Do you go upside down in the Harry Potter ride?

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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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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Flight of the Hippogriff As you soar through the enchanted grounds of Hogwarts Castle, you'll experience gentle twists and turns, all while staying upright. This coaster provides an enjoyable experience for younger riders and those who prefer a tamer adventure.

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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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But it moves around so much. I am not a coaster person, but I would rather ride a coaster than ride this again. It is also really dark and scary. Not appropriate for kids at all, which is fine since they probably wouldn't be tall enough to ride this anyway.

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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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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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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.

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Flight of the Hippogriff is a junior roller coaster at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter section of the many Universal theme parks. It is present at Islands of Adventure in Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Japan, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Beijing.

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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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#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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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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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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It is somewhat extreme, but not as extreme as many other coasters. Evaluating thrill levels for other Universal Orlando rides, we give the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit coaster and the Hulk coaster 8s. The more tame Harry Potter and the Escape From Gringotts gets a 4 on the same scale.

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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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