New Harry Potter ride at Universal Orlando will have British Ministry of Magic as setting

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Harry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic. Universal announced details about the attraction on Tuesday. 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. The new park is called 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.