Are the New Interactive “Harry Potter” Wands Worth the Price?

A Close Look at Dumbledore’s Wand

Revised 4/2021

Dear Polite Traveler,

I admit it. I’m a huge Harry Potter fan. As such, I felt compelled to visit Diagon Alley and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Florida for my 60th birthday. During my visit, I also wanted to immerse myself in the wizarding world by using the new interactive wands. To do so, I needed to purchase the perfect wand. (Review of Gryffindor Sweatshirt)

Note: Follow CDC and park guidelines when visiting. Always wear your face mask when in public.

Rebecca performing spells in Universal Orlando

Rebecca performing spells in Hogsmeade Universal Orlando

(This is me performing spells in Diagon Alley & Hogsmeade. Look closely at the ground in the second photo. You'll notice two medallions indicating the type of spell to use.)

Becoming a Wizard

With these new interactive wands, anyone can feel like a real witch or wizard by performing spells in Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade. Bronze medallions rooted in the sidewalk in front of shop windows indicates where the wand will work. The spell—the required movement of the wand—is engraved in the medallions making it easy to perform miracles, like repairing an old suit of armor in Diagon Alley. It’s all great fun and not to be missed if a serious Potter fan. (Video of using the wand.)

Map of all the wand use areas of Universal Orlando

(Beautifully illustrated two-sided map indicating what spells to use and where to use them.)

What’s so special about Dumbledore’s wand?

I found all the wands to be beautifully made, so choosing this wand is merely a personal choice. Most likely, any of the wands would have made me happy. Nonetheless, Dumbledore’s is special. It is 15 inches long, medium brown with decorative runes near where you would naturally hold it. It is made of resin but looks remarkably like real wood. The interactive wand is a bargain for Harry Potter fans at $55.

Video by Universal Orlando Resort

Recommendation

I recommend Dumbledore’s wand to any true Harry Potter fan. In fact, I just may purchase one for each of my granddaughters!

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