Wand Chooses the Wizard? - The DIS Discussion Forums

ChrisG00fy · 08-05-2012, 09:26 AM

Can an adult do this or is it strictly for children? I would love to have a wand choose me, but I don't want to be the only adult standing in line for this.

Thanks!

derekburgan · 08-05-2012, 09:53 AM

I've seen the wand choose teenagers, but I think the only way an adult is going to get picked is if you can go with a large group and guarantee no kids get into the room. The whole process is designed to get kids to the front of the room and they are always going to be chosen over an adult, no matter how passionate a fan they may be.

Although to be fair, I've never tried slipping the witch or wizard $20 at the door...

mesaboy2 · 08-05-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisG00fy

Can an adult do this or is it strictly for children? I would love to have a wand choose me, but I don't want to be the only adult standing in line for this.

Thanks!

An adult certainly can be chosen, but usually the shopkeeper will choose children. There is no surefire method for anyone to get picked. Your chances are about 1 in 25--the approximate size of the group let in to Ollivander's.

ChrisG00fy · 08-05-2012, 11:22 AM

Thank you, I didn't know how it was done. Can you buy a wand there?

macraven · 08-05-2012, 11:33 AM

you'll be welcomed with open arms to buy a wand there.......

aftr the show at olivanders, you'll empty into the shop connected to it. buy the wand there.

Akwafunk · 08-05-2012, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisG00fy

Thank you, I didn't know how it was done. Can you buy a wand there?

Absolutely - you should also know that the wand that chooses the wizard is also slightly more expensive than the others. We were standing close when the shop assistant came over to the ecstatic child and his family after the show and said in a hushed tone:

"YOUR wand will cost $35.95..."

Also, the shop assistants do sometimes play it up a little - one very solemnly measured my son's mouth to help him decide which one to pick.

Enjoy it - it's a lot of fun either way.

mesaboy2 · 08-05-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by macraven

you'll be welcomed with open arms to buy a wand there.......

aftr the show at olivanders, you'll empty into the shop connected to it. buy the wand there.

Yes. Be aware OP that you do not have to do Ollivander's (the show) to buy a wand. The line for Ollivander's can be long, but it is just a show.

PDJPrinceCharming · 08-05-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mesaboy2

An adult certainly can be chosen, but usually the shopkeeper will choose children. There is no surefire method for anyone to get picked. Your chances are about 1 in 25--the approximate size of the group let in to Ollivander's.

We were chosen last year, not exactly sure how but it happened & it was awesome. I have the wand that was chosen for me as well. We were 26 & 29 respectively. She had on a Ravenclaw shirt, I was wearing an Impact Wrestling shirt. We were by ourselves & wearing birthday buttons. It's definitely worth it if you get picked & if you do, your AAA card can be used to buy the wand afterwards so you win both ways. Good luck on getting picked & enjoy yourself.

soccerchick · 08-05-2012, 08:43 PM

We were there last week and an adult was selected (I'd guess that she was probably late 40s/early 50s) during our visit. There were at least 8-10 kids in there too.

bumbershoot · 08-06-2012, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mesaboy2

Yes. Be aware OP that you do not have to do Ollivander's (the show) to buy a wand. The line for Ollivander's can be long, but it is just a show.

Yep. Just go into the store that Ollivander's is attached to, to get the "birthday" wands.

*LittleMermaid* · 08-07-2012, 11:21 PM

The adult that I have seen being chosen are adults that look really excited and happy to be there...

damo · 08-08-2012, 07:08 AM

We've had an adult in our party chosen. She is very charismatic with a a gorgeous smile. Try flashing your pearly whites at the wandshop keeper. I've also seen a family of 5 go in and the mother was chosen.

oneandonlytara · 09-13-2012, 12:55 PM

I was chosen last week while there and I'm 27. I thought for sure the wandkeeper would choose a child since there was definitely kids beside *and* behind me. At first, I didn't even realize he'd chosen me and thought he was talking to someone behind me. Just goes to show that the wand really does choose the wizard

It was a great experience and I'd be willing to stand in line again, just to see it through someone else's eyes.

