July 31, 2024
In 2025, Universal Orlando will debut its third captivating installment of its wildly popular Harry Potter-themed lands with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic – one of five worlds coming to Universal Epic Universe in 2025. Set in wizarding Paris from Warner Bros. Pictures Fantastic Beasts films and the British Ministry of Magic from the Harry Potter film series, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic features an awe-inspiring collection of experiences that includes fantastical dining, whimsical retail, spellbinding entertainment and the most ambitious, groundbreaking ride Universal has ever created.
ANIMATED FLY-THROUGH VIDEO
WORLD OVERVIEW
ENTRANCE PORTAL
NON-MAGIQUE PARK
PLACE CACHÉE
Beyond the world’s ornate portal, guests will first journey from a Muggle park in Paris into the breathtaking spectacle of 1920’s Place Cachée – a hidden, bustling shopping district in wizarding Paris lined with Haussmannian buildings, shops, sidewalk cafés, and historic Parisian domes rising in the distance. Here, wizards and non-magiques alike will be enamored with the majestic grandeur and enchanting ambiance of the city as they cast dazzling spells throughout the magical streets using interactive wands, encounter fantastic beasts at a traveling circus, and – for the first time ever within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – travel across countries and time to 1990s London using the Métro-Floo for a thrilling adventure set inside the iconic British Ministry of Magic.
RUE MALABÊTE
HARRY POTTER AND THE BATTLE AT THE MINISTRY
With its unique combination of massive environments, powerful storytelling and first-of-its-kind ride technology, Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry builds upon the historic theme park innovation Universal is known for – and will be one of its most impressive attractions to date. The adventure begins when guests travel by Métro-Floo – a unique mode of wizarding transit inspired by the iconic Floo Network seen in the films – to journey from wizarding Paris to the British Ministry of Magic for the long-awaited trial of the infamous Dolores Umbridge. Upon arrival, guests will enter the Ministry’s jaw-dropping grand atrium and venture through other departments before boarding magical, omnidirectional lifts to watch the trial take place…until Umbridge attempts to escape. Guests then join Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger and a house-elf named Higgledy in a thrilling chase that will propel them up, down, forward, backward, sideways and more throughout the Ministry as they try to capture Umbridge – all while dodging attacks from Death Eaters, rampaging creatures and more along the way.
LE CIRQUE ARCANUS
For the first time ever in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, guests will enjoy a live, full-scale theatre experience in the heart of the land with Le Cirque Arcanus. This spectacular show features live performers and aerialists, amazing puppetry, brilliant special effects and more to take guests on a whirlwind journey where they’ll encounter fantastic beasts like never before.
INTERACTIVE WAND MAGIC
As guests explore the streets of wizarding Paris, they can use interactive wands to create magical experiences as they cast spells at various locations, interact with fantastic beasts such as Nifflers, Bowtruckles and a Demiguise, and engage with enchanted objects in many of the storefront windows plus other areas throughout the marvelous Place Cachée.
COSME ACAJOR BAGUETTES MAGIQUE
Guests can shop some of the world’s finest wands designed by esteemed artisan wandmaker, Cosme Acajor, in the premier Parisian wand shop, Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique. In addition to popular imports from Ollivanders, visitors will find a selection of exquisite wands packaged in unique three-sided boxes – each containing a list of locations throughout the wizarding world where guests can practice casting spells.
Café L’Air De La Sirène
A wonder of French architecture adorned with fabulous carved marble and details of fantastic beasts hidden in the tile and mosaic designs, Café L’Air De La Sirène is a charming café where guests can delight in French sandwiches, plats du jour and desserts.
LE GOBELET NOIR
In the shadowy corners of Place Cachée is a mysterious timeworn auberge, Le Gobelet Noir, where international Dark witches and wizards gather to escape the prying eyes of the Paris Ministry and have a hearty meal over hushed conversation. Menu offerings include starters such as soups and salads as well as a variety of entrées and desserts.
Universal Epic Universe will be made up of 5 different worlds… Upon entering the park, you’ll be transported into Celestial Park - a lush, green world where thrills, entertainment, dining and shopping lead all who enter on an exhilarating journey of discovery. Throughout Celestial Park, you’ll discover 4 portals awaiting to transport you into the other fully themed and immersive worlds - Super Nintendo World™, How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk, Dark Universe, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ — Ministry of Magic™.
Set to open later in 2025, Universal Epic Universe will be Universal Orlando’s 4th theme park - Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay. The new park is currently under construction across 750 acres of land just a few miles Southeast of Universal Orlando Resort between Sand Lake Rd., Universal Blvd., and Destination Pkwy. The park will feature its own parking and of course there will be transportation between Epic Universe and Universal's other parks and attractions.
As the anticipation continues to build, Universal Orlando Resort's Epic Universe promises to be a game-changer in the world of theme parks. We look forward to keeping you posted with new and exciting updates as we get them.
