Mitchiez I know you can argue your opinion all you want, but just beause YOU think there won't be expansion, doesn't mean that is fact that is your opinion.
Some people choose to believe there will be expansion, some will choose to believe that there won't be, like yourself. But to tell someone they are flat out wrong goes against the point of the board which is to voice ones' opinion.
Now you make valid arguments on why they WILL NOT take over the island, but the simple economics, not too mention the survey they sent out, not to mention a news report on MTV mentioning it, and not to mention the money they will make.....Uni has no sympathy and does not owe ANYTHING to keep PF or Mytho's. Yes they would be losing an incredible restaurant and an original signature attraction of the park. But what they are gaining is what matters most in the theme park industry which is $$$.
The shops in LC yes are awesome, and are a VERY niche market, but the money they make on those shops compared to what they would make with expanded Potter shops is like comparing my local office building to the Sears tower, there is no comparison.
Everything is money driven, and that is what will ultimately decide what stays and what goes, and if they see they will DOUBLE or TRIPLE their profits by replacing Mythos with The Leaky Cauldron, so be it. 3B is making A LOT more money right now than Mytho's ever has.
As of right now, unless one of us works for UC this is all pure speculation and left up to debate, which is what we are here for. But there is a 50/50 chance this expansion happens, and if it does, its more than likely taking over LC.