Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is THE signature ride at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hogsmeade. It is housed inside Hogwarts Castle, just across the bridge from the Jurassic Park section of Islands of Adventure.
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The Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride is NOT the only attraction inside Hogwarts Castle. Walking through the castle is an attraction in itself. See Harry Potter and all his friends come to life via the animated artwork and a few other surprises as you walk through the queue.
Not interested in riding Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey? No problem. Simply ask a Universal Orlando team member when the next tour takes place. Hogwarts Castle tours are available even without going on the ride.
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Castle Tour
We love the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Castle Tour. This is an exciting way to experience Hogwarts castle, without riding the ride and waiting in long lines. We will walk you through some of the highlights of this tour, so you know what to expect. It is quite spectacular!
Dumbledore’s Office
This room starts the excitement and story line of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. Dumbledore welcomes you to Hogwarts. He talks a little bit about the school and then forwards you to the Defense Against the Darks Arts classroom for some additional history of Hogwarts.
For any Harry Potter fan, this part with Dumbledore is quit exciting!
Defense Against the Dark Arts Room
As you walk into the classroom, you are expecting the professional. Instead you are greeted by Harry, Ron, and Hermione. They pop up from under the cloak of invisibility. They convince you to skip the lecture and come along with them to a Quidditch match. This is much more exciting!
Additional Fun in the Queue Line
As you continue through the line, you will see a lot of other fun experiences on the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Castle Tour. Some of the experiences include:
The Fat Lady
I love this part of the tour. The Fat Lady portrait is hysterical. She is talking away about the upcoming Quidditch match. Be sure you also look around at all of the pictures.
I love how the Daily Prophet continues the storyline with a story about the Quidditch match.
Sorting Hat
One of the last touches before you get on the ride is the Sorting Hat. This is an animated character and is quit funny. I usually take a step aside and just watch the Sorting Hat.
After the Sorting Hat, you can either board the ride to escape the tour with Harry, Ron, and Hermione to go see the Quidditch match or you can exit into a gift shop. Just tell a team member that you are not riding the ride.
Once you get into the merchandise shop, you will have fun finding all kinds of Harry Potter merch. This is a smaller shop, so it does tend to get very busy.
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Castle Tour
Take a look at this castle tour video and see all the Harry Potter magic for yourself.
What do you think of the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Castle Tour?