Do the Harry Potter roller coasters go upside down?

The ride drops, spins around, twists and turns, but does not turn upside down, though passengers sometimes lie flat on their backs. Over-the-shoulder bars are used to secure guests in their seats, and a single parabolic metal bar is used as a hand grip.



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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.

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Revenge of the Mummy Ride Tips You don't go upside down, but you should expect sudden stops, reversals, and acceleration. If the wait times aren't too long, ask a Universal Team Member near the start of the queue for the Production Tour. This free tour offers an inside look at the queue and the ride.

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The Forbidden Journey This ride was one of the two faster and scarier rides at universal. You must put all your stuff in a locker as you do go upside down a few times. In this ride, you follow Harry Potter through the various classrooms and halls of Hogwarts.

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As far as physical thrills go, Gringotts falls somewhere between Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Space Mountain, with only one short (albeit unique) drop and no upside-down flips.

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Universal Studios Florida Revenge of the Mummy is functionally and stylistically fairly similar to Escape from Gringotts. Determining which of the two is more intense is really a coin flip. In my opinion, Revenge of the Mummy has slightly more intense coaster moments with a slightly scarier setting and storyline.

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Does Cosmic Rewind Go Upside Down? No, the GOTG roller coaster at Epcot does not go upside down or have any inversions.

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Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith You will be inverted three times on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. This roller coaster is Disney's only roller coaster and only attraction that will turn you completely upside down as you race in a stretched limo down a dark highway in Los Angeles to get to the Aerosmith concert.

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We would rank Forbidden Journey five out of five Dementors in terms of scariness. Close encounters with over-sized spiders and those pesky Dementors, along with the unique ride motion, can make the experience as scary as it is amazing.

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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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#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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Elements have since evolved from simple corkscrews and vertical loops to more complex inversions such as Immelmann loops and cobra rolls. The Smiler at Alton Towers holds the world record for the number of inversions on a roller coaster with 14.

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Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! opened at Disney California Adventure® Park on May 27, 2017. The ride used to be The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™. The ride features six drop sequences so you'll experience a variety of drops the first few times you ride it!

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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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The fastest rides at Universal Orlando are;
  • Jurassic World Velocicoaster – 70 mph top speed.
  • The Incredible Hulk – 67 mph top speed.
  • Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit – 65 mph.
  • Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure – 50 mph.
  • Revenge of the Mummy – 40 mph.


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So what's the new most expensive roller coaster in the world? The new top spot goes to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind located in EPCOT. According to Bloomberg, this ride cost a whopping $500 MILLION to build!

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