Universal Orlando Announces New Wands With Exciting Features Coming to its Wizarding Worlds
These wands contain enough light and haptic advancements to wow even Ollivander and Gregorovitch.
Universal Orlando is conjuring up some fresh wands across all of its of its Harry Potter-themed worlds just in time for Epic Universe. They will allow longtime fans of the Wizarding World, Diagon Alley and the new Ministry of Magic to interact with the world through magic like never before.
Synched with the Universal Orlando Resort App, these "Second Generation Interactive Wands" (rolling out this Saturday, March 1) contain enough light and haptic advancements to wow even the most veteran wand-makers like Ollivander and Gregorovitch.
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The park has been known for its interactive spaces where official wands purchased within the park can be used to make parts of the world come to life, but now the park is adding more to go along with wands that can do even more. Below is everything Potter fans need to know about the new wand experience coming to Universal Orlando Resort.
New Wands and Magical experiences coming to Universal Orlando's Harry Potter Worlds
Available in four different designs, the wands "will give guests an enhanced and exhilarating wand magic experience that includes several new features such as illumination effects and haptic vibrations custom to each spell so they can see and feel the results of their spellcasting like never before," reads the official release. "Housed in an exclusive, unique package marked with a wand burst icon, each wand will include a spell map that outlines locations they can practice magic, as well as information on how to take their wizarding legacy to a new level with Universal Play, available within the Universal Orlando Resort App."
Visitors to the park can also expect five more magic wand locations scattered throughout Hogsmeade, Diagon Alley, and the latter's Dark Arts counterpart, Knockturn Alley. They include: The Dueling Club Tent (where an abandoned dueling dummy will test one's spell-casting abilities), The Owl Post (where chaos-loving pixies run rampant among the parcels), Knockturn Alley Staircase (where the wand user must cast a patronus against an oncoming dementor), Ariadne’s Spinners (where the witch or wizard in question must battle against spiders infested the newspaper-covered windows of Diagon Alley), and Knockturn Alley Sky (where the conjurer must tame a stormy night sky).
For those of you counting at home, that brings the park's total number of wand hotspots to 30.
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- Personalization — Guests can personalize their wizarding story by customizing their very own Wizard Profile where they can select their Wizard Name, Hogwarts House, Avatar and Patronus. While casting spells throughout The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, their select attributes will be integrated into the effects of their spellcasting – creating a personalized experience for each guest.
- Exclusive Adventures — Guests can explore exclusive adventures varying in level of expertise and completion time that will enhance their Wizarding Level and mastery of magic within The Wizarding World.
- House Points — Guests can earn points for their Hogwarts House with every spell and follow other witches and wizards to see where they square up on the Leaderboard. With each visit, guests will be able to keep track of their House Points and Wizarding Level progress, as well as Achievements and Spellwork through Universal Play. The higher the Wizarding Level, the more spells and adventures will be unlocked. Each day, a House Cup will be rewarded to the house that acquires the most House Points.
All five worlds of Epic Universe will officially open for business Thursday, May 22. Click here for tickets!
