{"id":20746,"date":"2022-09-20T07:13:59","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T11:13:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/?p=20746"},"modified":"2026-11-02T13:47:56","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T18:47:56","slug":"best-queues-at-universal-orlando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/best-queues-at-universal-orlando\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Queues at Universal Orlando"},"content":{"rendered":"

To be honest, it was difficult to narrow down a list of the best queues at Universal Orlando<\/a>. It is obvious that the teams behind the designs of the queues at Universal are passionate about what they do. After experiencing every ride at Universal Orlando, we managed to select the ride queues we were most impressed with.<\/p>\n

Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Let us start at Universal’s Islands of Adventure<\/a>, where my first stop is Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure! From beginning to end, you will be immersed in the depths of The Forbidden Forest and Hagrid’s Care of Magical Creatures Class. As you walk through the queue, you will see Hagrid’s hut where he resides near the edge of The Forbidden Forest. Peek through the trees for a stellar view of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The view of the entire rollercoaster while walking through the line will make you that much more eager to hop aboard your choice of motorcycle or sidecar. Whichever choice you make, you will not be disappointed! If you book with The Magic for Less Travel, you receive Early Park Admission! Early Park Admission is the best way to ensure you are the first students to Hagrid’s class!<\/p>\n

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Hagrid’s Hut at Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure!<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Inside Hogwarts Castle: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Next door to Hagrid’s, you have to stop at Hogwarts Castle! Inside Hogwarts, you can experience Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. Even if you are unable to experience this ride, you can still tour the grounds of Hogwarts. Upon entering the castle, you will pass through the hallways of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.\u00a0 Doors for the classrooms line the hallway and lead the way to Professor Dumbledore’s office. Prepare to be amazed as you walk into the foyer of talking portraits and the Defence of Dark Arts Classroom, where you will be greeted by Harry, Ron, and Hermione. You will find Gryffindor’s common room door guard, The Fat Lady, who will speak to you as you pass. The Sorting Hat will have some words of safety for you before you hop on your ride. Don’t forget to say “Observatory” on Hermione’s cue to be transported!<\/p>\n

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Hogwarts Express & Platform 9 3\/4\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When it is time to leave Hogwarts and head back to Diagon Alley, you will want a Park-to-Park ticket so you can experience The Hogwarts Express.<\/a> The Hogwarts Express is a train ride, unlike any other, that transports you to Universal Studios. Upon entering the train station from Hogsmeade to London’s King Cross, or vice versa, you will have a different, unique experience either way. From King’s Cross to Hogsmeade, have your camera ready as fellow passengers walk through the wall of Platform 9 3\/4.<\/p>\n

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Harry Potter and The Escape From Gringotts<\/strong><\/h3>\n

After arriving in London, you will find a secret alleyway, hidden from Muggles. This secret way leads you into Diagon Alley. Here, a fire-breathing dragon perched atop Gringotts Bank will guide you to your next fun queue, Harry Potter and The Escape From Gringotts. Inside Gringotts, huge chandeliers and goblins will be among the first things you see before you enter the dark corridors. Within these corridors, you will encounter Harry, Ron, Hermione, and even Bill Weasley. An elevator in the queue brings you down to the vaults prior to climbing stairs and aboard your mine car. This feature of the queue is currently on hold for social distancing purposes but does not rob one of the ultimate experience.<\/p>\n

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