And, my wand was $34.95, so yes, they do mark up the price just a bit if you're the chosen one. But, I couldn't not get it. I would've probably gotten the Hawthorne wand (which is my birthday wand and one that I "tested" during the show at Ollivander's, but it wasn't the right one) if I hadn't bought the wand that chose me. My wand is birch with a phoenx tail feather core.

kitgal421 · 09-13-2012, 01:22 PM

It's exciting to see that adults were chosen! I'm 22 and going next month and I REALLY hope I get picked!

Slipping a $20 doesn't sound like such a bad idea.

elovell · 09-13-2012, 07:49 PM

Just out of curiosity since the "chosen" wands are more expensive, are they any different than the ones in the shop?

08-05-2012, 09:26 AM	#1
ChrisG00fy Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 4	Wand Chooses the Wizard? Can an adult do this or is it strictly for children? I would love to have a wand choose me, but I don't want to be the only adult standing in line for this. Thanks!

08-05-2012, 11:22 AM	#4
ChrisG00fy Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 4	Thank you, I didn't know how it was done. Can you buy a wand there? __________________ Chris Michael Mom : Dad

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macraven Proud Redhead Has the longest test on record I’m a Universal Homie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: between milwaukee and chicago (in Tom Felton's house) Posts: 52,066	you'll be welcomed with open arms to buy a wand there....... aftr the show at olivanders, you'll empty into the shop connected to it. buy the wand there. __________________ *life is what happens to you on your way to achieving your dreams...........*

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08-05-2012, 09:53 AM	#2
derekburgan Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 243	I've seen the wand choose teenagers, but I think the only way an adult is going to get picked is if you can go with a large group and guarantee no kids get into the room. The whole process is designed to get kids to the front of the room and they are always going to be chosen over an adult, no matter how passionate a fan they may be. Although to be fair, I've never tried slipping the witch or wizard $20 at the door...

08-05-2012, 08:43 PM	#9
soccerchick Dis Veteran My husband has rice duty Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,291	We were there last week and an adult was selected (I'd guess that she was probably late 40s/early 50s) during our visit. There were at least 8-10 kids in there too.

08-07-2012, 11:21 PM	#11
LittleMermaid Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2009 Location: Under the Sea Posts: 251	The adult that I have seen being chosen are adults that look really excited and happy to be there...

08-08-2012, 07:08 AM	#12
damo Proud Redhead amok amok amok The curly haired dude said he wouldn't be joining me this vacation! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hagrid's hut Posts: 26,169	We've had an adult in our party chosen. She is very charismatic with a a gorgeous smile. Try flashing your pearly whites at the wandshop keeper. I've also seen a family of 5 go in and the mother was chosen.

09-13-2012, 12:55 PM	#13
oneandonlytara Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 17	I was chosen last week while there and I'm 27. I thought for sure the wandkeeper would choose a child since there was definitely kids beside and behind me. At first, I didn't even realize he'd chosen me and thought he was talking to someone behind me. Just goes to show that the wand really does choose the wizard It was a great experience and I'd be willing to stand in line again, just to see it through someone else's eyes. And, my wand was $34.95, so yes, they do mark up the price just a bit if you're the chosen one. But, I couldn't not get it. I would've probably gotten the Hawthorne wand (which is my birthday wand and one that I "tested" during the show at Ollivander's, but it wasn't the right one) if I hadn't bought the wand that chose me. My wand is birch with a phoenx tail feather core.

09-13-2012, 01:22 PM	#14
kitgal421 Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 14	It's exciting to see that adults were chosen! I'm 22 and going next month and I REALLY hope I get picked! Slipping a $20 doesn't sound like such a bad idea.

09-13-2012, 07:49 PM	#15
elovell Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 123	Just out of curiosity since the "chosen" wands are more expensive, are they any different than the ones in the shop?