Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts Ride Overview
Sneak into the safest place on Earth on Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts. This ride puts guests right into the action of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 where Harry, Ron, and Hermonie attempt to steal the Horcrux from Bellatrix’s vault.
Unfortunately for riders, the intruder alarms sound and Bellatrix appears after being notified of the intrusion. She then bends the cart track and sends riders barreling down the main drop of the ride.
What awaits next is a multidimensional ride experience as riders tackle the dangers of Gringotts Bank, in addition to Bellatrix and Lord Voldemort.
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Location
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts is located in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley at the Universal Studios Florida theme park.
Basic Ride Information
Ride Type: 3-D Dark Ride & Roller Coaster Combination
Thrill Level: Moderate to High
Height Requirement: 42 inches (or 107 cm) – Guests under 48 inches (or 122 cm) require a supervising companion.
Child Swap: Available
Test Seat: Available to try at the front entrance
Save Time in Line: This ride accepts Universal Express passes and often has a single rider line available too.
Ride Photo: There is no on-ride photo, but the queue does contain a photo op with the photo available for purchase after the ride.
Loose Articles:
- Bags and loose articles that do not fit in pockets are not allowed on the ride and must be placed in a locker.
- Riders can keep items that fit in pockets like phones and wallets, but we recommend against it. The ride vehicle moves enough that items can fall out of loose pockets. Also, even items in pockets are technically not allowed according to Universal signage, but the policy is rarely enforced.
Lockers:
- Lockers are available to the right of the ride entrance.
- Free small lockers are available while you ride and can hold items including phones, empty Coke Freestyle Cups, most cameras, and small bags like purses.
- Larger lockers than can fit backpacks inside are available to rent starting at $2.
Guests use their park ticket or annual pass to rent and re-open a locker, so keep your ticket with you as you ride. If you accidentally leave the ticket in the locker, find the assigned Universal team member nearby for assistance.
Accessibility:
- Guests in wheelchairs must transfer onto the ride vehicle.
- Learn additional accessibility information on Universal Orlando’s website here.
Our Recommendations
Ride Priority: High – Plan this into your day.
Best Time to Ride: For the shortest wait, ride first thing after the park opens or during the last two hours before the park closes. Although, there is always a slight risk of a ride temporarily closing, so if this is your top priority ride, then don’t risk waiting until the end of the day to ride.
Best Seats in the House: The ride vehicle comprises two cars of three rows each that separate for parts of the ride. Overall, the front row of either car (rows one and four) provide the best view for most of the ride. Although, sitting in the back of car two (row six) provides the most fun on the roller-coaster style drop near the start.
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts Photo Gallery
(All photos copyright United Thrills.)
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts Fun Facts
- On the opening day in 2014, fans waited up to 450 minutes (7.5 hours) to experience the ride.
- The Ukrainian Ironbelly dragon perched atop Gringotts Bank breathes fire that reaches temperatures of up to a staggering 3,560°F. It traditionally breathes this fire every 10 minutes as long as weather allows.