![]() ![]() You can make your own, or you can buy a robe in the parks (costing around $100) that has a wand pocket built in. Speaking of wand holders, you can find some ahead of time on Etsy. We love playing with this one after dark and pretending to perform the "Lumos" spell. The cost is closer to $25-30, and it came in a felt bag that we now use to transport all of our wands. It is a slightly thicker wand that lights up at the end when you move it. They don't have these on the shelves, but you can ask for them at the counter. If you cannot afford an interactive wand, or you already have an interactive wand and maybe need something for a smaller sibling, I highly recommend what they call the practice wand. If you have a more obscure character in mind, you'll want to go to Ollivander's in Diagon Alley, as they have the biggest selection. Each of the wands is designed to match the one that each character used in the movie. They also have Voldemort, and generic death eater wands that are very impressive. They offer the wands of everyone from Luna Lovegood to Mad-Eye Moody to Seamus Finnegan. There are many more options than just Harry, Hermione, and Ron. ![]() You can choose to go to a wand ceremony, and if you're chosen, receive a personalized wand of your own, or you can choose to buy the same wand as one of the Harry Potter characters. Non-interactive is only about $5 cheaper, so I would always recommend going with the interactive anyway, even if you're only using it in the park for the day. Interactive wands are sold for just under $50, and that's what this is. It was such a special moment.Īfter the ceremony, they ushered us off to the side and let us choose whether or not to purchase the wand that chose Cash in the ceremony. I was able to video the actual part where Cash received his wand with no lights. It's really difficult to get pictures because there are strict rules about no flash photography, and it's pretty dim inside. I will say that each ceremony we saw (even though they were back-to-back) was a little different, which greatly added to the authenticity of the experience. I won’t give too many details because I want to leave some magic for you to experience yourself. A wizard was standing on the steps, waiting to greet us and perform the ceremony. We were ushered into a small, dark room with shelves filled with wands from floor to ceiling. It’s not a guarantee, but it certainly can’t hurt! If you really want someone in your party, in particular, to be picked, I would recommend that they display one of these buttons clearly on their clothing. Pro tip: If you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, first visit to the park, or any other special occasion, you can get a button from guest services or at the desk of your hotel that says that. They definitely do not only pick children, so if you're a grown-up fan, do not hesitate to give it a try! He begged to try again, and the second time through, we were in luck. The first time we went through, Cash didn't get picked. Each ceremony holds about 25 people, and they only choose one person from the crowd to participate. If you hope to be chosen, be sure you are not already holding a wand when you go to the ceremony. ![]() For the ceremony, we went to the wand shop in Hogsmeade (Islands of Adventure) because we were hoping for a shorter line, and also that's where we happened to be when Cash decided he couldn't stand the anticipation any longer. If you would like to purchase a particular wand, I would recommend going to Ollivander’s because their selection is much more extensive. In Diagon Alley (Universal Studios), it is at Ollivander’s Wand Shop. There are places to attend the ceremony in both parks. The wand ceremony at Universal Studios is designed to recreate the experience that a wizard experiences when they buy their first wand. In the books and movies, it is not the wizard that chooses the wand, but rather, the wand chooses the wizard. ![]()
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