Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts Wait Times

Over the last 28 days, Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts averaged 41.1 minutes, peaking at 145. That is the 1st longest queue of 15 tracked rides in the park — 1.9× the park average of 21.9 minutes. Sundays have been quietest at 35.8 minutes on average, Tuesdays busiest at 48.2.

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Ride facts

Height requirement
42" (3'6")
Intensity
Thrill
Type
Dark ride
Ride length
5 min
Best for ages
7+
Rider Switch
Available
Accessibility
Requires full mobility
Gets you wet
No

Thrilling underground vault adventure with fire-breathing dragons and magical surprises!

Wait times by day of the week

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

Sunday
35.8 min
Monday
47.3 min
Tuesday
48.2 min
Wednesday
37.9 min
Thursday
35.9 min
Friday
37.3 min
Saturday
45.1 min
28-day average
41.1 min
Longest wait recorded
145 min
Past week vs. before
+14% (45.1 min)

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts FAQs

How long is the wait for Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts?

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts has averaged 41.1 minutes over the last 28 days, with the longest recorded wait reaching 145 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 Escape from Gringotts?

Sunday has been the quietest day, averaging 35.8 minutes, while Tuesday has been the busiest at 48.2 minutes. Riding first thing after Universal Studios Orlando opens beats any weekday choice.

How tall do you have to be to ride Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts?

Riders must be at least 42 inches (3'6") 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 Escape from Gringotts?

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

Are waits for Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts getting longer?

Waits are up 14% over the past week, averaging 45.1 minutes compared with 39.7 minutes over the preceding weeks.

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