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I kinda wish they wouldn't slap the name "Harry Potter" on it (or any of the 3 lands) at this point. Just call it "The Wizarding World: ________". It just seems so redundant, but then again I am a Slytherin so.... :devil: This Floo network is a bit different. They use the Prof and BTTF vehicle... More on forums.insideuniversal.net
Introducing The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Ministry of Magic™
"Our shortest building is taller than the tallest building in Diagon Alley..." That's pretty cool actually. That means it is going to feel really immersive with the sightlines being closed in by tall buildings. More on reddit.com
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Ride length and capacity have little to do with each other. A 30 minute ride and a 1 minute ride would have the same hourly capacity if the rate of loading is the same between them. More on reddit.com
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April 28, 2025Anyone else think the Wizarding World in Epic Universe should’ve been called The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Place Cachée?
The likely reason is name recognition. This land was clearly meant to be a Fantastic Beasts land, but once those movies failed to make a big impact, they likely pivoted to rebrand as much as they could to be something guests would be more interested in. The Harry Potter name is much more valuable than Fantastic Beasts, and Place Cachée is not something most guests would associate with the Wizarding World except the most devoted. More on reddit.com
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May 22, 2025 - A new portal is opening into the wizarding world at Universal Orlando Resort. Yes, Universal Epic Universe will bring more Harry Potter goodness into our lives, with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic NOW OPEN. So, here’s everything to expect.
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March 11, 2025 - Here’s what Harry Potter fans will be most excited about in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe.
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November 7, 2025 - A phoenix and other magic creatures adorn the towering archway at Universal Epic Universe's Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic.
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January 30, 2024 - Only a short land description: where guests will discover a different era of the wizarding world in an all-new land that blends 1920s wizarding Paris from Warner Bros. Pictures’ Fantastic Beasts films with the iconic British Ministry of Magic from the Harry Potter series;
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January 17, 2023 - This third Wizarding World for Universal Orlando is expected to explore one final location from the original Harry Potter books and films, the British Ministry of Magic. The main attraction for this land will likely be set within this iconic location, located within a structure that will make it the largest indoor ride at Epic Universe.
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Harry Potter | First look at Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry™ attraction at Universal Epic Universe | Wizarding World
November 19, 2024 - From Dolores Umbridge’s office to the majestic atrium, Universal Epic Universe is about to bring to life one of the most formidable settings in the Harry Potter films : the headquarters of the Ministry of Magic.
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October 29, 2025 - Thrilling adventure, fantastic beasts, and unexplored mystery await in Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry. Guests travel by Métro-Floo from Paris to the British Ministry of Magic where Dolores Umbridge is about to stand trial.
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July 31, 2024 - Then the Fantastic Beasts franchise really began to tank and when it came time to resume work on Epic Universe they decided to put the British Ministry ride inside Epic Universe instead. Keep the design work for the 1920s Paris land and import the ride design for the 1990s British Ministry ride instead. Continue this thread ... I'm sure the ride system and most general details were in place and didn't change. But the ride being set after the modern Harry Potter movies instead of during the Fantastic Beasts time period was definitely a pivot when the last two movies were cancelled.
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April 19, 2025 - The most popular ride in Epic Universe is Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, and for good reason. It’s the best attraction in all of Universal Orlando, but also by far the most difficult & frustrating due to no standby line–only a virtual queue.
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We all have somewhat of an idea of how low of a throughput these more advanced rides have at Epic.
However, while I was in line for Ministry (sucks that the virtual queue still resulted in me waiting 1.5 hours), I was scouring the internet to see if I could find what the ride duration for Ministry was. Considering how slowly the queue moves, I wondered optimistically if maybe Universal finally took a crack at making a longer, more giving ride experience.
After finding NOTHING on the web, I asked one of the ride operators and, holy crap! Ministry of Magic has a 4-MINUTE duration!
Now, this duration isn't exactly groundbreaking at first glance. Gringotts at Studios has a five-minute ride time, for example. HOWEVER... Gringots relies on a lot of still sets, massive amounts of screen simulations, and loads of darkness. Other newer universal rides hang out in this 3-6 minute mark, employing 1-2 animatronics for the whole ride. Lots of filling the time with bells and whistles.
Now looking at ministry.. Considering its insanely complex layout, CONSTANT action, and several insanely realistic animatronics, with no breaks or 'filibuster' moments, this has got to be the best bang-for-your buck in terms of the highest quality ride experience PLUS an actually satisfying ride duration with NO BREAKS and NO LAPSES in action at all.
This is going to prove itself to be the best ride in the world to date as the public rides it more. No contest.
ASIDE: I know I write this as some sponsored Universal advocate as an ad or something.. I just went to Epic yesterday on an accidental whim when I found out that resort guests could buy tickets. As a long time theme park enjoyer, this ride really impacted me and filled me with so much excitement with how far universal has raised the bar in entertainment. I love this ride.
EDIT: Man, lots of hate for this ride. I had a splendid time, as I'm sure many did.. But I'm curious if some of the haters have actually ridden it, or if they've just watched videos online... Because the experience is not the same. Not even close.
EDIT 2: Clean up on some unrelated info. I don't defend its terrible queue management or capacity. It blows.
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Ride length and capacity have little to do with each other. A 30 minute ride and a 1 minute ride would have the same hourly capacity if the rate of loading is the same between them.
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Oh, 4 minutes is supposed to be long? Man, you would’ve had a brain aneurysm if you went to EPCOT in the 80’s or 90’s.
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Epic Universe's Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry’s Line Is Half a Mile Long - IGN
April 9, 2025 - The entrance to Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry is located inside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic in Universal Epic Universe. Basically, it's meant to look like 1920's wizarding Paris.
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April 6, 2025 - Epic Universe's Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic was the best part of the park, with the best ride and one of two incredible live shows.