Today Universal Orlando Resort gave us a first look inside the stunning recreation of the British Ministry of Magic which will be the main setting for the brand new attraction Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry ride set to open May 22nd, 2025 at Universal Epic Universe.
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This groundbreaking and technologically advanced attraction can be found within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic promises to be Universal’s most impressive ride to date – blending massive incredibly detailed environments, powerful storytelling, unprecedented ride technology and so much more to take guests on an action-packed adventure to witness the trial of the infamous Dolores Umbridge.
The breathtaking images released by Universal so far feel like a ride within the WB studio tour London, the sets are as close to the real things as I’ve ever seen and the level of detail shown so far is unrivalled and unmatched anywhere in the world. These truly are breathtaking and considering that Universal wouldn’t want to spoil it all at once I can imagine this is only a small portion of what is featured inside this exciting new ride.
Just like Hogwarts castle in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade and Gringotts Bank in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley, the immense scale and awe-inspiring details within the British Ministry of Magic will amaze guests as they are immersed in yet another iconic location from the beloved Warner Bros. Pictures Harry Potter films. The journey through the typically restricted wizarding government building will take guests through the grand Ministry atrium, Dolores Umbridge’s office, other Ministry departments and more before boarding magical, omnidirectional lifts to bring Dolores Umbridge to justice once and for all.
Métro-Floo
Guests will journey from wizarding Paris – the setting of the other exciting experiences inspired by the Fantastic Beasts films in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic – to the Ministry via the Métro-Floo – a unique mode of transportation inspired by the iconic Floo Network from the films. As they emerge from the fireplace-like structures they’ve seen in the films, guests will immediately find themselves in the lobby of the Ministry of Magic.
The Ministry of Magic at Universal Epic Universe
The jaw-dropping grand atrium of the Ministry of Magic comes to life in all its grandeur in the queue for the attraction. Here, guests will find a restored Fountain of Magical Brethren statue, the breathtaking enchanted weather ceiling, an endless array of Ministry offices from floor to ceiling and many more intricate details for guests to discover while inside.
Guests will also discover that their visit falls on the same day that Dolores Umbridge will stand trial for her crimes against the wizarding world.
This is one of the most breathtaking entrances I’ve ever seen in my life. It doesn’t look real and after we first saw the concept art for this particular experience I can’t quite believe just how close to the concept art this looks. Correct me if I’m wrong but the ceiling looks to be a screen which will be constantly changing as guests queue to board the ride.
I am writing this very article with tears in my eyes at just how beautiful this looks and I’m not even that much of a Harry Potter fan!! That’s the craziest thing!
The craftsmanship, the artistry and the sheer scale of this ride is unlike anything we have seen before at Universal. This is the parks ‘Rise of the Resistance’ and could very well trump its Disney scale counterpart. Truly a work of art.
Ministry Reception
Guests will pass by the Ministry Reception, where wizards typically ask for information before going about their wizarding business. However, guests won’t find anyone working the reception booths today as the entire Ministry is busy preparing for the trial.
Ooozing with sophistication and class just keep in mind that this is a queue line!!
Dolores Umbridge’s Office
A glittering chandelier illuminates Dolores Umbridge’s former office, which is revealed to be just as over-the-top as the woman herself with its pink hues and ornate gold carvings throughout.
Here, guests will meet Higgledy, Umbridge’s former house-elf, for the first time as she enthusiastically cleans out the office ahead of the trial.
Daily Prophet, Memos and Other Wizarding Details
Guests should keep an eye out for a variety of details from the films while they venture through the Ministry, like the latest edition of the Daily Prophet, flocks of interdepartmental memos and even the belongings of some of their favourite characters from the films.
Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry Ride Vehicle
Guests will board a magical, omnidirectional lift that seats up to 14 guests to travel even deeper through the British Ministry for the long-awaited trial of Dolores Umbridge.
Adorned with vibrant red and gold accents, these lifts are unlike any ride vehicle ever created and will propel guests up, down, forward, backward, sideways and more throughout the Ministry – just like guests have seen in the films.
The ride vehicle is certainly giving me Tower of Terror vibes in terms of its design but with a much more plush aesthetic. Rest assured the ride system will be far more sophisticated than anything else out there in the world currently and we can’t wait to see what tricks it has up its sleeve next May!
Look at how plush they look! This is a level of detail and scale unlike anything we have seen in the world before and I cannot believe that we all get to experience something like this in 2025. Keep in mind that this is just one ride in an entire area, with four other areas and MANY other rides to explore as part of Universal Epic Universe!
Who’s ready for the Battle at the Ministry ride?! Also, if all of these photos weren’t enough there’s one photo in particular that was shared EXCLUSIVELY with People magazine and you can check that one out HERE.
The photo depicts a huge wizard statue with its wand raised in one hand. Book readers will keenly remember that these figures played a role in the infamous battle between Voldemort and Dumbledore at the Ministry.
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