Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Ride

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is a motion-based dark ride located in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter-themed area of Universal Studios Japan. The ride utilizes robotic arm technology, taking guests in and around Hogwarts Castle, depicting virtual scenes and environments from the Harry Potter series of books and films. The experience includes a flight around Hogwarts castle, an encounter with the Whomping Willow and a horde of Dementors, and a Quidditch match. The ride drops, spins around, twists and turns, but does not turn upside down. Over-the-shoulder bars are used to secure guests in their seats. To enter the ride, guests walk through the gates of Hogwarts and begin their journey in the dungeons where they see items featured in the movies and books. The queue area features recognizable objects from the series, including the Mirror of Erised, the Hogwarts House Jewels, and talking portraits, which feature the founders of Hogwarts