Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey uses KUKA robocoaster technology, which allows the seats to pivot while being held above the track by a robotic arm. However, the ride is not a roller coaster but a scenic dark ride.
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It is intense, but not in a coaster kind of way. As far as the motion of the ride, I think it's less intense than Transformers (I didn't like) or ToT (the drops!), but it's very different... from anything really.
There are no real drops like a roller coaster but it does 'fly' like a more intense Soarin' with a screen in front of you and there are some anamatronics that 'scare' you in the castle part after the screen, think Dinosaur at Disney.
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey represents one of the best ride experiences that Universal Orlando has to offer. It uses state-of-the-art technology, animatronics, 180 degree dome screens, immersive 4D effects (like fire and fog), and beloved characters to create a truly one-of-a-kind ride experience.
Hogwarts™ Castle WalkYou can walk through Hogwarts™ castle without riding the ride attraction. Fully enjoy the world of Harry Potter™ including “Moving Portrait Corridor” and “The Portrait of the Fat Lady” like Harry Potter™ and his friends did! *Please ask crew members about the operation hours.
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.
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.
How Thrilling Is Hagrid's Motorbike Coaster? On a thrill scale of 0 to 10 (with 0 being wimpy and 10 being yikes!), we think the Hagrid coaster rates a 6.5, possibly a 7 because of the vertical drop. It is somewhat extreme, but not as extreme as many other coasters.
In our opinion, the VelociCoaster is without a doubt the most intense ride at Universal Orlando resort which is the main reason why we graded it a 10/10 on the thrill scale above. This Jurassic Park inspired roller coaster shoots riders through two launches, clocking in at over 70 MPH.