Florida - In 2025, Universal Orlando Resort will unveil its third enchanting addition to the Harry Potter-themed lands with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic. This immersive world is one of the five new realms coming to Universal Epic Universe.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic transports guests to wizarding Paris from the Fantastic Beasts films and the British Ministry of Magic from the Harry Potter series. This captivating land promises a magical blend of fantastical dining, whimsical retail, spellbinding entertainment, and Universal’s most groundbreaking ride yet.
Developed by Universal Creative and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment, this new world builds on the global phenomenon started with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade in 2010 and continued with Diagon Alley in 2014. The Ministry of Magic marks the third chapter in this wizarding journey, promising to elevate theme park entertainment once more.
Upon entering through an ornate portal, guests will step from a Muggle park in Paris into the vibrant 1920s Place Cachée. This hidden shopping district features Haussmannian buildings, cafés, and historic domes. Here, visitors can cast spells, encounter fantastic beasts at a traveling circus, and use the Métro-Floo to travel from Paris to 1990s London for an adventure inside the British Ministry of Magic.
Key Attractions and Experiences
Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry
With its unique combination of massive environments, powerful storytelling, and first-of-its-kind ride technology, Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry builds upon the historic theme park innovation Universal is known for – and will be one of its most impressive attractions to date.
The adventure begins when guests travel by Métro-Floo – a unique mode of wizarding transit inspired by the iconic Floo Network seen in the films – to journey from wizarding Paris to the British Ministry of Magic for the long-awaited trial of the infamous Dolores Umbridge.
Upon arrival, guests will enter the Ministry’s jaw-dropping grand atrium and venture through other departments before boarding magical, omnidirectional lifts to watch the trial take place…until Umbridge attempts to escape.
Guests then join Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger and a house-elf named Higgledy in a thrilling chase that will propel them up, down, forward, backward, sideways and more throughout the Ministry as they try to capture Umbridge – all while dodging attacks from Death Eaters, rampaging creatures, and more along the way.
Le Cirque Arcanus
For the first time ever in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, guests will enjoy a live, full-scale theatre experience in the heart of the land with Le Cirque Arcanus.
This spectacular show features live performers and aerialists, amazing puppetry, brilliant special effects and more to take guests on a whirlwind journey where they’ll encounter fantastic beasts like never before.
The show follows Ringmaster Skender, who has stolen Newt Scamander’s suitcase – where Demiguise, Diricawl, Mooncalves and more reside – to try and bring the failing Le Cirque Arcanus back to its former glory.
It’s then up to circus employee Gwenlyn to rescue these creatures before they end up in Skender’s greedy hands forever.
Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique
Guests can shop some of the world’s finest wands designed by esteemed artisan wandmaker, Cosme Acajor, in the premier Parisian wand shop, Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique.
In addition to popular imports from Ollivanders, visitors will find a selection of exquisite wands packaged in unique three-sided boxes – each containing a list of locations throughout the wizarding world where guests can practice casting spells.
Inspiring Wand Magic
As guests explore the streets of wizarding Paris, they can use their interactive wands to create magical experiences as they cast spells at various locations, interact with fantastic beasts such as Nifflers, Bowtruckles and a Demiguise, and engage with enchanted objects in many of the storefront windows plus other areas throughout the marvelous Place Cachée.
Captivating Entertainment
While exploring the streets of Place Cachée, guests will also encounter other visitors, officials and residents from the wizarding world, including exchange students from the Hogwarts and Ilvermorny Schools of Witchcraft and Wizardry, an Auror from the Ministère des Affaires Magiques de la France who roams inquiring of suspicious characters, talking portraits of delightful wizards who engage with locals about the happenings in Place Cachée, and more.
Dining and Shopping
Guests can also enjoy delicious international fare and shop for souvenirs and merchandise during their visit to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at highly-themed dining and retail locations, including:
Café L’Air De La Sirène
Delight in French sandwiches, daily specials, and desserts in a charming café adorned with fantastic beast designs.
Le Gobelet Noir
Enjoy a hearty meal in this mysterious auberge favored by international Dark witches and wizards.
Bar Moonshine
American witches and wizards can savor exclusive beers, wines, and cocktails in a setting filled with U.S. Quidditch team memorabilia.
Bièraubeurre Cart
No visit is complete without a frosty mug of Butterbeer from the Bièraubeurre cart.
Shopping
Find wizarding gear at Les Galeries Mirifiques, sweets at K. Rammelle, and Ministry-inspired items at the Métro-Floo gift shop, Tour En Floo.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic promises unmatched levels of immersion and detail, offering fans a magical new adventure to explore.
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