As a seasoned gamer and Harry Potter enthusiast with over two decades of magical adventures under my belt, I can hardly contain my excitement for Universal’s latest offering – The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic! This new land is not just an extension but a breathtaking expansion of the enchanting world J.K. Rowling created.
The Universal Orlando Resort revealed the third version of the hugely successful Harry Potter-inspired realms, chief among them being the Ministry of Magic within the realm of Harry Potter’s Wizarding World.
What are the new Harry Potter worlds?
In 2025, Universal Epic Universe will introduce the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, one of five fresh universes on offer. The Ministry of Magic promises a range of experiences such as dining, shopping, entertainment, and what Universal describes as their most daring, innovative ride yet.
Set in the style of the 1920s, players will journey through a Muggle park in Paris and eventually enter a lively shopping district within the Ministry of Magic’s world. The surroundings are adorned with Haussmannian structures, shops, sidewalk cafes, and other iconic Parisian architecture to capture the essence and atmosphere of the city during that period.
As a gaming enthusiast, I can’t wait to unravel more secrets about this upcoming game zone! The grand opening is scheduled for 2025, so we’ve got some time to speculate and build up the excitement. Stay tuned for further updates on this thrilling adventure!
Check out a slideshow of conceptual images from the upcoming area below:
Regarding the attractions, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic offers an abundance of fresh experiences for guests, such as:
- Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry – With its unique 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 – For the first time ever in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, guests will enjoy a live, full-scale theatre experience in the heart of the land with Le Cirque Arcanus. This spectacular show features live performers and aerialists, amazing puppetry, brilliant special effects and more to takes 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 Magique – Guests can shop some of the world’s finest wands designed by esteemed artisan wandmaker, Cosme Acajor, in the premier Parisian wand shop, Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique. 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.
- Inspiring Wand Magic – 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.
- Captivating Entertainment – While exploring the streets of Place Cachée, guests will also 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.
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2024-07-31 15:40