Is escape from Gringotts worth it?

Reviewed by KBNC Review Date: 10/24/2021 This ride is great! It's part coaster and part screen ride. There's no way to take it all in the first time, but seeing so many HP characters mashed into one ride is cool. The queue is full of details of Gringotts.



Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts at Universal Studios Florida is widely considered one of the most "worth it" attractions in Orlando due to its incredible immersion and innovative ride technology. It is a "hybrid" coaster that combines a traditional indoor steel track with high-definition 3D projection screens, physical sets, and motion-based vehicle effects. Even the queue is an attraction in itself, featuring a massive, marble-lined lobby with life-like animatronic goblins that actually "watch" you as you pass. The ride is less "intense" than a traditional high-speed coaster, making it accessible to a wider range of ages, but it still offers thrills through its sudden drops and spinning movements. For fans of the films, the appearance of Bill Weasley and Bellatrix Lestrange adds significant narrative depth. To maximize the "worth," try to go early in the morning or use a Universal Express Pass, as wait times frequently exceed 75 minutes during the peak summer and holiday seasons.

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Escape from Gringotts may cause motion sickness for some riders. While certainly fast-paced and immersive, this attraction does involve both spinning ride vehicles and massive screens with rushing visuals.

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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. For comparison, Pirates of the Caribbean gets a 2, and Revenge of the Mummy scores a 6.5 on the same scale.

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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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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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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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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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One of my favorites at Universal. The queue is amazing, and the ride is so thrilling. I love that this is a mix of a coaster but has various other effects as well. Even non-Harry Potter fans can appreciate this ride.

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How scary is the Hogwarts Express? We rate the Hogwarts Express one out of five Dementors in terms of fear factor. With a smooth ride and a mostly passive experience, the attraction really is designed for the whole family.

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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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Most of Universal Orlando's rides allow you to wear a fanny pack. The Incredible Hulk, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit & Velocicoaster are the only attractions that require ALL items including cellphones be put into a locker.

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A Complete List of Rides You Can't Carry Bags On at Universal Orlando
  • VelociCoaster.
  • The lockers!
  • Bag Check.
  • Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.
  • Jurassic Park River Adventure.
  • Jurassic Park at Universal Orlando.


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Finally, though Helena Bonham Carter and Ralph Fiennes reprised their screen roles, Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson did not return.

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Single-Time Use Lockers at Attractions Standard-sized lockers (14 in x 5.5 in x 16.9 in): for small loose articles are free while you ride. Larger lockers (12 in x 13 in x 16.9 in) for oversized items can be rented for an additional fee.

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