Cyber Monday deals are here! For a limited time, Buy 2 Days and Get 2 Days FREE at Universal Orlando Resort — save up to $124 per ticket! Plus, get an extra $10 off Universal Orlando Resort Theme Park ticket orders of $1,000 or more using code UORTICKETS10 at checkout.
Get ready to travel across the pond and through space and time. The third captivating installment of the Wizarding World is coming to Universal Orlando Resort's fourth gate, Universal Epic Universe, on May 22, 2025. Witches, wizards and non-magiques alike will get to step right back into the stories they know and love in a single journey that spans decades of wizarding world history. This all-new themed environment inspired by the beloved "Fantastic Beasts" films and "Harry Potter" series will transport guests to Paris in the 1920s during the rise of Grindelwald before allowing them the opportunity to travel by Floo Powder to London in the late 1990s after the fall of Voldemort. Wands at the ready, everyone! We're casting Revelio on all the fantastic secrets of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic.
Overview of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic
Upon entering through the most magical portal in Epic Universe, you'll arrive at a Muggle park in 1920s Paris. From there, you'll pass under the towering Phoenix Arch and enter Place Cachée, a hidden, bustling shopping district lined with Haussmannian buildings, shops, sidewalk cafés and historic Parisian domes rising in the distance inspired by "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald." (The shortest building here is taller than the tallest building in Diagon Alley!) The majestic grandeur and enchanting ambiance of the city are amplified by French conversations you might overhear hoppening between storekeepers and clients and juicy wizard gossip making its way through the streets.
The Universal production team worked alongside production designers of the films to create an unmatched level of immersion and attention to detail fans have come to expect from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — but with an all-new Parisian twist.
When Is The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic Opening?
SAVE UP TO $79
Universal Epic Universe tickets are on sale. Snag big savings through Undercover Tourist!
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic will open with Universal Epic Universe on May 22, 2025. Epic Universe will feature five toadally immersive worlds. Besides Ministry of Magic, you'll find Celestial Park, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk and Dark Universe. Undercover Tourist offers big savings on Universal Epic Universe tickets — up to $79 per ticket!
Universal Orlando Resort is also opening three brand-new hotels in 2025: Universal Helios Grand Hotel (located inside Epic Universe!) and sister properties Universal Stella Nova and Universal Terra Luna Resorts.
Attractions in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic
How exactly does the "Ministry of Magic" fit into all this, you might ask? Well, let's use the Floo Network and travel to 1990s London. Something tells me it's a big day in Wizarding World history.
Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry
The Art Nouveau surroundings and white tile-lined hallways of the Paris Métro-Floo station will lead you to a wall of giant fireplaces that the production team collaborated with the filmmakers to create. Once you step through, you'll be fully engulfed in green flames and magically transported into the iconic British Ministry of Magic. First, you'll enter the jaw-dropping grand atrium, complete with the newly restored Fountain of Magical Brethren, flying memos swirling through the air, an endless array of Ministry offices from floor to ceiling and the enchanted weather ceiling above you. (It's the biggest thing Universal Creative has ever built.)
You'll then wind your way through various recognizable departments and workspaces, including: the vacant Ministry Reception where wizards typically ask for information before going about their business; the locker room where you'll see that Harry, Ron and Neville are in training to become Aurors; the Hall of Ministers where you'll encounter past Ministers of Magic and get to witness them interacting with one another; a map room that features a magical moving map of the Ministry; the Aurors' headquarters where you'll see them gathering information for cases and be able to spot fantastical Easter eggs, such as a tribute to fallen Aurors; and Umbridge's small but extremely ornate pink and gold ministry office where you'll find her famous cat plates and her former house-elf, Higgledy, packing up her things. Keep your eye out for a variety of details from the films as you venture through the Ministry, such as the latest edition of the Daily Prophet!
... Which brings me to why you're here. Well, today, my friends, is the trial of Dolores Umbridge (played once again by the impeccable Dame Imelda Staunton) and the Ministry is abuzz with the news. After the Battle of Hogwarts, order has been restored and Lord Voldemort's followers are being held accountable for their crimes. As you board your omnidirectional lift (max capacity: 14) to the Wizengamot Courtroom, you quickly learn that the wicked witch has wriggled free of Ministry control. Her goal: repair a broken Time-Turner in the Department of Mysteries and restore Voldemort's reign.
Harry, Ron and Hermione, who are also in attendance, recruit you to capture her and stop her from escaping. This groundbreaking attraction will propel you up, down, forward, backward and sideways throughout the entire Ministry as you dodge attacks from Death Eaters Yaxley, Macnair, and the Carrows, rampaging creatures and more. You'll also cross paths with Kingsley Shacklebolt for the first time in an attraction!
Your thrilling chase will take you to never-before-seen locations, such as the Magical Archives, a cavernous library filled with towering cabinets that hold centuries of wizarding documents and the Department of Magical Creatures where creatures have escaped and are running amuck and the Time Room which is overflowing with a variety of Time-turners and unique timekeeping devices. Prepare for an action-packed adventure and unexplored mystery in an experience that combines new and different technologies to bring to life the most ambitious ride Universal has ever created.
Entertainment Experiences in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic
If there's one thing you should expect in the Wizarding World, it's magic. From a first-of-its-kind live show to inspiring wand wizardry, there are spell-binding experiences everywhere you turn.
