What is the best time to ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey?
Around 8 a.m., when the posted standby wait averaged 12 minutes over Oct 14 – 27, 2026. Waits ran longest around 8 p.m. (26 minutes).
Islands of Adventure wait times
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey wait times
Islands of Adventure, Universal Orlando Resort
10min
Now · 10 min under typical
20min
14-day avgTypical (14-day avg)
65min
Highest posted
Best time to ride: hour by hour
Quietest around 8 a.m. (12 min average), busiest around 8 p.m. (26 min), Oct 14 – 27
Under the 20-min averageAverage, 20 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | 12 |
| 9 a.m. | 14 |
| 10 a.m. | 17 |
| 11 a.m. | 24 |
| noon | 23 |
| 1 p.m. | 22 |
| 2 p.m. | 21 |
| 3 p.m. | 23 |
| 4 p.m. | 23 |
| 5 p.m. | 23 |
| 6 p.m. | 26 |
| 7 p.m. | 19 |
| 8 p.m. | 26 |
Best day of the week
Tuesday was the quietest day, Saturday the busiest
Average, 20 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 22 |
| Tuesday | 17 |
| Wednesday | 18 |
| Thursday | 20 |
| Friday | 20 |
| Saturday | 30 |
| Sunday | 18 |
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Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey FAQ
How long is the wait for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey?
The posted standby wait at Islands of Adventure averaged 20 minutes over the last 14 park days and reached 65 minutes at its highest.
What day of the week has the shortest wait for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey?
Tuesday averaged 17 minutes, the lowest of the week; Saturday averaged 30 minutes, the highest.
Can I get an alert when the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey wait drops?
Yes. The free Standby app for iPhone sends a push alert when the posted standby wait for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey drops to the time you choose.
More Islands of Adventure rides
From Standby's own tracking of posted standby waits, Oct 14 – 27, 2026 (14 park days). These are past waits, not a forecast; the live wait refreshes every minute.