Bellatrix Lestrange, Lord Voldemort and the Trio of Harry, Ron, and Hermione in Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts Ride
Image from Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts Ride – Marble Hall with Goblins Working
Today (May 13, 2014), Universal Orlando Resort revealed details about Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts Ride – the revolutionary attraction found in the heart of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley. The Grand Opening date for the spectacularly themed environment will be announced at a later date.
Imagine being part of the iconic moment from the Harry Potter film series where Harry, Ron and Hermione break into one of the most guarded places in the wizarding world – Gringotts bank – to retrieve a magical object that will help defeat Lord Voldemort. You’ve seen the action on-screen, and now you get to be part of it.
Ride vehicle from the multi-dimensional, multi-sensory attraction, Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts. Height Restriction 42 inches.
Universal’s creative team worked hand-in-hand with Stuart Craig and his production team from the Harry Potter films to immerse guests in this pivotal scene from the final Harry Potter book and film.
During an action-packed, fully-immersive journey on Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, you will:
- Marvel at the atop Gringotts Wizarding Bank
Image from Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts – 60-foot, fire-breathing Ukrainian Ironbelly Dragon
- Tour Gringotts bank and pass through the marble hall where you’ll see goblins hard at work
- Race through a labyrinth of underground Gringotts vaults
- Encounter the villainous Death Eater, Bellatrix Lestrange, as she attempts to send you to your doom
Image from Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts – Villainous Death Eater Bellatrix Lestrange
- Come face to face with He Who Must Not Be Named
- Experience even more mind-blowing moments
Photo from Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts – Goblins working in Gringotts
Photo from Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts – Goblins working in Gringotts
The multi-dimensional, multi-sensory attraction, Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, will revolutionize theme park entertainment. This next generation thrill ride seamlessly integrates a compilation of the most innovative technology ever created, 360-degree themed sets, 4K digital high-definition animation, state-of-the-art 3-D Infitec projection systems and live special effects with beloved characters and breathtaking moments from the Harry Potter books and films.
“Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts will change the way you think about theme park attractions,” said Mark Woodbury, president of Universal Creative. “We’ve created an entirely new type of ride that propels guests into the story like never before, and guests will remember it long after their visit toDiagon Alley.”
Watch a video with more details about Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley will bring even more of Harry Potter’s adventures to life. The new area will double the size of the sweeping land already found at Universal Orlando, expanding the spectacularly themed environment across both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. Inside the land, guests will enjoy themed shops, dining experiences and the groundbreaking thrill ride – Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley opens Summer 2014 at Universal Orlando Resort.
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[…] New! Photos and Screen Grabs from Harry Potter and the Escape From Gringotts Released: Universal Orlando released details of Harry Potter and The Escape from Gringotts Ride this week! Bellatrix Lestrange, Lord Voldemort, Gringotts Goblins, a 60-foot, fire-breathing Ukrainian Ironbelly dragon and the famous trio of Harry, Ron, and Hermione will all make appearances in the attraction! More details and photos can be found here. […]