This is truly an outstanding ride. They do a fantastic job with the theme all the way through the line which is actually worth waiting in to see the various items throughout.The ride itself is a great deal of fun. It was a ton of people and moves almost continuously. That is a great feature to have.Spoiler alert. One thing to be on the lookout for is the spider. When you see it, it squirts water at you. Once you’ve experienced it, you know what to expect. The first time through, however, it can be a surprise.

This ride is fun but somewhat anticlimactic. The simulation feels pretty real but would be better with a 3D feature. The restraints are a bit much as well, as the ride doesn’t really invert at any point.

Very good effort to replicate Hogwarts and the experience while waiting in line is quite nice for Harry Potter fans. On the other hand, the simulator makes you dizzy and its not the most thrilling in the parks. All in all, would recommend if you dont have to wait more than 30 minutes or 60 if you are big big Harry Potter fan.

This attraction is different compared to the other attractions at Universal which I really like. I do though wish in some of the scenes they made it so that we dont see the other attraction vehicle when flying in the air. Making you see this vehicle takes you out of the perspective of being on the broom.With how creative the Harry Potter imaginers are, I think it would have been nice if they added the cafeteria from the school to the castle. Make it a reservation only system with decently priced food though, nothing expensive where it would cost $30 - 100 per person. Maybe an average about $20 per person.The second issue I have are the lockers. If you come during busy hours you can lose your spot in line and that could lead to longer wait times. Especially in this attraction, the queue lines are ridiculously long something like youd find in Flight of Passage.If this ride every does get a refresh, it would be interesting to see an actual broom stick vehicle, like Hagrids motorbike or Trons cycle where we sit one behind another and just fly through the scenes like normal.

This ride is all around amazing. The queue is so detailed and true to the films that it makes you feel like you really are a student at Hogwarts. And the ride itself is probably the most fun out of any ride in Orlando in my opinion. Just be aware if you have a problem with dizziness or Vertigo you may have a hard time on this ride.

I’m going to start out by saying this is one of my all time favorite rides ever. It took me 3 tries to actually get the courage to get on it, but when I did... I most certainly didn’t regret it. Two girls let me go on with them and I’m very thankful for them because I probably wouldn’t have got on without them. This ride is terrific. Some parts might be a bit scary for younger people such as (SMALL RIDE SPOILER:) a part with dementors and a part with spiders. The spiders can be a bit creepy and they spray stuff at you, which is just water for anyone who is concerned. At the dementor part they just get really close to your face and it can be a bit startling. The ride is sort of like the Jimmy Fallon ride except instead of only screens it does move and have animatronics as well as screens. The seating is very safe and it only goes sideways and puts you on your back. It seems like you go upside down but even if you do it’s for less than a second and you barely notice with everything else going on. If you’re scared just think about the scenery and all that was put into the scenery. That’s what one of the girl’s told me and it worked 100%. 10/10 recommend.

This ride was wickedly awesome!!! For those of you that get motion sickness, get some Seabands for your wrists. I have vertigo as well & I did fine.

This is a great ride, however I think the projectors or screens need to be replaced.

The rides are great! Put together like the movie and the greengots looked so real! You will thourally enjoy this!

The cue line for the ride is one of the most interesting and engaging of the whole park. Lots of magical talking paintings. The ride doesnt require 3D glasses but the screen segments are still very realistic. The movement of the actual ride itself is pretty thrilling too, even for a non-coaster.

While this is one of my favorite Universal attractions, its not without flaws. If youre prone to motion sickness this ride is not for you. Unlike a roller coaster, this rides motions feel unnatural and chaotic. You will often find yourself on your side, looking up on your back, or staring at a screen, usually with your vision obscured. The seats are somewhat claustrophobic. And if youre afraid of spiders or have arachnophobia, steer clear of this ride. There is a long section after the dragon sequence with large spiders up close, in darkness, with flashing lights, thunder, and webs.If youre not claustrophobic, arachnophobic, or easily sickened, you will definitely enjoy this ride. The special effects are excellent, the setpieces are elaborate, the screens look great, the monsters look scary, the story is fun and easy to follow, and all of the fan favorite Wizarding World characters are in it. The queue through Hogwarts castle is also beautiful and close to the films with nostalgic music.

