Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey

Ride Orlando, Florida, United States
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What to expect

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is a motion-based dark ride located in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter-themed areas of Universal parks. The ride utilizes robotic arm technology and takes 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 is suitable for families and children, with a height restriction of 48 inches. The queue area is designed to resemble the dungeons and hallways of Hogwarts castle, featuring recognizable objects and characters from the series

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All You Need To Know About The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Orlando: Itinerary and Tips for a Magical Time!

All You Need To Know About The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Orlando: Itinerary and Tips for a Magical Time!
This family's experience:

Activities: We rode the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride, which takes you through Hogwarts Castle and features Harry Potter and his friends

Highlights: The kids loved this ride, especially the special effects and the flying scenes ✨

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A Family Day Out at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Orlando

A Family Day Out at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Orlando
This family's experience:

Activities: We rode the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride, which involved flying around Hogwarts castle, encountering dementors, and having a run-in with the Whomping Willow

Highlights: The kids loved the ride’s special effects and the feeling of flying. We all enjoyed the queueing area, which included a steamy herbology classroom, corridors with moving portraits, and Professor Binns’ classroom with holograms of Harry, Ron, and Hermione ✨

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Wizarding World of Harry Potter with kids: 10 Don't Miss Things

Wizarding World of Harry Potter with kids: 10 Don't Miss Things
This family's experience:

Activities: We rode the roller coaster and experienced the actions of going through the castle on a broomstick

Highlights: The kids weren't traumatized or had nightmares, and my husband and I loved it ✨