Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Wait Times

Over the last 28 days, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey averaged 22.9 minutes, peaking at 90. That is the 9th longest queue of 18 tracked rides in the park — about level with the park average of 25.2 minutes. Sundays have been quietest at 17.8 minutes on average, Tuesdays busiest at 28.

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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
25.3 min
Tuesday
28 min
Wednesday
27.6 min
Thursday
20.6 min
Friday
17.8 min
Saturday
23.4 min
28-day average
22.9 min
Longest wait recorded
90 min
Past week vs. before
+21% (26.3 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 22.9 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?

Sunday has been the quietest day, averaging 17.8 minutes, while Tuesday has been the busiest at 28 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 up 21% over the past week, averaging 26.3 minutes compared with 21.8 minutes over the preceding weeks.

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