Universal has revealed the first photos from inside of Harry Potter And The Battle At The Ministry, a massive new attraction coming to Universal Epic Universe next year.

They’re calling it the most ambitious ride they’ve ever created, and it will take guests into the British Ministry of Magic, as seen in the Harry Potter films, on an out of control elevator ride featuring Dolores Umbridge. Let’s explore all of the areas of the Ministry, as well as our first look at the actual ride vehicle, in this breaking news update.

Universal says walking into the British Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe next year will be just as awe-inspiring as walking into Hogwarts castle and Gringotts Bank in the existing Wizarding World lands.

Like those, the British Ministry is being built with incredible attention to detail, but also, at an immense scale. They describe the ride set within this location as the following:

“The journey through the typically restricted wizarding government building will take guests through the grand Ministry atrium, Dolores Umbridge’s office, other Ministry departments and more before boarding magical, omnidirectional lifts to bring Dolores Umbridge to justice once and for all.”

Below are some of the highly immersive details and photos shared today, including some of the environments we will find in Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry.

Métro-Floo Corridor

Guests will journey from wizarding Paris – the setting of the other exciting experiences inspired by the Fantastic Beasts films in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic – to the Ministry via the Métro-Floo – a unique mode of transportation inspired by the iconic Floo Network from the films. As they emerge from the fireplace-like structures they’ve seen in the films, guests will immediately find themselves in the lobby of the Ministry of Magic.

The Ministry of Magic Atrium

The jaw-dropping grand atrium of the Ministry of Magic comes to life in all its grandeur in the queue for the attraction.

Here, guests will find a restored Fountain of Magical Brethren statue, the breathtaking enchanted weather ceiling, an endless array of Ministry offices from floor to ceiling and many more intricate details for guests to discover while inside.

Guests will also discover that their visit falls on the same day that Dolores Umbridge will stand trial for her crimes against the wizarding world.

Ministry Reception

Guests will pass by the Ministry Reception, where wizards typically ask for information before going about their wizarding business. However, guests won’t find anyone working the reception booths today as the entire Ministry is busy preparing for the trial.

Dolores Umbridge’s Office

A glittering chandelier illuminates Dolores Umbridge’s former office, which is revealed to be just as over-the-top as the woman herself with its pink hues and ornate gold carvings throughout.

Here, guests will meet Higgledy, Umbridge’s former house-elf, for the first time as she enthusiastically cleans out the office ahead of the trial.

Daily Prophet, Memos and Other Wizarding Details

Guests should keep an eye out for a variety of details from the films while they venture through the Ministry, like the latest edition of the Daily Prophet, flocks of interdepartmental memos and even the belongings of some of their favorite characters from the films.

Magical Ministry Lift

Guests will board a magical, omnidirectional lift that seats up to 14 guests to travel even deeper through the British Ministry for the long-awaited trial of Dolores Umbridge. Adorned with vibrant red and gold accents, these lifts are unlike any ride vehicle ever created and will propel guests up, down, forward, backward, sideways and more throughout the Ministry – just like guests have seen in the films.

Additional Ministry Areas

Once aboard the ride, guests will find themselves on a thrilling chase to catch Umbridge as she attempts to escape her trial – all while dodging attacks from the Death Eaters, rampaging creatures and more along the way.

Additional areas guests will soar through in the British Ministry include the Magical Archives –a cavernous library filled with towering cabinets that hold centuries of Ministry archives and wizarding documents…

The Department of Magical Creatures is 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.

The Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry attraction will open with the rest of Universal Epic Universe on May 22, 2025, and some early theme park tickets are on sale now. This ride will be part of the third Wizarding World land created for Universal Orlando, which will also feature a live stage show named Le Cirque Arcanus, inspired by the Fantastic Beasts films.

That’s all for now, but be sure to check out our latest construction update from earlier today to see how work is progressing around all of the areas of Epic Universe, and stay tuned for more news as it happens!

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