HARRY POTTER AND THE FORBIDDEN JOURNEY 2010 FREE
There is no indication at that time that they will do anything except slowly float along the ground, but that couldn’t be any further from the truth.Ī unique element to boarding Forbidden Journey is that the ride vehicles never stop moving (and because every guest is mandated to put their backpacks and other theme park gear in free lockers first, it speeds up boarding time dramatically). The “benches” really appear to be nothing more than that. These four-seat vehicles glide horizontally along a mirrored back wall, reflecting floating candles above and making the room seem much larger than it is (though it is already a large room to begin with). When approaching the loading area, you catch your first glimpse of the “enchanted benches” that you’ve been told will guide you out of the castle and to a Quidditch match. Upon first arriving into the “Room of Requirement,” you are greeted by Hogwarts students who ask, “How many muggles in your party?” You get the feeling like you’re really being escorted out of the castle by a group of students eager to help you skip a boring lecture on Hogwarts history. This room is impressive not because it is filled with detail like all of the other Hogwarts Castle areas, but rather because of how well it hides the massive contraption that you’re about to strap yourself into. Upon passing through everything you saw above, just past the Sorting Hat, you arrive in the “Room of Requirement,” which acts as the loading area for Forbidden Journey. Next to Roger Rabbit’s Cartoon Spin at Disneyland, this is the coolest queue around. They’re all worth stopping and watching, so I was consistently slackjawed at the way guests would rush past these features to get to the ride faster. The “Defense Against the Dark Arts” classroom actually features three separate bits of dialogue between Harry, Ron, and Hermione, as well as three different spells that get cast in the room, each with its own unique special effects. With no patrons in line at all, a slow walk through the queue takes roughly 20 minutes, longer if you care to stop and watch each of the scenes several times. While I will say little about the actual attraction, the line to get in simply amazed us.įorbidden Journey truly begins the experience long before you sit down for the ride. After Spiderman, this is my favorite ride on the planet (sorry, Disney). Yesterday, we boarded the new Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride three times, and I’m here to tell you that all the eagerness in the world will not be enough to match how thrilling this terrific experience is.
(By the way, have you ever thought which Harry Potter House you truly belong in? If not, take this Hogwarts house quiz and find out.) And reams can be written about the perspective of Hogwarts Castle, and the way it looms overhead looking taller than the Empire State Building - OK, a bit of exaggeration, but the view is just as stunning. This completely immersive environment transcends generations and brings the wonder and magic of the amazingly detailed Harry Potter books and films to life.īut we’re not here to talk about the outrageously gorgeous new area and the way that previous rides have been reimagined to fit into this familiar landscape of literature and cinema. The world offers guests a one-of-a-kind experience complete with multiple attractions, shops and a signature eating establishments. But the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter actually puts the rest of the park to shame. Universal’s Islands of Adventure has always been one of the most astounding theme parks imaginable.
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