Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Wait Times
Over the last 29 days, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey averaged 42.1 minutes, peaking at 150. That is the 10th longest queue of 29 tracked rides in the park — about level with the park average of 47.2 minutes. Saturdays have been quietest at 31.5 minutes on average, Mondays busiest at 58.1.
Wait times by day of the week
Average standby wait from 29 days of ParkPortal's own recorded data.
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 42.1 minutes over the last 29 days, with the longest recorded wait reaching 150 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?
Saturday has been the quietest day, averaging 31.5 minutes, while Monday has been the busiest at 58.1 minutes. Riding first thing after Universal Studios Japan opens beats any weekday choice.
Are waits for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey getting longer?
Waits are up 20% over the past week, averaging 48.1 minutes compared with 40.1 minutes over the preceding weeks.
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