First photos inside Harry Potter and the Battle of the Ministry at Epic Universe — including ride vehicle
Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry at Epic Universe will be Universal’s “most impressive ride to date,” according to the company, which just shared first photos from inside the attraction.
Universal shared photographs from inside Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry on Nov. 19, 2024. Onboard, riders will encounter Delores Umbridge after the events of the “Harry Potter” films. The new ride opens May 22, 2025 as part of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at the new Universal Epic Universe theme park in Orlando, Fla.
(New to Epic Universe? Read our overview of the upcoming Wizarding World for a primer.)
As a reminder, here’s the official synopsis of the ride:
Travel by Métro-Floo from Paris to the British Ministry of Magic, where Dolores Umbridge is about to stand trial. Board a lift and join Harry, Ron, and Hermione as you journey deep into the Ministry’s many departments. Thrilling adventure, fantastic beasts, and unexplored mystery await in Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry.
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Below are actual photos — not concept art, not renderings — from inside Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry.
Photos inside Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry
Ministry of Magic Floo Network and atrium
Umbridge’s office
It’s here where we meet Higgeldy, Umbridge’s house-elf. Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry marks the first appearance of Higgeldy; she was created just for the ride.
Throughout the Ministry
As usual in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park areas, details abound within the props and architecture.
Ride vehicle
The ride vehicle for Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry will emulate an elevator traveling through the Ministry of Magic. However, Tower of Terror this is not. Stay tuned …
Behind the scenes video
Check out a sneak peek of Imedla Staunton filming her scenes as Delores Umbridge for the new “Harry Potter” ride in this video Universal shared earlier this fall:
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