Its probably the best virtual ride in the park (Jimmy Fallons is neck and neck too).

This was great and I think even slightly better than the Escape from Gringotts! Ended up going on it twice - would throughly reccommend. There is a locker where you can leave your bags.

A good ride BUT the screens Like in the que Replaced that with animantronics so it will be EVEN more cool.

The staff was outstanding so much to look at and explore rides are a bit tight for my 270 lbs 63 self. Couldnt ride majority of the rides in this section of the park but the walks through of bank and Hogwarts where worth the not fitting in the rides at the end. I would not use your express pass at ether of these rides because you will miss so many things to look at during the line process

Marvelous architect. Almost simulated like movie with real fun rides

I am too large to ride. You can measure yourself in a chair outside before you go in. You can walk through the castle even if you dont ride.

One of the best rides ever in universal studios

The wait wasn’t too bad, and they added neat effects that added to the atmosphere that we were actually in Hogwarts. Me and my friends loved this ride. I hope to come back to go on it again soon. This was one of my favorite rides in Universal Studios Orlando.

Ride itself was great. All of the production was INCREDIBLE! As a HP fan, you can’t ask for anything more. However, the ride barely fits an average size male adult. They need to do better with making this ride and the HP rides more specifically, easier to accommodate taller and wider hiped patrons. We also had to wait an additional 20 minutes once we got to the the loading zone because the staff were just letting anyone they wanted, get into the car.

Im not a big fan of 3D rides, BUT this one was done really well, felt good, and well timed to the screen. Half way through you can look at one of the carts in front of you and see the type of machine you are on and its impressive.I thought the story was great, and it was fun, I would definitely ride this one again and again.Ill say it again, this was the best 3D ride Ive been on.

Fantastic Harry Potter themed ride. A mix of CGI and real ride movement. Simulated broomstick riding all around the Hogwarts campus, including the the quidditch pitch. Soar with Harry around the pitch and even grab a glance of the snitch.This ride is a real winner. Even the entertainment waiting in the ride’s line is fun and whimsical. Check this ride out. Worth a little wait.

Pretty good ride, definitely dont bring little kids on it. I was brought on it as a little kid and I was terrified. Didnt go on it again for like four years. Hagrids motorbike adventure is way better if you can get on it, though.

This place is literally a dream come true. Any and all Harry Potter fans must experience this place for themselves. They did an amazing job recreating the Wizarding world and bringing it to life. Ive gone to Universal Studios just to experience it. Highly recommend you to visit.

It’s a fun ride.. loved the light show.

This ride has amazing mechanics and storyline. The way that your vehicle moves along with the ride makes it feel as if I am actually in the world of Harry Potter. Not only that, but the end of the ride puts me in a good mood every time... since they clap for your bravery. There is also a gift shop at the exit of the ride. However, I must warn... if you are prone to motion sickness, this ride might not be for you. But overall, I will definitely revisit this when I come back to Islands of Adventure!

The ride which you ll never forget... HP lovers gonna love this...Fantastic ride. Lots of twists and turns. Universal kicked it up with this one. This ride mandates that things must be stowed away in the lockers provided at the entrance. Locker is free and it is in sync with your waiting time till you come back so dont worry ;). we have visited this in off season so it was only 10 minutes wait for us and as we read the reviews before going ( like as soon you enter the park, go back to the end of the park which is Hogsmeade village) so we did not face much crowd and enjoyed this ride twice within 30 minutesOn your way to the ride inside the castle, you get to see the talking and moving portraits, go by dumbledores office to the defense against dark arts classroom. Dumbledores office is marvelous with each and every detail in place. The film is breathtaking and the mixture of animatronics and film make the ride even more unique. This is the game changer for Universal Studios! The ride is simulated one, surrounded by screens that simulate flying alongside Harry around Hogwarts until you encounter a dragon.You are then swung through another series of set pieces that include a fire (smoke) breathing dragon. You also encounter the spiders from the forbidden forest (one spits water at you) and the Whomping Willow. The next simulation footage is of the Quidditch pitch that eventually swarms with dementors. The next series of set pieces is of dementors. You then end by flying back to Hogwarts, where you are greeted by the Harry Potter cast and Hogwarts students congratulating you. You then use floo powder to travel back to where you began. Be sure to practice your Patrons Charms before you get here...youll need it! The magic world is in your hands!Rating - 9/10

