The Theme Park History of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey (Islands of Adventure/USJ/USH)

[@benwilson2225]

10 years old, and still one of the greatest theme park attractions ever created.

[@derekllewellyn6663]

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[@Gooby-boobbby]

@@derekllewellyn6663 what the fuck are you even talking about?

[@Agent_Grean]

That final clip from JK Rowling about how she answers to her name is pure gold. Well done.

[@taxfraudcrafter]

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[@sideeswipe]

@@taxfraudcrafter quite literally not a single person cares

[@tiffprendergast]

Row ling

[@derekllewellyn6663]

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[@derekllewellyn6663]

@@taxfraudcrafter email money made movie maze with ride before making maze bank tower of power to be there in the world Emma Watson sent from Yahoo email money

[@joshuabemiss6592]

The immersion on this ride is insane. I remember it being so realistic that it's literally scary at certain points.

[@Gummiistics]

I remember going through the Dementors scene, and one of the animatronics touched the bottom of my shoe and I tell ya, that scared the daylights out of me lol. Great video as always TPH!

[@loudandprouduoap]

The same thing happened to me when I was younger!!! I thought I was the only one who experienced that.

[@jocelynmora4606]

Gummi Goomi my foot knocked into one of the giant bones right before you see them and I thought I died haha! Glad to know I’m not the only one who’s had my foot run into something accidentally!

[@largol33t1]

Dang, if that happened to me, everyone would have heard me scream...

[@Jess26123]

Same! And with the animatronic right in my face I was scarred for life I’d always close my eyes from the part of the pitch to when they get back

[@zooweemama_3978]

The first time I went on it I balled my eyes out at that scene, ahhhh good times

[@TheRealSweedie]

As a huge Harry Potter fan I just couldn't believe how insanely detailed the Wizarding World in Orlando is. I visited before Diagon Alley was built and it was amazing, then after Diagon Alley was built... walking through the entrance... it was like a religious experience, it's really hard not to get tears in your eyes. And now with the addition of Hagrid's, the Wizarding World in Orlando is just absolutely incredible. If you're a Potter fan, or hell, even if you aren't, it's an absolute MUST!

[@matthewborne]

Theme Park History: "Considered the best ride Universal has ever made" Hagrid's Motorbike Adventure: "Hold my butterbeer"

[@LongLiveJericho]

Flight of the hippogriff: *chuckles I’m in danger

[@thomasdoyle6418]

Hulk: am I a joke to you

[@thejabail]

Spider-Man: Am I a joke to you?

[@jonathanwallis3300]

Matthew Borne I know right? Just rode it last week, and it’s safe to say that I think “HMCMA” is a definite worthy replacement to dragon challenge!

[@queencancerous5332]

Jurassic Park: Am I a joke to you?

[@realduox]

when this ride stalled out and I got to look around I was amazed at just how complicated the ride was. The giant arms moving the way they do is absolutely incredible. this ride is way better without 3d btw

[@Gmaninator10]

Been rewatching these during quarantine. Man, one of my best memories was being able to attend on opening day, waiting in line since before the park opened, surrounded by fellow HP nerds. One of the best theme park experiences I've ever had.

[@ciscoduncan1490]

I’m not a Harry Potter fan but this is one of if not the best rides in the park. The theming and the use of sets, screens and animatronics. Thanks for the video. ✌🏾👍🏾

[@icee711]

Could you please do Harry Potter and The Escape From Gringotts

[@cartoonkeeper]

Same here dude I can't wait until he does Escape from Gringotts Bank

[@kaileykrantz]

James Warren- Right!! Please do!

[@zdproductions3903]

Yess!

[@luissarmiento2501]

That was my favorite ride out of both parks. Really really loved the atphomsphere not only on the outside but also the line

[@uhuhuh1966]

Forbidden Journey is a much better ride, Gringotts should’ve been more like the Mummy, an actual coaster. But as is, it has one decent drop and waaaaAAAaaaAAAYYyyy too many screens that break constantly. The queue is incredible though, but so is Forbidden Journey’s.

