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More News On Universal Studio's Harry Potter Theme Park: Ollivander's!

Where: Universal Studios [map], Orlando, FL, United States
January 28, 2010 at 3:40 PM | by JetSetCD | 2 Comments

As we get closer and closer to the projected opening season of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park within Orlando's Universal Studios, we're receiving updates on the construction and features pretty quickly. Just earlier this week, we revealed the first official photograph of the huge Hogwarts castle, which is making finishing touches.

Today, we've found out details of a few interactive experiences that'll be around the base of Hogwarts, down in the park. Want to know more about Ollivander's Wand Shop and more? We've got all the details after the jump, but also pick up today's USA Today for a code to use with your phone's camera or laptop camera to see an augmented reality map of the park.

More! After the jump

At Ollivander's Wand Shop:

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.

Other interactive features:

In addition to the magic featured in Ollivanders, guests will experience many other magical happenings at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, including a Howler featured in the Owl Post shop front window whose ranting can be heard by guests as they pass by; The Monster Book of Monsters in Dervish and Banges that will snarl and growl at anyone who tries to get too close, and the Hog’s Head which can be seen puffing his jowls at visitors who visit the Hog’s Head Pub.

Related Stories:
· Revealed: First Images of Hogwarts at 'Wizarding World of Harry Potter' Theme Park [Jaunted]
· The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to Open at Universal Studios in Spring 2010 []
· Harry Potter travel news [Jaunted]

[Image: Universal Studio]

2 Comments

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  1. hosteldog

    Jaunted Member

    28 and anxious...

    Is it wrong that I'm almost 30 and actually excited about this?
    January 28, 2010 at 3:50 PM
  1. JetSetCD

    Jaunted Editor

    not wrong

    Not wrong at all. I'm hoping they have grown ups-only days occasionally!
    January 29, 2010 at 8:47 AM

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