Save. Infact there was hardly any "Q" so we went straight back onto it. Only thing I would add is that on Forbidden Journey, your feet are suspended and you have shoulder harnesses. The visible ride vehicle for Forbidden Journey is deceptively mundane, as it sits above one of the most technologically advanced ride systems ever created – a KUKA robotic arm that runs along a ride track, providing an extreme amount of motion as it dives, turns, and pivots your bench. Wow. We went on this ride 2 weeks ago for the first time. This is a really fun ride and one we all enjoyed. Micra1. The attraction uses many first-of-its-kind technologies to place riders… The Harry Potter […] Amusement ride at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in the Island of Adventure Park, Orlando, Florida. 368 reviews of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey "SIX STARS!!! Test seats are available for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. Directed by Thierry Coup. Loose articles must be placed in a Ride Locker before entering the line. I will try not to give away too many spoilers in my review, but be forewarned a couple may drop here and there. The attraction is housed inside Hogwarts Castle, which guests explore as they meander the halls and see familiar characters. This is the crowning star of WWOHP for sure. Preparing for the Harry Potter Ride: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Ride. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey (also called Forbidden Journey or FJ) is a dark ride attraction that opened with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter on June 18, 2010. I rode the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride twice, last week on my visit to the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter. 9 years ago. There are some things you should know about it though. It can (and does!) ... Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Ride . The ride vehicle puts you back after take off … If you are prone to getting motion sickness you might want to sit this one out. No gimmicks. ect. The ride vehicle is essentially on a moving mechanical arm. The action on the screens is pretty chaotic and the motion happening all around you coupled with the motion of your ride vehicle can turn even the calmest of stomachs. Agree with this poster. This stinks for me as I am a avid park fan, so not being able to get on and off of a ride vehicle without major disconfort to me made me just ignore the rides for almost 4 years. On my last visit to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, I skipped a 90 minute wait in the Forbidden Journey ride and was back outside after enjoying the ride in less than 10 minutes from entering the Hogwart’s Castle. The title of this post is no exaggeration. In honor of Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure opening in just 2 days i've decided to do the two headliner Harry Potter rides of both Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey VS Harry Potter and the Escape From Gringotts. The ride is amazing! The night before we rode, we had enjoyed a Counting Crows concert in Universal and to quote Adam Duritz as he talked about the ride in between songs "That is some cool shit". Since Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is a combination of both, it can really do a number on your stomach. With Ken Bones, Claire Carroll, Robbie Coltrane, Remy Coup. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey accepts Express Pass. Now I love Harry Potter, in fact I read all 7 boks numerous times ect. Motion Sickness. They spared no expense or imagination in creating this mind bending ride. I also agree that Star Tours is the least intense of Gringotts and Forbidden Journey.