ORLANDO, Fla. — Get your wands ready for the new installment of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter set to open next year at Universal Orlando Resort.
The "Ministry of Magic" is coming to Florida as one of the five worlds at Universal Epic Universe in 2025. The world is based on the government of the magical community featured in the popular book and movie series. Guests will be able to journey from the theme park into Paris where they will find shopping and dining opportunities before heading to London to see the British Ministry of Magic, according to a news release.
The world will include a new ride called "Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry" where guests will be able to travel by wizard transit from Paris to London for the trial of the infamous Dolores Umbridge, who was a bureaucrat in the movies. Guests will get to see the ministry's grand entry and see other departments from the movies.
The ride revolves around trying to find Umbridge who escaped while dodging attacks from creates, such as Death Eaters, from the series.
Another addition will be a live, full-scale theatre experience with Le Cirque Arcanus. The show will feature live performers, aerialists, puppetry and special effects. A new Parisian-themed wand shop will open up where guests can purchase wands that they can use throughout the park at various locations.
The interactive experience allows guests to immerse themselves in the wizarding world with enchanted objects and creatures from the books and movies.
A French-themed restaurant, cafe and sweets shop will also be created along with Bar Moonshine which will have exclusive beers, wines and cocktails. Of course, the new world will have a Butterbeer cart where guests can grab a cup of the frothy fan-favorite drink.
Universal Epic Universe will be a few miles from Universal Orlando’s current parks and have five themed worlds with their dining, shopping and entertainment experiences.
The other worlds include Celestial Park, Dark Universe, Super Nintendo World and How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk.
