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Unlock More Magic in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando

Wands at the Ready, Young Witches and Wizards! Universal Orlando Resort adds even more magic to its popular interactive wand experiences in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. For the first time, guests can enjoy an all-new collection of second-generation interactive wands that feature light and haptic effects. Magic meets tech with a personalized experience available within the Universal Orlando Resort App.

This new experience allows them to take their spellcasting to the next level. Plus, fresh spell-casting locations are being unveiled across Hogsmeade in Universal Islands of Adventure, Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida, and even Place Cachée—a hidden wizarding area within the highly anticipated Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Universal Epic Universe, opening later this year! The all-new interactive wands will be on sale starting March 1.

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All-New Second Generation Interactive Wands

The Second Generation Interactive Wands are available in four breathtaking designs that will take your wizarding adventures to extraordinary new heights! These aren’t just any wands—oh no—these masterpieces are infused with enchanting illumination effects and haptic vibrations, uniquely crafted for each spell. Now, you won’t just see the magic—you’ll feel it in your very fingertips!

Each wand is elegantly housed in an exclusive, spellbinding package, marked with a wand burst icon—a sign that true magic lies within. But that’s not all!

Every wand comes with a detailed spell map, guiding young witches and wizards to all the spell-casting locations where they can hone their magical abilities. And for those eager to leave their mark in the wizarding world, the Universal Play experience—available through the Universal Orlando Resort App—offers even more ways to expand their magical journey!

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Universal Play In The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter

With the new assortment of interactive wands, guests will have the capability to experience wand magic across The Wizarding World of Harry Potter 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, including:

  • 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 – Through Universal Play, guests can track their progress, achievements, and spellwork with every visit. The higher their Wizarding Level, the more spells and adventures they unlock! Plus, each day, the House Cup is awarded to the top-performing house. Will you help lead your house to victory?

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New And Enhanced Wand Magic Locations In Hogsmeade And Diagon Alley

Guests will encounter even more magic in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter with the addition of five new interactive wand locations throughout Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley – bringing 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, mischievous 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 of all sizes 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.
Wizarding World of Harry Potter Enhanced Wand Magic at Universal Orlando – Image from Universal Orlando

In addition, guests can enjoy several enhancements to all existing wand magic locations in both Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley with new visceral casting special effects, magical spellbooks that provide guidance at select locations, and more.

In The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe, guests will experience fourteen wand magic locations that 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.

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Guests will be able to purchase the all-new collection of Second Generation Interactive Wands at Ollivanders Wand Shop in Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley, Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique in Place Cachée and various locations throughout Universal Orlando Resort.

For more information about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort, visit www.universalorlando.com.