Amazing ride! The entire experience with the storyline, walk through castle and immersive ride makes you believe you are transported to magical world. Especially Dumbledore’s office with his 3D appearance!! Non muggle photographs are very cool and so are all the architecture. Line, however can get fairly long on busy days and be prepared to stand for a LONG time, but the struggle is worth it.

As much fun as Harry Potter can be ... some of these things are taken very seriously by those actually into darkness

Holy cow this ride is AWESOME!! My new favorite ride at the park. Incredible effects, awesome motion simulation, and the ride is SO COOL!!!

Tough to ride with a mask....made us all feel ill. Usually we dont have a problem.

Good ride and theming throughout. Locker situation is tight at the start. Highly recommend single rider line as you don’t see those in your group during the ride. The 3D is well done and balanced between actual movement and animation.

By far the best line to wait in for any ride. rl

Such a great place, the whole land has such amazing details from the movies and the book that any Potter fan should visit.

Its a great ride I suggest taking a dramamine or something for motion sickness before hand. You have to be 48 in/122 cm tall to ride otherwise you have to do a child swap

Best place ever!!! Make sure you have the correct pass to enjoy both sides. I could come and stay for days just in this area!!

One of my favorite rides. However you could get the motion sickness. So be very careful with your judgement to ride. If you get easily sick with a car ride, this might not be the attraction for you.At night, they do excellent show every 15 mins. It’s fantastic show. You cannot miss it.

Great ride, with lots of 3d action. The story of the ride is hard to follow, but the lineup is awesome, and it feels like you are in Hogwarts.

The way the parks and the train are done are top notch. But.... It is too much packed into to small a space. To many people in to little space. Not safe!The stores need to be bigger and the food is not very good.

The whole Harry Potter adventure was very cool. I especially liked riding the virtual reality ride in the castle. We rode that one at least 5 times. The train ride is way way over hyped and a total disappointment in my opinion.

Nice ride but technical issues so long wait but kept us informed.

This is another 4D coaster at Universal, and to be honest, my favorite of all the 4D rides at Universal Studios.It utilizes a claw like seating structure that suspends from a ball bearing pivot like arm. This allows the ride to pull you up, down, and all around. Keep in mind these movements are subtle and smooth. The ride utilizes screens and environmental effects to obtain more of the simulated movement.The castle experience is well designed and definitely puts you into the Harry Potter world! Love it.Lines can be extremely long here, especially during when schools are out. Please make sure to come early and get this out of the way before the day progresses. My most recommended ride at Universal for Harry Potter fans, and second or third favorite ride next to Mummy and Rip Ride Rocket.

Might be my favorite ride Ive ever been on. Harry Potter fans must ride this. Even if you arent a fan of the Harry Potter universe, it is still a thrilling ride to experience. Everything about this ride is great. Starting at the beginning of the line, you get a great view of Hogwarts. Then the line takes you through the castle. You get to listen to Dumbledore, Harry, Ron, Hermoine and others. At the end of the line you get to meet the sorting hat. Then you get placed on a ride and experience a type of ride youve never experienced before. After the ride ends you let out into a gift shop full of Harry Potter merchandise. Its one of the best experiences Ive ever had in my life. Ill never forget the first time I rode it.

Awesome, just wished they turned the effects up, I think they lowered them over the years

One of the coolest ride experiences I’ve had at any amusement park. Really high production and unique. I went in the Single Rider line to cut down on the 100+ minute wait, and overall waited for ~40 minutes or so. Got a little motion sickness but was definitely worthwhile and highly recommended!

