Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, Indoor steel roller coaster in Universal Studios Florida, US
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts is an indoor roller coaster at Universal Studios Florida that travels on rails through artificial bank vaults. The cars move through several rooms featuring three-dimensional projections and physical special effects such as fire and water.
Universal confirmed the expansion on December 6, 2011, four days after announcing that the Jaws ride would close permanently on January 2, 2012. Demolition of Jaws and the surrounding Amity area followed, and the Gringotts ride opened on July 8, 2014, as the flagship of the new Diagon Alley section.
Visitors travel through the underground vault of a fictional wizarding bank while experiencing a story about a break-in. During the journey they encounter speaking characters and magical creatures familiar from the novels and films.
The queue winds through several decorated indoor spaces and can take more than an hour during busy periods. Lockers near the entrance hold bags and larger items at no cost.
The ride begins with a simulated elevator that appears to take visitors deep below ground level. During the descent the seats tilt upward several times so riders face the ceiling rather than forward.
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