[@elizabethsullivan3838]

All of the thought and technology that goes into these rides is just absolutely amazing!

[@Yoshiihsoy695]

The dementors get extremely close and look crazy huge . I literally understood why Harry was so horrified of them . When I watched the movie I’m like that ain’t even scary but in person is a different type of thing 😂

[@jenniferbayarea5748]

The spider scene 🫢🫢🫢 let’s say I didn’t expect them to add it and boy did I jump in my scene yelling what the fuck…. My friends still bring it up joking about it to this day.

[@cristagalli96]

I've never screamed so loud on a ride like I did being face to face with that dementor.

[@fuhlash]

i don’t get spooked that often anymore but the dragon and the scene with aragog had me shitting myself. crazy good ride.

[@heyitskaydee9199]

I’m a Disney girl through and through, and I wasn’t ever especially interested in Harry Potter, but I’d seen the movies. BUT when I went on this ride, I was BLOWN AWAY. The craftsmanship and attention to detail is incredible and the way the ride works is amazing.

[@SirDenwoLOL]

As much as I love this ride and especially just walking through the castle, I can't ride it anymore it makes me feel nauseous AF. Definitely one of the best themed lines and rides ever made. Great video

[@northgeorgiahex6663]

Wow. You’re soft af.

[@jt8162]

Yeah, it made a lot of people feel like that. Did you also try riding it after they got rid of the 3D glasses? It was supposed to help some people but don't know if it made much of a difference.

[@theriverastyx]

i also get crazy nauseous

[@annabanana1680]

I rode the one in Florida a few years ago and the one in California just a few days ago and both times I got really sick after. It’s a great ride but wow does it make me nauseous

[@derekllewellyn6663]

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[@ACARDtvMusic]

Good for JK having the theme park done her way, down to a T. It’s just been growing the last 9 years, including the new Hagrid ride. My wife and I visited the Osaka Universal, so that was our first Wizarding World experience!

[@chris_amezquita]

Visited Universal Hollywood for the first time this week, I was completely blown away by the Wizarding World. As a huge potter head, Everything including the ride was one of the greatest things I’ve ever experienced.

[@idunnobutyay2520]

I love this ride- I actually rode it twice in one day, it gave me a massive headache, and didn't regret it. TAKE ME AWAY, MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR!!!

[@MichaelHemotoxin]

USH has a sick static dementor that flys by you almost like a half crescent shape, gets me every time

[@MavenCree]

I was part of the Harry Potter convention that happened there that opening year. They opened the park for us after hours and it was great. Only problem was that they hadn't expected that so many adults would want to go on the Forbidden Journey ride. The seat tester at the gate did not fit anyone tall or large or, in my case, women who were rather well endowed. The head harness wouldn't lock down far enough. This was in June of that year. Apparently by September they'd changed the seats to be more accommodating.

[@CRianna926]

I’m a facilitator at Universal Studios Florida and use these videos as background knowledge for myself before teaching classes. Your HHN video saved me last year when I taught a class on an event I had never been to, so THANK YOU!!! Could you please do the history of Beetlejuice’s Graveyard Review please?

[@bobuskiw1486]

Probably still too early for Hagrids motorbike but Gringotts for sure!!

[@tessdurberville711]

The entire attraction was beautifully realized. Thank goodness Ms. Rowling has scruples and protects her characters, creations, and the world of Harry Potter. Now, if George R.R. Martin was offered a Game of Thrones theme park, he would simply take the money and run, no questions asked.

[@ScientificallyStupid]

I feel like a whole episode of TPH could be done just on the history of how a Wizarding World came to be- I found the parts about how both Disney and Universal came to JK Rowling and how she wanted to retain creative control and disliked the weak theming of Disney's plan to be the most interesting part of the whole thing. Her iron-fisted control over the park is why it's as good as it is. I think if Disney were allowed to take HP and run with it, we'd get unscary dementors and a serious lack of Death Eaters, and butterbeer-flavored Dole Whip (ok, that might not be a bad thing).

[@GMOTP5738]

lol GOT theme park would just have nothing but porn and incest 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@klenk12]

Probably my favorite theme park ride ever.

