Starting March 1, Universal Orlando Resort is upping the magic at its Wizarding World of Harry Potter lands with new magic that includes all-new Second Generation Interactive Wands, added special effects for spellcasting, and more surprises.
Here’s everything we know so far about Second Generation Interactive Wands at Universal Orlando Resort.
What to Expect
The all-new collection of FOUR Second Generation Interactive Wands will feature light and haptic effects for the first time ever plus options for a more personalized experience courtssy of the Universal app.
Fans can also expect to find FIVE new locations to cast spells within Hogsmeade at Universal Islands of Adventure, Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida and Place Cachée in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Universal Epic Universe.
The all-new interactive wands will be on sale starting March 1.
About the Wands
Available in four designs, the all-new collection of Second Generation Interactive Wands will include several new features including:
- Illumination effects
- Haptic vibrations custom to each spell
The wands will be available for sale in distinctive packaging marked with a wand burst icon. Each wand will include a spell map that outlines locations they can practice magic. There’s also information on how to connect the wand with Universal Play within the Universal Orlando Resort App. Similar to pairing a Power-Up Band for Super Nintendo World.
App Customization
By connecting a Second Generation Interactive Wand to Universal Play within the Universal Orlando Resort App, guests can create more customized experience when using their wands.
- Personalization – Personalize your wizarding story by customizing your very own Wizard Profile where you can select Wizard Name, Hogwarts House, Avatar and Patronus. Then, while casting spells throughout The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, selected attributes will be integrated into the effects of spellcasting – creating a personalized experience based on those customizations.
- Exclusive Adventures – Explore exclusive adventures varying in level of difficulty and completion time and try to beat your own personal bests.
- House Points – Earn points for your 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.
New Spell Locations
Five new interactive wand locations are being added throughout Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley – bringing the total number of wand magic locations to 30.
- 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.
Even More Magic
Once Universal Epic Universe opens, even more magic will be found In The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic where guests will experience fourteen wand magic locations with adventures that include:
- The chance to discover the Philosopher’s Stone
- Interact with magical creatures such as a Niffler or Demiguise
- Many more surprises in store
- Ollivanders Wand Shop in Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley
- Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique in Place Cachée
- Various locations areound the Resort
Existing Spell Locations
Several enhancements are being made 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.
Where to Buy
Guests will be able to purchase the all-new collection of Second Generation Interactive Wands all around Universal Orlando Resort including:
See it for Yourself
Second Generation Interactive Wands will be available for sale at Universal Orlando Resort starting March 1, 2025. No announcement has been made for Universal Studios Hollywood.
