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REVIEW: Battle at the Ministry is great — but not the greatest dark ride ever - Theme Park Tribune, theme park news for theme park fans
July 3, 2025 - Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry has some truly amazing elements — a massive, brilliantly-detailed queue, advanced ride vehicle technology, and some incredible animatronics.
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Orlando Informer
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Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry at Universal Epic Universe | Orlando Informer
October 9, 2025 - As you move through, you’ll get to peek into familiar scenes from the films and experience brand-new ones created just for the park. You’ll begin with the Métro-Floo—a twist on the Floo Network—whisking you to the Ministry of Magic.
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Reddit
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r/UniversalOrlando on Reddit: Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry was disappointing.
April 15, 2025 -

So I just want to start this off by saying that I was able to ride Battle at the Ministry today, and I still think it’s a good attraction, but I was pretty disappointed by it.

Everyone was hyping up this ride like it was one of the greatest rides ever created, better than Rise of the Resistance, and I was getting that vibe from the queue, truly one of the greatest queues ever, but the actual ride itself is just okay. It’s not even better than Monsters Unchained in my option, let alone the best of Disney. The main issue is that the ride is just so screen heavy. Even moreso than Forbidden Journey and Gringotts. Sure the screens areas crisp as you could hope for, but they still take you out of it. There are scenes with very advanced animatronics that are standing in front of screens, scenes where there are physical sets but the characters are on screen, and there are several scenes were you are only looking at a screen. In terms of thrills it’s on the Rise of the Resistance drop level and a little less than the Forbidden Journey movement but on the Tower of Terror ride system.

Like I said this was still a very good attraction but it was way overhyped, I don’t understand how people were calling this one of the greatest things ever created and defies what a theme park ride can be, it’s not even better than Unchained in my opinion and the queue is the best part of the experience since it’s actually a real physical giant set. I think that if the whole ride was like that like Rise of the Resistance and Unchained where it’s a high tech physical dark ride then it could be on that level, but as it stands, I would call it just good. Wouldn’t wait over an hour and a half for it.

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Coaster101
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Review: Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry at Universal Epic Universe - Coaster101
April 18, 2025 - There is no pre-show for Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, after you exit Umbridge’s office it is time to board the ride vehicles. The loading station is extremely unique, it’s a circular loading area with four bays for guests to board.
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Undercover Tourist
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All the Magical Details About Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry — Now Accepting Universal Express!
For the most part, the ride vehicle just bounces from room to room like your standard motion simulator. At one point, about two-thirds of the way through, there is a slight dropping sensation — about one story down.
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Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry - Full Ride POV from Universal Epic Universe - YouTube
Take the Metro-Floo and join Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they battle throughout the Ministry of Magic on Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry! Profess...
Published   April 17, 2025
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AllEars.Net
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The Best Seat on Harry Potter And The Battle At The Ministry At Epic Universe - AllEars.Net
September 29, 2025 - I do have a strong opinion about where you want to sit on this ride, so listen up. The ride vehicle for The Battle at the Ministry is an omnidirectional lift that seats 14 passengers at a time across two rows.
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EPIC UNIVERSE : Harry Potter the Battle at the Ministry Full Ride POV - YouTube
I was lucky enough to be of the few that were able to ride Battle at the Ministry. I can see why they don't have it a full capacity as it even broke down the...
Published   April 28, 2025
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BlogMickey
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Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry Ride Review: Technological Wizardry & World-Class Immersive Theming
May 1, 2025 - Harry then instructs us to find Umbridge as he continues to battle with the Death Eaters. Our vehicle spins again, leaving the expansive Ministry Archives and heading into the Department of Magical Creatures. A melody from the newest Harry Potter franchise can be heard, woven into the music and sound effects carrying over from the previous scene. Physical scenes turn to screens once again, as we see Dolores Umbridge restrain Higgledy, sending us into the most significant drop of the ride.
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[4K] Harry Potter and the Battle of the Ministry - 2025 POV - Universal Epic Universe | 4K 60FPS - YouTube
Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry is Universal's newest iteration of Harry Potter Attractions, utilizing state-of-the-art technology and animatroni...
Published   June 13, 2025
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We Rode Harry Potter Battle at the Ministry at Epic Universe!! The Worlds Most Ambitious Dark Ride! - YouTube
We're back at Epic Universe for park previews with the goal of finally riding the worlds most ambitious dark ride, Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministr...
Published   May 1, 2025
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Attractions Magazine
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First photos inside Harry Potter and the Battle of the Ministry at Epic Universe — including ride vehicle
November 19, 2024 - As usual in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park areas, details abound within the props and architecture. The ride vehicle for Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry will emulate an elevator traveling through the Ministry of Magic.
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Frommers
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Frommers | Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry
And the surprising soaring sensations of the ride system are unlike any other. Yet despite the superlatives, the relatively gentle movements of the vehicle are safe for kids and old bones, although some people find the mix of motion and screens makes them feel a little ookie for few minutes afterward. It’s actually so tame you won’t need to put your stuff in a locker. Then there's the astounding queue area, which explores the monumental Ministry of Magic and its inner chambers as seen in the Potter movies.
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Attractions Magazine
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Ride review | Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry at Epic Universe, unlike any other
April 10, 2025 - As you know if you’ve seen the “Harry Potter” films, the elevators in the Ministry not only go up and down, but also side to side. As such, your ride vehicle is a large version of an elevator with seats. It looks similar to the Tower of ...