offers large supply of delicious coffees and teas, as well as a large supply of pastry's and lunch options.

The park is the brain child of Universal Orlando Resort, and will feature Hogwarts School in its entire splendor, along with surrounding locales like the forest and the town of Hogsmeade, complete with its colorful and fascinating little stores. Knowing how attention to detail was so important in all the Potter movies, this park is sure to please wizarding enthusiasts of all ages. Their creative team will surely pull out all the stops to re-create Harry's magnificent world of wonder to make the experience as lifelike as possible. There will be rides, activities and attractions that will give us a glimpse into J.K. Rowling's unbelievably creative mind.

Sets from Harry Potter movies past and future will be included in the park's layout. This park will help to appease Americans' hunger for anything Harry. The frenzy caused by both Rowling's movies and books has caused adults and children alike to become devoted followers of Harry, his friends and the faculty at Hogwarts. The world needs more fantasy, that isn't steeped in our everyday real-life problems. It is fun to get lost in the fantasy of a magical world unlike our own. Where else will you see owls deliver mail, or fire-breathing dragons in true-to-life detail?

This new theme park is going to be a huge hit. It may even spark new fans, as well. For those of us who aren't able to visit the real sets in the United Kingdom, Florida will be the perfect locale. Since Orlando has a variety of top attractions like Disney World and others, it is a fitting place for Harry's new home away from home.

The U.S. owes Britain and J.K. Rowling a big "thank you" for allowing us to be able to soon experience the world of Harry Potter here at home. Who knows, this park may the first of many others. After all, the whole world has fallen for Harry Potter with a vengeance. Welcome, Hogwarts School, to Florida. We will make sure to make you feel right at home by coming to class as soon as you open your doors.