Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
Thrilling Open

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey

Type

dark_ride

Thrill Level

thrilling

Height Requirement

48 inches

Duration

4 min 30 sec

Accessibility

Compiled from operator materials and community reporting. Always confirm with Guest Services at the park before planning around a specific need.

Wheelchair accessible
No
Transfer required
Yes
Must transfer from ECV
Yes
DAS / return-time eligible
Yes
Single Rider line
Yes
Strobe / flashing lights
Yes
Motion sensitivity warning
Yes

About this Ride

Soar over the grounds of Hogwarts Castle on this revolutionary ride that uses robotic arm technology to fly you through iconic scenes from the Harry Potter films. Encounter dragons, Dementors, the Whomping Willow, and a Quidditch match in a seamless blend of physical sets, animatronics, and film projection.

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Hogwarts Castle Reveals Itself Again: Scrim Drops on the Main Tower at Universal Orlando

Hogwarts Castle Reveals Itself Again: Scrim Drops on the Main Tower at Universal Orlando

After roughly five weeks behind scrim, Hogwarts Castle's main tower is mostly visible again at Islands of Adventure. Crews pulled scrim off Saturday April 26, exposing the freshly repainted clock face and stonework. Trade outlets are citing a May 21 completion target, though Universal has not officially confirmed a timeline. Forbidden Journey has remained open throughout.

April 28, 2026 News