A New Generation of Harry Potter Wands Arrives at Universal

Something magical has arrived at Universal Parks. The all-new generation of Harry Potter wands will wow you with enhanced capabilities and experiences!

All-New Wands Come to Universal

March is here, and with comes the introduction of the next generation of wands to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort! These new wants will bring enhanced interactive experiences to Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade. And the fun will continue at the Ministry of Magic in Epic Universe when it opens on May 22, 2025.

The new collection of Second Generation Interactive Wands will feature light and haptic effects for the first time ever! Even better, there is now a personalized Universal Play experience available within the Universal Orlando Resort App that allows visitors to take their spellcasting to the next level.

Amazingly, Guests can use their abilities to earn House Points for their Hogwarts House. They can follow House and individual progress on the Leaderboard. Each day, a House Cup will be awarded to the house that acquires the most House Points.

Universal Play will keep track of their House Points and Wizarding Level progress as well as Achievements and Spellwork! More spells and adventures will be unlocked as wizards achieve higher levels, which builds the potential for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to provide a different experience each time you visit!

Where to Cast Spells

Each wand will include a spell map that outlines locations where its wizard can practice magic! There are enhanced locations familiar spots and all-new locations for spellcasting, too!

Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley now have a total of 30 locations for spellcasting! There will be 14 locations at the Ministry of Magic, too! Check out all the new locations:

• The Duelling Club Tent – In Hogsmeade, guests can cast a spell to bring an abandoned dueling dummy to life and test their dueling spell’s 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.

Where to Find the New Wands

According to Universal, Guests 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 (At the Ministry of Magic), and various locations throughout Universal Orlando Resort.

The Second Generation wands start at $85 each.

There are four designs to choose from right now starting at $85 each. We can’t wait to see them in action throughout the parks!

Are you excited about the new Second Generation wands available at Universal Orlando Resort? Will you be purchasing one, or will you stick with Generation One? Let us know! And be sure to share the magical news with the Harry Potter fans in your life!