‘Harry Potter’ Fans Rejoice; British Ministry of Magic Ride Set To Open at Universal Orlando in May 2025
A new Harry Potter ride, 'Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry of Magic', will debut on May 22 at Universal Epic Universe in Florida. The ride is set within the iconic Ministry of Magic from the Harry Potter series. Universal Epic Universe will also feature themed areas based on Super Nintendo, 'How to Train Your Dragon', and monster movies.
Harry Potter fans eagerly anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort found out that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic. Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry is slated to debut May 22 as part of the opening of Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, Universal Epic Universe. Happy Birthday, Harry Potter! Know About Most Beloved Fictional Character and the Wizarding World in JK Rowling's Iconic Fantasy Series.
Besides the Harry Potter ride, the new theme park will have themed areas based on Super Nintendo, the How to Train Your Dragon films and monster movies.
Universal Orlando Announces Harry Potter Ride 'Battle at the Ministry' for 2025 Epic Universe Launch
The two previous Harry Potter attractions at Universal Orlando Resort used Hogwarts castle and Gringotts Wizarding Bank as settings.
The newest Harry Potter attraction takes visitors through the typically restricted wizarding government building, starting in a gigantic atrium.
Visitors get to pass through the office of Dolores Umbridge, the villainess character played by Imelda Staunton in the film series. They then board an omnidirectional lift, which simulates a chase to catch Umbridge, according to the theme park resort.
The latest Harry Potter attraction also will have a live show inspired by the Fantastic Beasts films and a dining and retail section. International Harry Potter Day 2024: Memorable Quotes From Author JK Rowling's Novel Series To Share With Your Friends and Fellow Potterheads!.
Universal's main competition in the Orlando area, Walt Disney World, also has four theme parks, and it too plans to expand. Disney officials have indicated that they could invest up to USD 17 billion in the Florida resort and add a fifth theme park.