{"id":717,"date":"2025-09-07T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-07T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tiny-ears.com\/?p=717"},"modified":"2025-09-06T07:50:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T12:50:18","slug":"heard-with-tiny-ears-week-of-9-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tiny-ears.com\/?p=717","title":{"rendered":"Heard with Tiny Ears Week of 9\/7"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">News Roundup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.&nbsp;<strong>Universal Epic Universe Is Expanding\u2014Wicked Could Be Next<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"546\" data-attachment-id=\"720\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/tiny-ears.com\/?attachment_id=720\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1QRNlyZ_n5oym1t_rO3hBVA.jpg?fit=1400%2C747&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1400,747\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1*QRNlyZ_n5oym1t_rO3hBVA\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1QRNlyZ_n5oym1t_rO3hBVA.jpg?fit=300%2C160&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1QRNlyZ_n5oym1t_rO3hBVA.jpg?fit=1024%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1QRNlyZ_n5oym1t_rO3hBVA.jpg?resize=1024%2C546&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1QRNlyZ_n5oym1t_rO3hBVA.jpg?resize=1024%2C546&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1QRNlyZ_n5oym1t_rO3hBVA.jpg?resize=300%2C160&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1QRNlyZ_n5oym1t_rO3hBVA.jpg?resize=768%2C410&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1QRNlyZ_n5oym1t_rO3hBVA.jpg?resize=1200%2C640&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1QRNlyZ_n5oym1t_rO3hBVA.jpg?resize=1000%2C534&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1QRNlyZ_n5oym1t_rO3hBVA.jpg?resize=230%2C123&amp;ssl=1 230w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1QRNlyZ_n5oym1t_rO3hBVA.jpg?resize=350%2C187&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1QRNlyZ_n5oym1t_rO3hBVA.jpg?resize=480%2C256&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1QRNlyZ_n5oym1t_rO3hBVA.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Universal Orlando revealed that Epic Universe isn\u2019t done growing yet. Although no specific new attractions were officially confirmed, CEO Mark Woodbury teased multiple upcoming experiences in the works, including concepts that may evolve into whole expansion areas\u2014like a rumored Wicked-themed world. The Frontier land\u2019s greenfield spaces give Universal long-term flexibility to add themed lands as interest demands.<br><strong>Kid reaction:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cA Wicked world? That would be so cool\u2014witches and spells and music!\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2025\/09\/universal-theme-parks-epic-universe-wicked-london-frisco-1236505850\/\">Read more here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.&nbsp;<strong>Disney Plans a Fifth Florida Theme Park\u2014Maybe with Fortnite?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"440\" data-attachment-id=\"724\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/tiny-ears.com\/?attachment_id=724\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/OCT01-walt-disney-world-resort-TDID1180x600-780x440-1.jpg?fit=780%2C440&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"780,440\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"OCT01-walt-disney-world-resort-TDID1180x600-780&amp;#215;440\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/OCT01-walt-disney-world-resort-TDID1180x600-780x440-1.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/OCT01-walt-disney-world-resort-TDID1180x600-780x440-1.jpg?fit=780%2C440&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/OCT01-walt-disney-world-resort-TDID1180x600-780x440-1.jpg?resize=780%2C440&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/OCT01-walt-disney-world-resort-TDID1180x600-780x440-1.jpg?w=780&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/OCT01-walt-disney-world-resort-TDID1180x600-780x440-1.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/OCT01-walt-disney-world-resort-TDID1180x600-780x440-1.jpg?resize=768%2C433&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/OCT01-walt-disney-world-resort-TDID1180x600-780x440-1.jpg?resize=230%2C130&amp;ssl=1 230w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/OCT01-walt-disney-world-resort-TDID1180x600-780x440-1.jpg?resize=350%2C197&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/OCT01-walt-disney-world-resort-TDID1180x600-780x440-1.jpg?resize=480%2C271&amp;ssl=1 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disney insiders are whispering about a future fifth theme park at Walt Disney World, possibly opening around 2035. Rumors suggest the next park could feature Fortnite-style interactive zones, a Moana-themed water park, or even a Marvel Cinematic Universe land. Details are speculative, but it could bring immersive gameplay, new story worlds, and next-level Disney experiences to Florida.<br><strong>Kid reaction:<\/strong>\u00a0R2 started dancing <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.disneytouristblog.com\/fifth-theme-park-disney-world-approved-2045-plan\/\">Read more here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.&nbsp;<strong>Disney to Close Dinosaur Ride for New \u201cTropical Americas\u201d Land<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"504\" data-attachment-id=\"725\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/tiny-ears.com\/?attachment_id=725\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wdw-tropical-americas-aerial-scaled-68b8c0304dbb7.jpg?fit=900%2C504&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"900,504\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wdw-tropical-americas-aerial-scaled-68b8c0304dbb7\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wdw-tropical-americas-aerial-scaled-68b8c0304dbb7.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wdw-tropical-americas-aerial-scaled-68b8c0304dbb7.jpg?fit=900%2C504&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wdw-tropical-americas-aerial-scaled-68b8c0304dbb7.jpg?resize=900%2C504&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wdw-tropical-americas-aerial-scaled-68b8c0304dbb7.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wdw-tropical-americas-aerial-scaled-68b8c0304dbb7.