Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry Wait Times

Over the last 29 days, Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry averaged 92 minutes, peaking at 260. That is the 2nd longest queue of 12 tracked rides in the park — 2.5× the park average of 37 minutes. Thursdays have been quietest at 77.7 minutes on average, Mondays busiest at 109.1.

45 min now

Ride facts

Height requirement
42" (3'6")
Intensity
Thrill
Type
Dark ride
Ride length
5 min
Best for ages
7+
Rider Switch
Available
Accessibility
Requires full mobility
Gets you wet
No

Join the wizarding fight with stunning effects and magical thrills that'll make you feel like you're casting spells alongside Harry!

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Wait times by day of the week

Average standby wait from 29 days of ParkPortal's own recorded data.

Sunday
92.9 min
Monday
109.1 min
Tuesday
99.2 min
Wednesday
77.8 min
Thursday
77.7 min
Friday
98.6 min
Saturday
92.3 min
29-day average
92 min
Longest wait recorded
260 min
Past week vs. before
-35% (64.9 min)

Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry FAQs

How long is the wait for Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry?

Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry has averaged 92 minutes over the last 29 days, with the longest recorded wait reaching 260 minutes. Check the live figure at the top of this page for the queue right now.

What is the best day to ride Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry?

Thursday has been the quietest day, averaging 77.7 minutes, while Monday has been the busiest at 109.1 minutes. Riding first thing after Epic Universe opens beats any weekday choice.

How tall do you have to be to ride Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry?

Riders must be at least 42 inches (3'6") tall. Rider Switch is available, so adults in a party with a child too small to ride can take turns without queueing twice.

How long is Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry?

The ride itself lasts about 5 minutes. It is a dark ride rated thrill for intensity.

Are waits for Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry getting longer?

Waits are down 35% over the past week, averaging 64.9 minutes compared with 100.6 minutes over the preceding weeks.

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