[@donovandelaney3171]

I remember watching Disney Channel and hearing about that train. The Disney lady with the mic got to see the train up close.

[@trekgod3]

My favorite theme park ride EVER. I went on it 13 times in 1 day by using the single rider line

[@Sc12407]

Maybe an express vid on Flight of the hippogriff??

[@jeffsmith6155]

No

[@deadmemories26]

Absolutely fantastic, still my favorite ride in Islands of Adventure! Cant wait to see the history on Diagon Alley and Harry Potter and the Escape From Gringots!

[@morethanthrills1616]

It doesn’t get better than Theme Park History. Always great content. One of the channels that inspired me to make videos. And I’ll say it again, thanks to Jack for explaining the story. 👍🏻

[@CountOfMonteCristo_]

As someone who knows NOTHING about Harry Potter, I have to really admire the amount of detail and theming this ride has, it looks incredible!! I’m sure fans of the franchise must be in heaven.

[@TrainsAndMarvelFan202]

6 years later One of the best attractions ever created

[@georgewoodley8487]

My favourite ride of all time! I wish they could bring this to the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London as well. Great video, thank you for covering this 😊

[@libRteedude]

Ending with Potter Puppet Pals was a touch of brilliance.

[@jessilyngray1223]

I loved that ride I swear I rode it over and over.

[@AutismThespian1993]

This is awesome. My papa first took me there exactly three years ago and I remember how happy he was to take me there. He passed away but I feel like he is there with me when I go on the ride.

[@AutismThespian1993]

Could you do the Kong Ride in Islands of Adventures?

[@MDragonW]

Yes. This was needed. Nice work! Love Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey!

[@MostMorose]

This might be my favorite ride ever

[@eronskpopclassroom7041]

That was beautiful... It's my first time being featured in the "Thank you for the comments" part aaaaa thank you so much Theme Park History❤ What an honor!

[@Iamnottrevor1031]

I'm not even a fan of Harry Potter. But the land and the ride were so amazing. The ride is by far my favorite I've been on!

[@delloliod]

Good call with the opening of Hagrids yesterday! Have you rode it yet?! It's AMAZING!!!!! Also, very glad Rowling didn't give into The Mouse

[@berrypie11]

14:32 That part of the ride scared the daylights out of me. I screamed so loud, and was clinging to my fiance's hand for dear life. I'm a huge arachnophobic, and did NOT see that coming. The ride was undoubtedly amazing, but I was not a fan of having a giant spider in my face. Then again, I could've been stuck in front of it when the ride broke down briefly, but I luckily wasn't. XD

[@NinthShinigami]

Legit my favorite ride in all of Universal

[@gavintrout]

I have been waiting for this video for a long time now! Thanks! You should DEFINITELY do Escape from Gringotts next!

[@jeffsmith6155]

No that ride

[@gavintrout]

@@zazoup2975 ok cool

[@tophatpanda1611]

I went on this when I was quite young (this was before I became obsessed with harry potter) and the spiders made me cry so much that when I got off I literally fell on the floor

[@Sarah-qx4vz]

Lame

[@deyedrah]

I wish I could have enjoyed this ride when I went. I NEVER get motion sickness from rides. But I had to close my eyes about halfway through this one. When it was over, I had to sit down for about an hour afterward before I felt okay again. I’ve never had anything like that happen before or since from a ride.

[@brycevo]

This is absolutely Amazing! Thank you for covering this

[@PikaPicu]

The Harry Potter music in the background is so nostalgic

[@jtbackup4553]

Yesss!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I love this ride! Can you do Rip Ride Rockit next?

[@Pop_Candyz]

@@gabstff1622 Does rip ride rocket HAVE a history?..

[@ChouhouinNeko]

@@Pop_Candyz it replaced the old bone yard that is about it

[@Pop_Candyz]

@@ChouhouinNeko oh 😐.

[@uhuhuh1966]

My favorite coaster in the park

[@campkira]

It was nice set... the ride too much like a horror ride...

