Magic is about to get real in Orlando Universal Studios has spilled the beans on the highly anticipated "Harry Potter"-themed attraction in its latest park installment, Epic Universe, set to enchant visitors in 2025. For fans ready to apparate into new realms, this will be the third Harry Potter universe at Universal Orlando Park, joining Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. Your journey begins at Celestial Park, an astral garden bedecked with portals whisking you to the Wizarding World settings, as reported by Wizarding World.
Hints of wizarding Paris from the 1920s and the archetypal British Ministry of Magic coalesce in a magical soup of attractions, stores, feasts, and a "groundbreaking" ride, as described by Universal Studios. According to a release from WESH, the hallmark attraction, "Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry," will see guests darting from French boulevards to the more austere Ministry of Magic, culminating in a hair-raising chase.
The Parisian slice of magic, called Place Cachée, might as well be lifted straight from "The Crimes of Grindelwald," bustling with cobblestone streets, cafes, and an array of enchanted objects. On the darker side, Le Gobelet Noir beckons, a tavern that lures witches and wizards of a certain... let's say, more obscure bent, per details from Wizarding World. And for those who fancy a concoction or two, there's always Bar Moonshine.
But let's not forget the humanities: The French wand shop Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magiques promises to add that Gallic flair to your wand-waving needs. Those who've marveled at the oak-shelved wonders of Ollivanders will find a different charm here, with wands reflecting French tastes, yet with a tip of the hat to the English styles of old favorites.
From enchanting adventure to hardy magical wear, Universal is setting the stage for a 2025 opening that hopes to leave no wizard, or muggle, indifferent.