Is the Harry Potter Universal Ride scary?


Is the Harry Potter Universal Ride scary? Featuring Dementors, a fire-breathing dragon, and giant, animatronic spiders, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey may be a bit scary for people who don't like being spooked. If you're someone who hates roller coasters, rest assured there are no big drops, although there are some twists and turns.


Is universal good for 7 year old?

Universal Studios Florida for Kids So, what is the best age for Universal Studios? The short answer, is between 7-8 years old and up. The reason being is there are not as many rides with no height restrictions as you might find at Disney's Magic Kingdom.


Can kids ride the Harry Potter ride?

The 7 year old we went with loved it, my 8 year old was ok with it and my 10 year old loved it too. They did it many, many times. She can walk through the whole line and see everything then sit in child swap area while others ride if she changes her mind. The height requirement is 48 inches.


Is Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey like Soarin?

It is an even more realistic simulator than Soarin' or Europe in the Air but moves along a track and features many other special effects than just simulator. Also remember to go through the main line at least once no matter how long, as the line is pretty much half the ride with all of its amazing theming!


Which Harry Potter rides are worth it?

#1 – Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Taking the number 1 spot, Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is not merely an attraction—it's an odyssey through the magical world of Harry Potter.


How fast is the escape from Gringotts ride?

The ride is described as a high speed roller coaster but it is nothing more than a Spider Man/transformers 3D, clone with the exception of one point where you do a rapid, albeit, short acceleration to about 25mph (sooooo high speed).


What is the scariest ride in Harry Potter world?

Featuring Dementors, a fire-breathing dragon, and giant, animatronic spiders, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey may be a bit scary for people who don't like being spooked. If you're someone who hates roller coasters, rest assured there are no big drops, although there are some twists and turns.


How intense are the Harry Potter rides?

For Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter attractions, the fairly mild Flight of the Hippogriff rates 3.25 on the thrill-o-meter, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey merits a 5.5, and the more thrilling coaster, Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Coaster clocks in at 6.5.


How far is the drop on Harry Potter ride?

There is one decent drop near the beginning of the ride. Official stats about its height or length are unknown (Universal remains mum on a lot if its ride specs), but estimates put it around 30 feet tall. (The big drop on Disney World's Splash Mountain, by comparison, is approximately 50 feet.)


How fast is the Harry Potter roller coaster?

Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure features seven launches, the most of any roller coaster in the world when it opened, and reaches a maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). It is also the first coaster in the United States to feature a free-fall vertical drop element, which plunges riders nearly 17 feet.


How bad is Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride?

Featuring Dementors, a fire-breathing dragon, and giant, animatronic spiders, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey may be a bit scary for people who don't like being spooked. If you're someone who hates roller coasters, rest assured there are no big drops, although there are some twists and turns.


How scary is Flight of the Hippogriff?

We rate this ride two out of five hippogriffs in terms of fear factor, simply because it is a rollercoaster. However, there's not much to fear here as you soar across the rather tame track.


Is Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey a roller coaster?

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey uses KUKA robocoaster technology, which allows the seats to pivot while being held above the track by a robotic arm. However, the ride is not a roller coaster but a scenic dark ride.


Can you walk through Hogwarts without riding the ride?

Hogwarts™ Castle Walk You can walk through Hogwarts™ castle without riding the ride attraction. Fully enjoy the world of Harry Potter™ including “Moving Portrait Corridor” and “The Portrait of the Fat Lady” like Harry Potter™ and his friends did! *Please ask crew members about the operation hours.