One of the Best rides at all of Universal Orlando Resort. The ride is so much fun an absolutely mind blowing experience. The ride does break down frequently however, this is expected since this thing is constantly running year round. The queue is really nice since its indoor and is a literal tour through Hogwarts. This is a must do for any Harry Potter fan!

The ride is amazing! Its a 3D motion ride thats a bit more mobile than most other motion simulators. Its very very fun, but not for anyone who gets motion sickness easily.

This ride was AMAZING. The best ride from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. They make it feel like you are on a broomstick and following Harry in and out of Hogwarts (the ride is IN Hogwarts) with 3D screens all around you for most of the ride, and it is incredible! Considering that this is the most intense ride from the Wizarding World, it is still not that bad at all, because I definitely dont like big rides and I loved this one - the little fear I had while riding it was washed away by how great it was. So, for those who are scared like me : Dont worry, there is no upside down 360°! I highly recommend this ride: you absolutely have to try it! I would have tried it again if the line wasnt so long : If you want to do this attraction, the best thing to do would be to get to the park right when it opens or even with early park admission and rush to the castle, cause the queue can get up to 2 hours or even more during the day. But dont get scared by a 30 minutes queue: while waiting, you get to visit Hogwarts, and it is really cool! Note that you have to leave you bags in a locker. If you need a bigger locker, it costs 2$. But in the end, it is still a ride so if you have a lot of motion sickness of intense epilepsy (because if the 3D screens), I would not recommend it.

SPOILERS IN THIS REVIEW! They tried to fit everything Harry Potter into this ride! It’s a very unique ride experience but not quite as immersive as I wanted. Let’s start at the beginning. The Hogwarts Castle looks amazing - so impressive as you walk into Hogsmeade. The locker experience in the middle of the line was terrible (and we went on a day that wasn’t too crowded). The queue was awesome being in Hogwarts and seeing the talking pictures and being in the classroom and common room. Excellent theming. Now to the actual ride. Neither my wife nor I knew anything about this ride. I hate spoilers so I didn’t look up the ride beforehand. I had no idea what the ride was as I got into the sideways-moving seats. I’ve been to a lot of theme parks around the world and never been on a ride like this! A mix of real animatronics and cinematography. Not quite as immersive as I expected. We could see the other seats ahead/behind us at times which really pulled us out of the experience. And we saw the animatronics reset after scaring us. I could see beyond the edge of the screen to the track and the robotic arm that the seats were attached to. The ride included so much Harry Potter in it, it’s as though they weren’t expecting to make any more Harry Potter rides in the park! Quidditch, flu powder, dragons, dementors, Hagrid, Aragog, Harry and friends... Instead of leaving with magical memories I left feeling queasy (and I don’t get sick on rides) and wondering what just happened. Didn’t love it, didn’t hate it. We enjoyed the Escape from Gringotts ride much more.

We love coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The butter beer is amazing and you cant skip a day without visiting the three Broomsticks or the Leaky Calderon. Pick up a few Pumpkin Juices to go, and dont forget to visit Hogwarts and skip a boring history class to try and watch a Quidditch game.

Im going to give 5 stars even though the locker situation in the beginning sucks. I think that if they were to change the lockers (which are needed) to something less crowded and easier accessible, the ride would be more enjoyable overall. The ride itself was just like an updated and themed Sorin (from Epcot). This ride was the pinnacle of fun for me at Universal. Not to wild, but the integration of technology with the ride in the form of video screens was amazing.

Not a Harry Potter fan. Read none of the books. But this was my favorite place out of all the other theme parks. Besides Animal Kingdom. Will only go back to Animal Kingdom and maybe Harry Potter. I plan on doing other stuff like bird watching and checking out the rest of Florida. Which has much more to offer !

We went in September and the park was perfect. It was not as crowded as it is dueling spring break or summer time. Absolutely loves getting to go here for the first time with my now husband. If you have read the books and seen the. Movies this is a MUST! I completely fell in love!