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wdw-tropical-americas-aerial-scaled-68b8c0304dbb7.jpg?resize=768%2C430&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wdw-tropical-americas-aerial-scaled-68b8c0304dbb7.jpg?resize=230%2C129&amp;ssl=1 230w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wdw-tropical-americas-aerial-scaled-68b8c0304dbb7.jpg?resize=350%2C196&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wdw-tropical-americas-aerial-scaled-68b8c0304dbb7.jpg?resize=480%2C269&amp;ssl=1 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disney\u2019s Animal Kingdom will say goodbye to the classic&nbsp;<strong>DINOSAUR<\/strong>&nbsp;ride in&nbsp;<strong>February 2026<\/strong>, making room for the immersive&nbsp;<em>Pueblo Esperanza<\/em>\u2014an 11-acre Tropical Americas land featuring a Maya temple Indiana Jones ride and an&nbsp;<em>Encanto<\/em>-inspired house attraction. This major transformation promises lush theming, exploration, and one of Disney World\u2019s largest quick-service spots. The closure officially ends an era that began in 1998, signaling a bold new chapter for Animal Kingdom.<br><strong>Kid reaction:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u201cWe loved the dinosaur, but an Encanto house sounds like singing and magic\u2014cool!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wesh.com\/article\/disney-announces-closing-date-for-dinosaur-attraction-at-animal-kingdom\/65971283#:~:text=The%20permanent%20closure%20will%20make%20way%20for%20the%20new%20Tropical%20Americas%20land&amp;text=The%20dinosaur%20is%20going%20extinct,to%20close%20at%20DinoLand%20U.S.A.\">Read more here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.\u00a0<strong>Universal Halloween Horror Nights Unveils 10 Terrifying Attractions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" data-attachment-id=\"727\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/tiny-ears.com\/?attachment_id=727\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/HHN-logo_0.jpg?fit=960%2C540&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,540\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"HHN-logo_0\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/HHN-logo_0.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/HHN-logo_0.jpg?fit=960%2C540&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/HHN-logo_0.jpg?resize=960%2C540&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/HHN-logo_0.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/HHN-logo_0.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/HHN-logo_0.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/HHN-logo_0.jpg?resize=230%2C129&amp;ssl=1 230w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/HHN-logo_0.jpg?resize=350%2C197&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/HHN-logo_0.jpg?resize=480%2C270&amp;ssl=1 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Universal Orlando\u2019s 2025&nbsp;<strong>Halloween Horror Nights<\/strong>&nbsp;lineup includes 10 new haunted experiences, ranging from a creepy \u201cFive Nights at Freddy\u2019s\u201d pizzeria to a nightmarish&nbsp;<em>Terrifier<\/em>&nbsp;house and even a post-apocalyptic&nbsp;<em>Fallout<\/em>-style maze. Fans and critics are already calling this the best event yet, praising its mix of pop-culture scares and immersive storytelling. The event runs through November 2 with separate admission needed.<br><strong>Kid reaction:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u201cI\u2019m nervous, but a Freddy\u2019s pizzeria? That might be too scary\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcuniversal.com\/article\/complete-guide-halloween-horror-nights-universal-destinations-experiences\">Read more here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.\u00a0<strong>New House-Elf and Ministry of Magic Ride at Universal\u2019s Epic Universe<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"629\" data-attachment-id=\"730\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/tiny-ears.com\/?attachment_id=730\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TheWizardingWorldofHarryPotter-111924-09-db714f92e8d94ce1ace814b9cb25cfc6.jpg?fit=1500%2C921&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1500,921\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"TheWizardingWorldofHarryPotter-111924-09-db714f92e8d94ce1ace814b9cb25cfc6\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TheWizardingWorldofHarryPotter-111924-09-db714f92e8d94ce1ace814b9cb25cfc6.jpg?fit=300%2C184&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TheWizardingWorldofHarryPotter-111924-09-db714f92e8d94ce1ace814b9cb25cfc6.jpg?fit=1024%2C629&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TheWizardingWorldofHarryPotter-111924-09-db714f92e8d94ce1ace814b9cb25cfc6.jpg?resize=1024%2C629&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TheWizardingWorldofHarryPotter-111924-09-db714f92e8d94ce1ace814b9cb25cfc6.jpg?resize=1024%2C629&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TheWizardingWorldofHarryPotter-111924-09-db714f92e8d94ce1ace814b9cb25cfc6.jpg?resize=300%2C184&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TheWizardingWorldofHarryPotter-111924-09-db714f92e8d94ce1ace814b9cb25cfc6.jpg?resize=768%2C472&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TheWizardingWorldofHarryPotter-111924-09-db714f92e8d94ce1ace814b9cb25cfc6.jpg?resize=1200%2C737&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TheWizardingWorldofHarryPotter-111924-09-db714f92e8d94ce1ace814b9cb25cfc6.jpg?resize=1000%2C614&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TheWizardingWorldofHarryPotter-111924-09-db714f92e8d94ce1ace814b9cb25cfc6.jpg?resize=230%2C141&amp;ssl=1 230w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TheWizardingWorldofHarryPotter-111924-09-db714f92e8d94ce1ace814b9cb25cfc6.jpg?resize=350%2C215&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TheWizardingWorldofHarryPotter-111924-09-db714f92e8d94ce1ace814b9cb25cfc6.jpg?resize=480%2C295&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tiny-ears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TheWizardingWorldofHarryPotter-111924-09-db714f92e8d94ce1ace814b9cb25cfc6.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Universal\u2019s\u00a0<strong>Wizarding World of Harry Potter \u2013 Ministry of Magic<\/strong>\u00a0in Epic Universe introduces a brand-new house-elf named\u00a0<em>Higgledy<\/em>\u00a0and a nearly life-size Ministry of Magic setting. The\u00a0<em>Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry<\/em>\u00a0ride sends guests on an elevator-style chase through iconic locations like Umbridge\u2019s office and the Fountain of Magical Brethren. The immersive environment mixes elements from both\u00a0<em>Harry Potter<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>Fantastic Beasts<\/em>\u00a0series, with dynamic storytelling and rich visuals.<br><strong>Kid reaction:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cSeeing Umbridge\u2019s pink office? 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