BREAKING: First Look Inside Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry Ride at Epic Universe

Universal Orlando Resort shared the first photos from inside Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, the main attraction of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe.

Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry

Inside the ornate, dimly lit building, an illuminated vintage-style poster captures attention with its imagery and text about an epic courtroom scene. The luxurious decor features green tiles and golden accents, reminiscent of the magical world of Harry Potter's Battle at the Ministry Ride.

The ride has guests visit the Ministry of Magic for the trial of Dolores Umbridge soon after the defeat of Voldemort.

Bronze statues of a centaur, a robed woman, and a man stand majestically in front of a building with red and green brickwork and illuminated windows, evoking an Epic Universe where stories like the Battle at the Ministry once came to life.

For the first time, guests will get to walk through the impressive atrium of the British Ministry, after traveling via Floo Powder from Paris. Here, guests will see the Fountain of Magical Brethren featuring a wizard, witch, house-elf, goblin, and centaur.

The ornate sign reading "Department of Magical Creatures" stands proudly against a backdrop of green and black tiles, framed by red brickwork, evoking the enchanting world of Harry Potter within the Epic Universe.
A goblin-like figure sits on a stack of documents, quill and book in hand, within an elaborately decorated room reminiscent of Harry Potter's epic universe, where gold accents gleam like trophies from a battle at the Ministry.
The library archive, reminiscent of the grand settings in an Epic Universe, boasts tall shelves brimming with books and files. Ornate wooden cabinets line the room, while a metal staircase offers access, echoing the enchanting atmosphere found within the magical realms of Harry Potter.
Stacks of red Ministry of Magic pamphlets tied with purple ribbons are displayed, hinting at the secrets behind the legendary Battle at the Ministry Ride, an exciting addition to the Epic Universe of Harry Potter.
The newspaper headline "Umbridge Stands Trial Today" hovers beneath a whimsical purple paper airplane, reminiscent of the intrigue in the Epic Universe's Battle at the Ministry Ride.

The queue takes guests through the Ministry, including Umbridge’s office. There, guests will see a new character, Higgledy, Umbridge’s former house-elf.

A small private theater with ornate red leather seats and gold-trimmed walls offers an enchanting atmosphere, reminiscent of a Harry Potter adventure.

Guests then board omnidirectional lifts (elevators), which act as the ride vehicles. The first photo inside the lifts reveals tiered rows of red leather seats.

More About The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Discover Universal Blog shared more information about the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but mostly details we already knew. The land’s other attraction will be Le Cirque Arcanus, based on the circus in “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Skender, the circus ringmaster, has stolen Newt Scamander’s suitcase of magical creatures and it’s up to circus employee Gwenlyn to rescue them. The show combines talented performers, advanced puppetry, and dazzling special effects. Featured creatures will include a Demiguise and Mooncalves.

Guests will be able to enjoy on French confections at K. Rammelle, part of Place Cachée (the Parisian equivalent of Diagon Alley). In the storefront windows will be spinning carousels and Ferris wheels made of sweets.

The main dining location is Café L’air De La Sirène, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner outdoors or in a space featuring marble and mosaics of fantastic beasts. Menu items include sandwiches, plats du jour, French baked goods, desserts, and bespoke Butterbeer drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic). The restaurant features a display of nearly 2,000 croquembouches (cream puffs).

Bar Moonshine is a Bar Américain offering 1920s American cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks, including Butterbeer. Though located in Paris, the décor is American-inspired, featuring American Quidditch team pennants and Ilvermorney memorabilia. Those under 21 can get Butterbeer at the Bièraubeurre Cart.

Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique is the home of Cosme Acajor’s collection of wands. Interactive wands will come with maps of the new spell locations in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic. Each wand comes in elegant three-sided boxes representing the three key aspects of a wand: material, core, and length. The interactive spell locations will reveal hidden beasts, including a Niffler.

Les Galeries Mirifiques is the land’s main gift shop. There’s also Tour En Floo, the Métro-Floo shop, which offers quills, stationery, apparel, and backpacks.

Epic Universe opens on May 22, 2025.

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