Awesome magic everywhere, the food is delicious and the cold drinks very tasty. You must buy a wand to enjoy the magic.

I am a huge huge fan of harry potter it felt like i was at home. They had outdone their 3D ride, i went on it like 5 times. I went at night like around 9-10pm and there was barely anyone there so the staff was rlly nice and let us go on 2 more times. At noon its rlly crowded and u have to wait a long time but its entertaining while in line because they have got all sorts of hp stuff. There hippogriff ride was rlly fun too. They rlly made this place unique and very real.i had an amazing vacation.

Harry Potter aint my thing.Nerdy Terd Birds.For kids mainly.

Awesome ride and the path throughout the school is quite interesting too. The village of Hogsmeade is another great area to visit.

This was my favourite ride in all of the parks in florida, so much so that I went back specifically to ride it again. The themeing in the queue was incredible as you walk through Hogwarts and the effects of the talking pictures and characters were mind blowing. The ride was something I had never experienced before and felt like a real step into the future for theme parks and rollercoasters. A MUST do when visiting universals islands of adventure

An amazing ride. Covers most aspect of the Harry Potter Story. ( no spoilers)Lines will be busy here. If you are staying on resort leverage the early access.The castle itself is an Engineering marvel.

A must visit the Hogwarts and the forbidden forest. Try to take the hogwards express train from adventures of islands. Fun filled rides for all age groups.

Great start to our holiday and Universals Adventure Island. A brilliant and extremely clever ride where you are on a broom stick at Hogwarts taking part in a game of quidditch with the gang. Before you start you are entertained by the cast and some talking pictures! The ride is very realistic and in the dark therefore may scare smaller ones keen to go on. It has a few surprises hence the forbidden journey in the title. Not a major HP fan but this is amazing and better than older Spiderman equivalent ride.

Fantastic, the ultimate version of the Spider-Man ride. Wont spoil it, but everything about this is exciting and perfect. Dont drink butterbeer immediately before riding, though.

Cutting edge technology on this ride. Simply amazing.

I love this ride, but 2 of my kids hate the darkness and scary nature, and they are 12 and 15. If you hate the dark, spiders, or snakes, you might want to pass on this one.

Amazing ride! Very fun but height restriction is pretty tall. I cant wait until my other two children can ride.

Great ride, very immersive, excellent theming throughout the queue line. Loved it

Absolutely amazing ride. The only design flaw to the whole thing is the locker room. They should have made them two way lockers so people dont run into each other. That room is a nightmare when busy.

I felt like an extra on set.... universal studios did an amazing job bringing HP world to life

Awesome but crowded. The shops are too small and the lines are busy. Even though the rest of the park was not crowded, its busy. Worth the visit.

A trully magical place for those who are a true fan of Harry Potter.

I love this place when the rides are working; they get a lot of wear & tear. This place is magical!

My favorite ride in Harry Potter World! They even make the experience great as you wait in line! Highly recommend doing the fast pass in peak seasons!

Such an awesome experience and a great way to dive into the books in a truly tangible and incredible fashion! We visited at night during a closed/private event and were blown away at the amount of detail and finishing touches put into the buildings, exhibits and attractions. The magic broom ride located in the Hogwarts castle is NOT to be missed, and definitely check out the Honeydukes candy shop where you can find just about everything written about in the books! Its all straight out of Hogsmead and so fantastic!! Dont miss Olivanders Wand Shop or taking a ride on the Hogwarts Express from Hogsmead Station to London and back.

The ride itself is fantastic so I hate to give it a less than excellent review but when we first entered the attraction 1:00 p.m. 03/13/2020 the gentleman said and pointed, single riders,regular,fastpass. I dont have great vision in dim lighting and was uncertain which was the single rider or regular line so I asked him which is the regular line? He pointed and mumbled *I already told you*Maybe I am spoilt from Disney? But I dont appreciate a park employee being so rude to me when he had no idea why I needed to double check which line was which..

This place is so amazing. Even just walking around is entertaining because they so masterfully recreated the world of Harry Potter.

