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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.



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Despite pre-ride warnings about high-speed thrills, Escape from Gringotts is a family coaster that most visitors, other than those with excessive scaredy-cat tendencies, should be able to tolerate and enjoy. It is most certainly not too scary for children.

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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.

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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.)

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That's the same as the neighboring Wizarding World attraction that is inside Hogwarts Castle, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. Children are roughly 7 to 8 years old when they typically reach 48 inches. Anybody under that height would not be allowed to ride.

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Parents need to know that Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the first PG-13 movie in the Harry Potter series (all based on the books by J.K. Rowling), and not for nothing. The fourth installment has two deaths (including a really sad one), scary creatures, some romantic yearnings, and edge-of-the-seat scenes.

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What are the size / weight limits for your rides? - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. ?What are the size / weight limits for your rides? ? There isn't a weight limit, but it's how you fit in the seat of the rides. Each ride entrance has test seats and restraints so you can try before entering.

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On a thrill scale of 0 to 10 (with 0 being wimpy and10 being yikes!), Gringotts rates at a 4, mostly for its mild coaster thrills, but also for its dark themes, loud noises, and special effects.

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Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts is an indoor steel roller coaster designed by Universal Creative and built by Intamin at Universal Studios Florida, a theme park located within the Universal Orlando Resort.

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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.

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It is a spooky/scary queue and coaster which makes it really cool and omnious which will build suspense, don't let it deter you! You can absolutely, 100% ride the Mummy if you enjoy Hagrids and Gringotts and I would highly recommend you do.

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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.

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Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts is a 3D motion simulator ride that includes short roller coaster sequences. The carts mildly spin between screens, as well. *Spoiler alert: There is a small drop at the beginning, but you can't see how far down it goes, which could trigger motion sickness.

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#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.

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