The magic is heating up at Epic Universe.
After years of development, rumors, and constriction, Universal’s highly-anticipated Epic Universe theme park is *almost* ready to open next year. One of the park’s most anticipated new Portals coming to the park is the latest expansion of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter family of lands.
Thanks to Bioreconstruct on X (formerly Twitter), we’ve recently seen some new images of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic.
Aerial look at some of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic. In Epic Universe.
Arrow at a scaffolded area that will be an inner courtyard. The are 3 alleys to reach this courtyard, and the land's featured restaurant. pic.twitter.com/uEDgcprjcr— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) April 26, 2024
The newest Potter land is going to be themed to both the magical version of Paris featured in the Fantastic Beasts film series, as well as featuring the London-based Ministry of Magic location from the original Potter books and films.
Aerial photo of an area where scaffolding is returning in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. pic.twitter.com/AnENWPIyFd
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) May 11, 2024
Universal describes the land as a place where guests can “explore international wizarding communities and the magic that connects them.”
Aerial photo of facades in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic. pic.twitter.com/w3HmcMGfOl
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) May 11, 2024
The land’s Entrance portal will consist of a massive pillar with a Potter-themed sculpture at the top and a replica of Paris’s Porte Saint-Denis.
Aerial look at the portal of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Epic Universe. Walls have been added for an indirect route into the the world. pic.twitter.com/AB3OEt2Wfa
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) May 11, 2024
An alternate view of the land’s entrance.
Aerial photo of the copy of Porte Saint-Denis in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic. pic.twitter.com/EdVk1Xhipz
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) May 11, 2024
The land’s scale and scope are massive. On par with, and possibly exceeding both the original Hogsmeade land at Islands of Adventure as well as Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida.
Aerial photo of part of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. An area of scaffolding has been removed at left. pic.twitter.com/RF7VThrdMV
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) May 11, 2024
The land will feature a theater/show attraction – rumored to be based on the circus featured in the Fantastic Beasts franchise…
At center of this aerial photo is frame for a tent in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This tent is entrance of the theater attraction. pic.twitter.com/KFEAELGAh6
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) May 11, 2024
…as well as a MASSIVE Ministry of Magic dark ride that’s supposedly based on the events of the original series.
Aerial photo showing scaffolding has returned to many facades in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic. pic.twitter.com/chb5ueKu8Z
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) May 11, 2024
The newer expansion of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter looks to be on par with the other lands in the franchise and likely will serve as a cornerstone of Universal’s newest park for decades. Stay tuned to AllEars for more Epic Universe updates.
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