Wizarding World - Diagon Alley Discussion - Part 2

[JungleSkip]

I thought the Ollivanders piece was great. Total Fallon. I am surprised that WB let that kind of humor fly on this IP... but hey, from the perspective of promotion, it was great.

Yea, I thought it was in line with Fallon's show

 

[Shucker]

I thought the Ollivanders piece was great. Total Fallon. I am surprised that WB let that kind of humor fly on this IP... but hey, from the perspective of promotion, it was great.

I would have not expected less from Fallon. I thought it was pretty funny. Especially liked how Ollivander stayed in character. I wonder how many takes they had to do

 

[HalfGlass]

No, I'm pretty sure it fell limp.

Baaazing! :rofl:

 

[rhino4evr]

the "interactive" wands thing is cool I guess..but I don't see ever wanting to spend $44.95 for one. Plus, if there are a bunch of people lined up, you can kind of see the effect a bunch of times while you are waiting. Kind of ruins the surprise element. Just seems way over priced to me.

 

[UNIrd]

the "interactive" wands thing is cool I guess..but I don't see ever wanting to spend $44.95 for one. Plus, if there are a bunch of people lined up, you can kind of see the effect a bunch of times while you are waiting. Kind of ruins the surprise element. Just seems way over priced to me.

Are these confirmed to be $45? $45 for a wand that does "magic" vs $35 for one that does absolutely nothing? I think these will fly.

 

[JungleSkip]

the "interactive" wands thing is cool I guess..but I don't see ever wanting to spend $44.95 for one. Plus, if there are a bunch of people lined up, you can kind of see the effect a bunch of times while you are waiting. Kind of ruins the surprise element. Just seems way over priced to me.

Are these confirmed to be $45? $45 for a wand that does "magic" vs $35 for one that does absolutely nothing? I think these will fly.

Not confirmed, but reliable people like Derek Burgan and Attractions are agreeing on that price.

And yea, if a normal want is 30, a want that actually does something for 45 seems reasonable

 

[rhino4evr]

I'm sure they will sell, but that doesn't mean they aren't over priced. I don't think I'd pay for then $20

 

[Paul9251]

UO segment from The Tonight Show, straight from NBC. Higher quality!

Enjoy

[video=youtube_share;phC_FZ3idhE]http://youtu.be/phC_FZ3idhE[/video]

Love the BTTF theme toward the end.

Awesome! I knew it would be up on their YouTube page soon enough.

 

[MrRoamer]

That's really pretty awesome, definitely makes me sad I already bought Dumbledore's wand though. I'd much rather pay the $45 for a real magic wand than a non-magic wand or a blinky skater helmet.

 

[STL]

The Ollivanders segment was lame. Its really too bad that all they could come up with was dick jokes. I think some HP related humor would have been better.

I thought it was hilarious! But then again I am old with the maturity level of a 13 year old. :look:

 

[Frogki]

I'm sure they will sell, but that doesn't mean they aren't over priced. I don't think I'd pay for then $20

I think it's fairly reasonable for a gift that will hold sentimental value for many and do things in the park. People buy wands that do nothing for $35, so I don't see this price being ridiculous. Theme park items are expectedly overpriced, and people care enough about certain properties to buy things from them, a magic wand arguably being one of the more unique souvenirs...

 

[ChrisFL]

the "interactive" wands thing is cool I guess..but I don't see ever wanting to spend $44.95 for one. Plus, if there are a bunch of people lined up, you can kind of see the effect a bunch of times while you are waiting. Kind of ruins the surprise element. Just seems way over priced to me.

Supply vs. Demand, basic rule of economics

 

[ReelJustice]

The maps included with the wands almost look worth $20 to me. I'll be framing mine, I think.

 

[illumination]

New park maps featuring DA coming June 21st...via TPI https://twitter.com/ThemeParkInsite

 

[Teebin]

The maps included with the wands almost look worth $20 to me. I'll be framing mine, I think.

Yeah, while I should not have been surprised, I was very impressed with the map execution.

I've been wondering how easy it might be for someone to steal the RFID codes and program them into a blank credit sized cards. There are tiny hack readers designed to do just that. (can you imagine a bunch of people standing there waving credit cards? hehehe)

 

[MrRoamer]

Yeah, while I should not have been surprised, I was very impressed with the map execution.

I've been wondering how easy it might be for someone to steal the RFID codes and program them into a blank credit sized cards. There are tiny hack readers designed to do just that. (can you imagine a bunch of people standing there waving credit cards? hehehe)

I'm picturing a whole crowd of Fry's screaming take my money waving credit cards right now

 

[RonaldsModernLife]

That's really pretty awesome, definitely makes me sad I already bought Dumbledore's wand though. I'd much rather pay the $45 for a real magic wand than a non-magic wand or a blinky skater helmet.

A "real magic" wand is just like a "non-magic" wand once you take them home.

 

[Nick]

A "real magic" wand is just like a "non-magic" wand once you take them home.

That's not the debate though

 

[natespf]

A "real magic" wand is just like a "non-magic" wand once you take them home.

Yes, now everyone needs a home wand they keep in mint condition and an away wand to bring to the parks. ixiedust:

 

[RonaldsModernLife]

That's not the debate though

I wasn't aware there was a debate...

I was simply replying to Ad0niS8 statement. Personally, I see the value in an interactive wand, but I struggle to agree that an interactive wand has more value, a $15 increase in value anyway, over a non-interactive wand because once you leave the parks, they will be identical. In the long run, at home and to the naked eye, a $45 interactive wand and a $30 non-interactive one will still look like the same stick. I don't see why Ad0niS8 should be sad that he has a Dumbledore wand, and saved 15 bucks, because once he brings the $45 wand home, it will function just like his Dumbledore one. Short term value, in my opinion.