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Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey / Hogwarts Castle

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"... all then jump in the single rider line, cut your wait time in half!"(21 Tips)
"short cut and enter the lockers through the gift shop."(33 Tips)
"Butter beer is delicious and the shops are fun."(15 Tips)
"walking tour through the castle...."(16 Tips)

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Kaitlin MarieNovember 20, 2010
watch out for trolls in the dungeon!
Abby Anderson JonesApril 16, 2018
Such a cool way to fully experience Hogwarts. Long line, but worth it! They have so many cool details inside while you wait so you never feel out of the experience.
KaitlinJanuary 4, 2015
This is my favorite ride for Harry Potter. Don't do the singles line the first time; go through the whole castle to see classrooms, offices, corridors and more. And the ride is incredibly well done!
Teresa TisonOctober 2, 2015
I loved the wizarding experience here and everything Harry Potter! It certainly was one of the most enchanting ways to connect with 10 of my young nephews and nieces as an adult. Don't miss out on it!
Amy SnyderMay 18, 2014
Amazing ride and worth the wait! Get there first thing in the morning when the line is shorter. If you don't mind separating, go in the singles line, way faster. Pictures are taken in the spiders ;)
Jonathan CollazoAugust 27, 2014
If your a Potter Head, make sure that you get to the park prior to the park opening. Take the right side once entering the park and make it a point to ride this first. If not, you'll have to wait.
Anders BärlundJanuary 5, 2019
This ride, as well as the escape from Gringotts, sets a completely new standard for theme park rides - it’s worth the wait!
Abbey SandovalMarch 4, 2019
The walkthrough for the castle while waiting in line is amazing. The ride itself is also very fun. However if you get motion sickness often you may want to be careful
Emy ONovember 8, 2015
The train ride was fabulous! I felt like I was going to hogwarts😊 and the town is awesome! Go to leaky cauldron for the best food! I recommend butter beer, and despite the name it has no beer in it
Santi CaamañoSeptember 19, 2015
Best ride in Orlando (including Disney)... you will really feel you're in the castle, even the line will leave you speechless... it's a MUST DO!
Michael FuttermanJune 23, 2015
This was by far one of the most amazing rides I have ever been on not only was the ride que so detailed but the whole experience makes you feel like your really at Hogwarts with the trio :)
Hailey PatriceJune 13, 2017
The similarity between the movie and Harry Potter world is astonishing! Universal put an unbelievable amount of work into a park that every potter fan will enjoy!
Ria UrbonJanuary 3, 2015
Harry Potter's wizarding world is so magical! Go there with a few friends and enjoy the magic! Hogsmeade has a great setting! And I loved Diagon ally! I felt like a kid again!
Laura EngelkeJune 13, 2013
If you are Plus size try getting an an end seat they are bigger. I tried the test seat outside and they told me a no go but inside I was able to fit. :) very happy. Don't be afraid to try!!
Aris GalatisSeptember 21, 2014
Most important tip: choose the singles line so that you go faster as there are big queues. The 3D ride itself is unbelievably good; as if you are actually participating in the movie
Lana Abu ArjaJanuary 21, 2019
Amazing .worth the wait . Try get the express pass .
SiobhánFebruary 18, 2018
The line weaves through so many amazing sights that I loved it more than the ride: Dumbledore's office, the Gryffindor common room, the Hogwarts founders talking. Worth it just for all of that!
Brett GarwoodJune 15, 2015
My personal favorite for both the view and the ride. It's a must do. The sorting hat is inside, along with other movie related items.
Carol McMillianFebruary 17, 2013
Been here 5+ times
One of the most amazing rides ever. The long line is more than worth the wait. The castle is true to the movies. Its just like being in the movies. Must ride if you visit Islands of Adventure ♥
Caroline CarterSeptember 6, 2015
This ride is SO worth the wait!! I rode it three times in a day. However, if you get to the park at the time it opens and run to the ride you will have little to no wait left!!
TammyOctober 12, 2012
Don't miss out on this! Part of the ride is a walking tour of the castle, where there are interactive projections to view. It makes waiting for the actual ride more fun! Bring a small camera!
Alexandra GoldsteinApril 13, 2015
Extraordinary state of the art simulator / coaster mashup. Incredibly detailed queue area in Hogwarts; lines build quickly with no Express option. Child swap area shows snippets of the first film.
Pablo DDJanuary 6, 2016
Do not take bags or anything that may fall. If too crowded, go to the gift shop and move through the locker area. And then go straight to single rider. You will save easy 40 min of queue.
Ale CantalapiedraJanuary 10, 2015
You finally get the chance to enter the castle... How awesome you get the chance to enter Hogwarts? Amazing for the witches and wizards... For the muggles not so much.
