Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Wait Times

Over the last 28 days, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey averaged 34.3 minutes, peaking at 80. That is the 12th longest queue of 19 tracked rides in the park — well under the park average of 44.2 minutes. Tuesdays have been quietest at 30.7 minutes on average, Saturdays busiest at 38.6.

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Wait times by day of the week

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

Sunday

35.7 min

Monday

32.6 min

Tuesday

30.7 min

Wednesday

35.5 min

Thursday

32.9 min

Friday

34.5 min

Saturday

38.6 min

28-day average

34.3 min

Longest wait recorded

80 min

Past week vs. before

Steady at 32.5 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 34.3 minutes over the last 28 days, with the longest recorded wait reaching 80 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?

Tuesday has been the quietest day, averaging 30.7 minutes, while Saturday has been the busiest at 38.6 minutes. Riding first thing after Universal Studios Japan opens beats any weekday choice.

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