Beautiful. Good animation. There’s a lot of people there. But amazing details and you could feel like you’re in the world of Harry Potter. Very beautiful! But the rides need to be a little more spacious since they are too compacted.

This was a fantastic ride! If you go first thing in the morning the wait is relatively short. All the details while you wait are amazing. It is truly like you are walking through the real castle. Only warning is if you are scared of spiders, BEWARE!! Aragog is as big as a house!!! However there are clues its coming up and I was able to shut my eyes in time!

Definitely the coolest ride here at the Wizarding World. Before the ride you pass through many recognizable rooms in Hogwarts such as Dumbledore’s office and the DADA classroom with projections of the characters speaking to you. The ride itself is fantastic, you get to follow Harry around the grounds while encountering multiple beasts. Only downside is the wait is always incredibly long, but it’s well worth it.

By far the best theme park attraction on the planet right now that’s not a roller coaster. This ride has it all. Darkness, 3D, 4D, crazy experiences and more. Makes you feel like your right in the middle of Harry Potter. An absolute must ride.

Kids loved it! Not really far guy friendly, so be warned

Very fun simulated roller coaster. One of the top 5 rides @ Universal Studios, Orlando!

Amazing ride that combines virtual reality and props from the movie. You have to get on your sit while the ride is in movement. If you have mobility/accessibility issues, let staff know as soon as you can and they will let you go backstage where the ride will stop for you.

Amazing ride, one of my favs

Great ride and good for a Harry Potter experience. Young kids may not like the dementors and the spiders. make sure your pockets are empty because the ride tilts back a little bit at one point.

Great ride! Worth the time to wait actually rode this ride a few times!

Great ride but get fast track tickets or your in for a long wait

Im not a huge Harry Potter fan.My wife made me what the movies before we went.I honestly believe that is one of the best rides I have ever been one.The line kept moving and it was very efficient.I felt like I was in the movie no bs.

This actually isn’t as scary as it is amazingIt’s pretty immersive, and really makes you feel like you’re flying around HogwartsIf you’re a wimp (like me) and scared of coasters then this isn’t that badNo drops or loops, just a cool VR ride that swings around a bit but unless you get motion sickness you should be fine.

Great production. Animatronics along with the project sequences are second to none. Exciting pace and relaxing. The ride is one of the best in the park.Putting/retrieving items in the lockers is the only downside. The fingerprint readers can be slow and not accurate. You also have to remember the locker number. Prefer the lockers that scan ticket and open automatically.

An excellent thrill ride. The ride manages to combine practical and screen effects with a motion simulator/glider and provide an immersive experience that will leave you wanting to ride again and again!

Very fun scenes with drops, twists, and turns! Great 3D visuals and storyline.

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is a motion-based, dark thrill ride located in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Orlando. This ride has one of my favorite cue lines. Being able walk through the halls of Hogwarts always brings a smile to my face! Every single time I notice another clever detail.The ride portion of the attraction is intense with in-your-face Potter monsters and flying via a KUKA robotic arm that delivers an aggressive, but safe, ride on magic benches.PRO TIPS: Eat after the ride. And make sure the kids have all had pit stops before stepping into that magical cue line. The wait can get long at Hogwarts.Photo credit and copyright: John Carmean

Fun ride and didn’t have to wait but a few minutes off season

Great ride but it can get stuck sometimes

SUPER fun ride and well worth doing even if youre not a roller coaster fan! I loved every second and wish I had been able to ride it more. The wait times were pretty short the Monday I visited in February, and it was great. My mom did get a little motion sickness, but she still loved the ride. Walking through the castle itself is a great experience too!

Great fun, but avoid if you’re prone to motion sickness... the screens made some of our friends nauseous. Personally I love it.

Amazing how good are doing it to mantain safe and clean the ride

Pretty much same ride Universal Hollywood, still fun!

Best ride overall, super fun and exciting even though I had never watched any Harry Potter film.

Amazing experience. If only the same level of attention was put into the rest of the park.