10 Things You NEED To Know About Universal's Epic Universe Theme Park
8. Enter The Ministry Of Magic
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has been a smash hit with fans since it opened at Universal's Islands of Adventure in 2010. Universal would go on to expand into Universal Studios Florida with Diagon Alley, usually the most populated area of the park. So it made sense that Epic Universe would also have its own version for Potter fans to devour.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic not only takes you into the London's Ministry, but sees an expansion of the story into Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them series of films. Famously the second movie within the franchise saw magical creature expert Newt Scarmander visit Paris. It is this magical version of the French capital that will feature as the setting for this new land.
Epic Universe's Wizarding World will feature a ride that is so technically advanced, we have not yet seen it in another ride. "Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry" will see you enter London's Ministry of Magic. Here the wicked Dolores Umbridge is set to stand trial, where of course things don't go to plan. The queue for "Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry" will take you through all the famous sites of the Ministry; from Umbridge's sickly pink office to grand atrium.
The ride itself will see you board one of the Ministry's unique elevators that can take you in any direction. Expect a wild ride as you try to prevent Umbridge from escaping.
There's not just "Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry" that will allow guests to immerse themselves in the land. The Wizarding World's first full scale theatrical show "Le Cirque Arcanus" sees aerialists, puppets and special effects put on a magical show within the French circus.
The Parisian streets of Epic Universe's Wizarding World are also home to shops and dining, bringing French theme faire to Café L’air De La Sirène, Le Gobelet Noir and the sweet shop and Butterbeer cart. Within the stores you can do a bit of retail therapy, picking yourself up one of Newt's Nifflers or a brand new interactive wand.