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Construction Begins on Wizarding World of Harry Potter Expansion at Epic Universe
Things are quietly but very clearly stirring behind the scenes at Universal’s Epic Universe. New aerial photos show early construction activity underway behind The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, marking what appears to be the first physical sign of an eventual expansion to the land. The activity is focused beind Place Cachée, where the once grassy expansion pad now shows cleared ground and early prep work.
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According to images shared by bioreconstruct, the expansion pad has been stripped of foliage, with black tarps stretched across sections of land and supported by wooden stakes near a backflow prevention assembly. On the opposite side of the pad, spray-painted red and orange markings have appeared on dirt and pavement, likely indicating utility lines for electrical and communications fiber. These color-coded markings often signal that excavation work is not far behind.
While the visible changes are still small, they line up with a previously filed Universal permit for 150,000 square feet of new construction tied directly to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic. The work is currently happening near the back corner of the Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry show building, hinting that Universal is laying the groundwork for something much bigger.
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This expansion pad also sits near additional undeveloped space on the far side of a service road, close to Stardust Racers, leaving plenty of room for future magical ambitions. Universal has not announced what the expansion will include, but fans are already speculating about new rides, experiences, or immersive additions worthy of the wizarding world. For now, the magic words are patience and popcorn.
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