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With the July 8, 2014 opening of Diagon Alley, Ollivanders began selling new interactive wands that let guests cast spells at marked locations throughout Hogsmeade.
Tracked byTheme Park Patch Notes
Change history
the lifetime log- 2014
- 2010
Ollivanders wand shop opened on June 18, 2010 as part of the inaugural Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade at Universal's Islands of Adventure, featuring a 'wand chooses the wizard' fitting show.
Tracked byTheme Park Patch Notes - 2008
The shop was built on the former Lost Continent / Merlinwood section (home to the Flying Unicorn and Enchanted Oak Tavern); Wizarding World construction began in January 2008 and those venues were closed by July 2008.
That's every change on the record at Ollivanders since 2008.
The spotters in our Discord catch the next one first — and the record only grows when someone notices.
Questions & answers
When did Ollivanders open?
Per the documented record, Ollivanders at Islands of Adventure opened on Jun 18, 2010.
What changed recently on Ollivanders?
The latest documented change (documented Jul 8, 2014): With the July 8, 2014 opening of Diagon Alley, Ollivanders began selling new interactive wands that let guests cast spells at marked locations throughout Hogsmeade.
How many changes are on record for Ollivanders?
4 documented changes, dating back to 2008 — the fan-kept shop changelog nobody else keeps.
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