Universal's Most Popular 'Harry Potter' Ride Now Implementing Capacity Restriction

Universal's Most Popular 'Harry Potter' Ride Now Implementing Capacity Restriction

Universal’s Epic Universe opened in May 2025, and from the very first day, one attraction has dominated guest attention more than any other: Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry. The groundbreaking dark ride has consistently posted wait times exceeding four hours, with some guests reporting queues stretching even longer during peak periods. Now, the attraction has begun implementing “at capacity” protocols during certain parts of the day,…

Universal Admits Defeat: Harry Potter Wait Times Force Queue Closures : Disney Fanatic

Universal Epic Universe has introduced a new operational protocol for its most popular attraction, Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, implementing “at capacity” designations that prevent additional guests from joining the queue once wait times reach extreme levels. The dark ride has consistently generated wait times exceeding four hours since the park’s May 2025 opening, with some reports indicating even longer durations during peak at…

'Harry Potter' Ride So Popular Universal Now Closing Queue to New Guests

Okay, so things have gotten ABSOLUTELY WILD at Epic Universe, and we need to talk about what’s happening with Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry because this situation is honestly unprecedented in theme park history. This ride has been posting FOUR HOUR waits since the park opened back in May 2025, and apparently that wasn’t enough of a disaster, so now Universal has started implementing “at capacity” status where they literally just ST…