What is the best time to ride Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry?
Around 8 p.m., when the posted standby wait averaged 25 minutes over Oct 14 – 27, 2026. Waits ran longest around 3 p.m. (105 minutes).
Epic Universe wait times
Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry wait times
Epic Universe, Universal Orlando Resort
50min
Now · 30 min under typical
80min
14-day avgTypical (14-day avg)
215min
Highest posted
Best time to ride: hour by hour
Quietest around 8 p.m. (25 min average), busiest around 3 p.m. (105 min), Oct 14 – 27
Under the 80-min averageAverage, 80 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. | 58 |
| 10 a.m. | 81 |
| 11 a.m. | 74 |
| noon | 89 |
| 1 p.m. | 99 |
| 2 p.m. | 97 |
| 3 p.m. | 105 |
| 4 p.m. | 100 |
| 5 p.m. | 89 |
| 6 p.m. | 78 |
| 7 p.m. | 56 |
| 8 p.m. | 25 |
Best day of the week
Saturday was the quietest day, Thursday the busiest
Average, 80 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 91 |
| Tuesday | 66 |
| Wednesday | 91 |
| Thursday | 95 |
| Friday | 91 |
| Saturday | 53 |
| Sunday | 85 |
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Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry FAQ
How long is the wait for Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry?
The posted standby wait at Epic Universe averaged 80 minutes over the last 14 park days and reached 215 minutes at its highest.
What day of the week has the shortest wait for Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry?
Saturday averaged 53 minutes, the lowest of the week; Thursday averaged 95 minutes, the highest.
Can I get an alert when the Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry wait drops?
Yes. The free Standby app for iPhone sends a push alert when the posted standby wait for Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry drops to the time you choose.
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From Standby's own tracking of posted standby waits, Oct 14 – 27, 2026 (14 park days). These are past waits, not a forecast; the live wait refreshes every minute.