Details of the final land coming to Universal Epic Universe when it opens in 2025 have now been revealed, joining SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic may be the last area to be announced, but it definitely isn’t the least!
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic will be the third Wizarding World land at Universal Orlando Resort (joining Hogsmeade at Universal Islands of Adventure and Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida) but this will be the first to bring the world of Fantastic Beasts to life.
The land will take guests to the breathtaking surroundings of 1920s Paris in a hidden Wizarding shopping district lined with Haussmannian buildings, shops, and cafes. Cast spells in the streets with interactive wands, encounter fantastic beasts at a travelling circus, and even travel through time and across countries to 1990s London using the Floo Powder network.
Here’s a closer look at all the magical attractions, entertainment and dining experiences awaiting guests in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic:
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic Attractions
Harry Potter and the Battle of the Ministry
This first-of-its-kind attraction is set to be one of Universal’s most impressive to date, taking guests from Paris to London by Metro-Floo to the British Ministry of Magic and the long-awaited trial of the infamous Dolores Umbridge.
After queueing through the Ministry’s jaw-dropping atrium, guests will board a magical, omnidirectional lift to watch the trial, but Umbridge has escaped! Join Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, and a house elf named Higgledy in a thrilling chase up, down, forwards, backwards, sideways and more throughout the ministry to try and capture Umbridge - all while dodging attacks from Death Eaters, rampaging creatures and more along the way.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic Entertainment
Le Cirque Arcanus
Le Cirque Arcanus will be the first live, full-scale theatre experience in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Featuring live performers, aerialists, amazing puppetry and brilliant special effects, this show will take guests on a whirlwind journey where they’ll encounter fantastic beasts like never before.
The show follows Ringmaster Skender, who has stolen Newt Scamander’s suitcase – where Demiguise, Diricawl, Mooncalves and more reside - to try and bring the failing Le Cirque Arcanus back to its former glory. It’s then up to circus employee Gwenlyn to rescue the stolen creatures before they end up in Skender’s greedy hands forever.
Wand Magic
Just as in Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic will be full of locations for guests to cast spells with their interactive wands. Pick up a wand from the new shop Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique and interact with fantastic beasts like Nifflers, Bowtruckles and a Demiguise, or engage with the enchanted objects in storefronts.
Street Entertainment
As you walk through The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - The Ministry of Magic you’ll encounter residents, visitors and officials, including exchange students from Hogwarts and Ilvermorny Schools of Witchcraft and Wizardry, an Auror looking for suspicious characters and talking portraits engaging with the locals.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic Dining
Cafe L’Air De La Sirene
This charming cafe will be serving up French sandwiches, plat du jour and desserts in a location adorned with fabulous carved marble and details of fantastic beasts hidden in the tile and mosaic designs.
Le Goblet Noir
Head into the shadowy corners of Place Cachee to find this mysterious, timeworn auberge, where international dark witches and wizards can enjoy a hearty meal of soups, salads, entrees and desserts.
Bar Moonshine
American witches and wizards can enjoy a taste of home at Bar Moonshine, where they’ll find exclusive beers, wines and cocktails served amid U.S. Quidditch team pennants and other items of wizarding Americana.
Bieraubeurre Cart
The name might be in French, but this cart will be serving up the same classic Butterbeer we all know and love… a visit to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter wouldn’t be complete without it!
Now we have the details for all five Epic Universe lands, all that’s left to find out is that all important opening date! We can’t wait for this to be announced and we know you can’t either, so stay tuned as we’ll be sharing the news as soon as we have it!
