Thanks to Universal Studios for sending over new concept art of Ollivander's shop which will be a part of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park in Orlando, Florida.
You can check out the new image right here!Â
Ollivander's will feature a live actor who, along with special effects, will help you choose your wand. Also included in the park will be a Howler that shouts at you as you make your way past the Owl Post Office, the Hog's Head, and the Monster Book of Monsters that will growl from its display window in Dervish & Banges.
“When guests visit Ollivanders, they will instantly feel like they’re in the shop from the films. It’s an intimate, single-windowed building, with the same signs, colors and other details read about in the books and seen in the films,†said Alan Gilmore, art director of the Harry Potterfilms and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. “But more importantly, visitors to Ollivanders will experience for themselves the magical moment that forever changed Harry’s life.â€
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.
Universal has also put up a video with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Tom Felton and Michael Gambon talking about Ollivander's wand shop. You can check it out below:
Don't forget that today's issue of USA Today features an augmented reality map of the theme park. FYI: Don't worry - you can also view the map at www.UniversalOrlando.com/HarryPotter.
Also, B-roll footage of the augmented reality map can be seen below which shows you how to use your map:
The park will open in the spring of this year.
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