Two kids chosen during same show at Ollivader's Wand Experience

[derekburgan]

I haven't seen this posted before, but on my trip this weekend something happened that I had not seen before. In one of our shows at Ollivanders, two kids were chosen during the same show (including one in our party).

It was pretty neat how they did it. The wizard first came up to the kid in our party and asked which was his "wand arm." Then he paused and asked the kid next to him what his "wand arm" was. He asked both kids to the desk, picked out their wands and each performed a task that misfired.

The wizard then held up the wands, announced he was sure that these were the two wands for the kids and had an "AHA!" moment where he crossed his arms and gave each kid the wand the other kid had used. Cue the Harry Potter music, light and wind show. Of course it was 100 times better than I described it, but it was pretty cool. I've been to about a dozen wand shows, have never known anyone selected until now, and while they have all been unique and fun to watch, this was really cool.

 

[damo]

That's a great idea! Why not choose two kids and sell two wands? lol

ps...thanks for the pictures Derek!

 

[StarWarsJez]

Not wishing to be a grumpy but in all my years visiting Orlando I have to say that the Olivanders 'experience' is the most underwhelming attraction I have ever seen.

 

[damo]

Not wishing to be a grumpy but in all my years visiting Orlando I have to say that the Olivanders 'experience' is the most underwhelming attraction I have ever seen.

And yet others say it was the most exciting thing that they have ever experienced at a theme park. I guess it all depends on what kind of a Harry Potter fan you are......and how long you waited in line.

 

[Seeker615]

When we went there were two little girls who were picked for the experience. Turns out they were sisters! When the one waved her wand and the books fell she exclaimed "wow it is a real magic wand." Too cute!

 

[Pluto0809]

That happened to us too. We did the show twice. First time they selected one kid. Second time they selected a pair of brothers. Did the show exactly how you described.

 

[AJA]

Choosing two (especially if there are only two around the same age in the audience) is a great idea!

 

[EvangelineG]

This happened to us with our twin boys! It was sooo amazing!

 

[PDJPrinceCharming]

We're were both selected at Ollivander's & she & I both bought the wands. Definitely a cool experience if you're able to be chosen. I'm sure her Ravenclaw shirt & our birthday buttons helped the selection process a bit