Disney4me Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 If you’ve ever visited The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando, you may have discovered the interactive wands that you can buy there. These wands interact with certain displays throughout Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley and add a fun interactive addition to your Harry Potter experience at the parks. Hogwarts at Universal Orlando We’ve already discovered that some new wands will be coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic when Epic Universe opens, but Universal Orlando’s other two theme parks are getting NEW upgraded interactive wands, as well as new wand experiences. These new second generation interactive wands will be making their debut on March 1st. For the first time ever, they’ll have light and haptic effects, as well as a personalized experience you can set up in the Universal Orlando Resort app. There will also be NEW locations to cast spells in both Hogsmeade at Universal Islands of Adventure and Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida. These new wands can also be used in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe. ©Universal The new wands will come in four designs and will come in unique packaging that includes a spell map that outlines locations where you can use the wands, as well as information on how to take spellcasting to a new level with Universal Play in the Universal Orlando Resort app. Wands at Universal Using the Universal Orlando Resort app, you’ll be able to personalize your story by creating a Wizard Profile with your Wizard Name, Hogwarts House, Avatar, and Patronus. This will be integrated into how each wand interacts in the parks. New adventures will also be available and you can earn House Points to up your Wizarding Level. Higher Wizarding Levels will unlock more spells and adventures. A House Cup will even be rewarded to the house that acquires the most points. Hogwarts Express in Universal’s Islands of Adventure New locations for interactive wands will be added, too, in both Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley: The Duelling Club Tent – Cast a spell to bring an abandoned dueling dummy to life and test their dueling spells ability (Hogsmeade) The Owl Post – Mischievous pixies dart across the window and hide behind packages as you cast a spell to try and freeze them (Hogsmeade) Knockturn Alley Staircase – You must defend yourself by conjuring your patronus after a dementor emerges within the dimly lit staircase (Diagon Alley) Ariadne’s Spinners – You will need to cast a spell to repel spiders of all sizes before they take over the newspaper-covered glass windows (Diagon Alley) Knockturn Alley Sky – You can cast a spell into the nighttime sky to control a storm or counter-spell to calm the sky (Diagon Alley) Diagon Alley Existing wand locations will also get some upgrades and new effects. In Epic Universe, in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic, there will be 14 locations that will work with the interactive wands. The new wands will be available for purchase at Ollivanders Wand Shop in Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley, Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique in Place Cachée, and various locations throughout Universal Orlando Resort. Stay tuned to DFB for more. Wait. Did We Just Find a CLUE About the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Universal’s New Epic Universe? Read more: DFB's complete guide to Universal’s Epic Universe >> What do you think of this upgrade? Let us know in the comments!The post NEWS: A Popular Harry Potter Souvenir Is Getting a HUGE Upgrade at Universal first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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