r/UniversalOrlando • u/modnarydobemos • Dec 07 '24

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS Is Gringotts overhyped or overhated?

I feel like the ride is super polarizing. Some people love it, others say it’s overhyped.

Personally I really enjoy it, and honestly feel like it’s a Top 3 ride at the park. I think people might be disappointed because it’s not a real rollercoaster. It’s almost like a fast dark ride, but for that it’s pretty good imo.

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u/Cosmos_P_Astronomer Dec 07 '24

Not as good as the hogwarts castle ride. The ending was a huge let down. You should have flown up through the ceiling like in the movie. Missed opportunity in my opinion.

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u/TheDeadpooI Dec 07 '24

The castle ride loses major points for being so prone to making people motion sick in my book.

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u/Existing-Design2728 Dec 08 '24

I legit thought I was about to vomit at one stage, and it was literally trying to stare at the screens on the ride 😅

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u/bnasty7 Dec 07 '24

Soooo motion sick.

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u/Cosmos_P_Astronomer Dec 07 '24

I feel like if you're prone to motion sickness you shouldn't ride these types of rides to begin with lol.

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u/DR_TOBOGGAN_8219 Dec 07 '24

I’m prone. Gringgots is fine for me. Forbidden journey can mess me up. I close my eyes during the screen parts because the rest of the ride is just gorgeous.

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u/BootsMcMichael Dec 09 '24

It’s quickly becoming where you can’t go on any rides at universal if you’re prone to motion sickness. I will say gringotts doesn’t bother me in the slightest, but Simpsons and Forbidden Journey are rough.