Accio announcement! Today, on Harry Potter’s 44th birthday, we celebrate the boy who lived with exciting details about Epic Universe’s The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic. This expansion brings the 1920s Paris of the Fantastic Beasts films and the iconic British Ministry of Magic from the Harry Potter series to life through a bustling shopping district named Place Cachée.
So grab your broomsticks, and let’s soar into this magical world!
Explore the Attractions at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic in Epic Universe
This world offers parkgoers and Harry Potter fans first-time access to the British Ministry of Magic, a pivotal location in both the Harry Potter books and films. Known as the governing body for the magical community in Great Britain and Ireland, the Ministry of Magic comes to life in Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry. Here is how Universal described this new offering:
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.
The attractions don’t stop there! Step into the big top of Le Cirque Arcanus, a live stage show inspired by the circus featured in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Prepare to be amazed by live performers and aerialists, amazing puppetry, brilliant special effects, and fantastic beasts like you’ve never seen before!
While exploring the streets of Place Cachée, guests may encounter other visitors, officials, and residents from the wizarding world, including exchange Students from the Hogwarts and Ilvermorny Schools of Witchcraft and Wizardry, an Auror from the Ministère des Affaires Magiques de la France who roams inquiring of suspicious characters, talking portraits of delightful wizards who engage with locals about the happenings in Place Cachée, and more.
Given the caliber of The Wizarding World’s attractions at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, visitors can expect an array of truly unforgettable experiences.
Dining in The Wizarding World
The existing lands of Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando Resort have already delighted us with a taste of British cuisine, offering dishes like Beef Pasties, Bangers & Mash, and classic Fish & Chips. Now, it’s time to savor French culinary delights in this new Wizarding World of Harry Potter location.
First on the list is Café l’Air de la Sirène, adorned with carved marble and intricate details of fantastic beasts hidden within the tile and mosaic designs. The menu features French sandwiches, plats du jour, and desserts. Nearby, Le Gobelet Noir is a hotspot for Dark witches and wizards to gather and escape the prying eyes of the Paris Ministry. Amidst whispered secrets, guests can enjoy options such as soups and salads, as well as a variety of entrées and desserts.
Don’t miss out on visiting Bar Moonshine, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic’s watering hole, for some delightful bevies, amidst an atmosphere of U.S. Quidditch team pennants and other items of wizarding Americana.
Speaking of delicious beverages, no trip to The Wizarding World is complete without a Butterbeer! Be sure to grab a cup of this frosty drink at the Bièraubeurre Cart.
Shop at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic in Epic Universe
There is no doubt that a wand is an essential accessory when exploring The Wizarding World. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic introduces a new shopping destination for this magical tool at Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique, a Paris-based store featured in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. In addition to imports from Ollivanders, visitors will find a selection of wands packaged in this shop’s signature three-sided boxes, each containing a list of locations throughout the wizarding world where guests can practice casting spells.
As guests explore the streets of wizarding Paris, they can use their interactive wands to 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 and other areas throughout the Place Cachée.
Shop Ministry of Magic-inspired items at the Métro-Floo gift shop, cleverly named Tour en Floo. Les Galeries Mirifiques plans to offer a range of goods, including wizarding gear and memorabilia. Those looking for a sweet treat can visit K. Rammelle for a delicious confectionery spread.
Learn more about Epic Universe
There is even more to be excited about! The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic is merely one of five immersive worlds at Epic Universe. Upon the park’s opening in 2025, visitors will also be able to explore Celestial Park, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, Dark Universe, and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, each offering its own unique adventures and experiences.
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