Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Dark ride in Hogsmeade, United States
Inside Hogwarts Castle, guests travel through corridors and classrooms before experiencing a robotic arm ride combining physical effects and digital projections.
The attraction opened at Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure on June 18, 2010, marking the start of The Wizarding World expansion.
The experience integrates elements from J.K. Rowling's novels with scenes from the films, including the Great Hall and Defense Against Dark Arts classroom.
The minimum height requirement is 48 inches, and visitors must store loose items in free lockers before entering the queue line.
Four Kuka robotic arm systems operate simultaneously, coordinating movements with filmed sequences featuring original Harry Potter movie cast members.
Official opening: June 18, 2010
Part of: Hogsmeade
GPS coordinates: 28.47224,-81.47360
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:11
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