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UNLOCKING SECRETS at EPIC UNIVERSE with Power Up Bands and Harry Potter Wands

At Universal’s Epic Universe, extra effects open up when you buy accessories to collect keys with Power Up Bands and cast spells with magic wands. CNET’s Bridget Carey explains how theme parks are using tech to make you the main character of a story — and whether the accessories are worth the extra cost. Read…

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At Universal’s Epic Universe, extra effects open up when you buy accessories to collect keys with Power Up Bands and cast spells with magic wands. CNET’s Bridget Carey explains how theme parks are using tech to make you the main character of a story — and whether the accessories are worth the extra cost.

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Next-Level Role Play: Buying a Nintendo Power-Up Band or Harry Potter Wands at Epic Universe? Here’s What to Know

0:00 Intro
0:17 Super Nintendo World
0:32 Power Up Band Games
1:46 Secret Bowser Junior Game
1:59 Power Up Band Price and Extras
2:44 Donkey Kong Country
3:39 Dark Universe
4:04 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Ministry of Magic
4:22 Harry Potter Magic Wand
4:42 Talking Paintings in Harry Potter’s World
6:08 Getting in Trouble With Your Magic Wand

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  1. @greenidgegonsalveify

    June 4, 2025 at 8:04 am

    First 🙂

  2. @dragon2knight

    June 4, 2025 at 8:13 am

    Finally a theme park that I’m interested in as an adult! No kids needed on this one😊 Such a pity it’s in Flor-i-duh…kills the vibe altogether.

    • @taphillips75

      June 5, 2025 at 11:15 am

      Sorry you’re so liberal that you can’t push your bigoted thoughts/ideals aside to have fun.

    • @dragon2knight

      June 5, 2025 at 11:21 am

      @@taphillips75 I’m not the bigot, they are, the whole freaking state. Go there and find out. They book ban, hate everyone, are anti education and have the worst governor, heck they can’t even insure their houses anymore and said governor is doing nothing about it. Cesspool City Flor-I-Duh is.

  3. @LanceK115

    June 4, 2025 at 8:15 am

    Yhea

  4. @LanceK115

    June 4, 2025 at 8:23 am

    Thank you soooooooooommuch I neared this❤ as I am new resident in Florida

  5. @mikesilva3868

    June 4, 2025 at 9:14 am

    ❤❤❤❤ awesome

  6. @lllllIIIIlllllIIIlIl

    June 4, 2025 at 10:08 am

    Carey you’re soo beautiful and dayum that🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑

  7. @useduction

    June 4, 2025 at 10:55 am

    Very cool ❤🧙🪄🕹

  8. @EtheralEiz

    June 4, 2025 at 11:57 am

    lol lines are probably insane if only a few people get to play at the same time

  9. @fallinginthed33p

    June 4, 2025 at 12:14 pm

    I remember a Cory Doctorow novella from a long time ago that featured interactive, tech-heavy theme parks but with the twist being the content was generated by other users.

  10. @teddykgb9971

    June 4, 2025 at 4:44 pm

    Bridget is the best ❤️

  11. @videobiker9131

    June 4, 2025 at 5:32 pm

    It sounds like you had a great time there. And imagine, you’re getting paid to do this. Absolutely amazing!😂😂😂😂😂

  12. @CNET

    June 4, 2025 at 6:17 pm

    Read more about Epic Universe on CNET.com: Next-Level Role Play: Buying a Nintendo Power-Up Band or Harry Potter Wands at Epic Universe? Here’s What to Know

  13. @Dozer-wv5zi

    June 4, 2025 at 6:53 pm

    Bridget is the best! Love her vids.

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    June 4, 2025 at 7:44 pm

    All the goofiness, it is heartwarming.

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  29. @_GarethRossUK

    June 4, 2025 at 9:49 pm

    3:35 yes treats do go in the mouth

  30. @PantherBlue001

    June 4, 2025 at 10:32 pm

    Appreciate the video, Bridget!

  31. @reddcube

    June 4, 2025 at 11:56 pm

    2nd gen wand is worth it. Especially if you don’t have a 1st gen. It lights up, has haptics, and missions in the app. It feels like a fully developed game because it’s across all 3 Harry Potter world at the 3 parks.

    • @reddcube

      June 5, 2025 at 9:56 am

      The power up band only works at Epic. So I would only recommend it, if you have a second day at the park. Or only care about Super Mario Land.

  32. @mikecoshan3752

    June 5, 2025 at 5:24 am

    Bridget is by far and away the best person for this theme park review, she’s just awesome ❤❤

  33. @hermanjohnson9180

    June 6, 2025 at 4:55 am

    I’m appreciating her physique. 😊
    That place seems neat. Great video as always.

  34. @Lion_McLionhead

    June 6, 2025 at 4:56 am

    It’s interesting that theme parks are relying less on coasters than they did 40 years ago.

  35. @elitegamingonpc

    June 6, 2025 at 6:31 am

    Bridget is so beautiful and that back is straight up crazy!

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