![]() ![]() ![]() There are Wizarding World characters who are readily available for some assistance or guidance with spellcasting- sometimes they are a little temperamental and everyone seems ready and willing to help (including other park visitors). They have designed this whole system to be really fun for people, and quite honestly, it’s just as much fun to find one of the spots and watch other people come up and use their wands, too. How do the Harry Potter Wands at Universal work? You can see the tip of this Hermoine Granger wand has the interactive component on the tip, so my girl was enjoying the ability to cast spells and do magic for a few days. Interactive Wands come in the same size and shape box as other wands, but the sticker labeling them is gold colored. Not all spots where you can work magic are marked, some are secret, and add to the fun of exploring the parks). With each wand comes a map that will help you find any marked spell areas. They run about ten dollars more than the standard replica ones- but they are also equipped with special powers (on the tip) that enable the person wielding the wand to cast spells and do magic in several areas of the Wizarding World in both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. Now, the coolest (in my opinion) versions of the wands available are the interactive wands. The Tree Calendar helps you to select an Unclaimed Wand based on your birthdate- friends of ours chose this route for their 8 year old and she’s still delighted with her wand months after returning home. They are called “Unclaimed” because they are not based on any specific movie character’s wands. It really is a neat thing to see, even if you aren’t going to purchase one. They are on display in the corner in Ollivander’s and there are people working there to help you with questions and to choose the right one for you. So there are a variety of these wands based on that Tree Calendar. Rowling’s research when she was designing the wands for the characters and had found that certain woods that are in the Celtic Tree Calendar she was drawn to. However, the second type of wand they sell, which they call the Unclaimed Wands, are specific to Diagon Alley, in Ollivanders shop only and cannot be purchased in Hogsmeade at Islands of Adventure, so keep that in mind if you have your heart set on one of these. ![]() Now, when you visit the parks, you can get these types of wands in the larger souvenir shops at the front of the parks, or in Ollivanders wand shop, as well as a kiosk or two that are in the Wizarding World areas. Where at Universal can you purchase Harry Potter Wands? (I know this from experience, having bought some on Ebay for my kids, who promptly had them broken in no time.) These replica wands are made from a resin type material and they do really look authentic, are sturdy and definitely better than the copies out there that are floating around. They are all very unique in style and if you browse online for them, you can easily find samples of what they look like. You can purchase a replica of Harry’s, Hermione’s, Voldemort’s, Dumbledore’s, Sirius Black’s, and many more. They are each based on the wands used in the film by different characters. ![]() The replica wands were the first available in the parks. How much are Wands in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter? These are a fun way to explore the park and interact with it, creating new memories and having a souvenir to bring home from the trip. Are the wands worth the price? I say yes, for those of us who already know and love Harry Potter and his world, and for those who fall in love with it all when they are experiencing it at the Universal Parks. There are actually three different types of wands available for purchase and so here is some information on each one for you, so that when you plan your visit, you can already have the scoop on which wand is the right wand for you or for your children (or both). ![]()
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