New Interactive Wands Coming to Wizarding World of Harry Potter
By Rikki
Do you love The Wizarding World of Harry Potter? Well, beginning March 1, 2025, you’ll be able to take that love to a brand new level. That’s because there’s a brand new version of interactive wands that will be coming to help you cast spells throughout the current lands of Hogsmeade, as well as Diagon Alley, but also in the upcoming Ministry of Magic at Universal Epic Universe.
Your spell-casting is about to get even more magical. You’ll be able to do things like banish pixies, ignite a darkened sky and discover how to conjure a Patronus. You can even create new magic with new spells.
With this Second Generation Interactive Wands, you’ll be able to embark on a personalized wizarding journey. You can tap into new spells, earn points for your Hogwarts house and master more magic throughout the wizarding world. Simply rave your wand, recite the proper spell, and watch as the magic unfolds. Guests will be able to download the Universal Orlando Resort App and pair your wand with Universal Play to be able to take full advantage of all the fun!
What’s New?
With the new interactive wands, Guests will have the capability to experience wand magic like never before. By connecting the wand to Universal Play within the Universal Orlando Resort App, they also have the opportunity for a more tailored engagement. This will include things like:
- Guests can personalize their wizarding story by customizing their very own Wizard Profile. 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. This means that each Guests will get their own personalized experience.
- Guests can explore exclusive adventures varying in level of expertise and completion time. These will enhance their Wizarding Level and mastery of magic within The Wizarding World.
- Guests can earn points for their Hogwarts House with every spell. They can also 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. They can also see 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.
New Interactive Wand Locations
There will be five new interactive wand locations throughout Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. This will bring the total number of wand magic locations to 30. New experiences include:
- The Duelling Club Tent – In Hogsmeade: Guests can cast a spell to bring an abandoned dueling dummy to life and test their dueling spells ability
- The Owl Post – In Hogsmeade: Pixies dart across the window and hide behind packages as Guests cast a spell to try and freeze them;
- Knockturn Alley Staircase – In Diagon Alley: Guests must defend themselves by conjuring their patronus after a dementor emerges within the dimly lit staircase
- Ariadne’s Spinners – In Diagon Alley: Guests will need to cast a spell to repel spiders before they take over the newspaper-covered glass windows
- Knockturn Alley Sky – In Diagon Alley: Guests can cast a spell into the nighttime sky to control a storm or counter-spell to calm the sky
What’s in Store at the Ministry of Magic?
In The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Universal Epic Universe, Guests will experience an additional fourteen wand magic locations. These areas will give them the opportunity to go on an adventure to discover the Philosopher’s Stone, interact with magical creatures such as a Niffler or Demiguise, and so much more.
Where Can I Purchase the Second Generation Interactive Wands?
Guests will be able to purchase these Second Generation Interactive Wands at Ollivanders Wand Shop in Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. They can also purchase them at Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique in Place Cachée. They will also be available at various locations throughout Universal Orlando Resort.
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