The Wizarding World of Harry Potter·Dark ride
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
Robotic-arm dark ride through Hogwarts mixing elaborate physical sets and moving film projections.
Dark ride
High thrill
48"
min height
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Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey stats
- Manufacturer
- KUKA / Universal Creative
- Model
- Robotic Arm Dark Ride
- Opened
- 2021
- Top speed
- 8 mph
- Height
- 25 ft
- Drop
- 15 ft
- Inversions
- 0
- Duration
- 4 min 10 sec
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is a dark ride at Universal Studios Beijing that drops 15 feet. It was built by KUKA / Universal Creative, opened in 2021 and lasts about 4 minutes. Riders must be at least 48 inches tall.
Before you ride
Rapid tilting | Screen motion | Darkness and dementor scenes.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Take time in the castle queue for the classrooms and portraits before boarding.
💡 Fun facts
- Robotic-arm KUKA-based ride system
- Sets and projection scenes
- Hogwarts Castle setting
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