Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Wait Times

Over the last 28 days, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey averaged 15.1 minutes, peaking at 90. That is the 9th longest queue of 17 tracked rides in the park — about level with the park average of 17.5 minutes. Thursdays have been quietest at 12.5 minutes on average, Saturdays busiest at 19.7.

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Ride facts

Height requirement
48" (4'0")
Intensity
Thrill
Type
Simulator
Ride length
5 min
Best for ages
8+
Rider Switch
Available
Accessibility
Requires full mobility
Gets you wet
No

Soar with Harry through Hogwarts castle in this immersive ride that puts you right in the magical action!

Wait times by day of the week

Average standby wait from 28 days of ParkPortal's own recorded data.

Sunday
17.8 min
Monday
15.8 min
Tuesday
13.9 min
Wednesday
12.7 min
Thursday
12.5 min
Friday
13.6 min
Saturday
19.7 min
28-day average
15.1 min
Longest wait recorded
90 min
Past week vs. before
-12% (13.7 min)

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey FAQs

How long is the wait for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey?

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey has averaged 15.1 minutes over the last 28 days, with the longest recorded wait reaching 90 minutes. Check the live figure at the top of this page for the queue right now.

What is the best day to ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey?

Thursday has been the quietest day, averaging 12.5 minutes, while Saturday has been the busiest at 19.7 minutes. Riding first thing after Islands of Adventure opens beats any weekday choice.

How tall do you have to be to ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey?

Riders must be at least 48 inches (4'0") tall. Rider Switch is available, so adults in a party with a child too small to ride can take turns without queueing twice.

How long is Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey?

The ride itself lasts about 5 minutes. It is a simulator rated thrill for intensity.

Are waits for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey getting longer?

Waits are down 12% over the past week, averaging 13.7 minutes compared with 15.6 minutes over the preceding weeks.

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