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What is The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic?
With the exciting expansion of Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe, it’s only natural that The Wizarding World of Harry Potter experiences its own growth. Building on the success of the existing Wizarding World of Harry Potter areas in Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, Epic Universe will captivate guests with the magical side of 1920s Paris from the Fantastic Beasts films and the British Ministry of Magic from the Harry Potter series through a bustling shopping district named Place Cachée.
In keeping with the immersive design of Epic Universe, all worlds, including the new Harry Potter area, are ingeniously separated by berms with “portal” entrances. These portals act as magical gateways, transitioning guests from the central hub of Celestial Park – a world between worlds – to the distinct realms of each area.
Where is The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic located?
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic Attractions
Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry
With the Métro-Floo, a unique mode of wizarding transit inspired by the iconic Floo Network from the films, guests will travel from Paris to the British Ministry of Magic for the trial of Dolores Umbridge. Upon arrival, they enter the Ministry’s grand atrium and explore various departments before boarding magical, omnidirectional lifts to witness the trial.
The event takes a dramatic turn when Umbridge attempts to escape, prompting guests to join Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, and a house-elf named Higgledy in a thrilling chase. This high-stakes pursuit moves up, down, forward, backward, sideways, and more throughout the Ministry as guests dodge attacks from Death Eaters and creatures along the way.
Le Cirque Arcanus
Step into the big top for a live stage show inspired by the circus featured in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Prepare to be dazzled by live performers and aerialists, stunning puppetry, brilliant special effects, and fantastic beasts like never before! The show centers around Ringmaster Skender, who has stolen Newt Scamander’s suitcase—home to creatures like the Demiguise, Diricawl, and Mooncalves—in a desperate bid to restore the failing Le Cirque Arcanus to its former glory. It’s up to circus employee Gwenlyn to rescue these magical creatures before they fall into Skender’s greedy clutches.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic Entertainment
Character Experiences
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.
Interactive Wands and Spells
Guests can use their interactive wands to cast spells at various locations throughout Place Cachée, 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 Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic Dining
Café l’Air de la Sirène
This restaurant is beautifully 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.
Le Gobelet Noir
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.
Bar Moonshine
Don’t miss 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.
Bièraubeurre Cart
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.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic Shopping
Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique
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.
Tour en Floo
Shop Ministry of Magic-inspired items at the Métro-Floo gift shop, cleverly named Tour en Floo.
Les Galeries Mirifiques
This merchandise location plans to offer a range of goods, including wizarding gear and memorabilia.
K. Rammelle
Those looking for a sweet treat can visit K. Rammelle for a delicious confectionery spread.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic Fun Fact
This magical Epic Universe land features the tallest buildings ever created for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. At the 2024 New York Comic Con, it was revealed that the smallest building in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic is actually larger than the tallest building in Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida.
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