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Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry is slated to debut
May 22 as part of the opening of Universal's fourth theme park
in Florida, Universal Epic Universe. Besides the Harry Potter
ride, the new theme park will have themed areas based on Super
Nintendo, the “How to Train Your Dragon” films and monster
movies.
The two previous Harry Potter attractions at Universal Orlando
Resort used Hogwarts castle and Gringotts Wizarding Bank as
settings.
The newest Harry Potter attraction takes visitors through the
typically restricted wizarding government building, starting in
a gigantic atrium. Visitors get to pass through the office of
Dolores Umbridge, the villainess character played by Imelda
Staunton in the film series. They then board an omnidirectional
lift, which simulates a chase to catch Umbridge, according to
the theme park resort.
The latest Harry Potter attraction also will have a live show
inspired by the "Fantastic Beasts" films and a dining and retail
section.
Universal’s main competition in the Orlando area, Walt Disney
World, also has four theme parks, and it too plans to expand.
Disney officials have indicated that they could invest up to $17
billion in the Florida resort and add a fifth theme park.
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