This is a much bigger topic than just one post, but since the movie opened well (as I knew it would, being on top of this phenomenon, instead of dismissing it, like, say, MTV Films) it warrants a post.
Several weeks ago, I read Fandango poll with a statistic stating that a large percentage of fans were interested in traveling to Forks, WA (where the book is set). It surprised and impressed me that the question was even posed in such a poll. Clearly, someone's 'getting' it. I haven't done a ton of research on the reaction of Forks to these developments, but here are a few interesting sites.
Forks Chamber of Commerce "Home of Twilight the Book"
Twilighters for Forks (there's a fascinating mix of fiction as real history on this page)
CNN piece on the tourism phenomenon
From the Seattle Travel Examiner
"Twilight Freaks are Good for Business" - Freaks? Interesting choice of words, considering that they're supposedly glad for their business!
NPR Piece and a blog reaction to it
Fan's LJ with tons of pics
Article from Sunset Traveler, a publication I've referenced before
This site claims to be your official Twilight Travel Guide
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