Universal Orlando Resort shared the first photos from inside Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, the main attraction of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe.
Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry
The ride has guests visit the Ministry of Magic for the trial of Dolores Umbridge soon after the defeat of Voldemort.
For the first time, guests will get to walk through the impressive atrium of the British Ministry, after traveling via Floo Powder from Paris. Here, guests will see the Fountain of Magical Brethren featuring a wizard, witch, house-elf, goblin, and centaur.
The queue takes guests through the Ministry, including Umbridge’s office. There, guests will see a new character, Higgledy, Umbridge’s former house-elf.
Guests then board omnidirectional lifts (elevators), which act as the ride vehicles. The first photo inside the lifts reveals tiered rows of red leather seats.
More About The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Discover Universal Blog shared more information about the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but mostly details we already knew. The land’s other attraction will be Le Cirque Arcanus, based on the circus in “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Skender, the circus ringmaster, has stolen Newt Scamander’s suitcase of magical creatures and it’s up to circus employee Gwenlyn to rescue them. The show combines talented performers, advanced puppetry, and dazzling special effects. Featured creatures will include a Demiguise and Mooncalves.
Guests will enjoy French confections at K. Rammelle, part of Place Cachée (the Parisian equivalent of Diagon Alley). In the storefront windows will be spinning carousels and Ferris wheels made of sweets.
The main dining location is Café L’air De La Sirène, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner outdoors or in a space featuring marble and mosaics of fantastic beasts. Menu items include sandwiches, plats du jour, French baked goods, desserts, and bespoke Butterbeer drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic). The restaurant features a display of nearly 2,000 croquembouches (cream puffs).
Bar Moonshine is a Bar Américain offering 1920s American cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks, including Butterbeer. Though located in Paris, the décor is American-inspired, featuring American Quidditch team pennants and Ilvermorney memorabilia. Those under 21 can get Butterbeer at the Bièraubeurre Cart.
Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique is the home of Cosme Acajor’s collection of wands. Interactive wands will come with maps of the new spell locations in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic. Each wand comes in elegant three-sided boxes representing the three key aspects of a wand: material, core, and length. The interactive spell locations will reveal hidden beasts, including a Niffler.
Les Galeries Mirifiques is the land’s main gift shop. There’s also Tour En Floo, the Métro-Floo shop, which offers quills, stationery, apparel, and backpacks.
Epic Universe opens on May 22, 2025.
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