Eric HessMarch 25, 2018
Cool ride. Much better than their other Harry Potter ride. When we were there they even had a fireworks show overtop the castle.
ChelseaJanuary 1, 2013
I've been to a lot of theme parks. This is the best ride I've ever been on. Worth the wait and the line moves very quickly, especially once you get in the castle.
Temirlan DauletkaliyevMarch 12, 2014
The best attraction i've ever been to. Being a huge Harry Potter fan it's almost unbelievable to walk and see the Hogwarts castle alive. Must visit if you are in Orlando!
Eric StankovitzAugust 24, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Best ride thats not a roller coaster that i've ever been on. Highly recommended. Wait as long as you have too. Don't miss it...
Johnathan WilliamsDecember 29, 2015
Butter beer is delicious and the shops are fun. On the other hand, if your shoulders are broad, or your arms large, you'll not ride the main attraction.
Karina StephensMay 28, 2013
If you have bags, you can't take them on this ride. Put it in a locker BEFORE you get on line or you'll get stuck in the shot show that is at the ride entrance. It's free the first hour and 20 minutes
Meredith AlmondMarch 30, 2013
Don't take the single rider if it's your first time! The wait is a lot shorter, but you skip the majority of the castle tour. Walking through Hogwarts is worth the wait itself.
SiobhánFebruary 18, 2018
Move fast when you get to the front of the line! The ride is non stop and you get loaded on a moving platform. You also depart from one so be prepared to move.
Rick DoesburgJuly 16, 2013
Don't wait in the 'normal' line. Enter through the giftshop (it's on the right) and go past the lockers. It's the same spot everyone in the normal line will come through too.
💀Kara S.👊November 2, 2013
If you have 2 adults, a bag & a child that is tall enough to ride, don't put bag in the lockers, do the child / bag swap option. It's faster & your kid can ride twice without waiting again.
Benjamin LudmanApril 10, 2012
You will miss half of the castle if you go in the single rider line (left up stairs when you enter the castle). You can come back near end of day for a tour of the whole castle.
Allen TuttonJune 14, 2013
A sorting hat rhyme to avoid the line is very Devine cut through the emporium to the lockers your big jump will be a shocker. When in line do not fret the lines move quick you can bet
jon accarrinoFebruary 22, 2022
Express passes aren’t honored until after early park hotel admission. If the end of the line is already by the lockers, then wait for the express lanes to open. It will be faster.
SiobhánFebruary 18, 2018
All of the rides warn that if you get motion sick, don't get on, but this was the only one that actually set off my motion sickness. It was definitely the more intense ride over Escape from Gringotts.
Raspete JorgeSeptember 30, 2014
This is the best ride in the park. The lines, inside the castle, are very realistic
ChristinaMarch 8, 2015
The ride isn't too great. I think waiting in the line is a much better experience, as odd as that may sound. The opportunity to wander through the castle is fascinating, however.
Andreas BränströmAugust 27, 2014
Best ride in the park! But be prepared, even I think it was quite scary the first time. But then again I have a phobia of spiders.
M Aldoss ♏August 22, 2014
Good ride, but it has a lot of all directions movements. "Motion Sickness " even if you used to rides and coasters!!!
Jami HeffnerDecember 4, 2015
If you want to take your time walking through and take pictures. Ask to do the tour of the castle. You will not be disappointed...
Lacy GreenNovember 26, 2011
Totally worth the wait in line, but if you want a quicker alternative go as a single rider and get in under 10 minutes. You can't see the people beside you during the ride anyway.
Frank ReynaJune 19, 2011
Its totally an amazing experience!! Its a crazy ride and worth any wait & will be the best thing you get on! Butterbeer is also great! Kind of hard to describe, but tasty nonetheless!
Codi MortonJanuary 4, 2012
if the line is over 30 minutes the ride isn't worth it. The whole story to the ride seemed rushed and made no sense. the town was very fun though and the frozen butter beer was amazing
Keith WoodNovember 26, 2019
I don’t have motion sickness, but this ride may have induced it. Inside of the castle is great. Head to this immediately after going on hagrids at park open as there will be minimal waits
Little JoJuly 6, 2013
To avoid the chaotic locker area and long line: do a bag swap in the child swap area! Works best if you have more than 2 people in your party!
NoelleSeptember 30, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Remember to put your belongings in a locker before you get in line-ALSO the motion sickness warnings aren't there for shits and giggles-if you're prone just don't do it! Other than that enjoy! ☺️
Josie RossDecember 28, 2014
This ride is awesome if you've read the Harry Potter books or watched the movies! There are small details from all the books as you got through the ride!

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