Universal Destinations & Experiences have unveiled the fifth and final land for Epc Universe in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic. The Harry Potter land will combine wizarding Paris and the British Ministry.
The land was developed by both Universal Creative and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic will build upon the previous two Harry Potter lands in 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.
Universal has teased that the bar will be raised once again.
After entering the land’s portal, guests will journey from a Muggle park in Paris into the spectacle 1920’s Place Cachée — a hidden, bustling shopping district in wizarding Paris lined with Haussmannian buildings, shops, sidewalk cafés, and historic Parisian domes rising in the distance.
The land will feature magical streets using interactive wands, encounter fantastic beasts at a traveling circus, and — for the first time ever within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — travel across countries and time to 1990s London using the Métro-Floo for a thrilling adventure set inside the iconic British Ministry of Magic.
Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministrywill have aunique combination of massive environments, powerful storytelling, and first-of-its-kind ride technology, Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry builds upon the historic theme park innovation Universal is known for — and will be one of its most impressive attractions to date.
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.
Le Cirque Arcanus will be the first live, full-scale theatre experience in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This show features live performers and aerialists, amazing puppetry, brilliant special effects, and more to 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 these creatures before they end up in Skender’s greedy hands forever.
Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magiqueis where guests can shop some of the world’s finest wands designed by esteemed artisan wandmaker, Cosme Acajor. In addition to popular imports from Ollivanders, visitors will find a selection of exquisite wands packaged in unique 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 create magical experiences as they 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 plus other areas throughout the marvelous Place Cachée.
Throughout the Ministry of Magic there will be captivating entertainment where guests will encounter other visitors, officials and residents from the wizarding world, including exchange Students from the Hogwarts and Ilvermorny Schools of Witchcraft and Wizardy, 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.
CaféL’air De La Sirène is a charming café where guests can delight in French sandwiches, plats du jour, and desserts.
Le Gobelet Noir will be a place where international Dark witches and wizards gather to escape the prying eyes of the Paris Ministry and have a hearty meal over hushed conversation. Menu offerings include starters such as soups and salads as well as a variety of entrées and desserts.
Bar Moonshine will be a place where 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.
Bièraubeurre Cartwill be the official Butterbeer cart of the land.
Guests can also shop for wizarding gear and memorabilia at Les Galeries Mirifiques, satisfy their sweet tooth at the French confectionary shop, K. Rammelle, or make a stop for Ministry of Magic-inspired items at the Métro-Floo gift shop,Tour En Floo.
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