Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic - General Discussion Thread

[Parkscope Joe]

Paris in the 1920s? Maybe Absinthe flavored, especially in that dark wizard area

As someone who hates black licorice, I hope not!

 

[tielo]

Butterwine, come on this is France.
Yeah this podcast was a huge waist of time compared to the excellent previous one with the Monter AA's in them.
I still think this land is going to be amazing unlike this content.

 

[Ahmanet]

Sounds like this new house elf will be in each ride vehicle just like ET, maybe.

Really like that there are different neighborhoods (classic luxury , street circus and outdoor Knockturn).

Still think the circus is the sleeper hit of the park - that play in London is the only other HP show ever?

 

[Parkscope Joe]

that play in London is the only other HP show ever?

Cursed Child also plays in Tokyo, Germany, on Broadway, and now has a NA tour.

 

[Lightningbolt]

How many animatronics are we expecting on Ministry? As of right now we know Umbridge, multiple Death eaters, HP, Ron, Hermoine, Higgeldy, and Erumpent. So maybe around 10 assuming at least a few death eaters?

 

[tielo]

How many animatronics are we expecting on Ministry? As of right now we know Umbridge, multiple Death eaters, HP, Ron, Hermoine, Higgeldy, and Erumpent. So maybe around 10 assuming at least a few death eaters?

Don't expect HP, Ron, Hermoine as AA's, at best they will be digital on screen and far away with lift doors in front of them. We will get a huge Erumpent so I think we get some more Fantastic Beasts.

 

[Lightningbolt]

Don't expect HP, Ron, Hermoine as AA's, at best they will be digital on screen and far away with lift doors in front of them. We will get a huge Erumpent so I think we get some more Fantastic Beasts.

From the video they released, Hermoine at the very least is an AA. Back turned away from riders though.

 

[Tyc00n96]

That first photo is 100% physical. Took me a second to realize.

 

[saint.piss]

So happy about the seating for this attraction. Seems very plus size friendly!

 

[mainejeff]

Incredible! I almost didn't want to look (spoilers).....but I had to!

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

So happy about the seating for this attraction. Seems very plus size friendly!

This has to be one of the fanciest looking ride vehicles ever constructed.

 

[Mike S]

That first photo is 100% physical. Took me a second to realize.

Are we 100% certain the ceiling isn’t “enhanced” in any way to look good in the picture? That’s the only part I have trouble believing in the picture itself.

Not doubting that it will look good in person btw.

 

[Evan]

Are we 100% certain the ceiling isn’t “enhanced” in any way to look good in the picture? That’s the only part I have trouble believing in the picture itself.

Not doubting that it will look good in person btw.

I also need some answers about that ceiling? It looks manipulated in post to me.

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

I also need some answers about that ceiling? It looks manipulated in post to me.

The ceiling is real. The gold is pretty garish under these lighting conditions, but it shouldn't be a problem in the ride, and maybe it's all apart of selling you on the tacky effeteness of the Ministry's decor.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Hod dog that looks great!

Are we 100% certain the ceiling isn’t “enhanced” in any way to look good in the picture? That’s the only part I have trouble believing in the picture itself.

Not doubting that it will look good in person btw.

Looks touched, i assume because the projection effects don't work at that light level for photos/in photos.

 

[tielo]

Hod dog that looks great!



Looks touched, i assume because the projection effects don't work at that light level for photos/in photos.

A screen or laser projection would look as good as that. I expect this to be real.

 

[Jerroddragon]

Dear God

This is why people want more Potter

I will say Epic is such a next gen park, it just showcases what Universal can do when its 100% trying. Every land just looks...too amazing.

 

[GA-MBIT]

Man, between this and Cranky Kong, I'm really gonna have to stop looking at these threads if I wanna remain unspoiled.

Incredibly excited. Just watched the Potter films for the first time last week, and Order and Deathly Hallows Part 1 were my favorites, which is effectively exactly what this ride is trying to emulate. This Ministry ride has the chance to be one of the most incredible experiences ever built in a theme park and I am so ready.

 

[Brian G.]

Universal Orlando has shared a sneak peek inside the British Ministry of Magic that will be the setting of the innovative new attraction, Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry - opening on May 22, 2025 at Universal Epic Universe

Universal Orlando shares First Look inside new Wizarding World attraction, Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry

Universal Orlando has shared a sneak peek inside the stunning, full-scale recreation of the British Ministry of Magic that will be the setting of the innovative new attraction, Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry - opening on May 22, 2025 at Universal Epic Universe. The groundbreaking new a

www.insideuniversal.net

 

[Freak]

So happy about the seating for this attraction. Seems very plus size friendly!

I love how the seating looks so similar to Tower of Terror.