Actors on a green screen film set: one wearing a mask and dark cloak, another in a checkered dress pointing a wand, and a third actor on the ground. Text in upper right reads "Harry Potter: Battle at the Ministry.

BREAKING: New Details of Harry Potter Ministry of Magic Queue & Ride Revealed for Epic Universe

Shannen Ace

For “Back to Hogwarts” on September 1, Universal Orlando Resort released a video with new concept art and details about Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, a ride coming soon as part of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic in Epic Universe.

Ministry of Magic Queue

Artist's rendering of a bustling indoor area with a large central statue, numerous people walking around, and a projecting image of a woman in the background, reminiscent of the Ministry of Magic atrium.

Guests will enter the British Ministry of Magic via the Floo Network, arriving in the atrium. The giant space includes the restored Fountain of Magical Brethren statue, flying memos, and an enchanted weather ceiling. Here, guests discover it’s the day of Dolores Umbridge’s trial.

Visitors explore a Harry Potter-themed room with wooden lockers, magical creatures, and various props. It feels like stepping into an epic universe where several people, including children, are captivated by the enchanting surroundings.

The queue and ride feature scenes and sets fans have seen in the films as well as brand-new spaces.

People observe a locker room exhibit with costumes and props from the Harry Potter films. The room, resembling a scene from the Battle at the Ministry, features open wooden lockers filled with character clothing and accessories, making it feel like part of an epic universe.

There are signs of Harry, Ron, and Neville in the locker room, showing they are in training to be Aurors.

People walk through a dimly lit hallway adorned with portraits at the Harry Potter: Back to Hogwarts event, feeling like they’re stepping into an Epic Universe.

In the Hall of Ministers, portraits of past Ministers of Magic interact with each other.

Paintings of various individuals in ornate frames hang on a curved wall, depicted in different attires and poses. One painting features a woman seated in a gray dress, reminiscent of the characters from the epic universe of Harry Potter.

The room is lined with moving portraits and busts. Universal referenced appearances by 1700s Minister Gamp and 1900s Minister Bagnald.

People stand in line looking at a detailed, illuminated mural inside the Harry Potter "Back to Hogwarts" attraction. The room, reminiscent of the Battle at the Ministry, is decorated with green-tinted brick walls.

A map room features a magical moving map of the Ministry, teasing guests about the spaces they will soon visit.

Intricate illustrated map titled "The Ministry of Magic," depicting various sections and rooms of the Ministry with detailed architectural drawings and labels in a vintage style, reminiscent of the epic universe of Harry Potter, including landmarks from the legendary Battle at the Ministry.
Illustration of a group of people in a dark, elaborately decorated room with regal stone walls, observing a desk piled with papers. Several portraits hang on the walls. "Harry Potter: Back to Hogwarts" text is visible, evoking memories of the Epic Universe and Battle at the Ministry.

Guests will walk through the Aurors’ headquarters, which is full of Easter eggs. It also includes a tribute to fallen Aurors. Visible in the concept art is a portrait of Alastor “Mad-Eye” Moody.

Visitors walk through an opulent room adorned with golden decorations and a chandelier, part of the "Harry Potter: Return to Hogwarts" exhibit in the Epic Universe. Shelves on the left hold books and various items.

Before witnessing her trial, guests will walk through Umbridge’s small but ornate (and pink) Ministry of Magic office.

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Of course, there will be cat plates.

Illustration of a house-elf sitting on a stack of books, reminiscent of the magical realm of Harry Potter. The elf is holding an open book, dressed in pink shoes, with elaborate curtains and ornate golden decorations in the background, evoking scenes from the epic universe's Battle at the Ministry.

A new character, Umbridge’s former house-elf Higgledy, is in the office packing it up.

Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry

People gather and take photos in an exhibition area with green-tiled walls and golden gates, themed around the Harry Potter series, evoking scenes from the Battle at the Ministry.

Guests then board the lifts (elevators) that will act as the ride vehicles, taking them to the trial and then off-course through the Ministry. Guests will see the Ministry archives and the Department of Magical Creatures.

“Harry Potter” characters never before featured in an attraction include Death Eaters Corban Yaxley, Walden Macnair, and Amycus and Alecto Carrow, as well as Kingsley Shacklebolt, who is Minister at the time the ride takes place.

Actors on a green screen film set: one wearing a mask and dark cloak, another in a checkered dress pointing a wand, and a third actor on the ground. Text in upper right reads "Harry Potter: Battle at the Ministry.

Universal also confirmed for the first time that Dame Imelda Staunton is reprising her role as Umbridge and shared footage of her performing in front of a green screen. She appears in Azkaban rags as well as a pink dress.

Actress in a pink dress standing on a platform against a green screen with scaffolding on both sides, smiling and waving with both hands. The "Harry Potter" logo in the top right corner hints at an epic universe—perhaps a scene from the Battle at the Ministry.

Watch the full video below.

While this ride is set in 1990s England, the exterior portions of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic will be set in 1920s Paris. Guests will enter Place Cachée, the Parisian equivalent of Diagon Alley, through the Phoenix Arch. They’ll be able to experience Le Cirque Arcanus, where Ringmaster Skender has obtained the magical creatures-filled suitcase of Newt Scamander. There will be new interactive magic spells, a wand shop, a cafe, and more.

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