[@EndGameEnt]

Your videos are everything I've always wanted on KZbin. I used to watch a lot of theme park stuff on Discovery channel but other than Shark Week, that channel is really hit or miss now. I'm thankful to get my theme park fill here now.

[@shannonzalot4969]

The music from the old Harry Potter games in the background made me feel so nostalgic 😌

[@wjaredwalker]

I hear that Harry Potter 1 PC Videogame song in there... nostalgia's hitting hard.

[@rachelgrubman4606]

I don't know my feelings about JK Rowling anymore but thank god she was insistent on the Wizarding world being immersive. It just wouldn't be the same if there were just a couple harry potter themed rides.

[@pizzabandit1518]

No matter your feelings on her, she ushered in a new era of incredibly immersive theme park lands, changing theme park history forever.

[@ChestneyChiller]

I agree, I’m glad she didn’t sign it over to Disney because then we wouldn’t have what we have now. Universal was a better deal and I’m glad they let her have creative freedom as they should have.

[@gechotaris]

@@ChestneyChiller disney wouldve just made 1 small dark ride, and barley let her have creative control

[@Leonardo-ln4zj]

I love how the soundtracks of this video are the ones from Harry Potter videogames

[@austinskywalker92]

There is no question of it, this theme park is something I wish to see and just experience everything! I love the Harry Potter series and I even did a project once long ago in school explaining the various parks in Orlando FL and at the time, This was being made and I included it. Another amazing video to watch time and time again, thank you a bunch, Team theme park history.

[@shreksswamp7913]

Awesome video with great detail

[@ABrooks6782]

A new theme park history video? Today is a good day

[@ChestneyChiller]

this was so amazing, educational and answered so many questions I had. And even touched on ideas I wish would come to life, like a meeting with Buckbeak! I still think universal should make that a thing

[@nickdonjuan4242]

Imagine an entire theme park with this technology and design and money put into it dedicated to Westeros and Game of Thrones Universe. Would be next level.

[@LeLeM.]

Your research was awesome!!! Perfect timing since Hagrid's opened yesterday! The absolute best ride que! I can't ride it anymore it makes me extremely nauseated, but it doesn't stop me from standing in line with family and friends who haven't ridden it before.

[@DCHenny316]

Love this ride! Such a magical experience when the new park opened and especially with Diagon Alley connected now. I can stay in the Wizarding world all day when I visit.

[@lukethevaultdweller]

This is an amazing video. I seriously love watching your content!! Can you do either the GOTG Mission: Breakout or the iconic Space Mountain

[@bswift1991]

ahhh... good ol' Merilyn Wood. It's Merlin.

[@abartel6]

Marilyn's wood?

[@shannong2174]

I swear I thought he was saying Maryland for a second

[@JCBro-yg8vd]

Nice little cameo from the most famous episode of "Potter Puppet Pals".

[@benjaminwarren9952]

With the Haunted Mansion 50th anniversary coming up, you should discuss that along with the Holiday overlay and Phantom Manor.

[@ruthames8350]

The harry potter computer game music in the background is so nostalgic for me. Great video

[@TannMan_Animation]

Fun fact: the dragon’s breath smells like Elmer’s glue.

[@mlsdande]

Bro I literally closed my eyes on this ride I was so scared

[@auGigaShaw]

Great channel the edits and structure of your vids are amazing along with the in depth information 👌🏼

[@neowiser5341]

Loved this video! Such an amazing story! Next you should do Harry Potter and the escape from gringotts!

[@hannaholson4999]

I love the use of the music from the early Harry Potter pc games in this video♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@lornison]

I knew that tune was familiar!!! Honestly I would load the game and just wander the grounds to listen to that music

[@slurpdurp9359]

I rode this ride for the first time today! It really felt like I was FLYING! Just this ride ALONE was worth the price of admission to Islands of Adventure!

[@bzrkedge6833]

Yes! I’ve been requesting this since August!!!

[@micahjohnson9799]

I picture Aragog saying “Please don’t leave, I have no friends.” Lmao

[@Eddytainment]

The editing of your intro and outro is amazing, keep up the great content!

