Plans for the first-ever Harry Potter Roller Coaster Coming to Universal Orlando and arriving at Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida. Universal recently made the announcement.
Harry Potter Roller Coaster Coming to Universal Orlando
Dragon Challenge will close on September 5, with the last day of operation September 4. This is to make room for the new attraction, a Harry Potter-themed Roller Coaster. It promises an adventure that combines all of the incredible characters, creatures and journeys of the extraordinarily successful Harry Potter book and movie series. It is slated to open sometime in 2019.
In its announcement, Universal sited the Harry Potter Roller Coaster Coming to Universal Orlando, as one of the most “highly-themed coaster experiences” they’ve ever created. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter encompasses both Universal Studios with Diagon Alley, and Islands of Adventure. It’s already known for realistic and immersive attractions that utilizes images and technology in ways rarely seen at other theme parks.
The Dragon Challenge’s successor is being described as a ‘new generation of thrill ride’ and willis supposed to feature a level of storytelling that has never been seen.
According to Universal Orlando’s Blog, the details are as follows:
• This all-new thrill ride will take you deeper into J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World, where you will encounter some of your “favorite characters and creatures.”
• The ride will be “unlike anything we’ve ever done before” and it will accessible to “the entire family,” which implies a lower height restriction than the ride it replaces
• The new attraction, Harry Potter Roller Coaster is coming to Universal Orlando and is one of the most highly-themed coaster experiences” Universal has created and will “combine a new level of storytelling with an action-packed adventure…and a few surprises along the way.”
• The award-winning Universal Creative team is once again collaborating with Warner Bros. and the production design team from the Harry Potter films on the new coaster attraction.
• This ride “is going to redefine the category” and be “the perfect addition to Hogsmeade.”
We are not sure of the type of coaster it will be, but Orlando Ticket Connection will keep you informed as soon as more information is available. For some of the best prices on Universal Orlando Tickets shop here!