NEW Interactive 2nd Gen Wands coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Starting March 1

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Mar 12

Written By Megan Hamilton

Universal Orlando is debuting new 2nd generation interactive wand experiences to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter starting March 1, 2025.

Just in time for Universal Epic Universe, Universal Orlando Resort is adding more magic to its interactive wand experiences in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

You can enjoy an all-new collection of Second Generation Interactive Wands that feature light and haptic effects for the first time ever, a personalized experience available within the Universal Orlando Resort App that allows you to take your spellcasting to the next level.

Brand-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 when the new theme park opens May 22, 2025.

Here’s more details about the exciting new enhancements coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter:

All-New Second Generation Interactive Wands

The All-new second generation interactive wands go on sale starting March 1.

Available in four designs, the all-new collection of Second Generation Interactive Wands will give you an enhanced and exhilarating wand magic experience that includes several new features such as illumination effects and haptic vibrations custom to each spell so you can see and feel the results of your spellcasting like never before.

Housed in an exclusive, unique package marked with a wand burst icon, each wand will include a spell map that outlines locations you can practice magic, as well as information on how to take your wizarding legacy to a new level with Universal Play, available within the free, Universal Orlando App.

Universal Play in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

By connecting the new interactive wand to Universal Play within the Universal Orlando Resort App, you will also have the opportunity for a more tailored engagement, including:

Personalization

You can personalize your wizarding story by customizing your own Wizard Profile where you can select your Wizard Name, Hogwarts House, Avatar and Patronus. While casting spells throughout The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, your select attributes will be integrated into the effects of your spellcasting – creating a personalized experience for each guest.

Exclusive Adventures

You can explore exclusive adventures varying in level of expertise and completion time that will enhance your Wizarding Level and mastery of magic within The Wizarding World.

House Points

You can earn points for their Hogwarts House with every spell and follow other witches and wizards to see where they square up on the Leaderboard. With each visit, you will be able to keep track of your House Points and Wizarding Level progress, as well as Achievements and Spell work 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 and Enhanced Wand Magic Locations in Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley

Starting March 1, 2025, there will be 5 new interactive wand locations throughout Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley – bringing the total number of wand magic locations to 30.

The New Spell locations at Universal Orlando include:

The Duelling Club Tent

In Hogsmeade, you 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 you cast a spell to try and freeze them

Knockturn Alley Staircase

In Diagon Alley, you must defend themselves by conjuring your patronus after a dementor emerges within the dimly lit staircase

Ariadne’s Spinners

In Diagon Alley, you 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, you can cast a spell into the nighttime sky to control a storm or counter-spell to calm the sky.

In addition, you 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.

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There will be fourteen wand locations that will give you 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.

You 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.