A 3rd Harry Potter World Coming to Universal Orlando: Ministry of Magic
Universal Orlando Resort revealed new details for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter-Ministry of Magic, one of five worlds being added to Universal in 2025. The new attraction, which will be in the new Epic Universe park opening next year, will feature dining, retail, entertainment, and a new, boundary-pushing ride.
Ministry of Magic is the third Harry Potter-themed world at Universal Orlando, joining The Wizarding World of Harry Potter-Hogsmeade at Universal Islands of Adventure and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter-Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida.
The adventure begins when guests travel by Métro-Floo—a unique mode of wizarding transit inspired by the Floo Network seen in the films—to journey from wizarding Paris to the British Ministry of Magic for the trial of the infamous Dolores Umbridge.
Upon arrival, guests will enter the Ministry’s 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 chase that will propel them throughout the Ministry as they try to capture Umbridge—all while dodging attacks from Death Eaters, rampaging creatures and more along the way.
For the first time ever in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, guests can enjoy a live, full-scale theatre experience in the heart of the land with Le Cirque Arcanus. This show features live performers and aerialists, puppetry and special effects.
Guests also can shop for wands designed by Cosme Acajor in the premier Parisian wand shop Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique. They can find a selection of spell-casting sticks packaged in unique three-sided boxes, each containing a list of locations throughout the Wizarding World where guests can practice casting magic.
Armed with wand in hand, guests can interact with fantastic beasts such as Nifflers, Bowtruckles and a Demiguise, and engage with enchanted objects in many of the storefront windows and other areas throughout the Place Cachée.
The new Wizarding World also features themed dining and retail locations designed to extend the immersive experience.
Café L’air De La Sirène serves French sandwiches, plats du jour and desserts.
The mysterious Le Gobelet Noir has a menu of soups and salads as well as a variety of entrées and desserts.
American witches and wizards can enjoy a taste of home at Bar Moonshine, where they will find exclusive beers, wines and cocktails served amid the U.S. Quidditch team pennants and other items of wizarding Americana.
Bièraubeurre Cart dishes out the famous Butterbeer, the frosty, fan-favorite beverage.
Guests also can shop for memorabilia in Les Galeries Mirifiques, enjoy French sweets at K. Rammelle, or pick up Ministry of Magic-inspired items at the Métro-Floo gift shop Tour En Floo.
A new collection of merchandise inspired by the upcoming themed environment is now available for sale for a limited time and can be purchased at the Universal Epic Universe Preview Center in Universal CityWalk
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