By Juliana Octavini
A Universal Studios announced details of what will be the long awaited Harry Potter area in its new park, the Epic Universe.
“The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic”, as it will be called, will be set in Paris of the 1920s, and will be inspired by the movies Fantastic Animals and British Magic Ministry of the Harry Potter series.
The space promises to lead visitors to a real immersion in the world of magic, with several restaurants and theme shops, as well as several other experiences.
According to Universal itself, “The Wizard World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic” will raise the entertainment pattern of its parks with more ambitious and innovative attractions that the company has already created.
Attractions
Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry
This promises to be one of the most impressive attractions in the park, with technology ever seen. The adventure begins when visitors travel through the Metro-Floo – a witch transport inspired by the iconic Floo Network view of the saga films – which lead to Dolores Umbridge's expected trial.
Upon arrival, visitors will enter the impressive Ministry lobby and venture into other departments before boarding magical elevators to watch the trial until Umbridge tries to escape.
Thus, the guests join Harry Potter, Hermione, Ron Weasley and a domestic elf named Higgledy in an exciting pursuit to try to capture the fugitive. Along the way, they will try to escape angry creatures and the attack of Death Eaters.
Le Cirque Arcanus
For the first time in Harry Potter's Magic World, visitors can enjoy a large-scale live theatrical experience in the heart of the country with Le Cirque Arcanus.
This spectacular show features live artists and trapeze artists, amazing puppets, bright special effects and much more to take visitors on a turbulent journey where they will find fantastic beasts never seen before.
The show follows Ringmaster Machine Translated by Google Skender, who stole Newt Scamander's suitcase – where Demiguise, Diricawl, Mooncalves and others reside – to try to bring the loser Le Cirque Arcanus back to his former glory. It is then up to circus worker Gwenlyn to rescue these creatures before they end up forever in Skender's greedy hands.
Magic wands
As visitors explore the streets of magical Paris, they can use their interactive toy wands to create magical experiences while casting spells in various locations, interact with fantastic beasts like Nifflers, Bowtruckles and a Demiguise, and interact with enchanted objects in many of the shop windows and in other areas of the wonderful Place Cachée.
RESTAURANTS
Guests can also enjoy delicious international dishes in theme restaurants such as:
Café L'Air De La Sirène – A charming café where guests can enjoy French sandwiches, plats du jour and several desserts.
Le Gobelet Noir – In the dark corners of Place Cachée there is a mysterious time-wearing hostel where international witches and witches gather to escape the indiscreet looks of the Paris Ministry and make a healthy meal amid a quiet conversation. Menu offers include entries like
Moonshine Bar – American witches and witches can enjoy a taste of home at the Moonshine Bar, where they will find exclusive beers, wines and cocktails served amid US quadribol team flamblades and other items of American witch culture.
Bièraubeurre Cart – No visit to Harry Potter's Magic World is complete without Beer Buttered! Guests can stop at the Bièraubeurre cart during their visit to Place Cachée for a delicious and ice-cold mug of the witch fans' favorite drink.
STORES
Cosimo Acajor Baguettes Magique
Visitors can buy some of the best wands in the world designed by esteemed wand craftsman, Cosme Acajor, in the main Parisian wand shop, Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique. In addition to popular imports from Olivaras, visitors will find a selection of exquisite wands packed in exclusive three-sided boxes – each containing a list of locations throughout the magical world where visitors can practice casting spells.
The area will also feature other shops, cojmo a Les Galeries Mirificas, where you can buy several wizard items at the French bakery K. Rammelle or the Tour In Floo, another gift shop and articles from the room located in Metro-Floo.
UNIVERSITY EPIC
The Epic Universe promises to be the largest park in the Universal Orlando Resort and will be inaugurated in 2025.
In addition to the Harry Potter area – the last area in which the company released details – the park will also have four more thematic areas: Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, Isle of Berk and Celestial Park.
The park promises to bring everything that is most innovative in terms of technology, with breathtaking multisensory environments, impeccable design and experiences that will change the entertainment form of theme parks.
I can't wait to see all this close! Who else is anxious?
