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JANUARY 28, 2010 at 7:43 AM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: Universal Orlando Resort
At the Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction at Universal Orlando Resort, guests will be able to visit an authentic Ollivanders wand shop like the one seen in Diagon Alley from the film series.
Details of the experience have been released and are outlined here:
Visitors to the Ollivanders wand shop at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will step into one of the most iconic scenes from the bestselling Harry Potter books and blockbuster feature films. With the assistance of a live actor, along with amazing special effects, guests of Ollivanders will get to experience the same type of magical moment Harry had in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone when a wand "chooses them."
Inside Ollivanders, visitors will be surrounded by thousands of multi-colored dusty wand boxes stacked on shelves from floor to ceiling. They will be welcomed by an inquisitive Wandkeeper, who will guide them through an enchanting experience to find their very own wand. First the Wandkeeper will ask the guest a few special questions and then select the first wand for them to try. Just like Harry, the guest will be prompted by the Wandkeeper to give the wand a wave, and a series of magical mishaps will occur until the right fit is found.
The attraction opens this spring in Florida.
UPDATE: Click here for a brand-new artist's rendering of the shop's interior!
UPDATE 2: Click here to open a brand-new QuickTime video detailing the experience!
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Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1619
the_girl_who_lived89 says:
I loved that scene in the movie so i will surely make a visit to Ollivanders's. "Curious, very curious!".
Posted Jan 28, 2010 at 11:05 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2393
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
Oh WOW! I would be in heaven to experience that! I can't wait for the park to open so I can go!
Posted Jan 28, 2010 at 3:24 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 4098
Hecate3fold says:
That will be fantastic!!
I wonder though, if they will only be selling WB licensed wands or those made from other companies too, like Alivans??
It sounds like it will be a lot of fun. Fantacy comes alive!
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Jan 28, 2010 at 4:00 PM EST
Student
Points: 220
I<3Weasleys says:
OHMYGOSH that is so cool. Only people on Harry Potter websites would think that was cool but that's ok because I think that is amazingg! It's the closest we're going to get to the wizarding world. *sigh* I want to go SO BADDDDD!!!!
Posted Jan 28, 2010 at 6:31 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3649
HufflepuffActress says:
Sounds like fun, I look forward to going into Ollivanders, I wonder what the mishaps will be and if they will visual effects and you will be looking at a big screen. Or special effects and actual things will break, change colors, or whatever.
Posted Jan 29, 2010 at 1:25 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 45
harry_potter_jul31 says:
That's great. Can't wait to have the wand choose me :).
Posted Jan 29, 2010 at 1:42 AM EST
Squib
Points: 102
Merlin's beard! says:
Cool! That would be so awesome!!
Posted Feb 1, 2010 at 11:41 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 62
snowman19 says:
I cant wait to go. Maybe i will get the same wand as harry.
Posted Feb 2, 2010 at 4:36 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2541
JAYSTARR says:
Brilliant...I wonder, If they at Ollivanders would have the time to choose a wand to suit you. A wand and feather that is you. With all the Students or Half Muggles being there, would there be time?
Posted Feb 8, 2010 at 8:07 AM EST