Which Harry Potter ride is the scariest?

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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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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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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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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On September 21, 2004, a 39-year-old man from Apopka, Florida, fell approximately 4 feet (120 cm) off the loading platform as he was attempting to step into the ride vehicle. He suffered injuries to his head and noted pain due to the fall.

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Disney's Animal Kingdom staple attraction Expedition Everest is super scary, but overall, Disney tends to do less in the way of thrill rides. Conversely, Universal Studios Florida delivers on ride-induced screams.

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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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The ride drops, spins around, twists and turns, but does not turn upside down, though passengers sometimes lie flat on their backs.

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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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#1 – Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Crowning our list is Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, a Harry Potter roller coaster that's not just the standout Harry Potter Universal ride but arguably the crown jewel of attractions across Orlando.

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Escape from Gringotts is definitely scary. Not only does this attraction feature intense and perilous situations (like you might find in any Harry Potter movie), but the thrills are all the more elevated with the many coaster elements and high speeds throughout the ride.

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Here are the best non-scary Animal Kingdom rides for the less than lionhearted.
  • Toy Story Mania.
  • Alien Swirling Saucers.
  • Dumbo the Flying Elephant.
  • Under the Sea – Journey of The Little Mermaid.
  • Peter Pan's Flight.
  • Encourage Your Kids to Try Something New.
  • Use Disney's Rider Switch Service.
  • Do some research before you arrive.


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With that being said, that is just a guideline! Plenty of guests will learn there is no Universal Studios weight limit, and as long as your comfortable and the ride is secured safely, you're all set! We strongly encourage you to give the test seats a try, which you can find right at the entrance of these attractions.

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