{"id":225173,"date":"2026-04-09T18:38:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T18:38:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/225173\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T18:38:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T18:38:16","slug":"universal-orlando-adds-new-second-generation-interactive-wands-to-wizarding-world-inside-universal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/225173\/","title":{"rendered":"Universal Orlando adds New Second-Generation Interactive Wands to Wizarding World \u2013 Inside Universal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Universal Orlando has introduced three brand-new second-generation interactive wands inspired by fan-favorite characters: Voldemort, Sirius Black, and Luna Lovegood.<\/p>\n<p>The new wands expand Universal\u2019s updated line of second-generation interactive wands, which feature enhanced technology designed to create a more responsive and immersive spell-casting experience throughout The Wizarding World of Harry Potter \u2013 including light effects and haptic feedback.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.insideuniversal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Photo-Apr-08-2026-9-27-06-AM-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-featured wp-image-67045\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Photo-Apr-08-2026-9-27-06-AM.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\"  \/><\/a>Voldemort<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.insideuniversal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Photo-Apr-08-2026-9-28-54-AM-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-featured wp-image-67048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Photo-Apr-08-2026-9-28-54-AM.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\"  \/><\/a>Luna Lovegood<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.insideuniversal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Photo-Apr-08-2026-9-27-44-AM-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-featured wp-image-67046\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Photo-Apr-08-2026-9-27-44-AM.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\"  \/><\/a>Sirius Black<\/p>\n<p>Guests can use the wands at designated spell locations in all 3 Wizarding World locations.<\/p>\n<p>The new second-generation interactive wands retail for approximately $85 plus tax and are available for purchase at select merchandise locations throughout the resort, including the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk Orlando.<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks &amp; Resorts. Want to join the conversation? Head over to our Forums where fans are discussing the latest Universal news, rumors, and park updates. <a class=\"forum-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insideuniversal.net\/forums\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Join the Discussion!<br \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Planning a Universal trip? Get a free, no-obligation quote from our trusted travel partner, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insideuniversal.net\/mei-travel\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MEI Travel<\/a>. 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