Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts • Universal Studios Florida

Theming Fun Capacity Layout

Rode it 5 years ago when I was gp. I've changed so much since then.

Theming Fun Masterpiece

While many dread screens on Universal Attractions, there are three that I believe utilize them to their fullest. Transformers does the minimum to make it effective, Spider-Man does the maximum, and Gringotts is somewhere in the middle. However, this ride has the benefit of having awesome coaster sections and speed, and as such doesn't break down nearly as often! There are so many excellent moments with Voldemort's giant fireball spell, the trolls launching you away, Mr. Weasley launching you away with a triumphant "Wingardium Leviosa!", Bellatrix making the track tilt down in a very rare coaster element, and the finale where the Norwegian Ridgeback launches you out of the Bank. Plus, the queue is one of the best in the world with a mini-ride midway through, and the onride soundtrack goes harder than the other Potter attractions. While my first rides left me disappointed, I now fully appreciate this attraction.

Theming Nice surprise! Fun Intensity

Very immersive. The drop wasn't very forceful but still awesome in the context of the setting/theming.

Theming Nice surprise! Layout Too short

7.0 out of 10. great theme and nice action.

First Drop Theming Dead spots

The theming is really what makes Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts such a good ride. In terms of a coaster, it’s a very unique but forceless ride; but in terms of a darkride, it is one of the best in the world! The short tilt track segment is the only one of its kind in America and starts this coaster off with a bang, although the rest of Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts feels hardly like a coaster and more-so like a darkride with rotating seats. I used to be a huge fan of Harry Potter around 5 years ago, so I’m glad to having recognized who and what was going on at the Gringotts bank during my ride. Overall, this is my 2nd favorite ride at Universal Orlando Resort (just behind Harry Potter and Forbidden Journey) and absolutely worth an hour’s wait!

Theming Disappointing! Pointless Layout

Its not really a coster tho

Theming Harness Disappointing!

Another instance of Universal pushing style over substance too far, I don't really class this as a rollercoaster. It isn't an unpleasant ride, but utterly forgettable. Considering the "similar", but superb Mummy is just round the corner from it I was expecting more from this. Our first ride on this was in the front row, which I found involved much neck-craning to watch the film on the run into the first drop. I am sure that it is only a matter of time that someone will suffer problems from the drop-and-turn into the dark while trying to watch the effects. A later repeat ride in the back row was better for being able to see the effects. The restraints are somewhat condensed, combined lap-and-ankle bar affairs that cause difficulties for access for decidedly average sized people too. My favourite aspect of the whole ride was walking into the lobby of the bank, in the queue line. For a major ride by an operator with basically unlimited budget, a real miss in my book.

Not so much a coaster, but an excellent themed dark ride that appealed to me even though I know nothing about Harry Potter

Theming Nice surprise! Too short Intensity

Really enjoyed it the first time..but some rides are better than others depending which car you're in (more force on the "spins").. Would be better if the drop was bigger and the "launch" was more powerful.. But theming all throughout is amazing !

Theming Comfort Disappointing! Dead spots

Theming Smoothness Disappointing! Layout Lap Bar

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Theming Fun Disappointing!

Theming Capacity Disappointing! Pointless

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Theming Layout Too short

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Capacity Comfort Masterpiece

Theming Nice surprise!