We are counting down the days until we head to Universal Studios in Florida. I am of the belief that getting ready to go is half the fun! In prepping the kiddos for magic wands at Harry Potter World #UniversalOrlando we did a few fun things. To kick off the conversation about our plans to shop at Ollivander’s Wand Shop, I prepared a yummy snack. This conversation included finances and allowance so I felt sweet treats were in order.
I made them with chocolate licorice.
I dipped them in melted white chocolate and then SPRINKLES! Ten minutes in the refrigerator and they were READY.
They make me want to have a party! If you like the printed label on the glass container and want it, I added it to the printable crossword puzzle that you can grab later in this post.
Okay, back to this allowance and money earning conversation. Jordan wants TWO wands. She is a huge Luna Lovegood fan and in the online test was chosen to be in Ravenclaw. The breakdown is that she ALSO wants an interactive wand to use in the parks. We agreed to buy her ONE. She came up with a plan. She also informed me that the wand I made her when she was five is for fairies…NOT real magic. Well, okay then! We are working with her to reach her goal and have extra to spend in the other SEVEN shops in Harry Potter World alone that she has on her twelve year old list.
She and Zoe both painted ceramic “banks” to save their money in until we go. While Jordan is all about Ravenclaw, Zoe is a Gryffindor girl. I fired them in the kiln and LOVE them so much. They will have them to go with the memories of this trip to a lifetime.
To refresh our memories from the books and movies about wands and magic, I created a crossword puzzle. I thought you might want it too so here you go. You can download it FREE HERE and use it to brush up on your knowledge.
If you missed the Harry Potter World Word Search printable, you can grab it HERE.
If you are going to Universal Studios, you can book your trip at Get Away Today HERE and save money with the coupon code Ink2015.
Cheers to Magical Wands and All Things Harry Potter,
Laura
PS: If you (like Jordan) are a Luna Lovegood fan, you might want to check out this post that shares a free paper doll printable of her and her awesome fashion.
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Ok, see… I volunteered at school last week and stayed for lunch, and these licorice wands were the hit of the lunch table! What a super fun way to get the kids pumped up! Great idea, mama.
These look AMAZING!! Great idea!
Thanks so much. We are so excited to get our magic happening.
Thanks friend! I need to get in to lunch soon. XO
So adorable and so easy! I love this idea!
This is a great way to make the trip last longer with such a fun build-up. Thanks for taking us readers along on the pre-Potter World fun!
Thanks. We love to make things that are great last and last!
And so crazy yummy. They asked me to make them again. Ummmmm, okay. That is an of course.
What a great idea! These would be perfect for a Harry Potter birthday party!
Omgosh!!! I love love love these!! I’m going to have to make some with the boys for our next trip to Universal!!
The printable is way fun too!!
Thanks Jessica! I hope you can solve the puzzle. Wink!
They sure would. I might have to have a whole party!!!
I have always wanted to go to Harry Potter World! I am a Harry Potter fan from way back.
Sure a great idea… would be really cool for a birthday party favor too. 🙂 I love that they can be made fairly quickly too. TIme is precious 🙂
Yes Rina, time is precious. We need Hermione’s necklace.
Laura,
This is such a great idea! You always make everything so much fun. #jealous
How awesome are these? I have seen pretzels wands but I didn’t even think about licorice wands!
These are SO fun and look easy to do! Great party ideas, too.
Is there an answer key for the crossword?
I don’t think I ever made one. I am so sorry. L
Is there an answer key to the crossword?
Unfortunately no. I didn’t save one when I made it. 🙁