Le Cirque Arcanus
Around Place Cachée, you'll find a series of banners advertising Le Cirque Arcanus, once the premiere showcase of magical creatures from around the globe. As of late, the show has fallen out of favor ... but Ringmaster Skender has a plan. He's stolen the famed suitcase of Newt Scamander and is intent on using the beasts who reside within to bring the circus back to its glory days.
As you make your way to the main stage, you'll stroll past the many sideshow booths showcasing the strange and usual acts of Le Cirque Arcanus. Eventually, you'll meet up with Gwenlyn, a squib and assistant to Skender, who will seek your help to rescue the creatures before they end up in the greedy ringmaster's hands forever.
The first fully immersive in-world theatrical experience for the Wizarding World globally (and the most technically complex), Le Cirque Arcanus will feature a combination of live performers, puppets and special effects to bring you on a mind-blowing journey of excitement, surprises and compassion. Be prepared to encounter fantastic beasts you remember from the films, such as a Demiguise, Zouwu, Kelpi and Mooncalves ... and even the famous magizoologist himself.
Character Interactions
This concealed pocket of Paris is populated with locals and tourists alike. While exploring Place Cachée, you'll encounter other visitors, officials and residents from the Wizarding World, including exchange students from the Hogwarts and Ilvermorny Schools of Witchcraft and Wizardry and an Auror from the Ministère des Affaires Magiques de la France who roams the streets inquiring of suspicious characters.
That's not all, though! Magical creatures have found their way into shop windows, nooks and crannies ... just waiting for you to hoppen upon them. Be on the lookout for a Niffler who will look you straight in the eye as he indiscreetly shoves a gold bar into his pouch. (Overall, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic contains some of the smallest animated figures Universal Creative has ever developed, as well as some of the largest.)
Environmental Interactions
One of the Wizarding World's most charming qualities is the sheer breadth of its vitality. In true wizard fashion, inanimate objects seemingly come to life and it's no different in Place Cachée. For the first time ever in the Wizarding World, you'll be able to interact with various talking portraits and receive real, personalized replies.
Also, it should go without saying that you'll be able to sharpen your spell-casting skills with amazing new interactive wand experiences as you explore the streets of wizarding Paris. Stop by the storefront windows, uncover enchanted objects and cast spells to interact with fantastic beasts, such as Bowtruckles, and reveal hidden surprises.
Restaurants in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic
From mouthwatering French-inspired cuisine to good, ol' fashioned Butterbeer, Place Cachée is rife with highly-themed dining locations to satisfy your appetite and wet your whistle.
Café L'air De La Sirène
One of the more refined dining options in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, this charming cafe will serve French-inspired cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Carved marble and art nouveau mosaics featuring stunning period interpretations of wizards and witches adorn the walls and thoughtful designs of flora and fauna from the Wizarding World cover the ceiling. Prepared to be amazed by the improbably towering displays of almost 2,000 decorative individual croquembouches that will entice you to save some room in your stomach.
On the menu, you'll find French sandwiches, plats du jour and desserts, as well as Butterbeer and a variety of nonalcoholic and alcoholic drinks, including beer, cocktails and French wines. Dine inside or outside in the two distinct outdoor seating areas where you'll get the full Parisian street cafe experience.
Le Gobelet Noir
Slytherins, Thunderbirds and aspiring Death Eaters will feel right at home in this mysterious, timeworn auberge in the shadowy corners of Place Cachée. Welcome to Le Gobelet Noir where international Dark witches and wizards gather to escape the prying eyes of the Paris Ministry and have a hearty meal over hushed conversation. Here you'll be able to feast on starters, such as soups and salads, as well as a variety of entrées and desserts.
Bar Moonshine
A watering hole for Ilvermorny alum visiting the City of Lights, Bar Moonshine is where you'll find exclusive beers, wines and cocktails served amid U.S. Quidditch team pennants and other items of wizarding Americana.
Bièraubeurre Cart
No visit to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is complete without it. Be sure to stop by the Bièraubeurre cart for a frosty, delicious mug of Butterbeer (a beloved beverage with flavors reminiscent of butterscotch and shortbread) and a signature foam mustache!
Shopping in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic
From wands to apparel to sweet treats, the shops and stores of Place Cachée have quite a magical inventory.
Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique
If you're planning on casting spells in the streets of Place Cachée, you've come to the right place. The premier Parisian wand shop, Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique is where you'll find delicately crafted, exquisite wands designed by esteemed artisan wandmaker Cosme Acajor herself. Specializing in different wand cores than her British wand master counterparts, Acajor considers her couture-influenced wands as works of art and only sells products of the highest quality. (But don't worry! You'll also find plenty of popular British wand imports here, as well.)
As opposed to the haphazard teetering piles Ollivanders Wand Shop is known for, Acajor's establishment has a more refined interior befitting of her own elegance. Her inventory is neatly stacked in her signature triangular boxes and illuminated by a wondrous chandelier crafted with over eight hundred crystal wands and adorned with brass Pixies. Truly a sight to behold.
Tour En Floo
After you've successfully stopped Umbridge from turning back time, reward yourself with Ministry of Magic-inspired items, wands, stationery, sundries and a stylish new Auror clothing line at the Métro-Floo gift shop.
Les Galeries Mirifiques
Stop by to shop for wizarding gear and memorabilia.
K. Rammelle
Satisfy your sweet tooth at this French confectionary shop.
Universal Epic Universe just got a whole lot more magical. Are you excited to visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic? What will be your first stop upon entering Place Cachée? Let us know in the comments below!
Related: Everything We Know So Far About Universal Epic Universe
Keep hopping!