[@dalton6739]

This ride is incredible. But they books and movies are even better. I can't ever get enough of Harry Potter. Glad someone finally did a video on this ride.

[@krab5111]

Dalton Davis The new hagrid coaster is amazing

[@Pop_Candyz]

YAY. I WAS HOPING YOU'D COVER THIS ONE!!!! Could you do Rip-ride rocket next. 😄

[@billlamm5333]

Fantastic as always! More HP!!! Diagon Alley/Hogwarts Express and Gringotts please--such a clever marketing concept w/ the two parks

[@julianatorres4621]

This ride scared me lol.. I'm in my late 20s

[@lifeofbekahh]

This is so cool, I’m a huge Harry Potter fan 😊

[@minxlosers]

My brother got lost on the ride(The workers fault not his) and I know almost everything about Island of Adventures, new rides, bts of the rides, when Celebs will be at the park etc. and we got free wands and fast passes to Hagrid's ride. the reason they did all of this for us is because they did not want my family to sue them lmao

[@hannahnicquole7715]

I LOVE this scene!!!! One of my favorite rides in the park!

[@wolfie1179]

*Hears banjo is in smash* Now one more thing before my life is complete *uploads video* *dies happily*

[@AnimeGirl4891]

I was just in Florida a month ago and I rode this ride. It was so cool and fun!

[@robinkomin]

Harry Potter and the Magic Talisman is probably the most genaric “magic” title I’ve ever heard

[@ScientificallyStupid]

I thought it sounded that way too, maybe it was just a placeholder for the actual title once they solidified a story.

[@JackSinister]

I'm not even a big fan of the books or movies but my god am I impressed when I see hogsmead. All of it, it all just makes me into a massive fan for the duration of me being there

[@WuwuandNillump]

Thank god Disney didn't get their hands on the IP and run it into the ground.

[@Millie_the_Mermaid]

Now I love amusement parks with Entertainment such as Disneyland, but I haven't been to Universal Studios Hollywood in years and when I got on this ride......I was so impressed in how it made me feel inside, I was creeped out on some parts but, I am really really amazed at the quality and perfection that it had, it was literally the best ride I have been on with a story behind it, I really loved it!

[@brycevo]

Now we have to have an episode 2 about Diagon Alley

[@supercook49]

This is my favorite ride at Islands of Adventure it is no doubt a must ride in the park

[@LordChubChub]

Harry Potter and The Escape From Gringotts & Diagon Alley

[@abartel6]

I remember first going on this ride not knowing anything about Harry Potter, and I still loved it, it made me check the movies out haha

[@haydenladisa9205]

Could you please do Hagrids magical creatures motorbike adventure? Nice vid as always!!!

[@big-g-1]

um Hayden it just opened :L

[@Nargon46]

This is so cool! I love Universal, and the behind the scenes is so fascinating! Definitely subbing

[@BBallRambling]

This ride made me so sick I had to shut my eyes and put my head down the whole second half

[@psyche2018]

That’s how my first ride was, but riding it for the the second time was a religious experience.

[@RSGReallySimpleGaming]

Waited 10 hours for hagrids magical motorbike adventure. Its amazing

[@MeruOnYT]

10 HOURS?!

[@EthanCrossMedia]

I've been on this ride before, when I went to Universal's Islands of Adventure in 2014.

[@gabrielleporter553]

I’ve gotten stuck on this ride 3 times before, twice in front of the spiders and once in front of the dementors. I love this ride so much! A must ride for every visit

[@Beetlejuice_Sam]

Can you pleade do an episode for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

[@Historywithmaps1939]

i went on the forbidden journey ride when I was 7 and I was terrified because of how scary it was.

[@jaimealonso2984]

You mentioned the Conan Live Action Show in this video......now you must do a separate video on the Conan Live Action show please! It was my favorite as a kid!!

[@floatyjam]

I remember my first time in this ride as a child, I was crying, and my dad was calming me down and trying to get me in. Afterwards, I enjoyed the ride, and my dad would say that he was one crying, and I was the one comforting him.