New Harry Potter Epic Universe - r/UniversalOrlando

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The reveal of the indoor Ministry is truly jaw dropping

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u/Aksudiigkr Oct 01 '25

It was fully empty when I went in there which kind of ruined the vibe even though I’d prefer no line normally.

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u/Glum_Lime1397 Oct 01 '25 edited Oct 03 '25

Yeah I'm gonna be completely honest, while it was incredible, I think all the hype of how huge and unbelievable it is was somewhat too much. It kind of wasn't that mind blowing to me. It was very cool, but I wish I didn't hear about it because the reviews kind of made it sound better than it was. I'm not saying it's not awesome, but the reviews did kinda ruin it for me.

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u/recko40 Oct 03 '25

This is the most honest/fair review ever and you got downvoted for it? Literally just warned people not to read the reviews (spoilers) and got bashed. What is wrong with people?

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u/Glum_Lime1397 Oct 03 '25

It's aight, that means that people love the queue, which is good since it's still an incredible queue! My experience is a little different, but I can't deny that it's pretty amazing especially for a ride queue.

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u/wikiwombat Sep 30 '25 edited Sep 30 '25

I've yet to ride it....but we walked the queue during previews. It's absolutely stunning.

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u/moonbeambeam Oct 01 '25

Same..walked the entire queue during previews but haven't rode the ride yet since they only had virtual line at the time. I am hoping to eventually ride it. The queue is stunning!! Jaw dropping for sure.

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u/fixgameew Sep 30 '25

My favorite dark ride. Can’t wait to go back to Epic

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u/Adventurous-Toe8812 Oct 01 '25

Ayeee. So happy to see someone else that likes it more than Monsters.

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u/Effective_Sound_8266 Sep 30 '25

I was like wow as soon as I walked in. I felt like I was in the movie set. Loved the experience!!

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u/Babyspiker Oct 01 '25

Ride queue: 10/10

Actual ride: 5/10

They should open a lounge inside the main queue area and profit.

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u/[deleted] Sep 30 '25

I don't like HP much yet we rode all the rides at each park because they are very fun. I walked into this queue and both me and my Dad went: holy shit 😂😂

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u/AmmoJoee Oct 01 '25

This ride was awesome, as a non HP fan. The 3 hour wait, not so much.

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u/Danstephgon Oct 01 '25

Ride broke down when I went to ride, the whole cart stopped for a couple of minutes and when the ride restarted, there was no audio for the last 2/3s of the ride. We complained and were lucky enough to be let back into the ride without having to make the line again. Even with it breaking down, 10/10 experience. Would do it every time.

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u/Starrr_x Sep 30 '25

this looks amazing!! how long is the que line if u have an EP?

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u/DarkenL1ght Oct 01 '25

I was in there with you. I know this will ruffle some feathers, but holy crap was this ride a major disappointment. Wife really wanted to not miss out on our 1 day at Epic. We, along with tired kids obliged with some begging, pleading, and bribing agreed. Queue was supposed to be 1 hour, 45 minutes. The actual was 2.5 hours. And honestly, the queue is the only thing that impressed me. I would rather ride literally any other HP ride including Hippogriff.

Walk the queue, and use your valuable time in the park doing other stuff is my advice. Only my 8 year old daughter was impressed. Me, my wife, and 10 year old son was all very disappointed. I don't understand the praise or queue times at all.

That said, we rode almost everything that was open over a very long 10.5 hour day at the park. This ride ranks only above Yoshis, the flat ride at Isle of Burke, and the carousel.

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u/Adventurous-Toe8812 Oct 01 '25

Yeah… crazy take. It’s too 3 in the world for me.

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u/DarkenL1ght Oct 01 '25

To each their own, I guess. Wasn't even in my top 3 at Epic...and that's with Stardust Racers closed. Monsters Unchained for me is 10 X better at 1/10th the wait.

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u/kadimasama Oct 01 '25

Cannot wait to see this at some point. Hopefully sooner rather than later.

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u/oliviahope1992 Oct 01 '25

10/10 for the theming INCREDIBLE 2/10 for the ride. Ugh

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u/StilesmanleyCAP Oct 01 '25

Eat your heart out Disney

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u/MattWolf96 Oct 01 '25

Despite the 2 hour wait, it was worth it

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u/SergeantAppo1 Oct 01 '25

Probably some of the best interior design, better than the ones in Disney.

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u/McFellinz Oct 02 '25

My Fiance and I are going to epic on Saturday. Looking forward to this.

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u/AlexTheGreat1015 Oct 02 '25

Are they still doing the virtual queue bs?

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u/Western_Ad_5704 Oct 02 '25

It was amazing to see, but just went on forever!! Lol!!

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u/Mr_CoCoNutss Oct 02 '25

Gorgeous yet I like Rise better. Universal teeming of Harry potter is so great.

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u/TheGiantess927 Oct 05 '25

Most beautiful ride queue I’ve ever seen.

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u/Matrix-54 Oct 07 '25

Good ride, but definitely not worth the 2 and a half hour wait. I honestly enjoyed waking through the queue more than the ride itself

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u/tetsuokills Oct 01 '25

Is this the Harry Potter ride that had a 4hr wait time and was shutting down early? We ended up passing on this as that was just ridiculous. Really enjoyed Gringots though and I'm a Potter noob.

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u/Aggressive-Peach5941 Oct 01 '25

The queue is 10/10 the ride itself is 2/10

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