UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif.,
March 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The
spectacularly captivating and highly acclaimed "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey" thrill
ride at Universal Studios Hollywood's "The Wizarding World of Harry
Potter™" takes a technological bow with the introduction of
enhanced 4K-HD ride film projecting at an astounding rate of 120
frames-per-second and designed to offer guests an even more
immersive glimpse into J.K.
Rowling's Wizarding World.
This progressive enhancement replaces the earlier 3D film
component of the ride to create a seamless integration between the
ride's elaborate sets and its spellbinding media. The attraction's
storyline remains the same.
Originally projected at 60 frames-per-second, the new ride media
now displays at four times the frame rate offering superior clarity
and remarkably sharper images than previously shown, with imagery
that is stunningly ultra-realistic.
Hailed by press across the globe as a tour-de-force,
"Harry Potter and the Forbidden
Journey" has enjoyed a vast array of critical acclaim, such as:
"The combination of the stunningly detailed
queue and the state-of-the-art ride make Forbidden Journey the best
dark ride in the world."
"All roads lead to Hogwarts castle, home to
possibly the most immersive, amazing and utterly convincing
dark-ride and queue ever invented.
The detail at every
turn is exquisite."
An achievement in pioneering theme park ride technology,
"Harry Potter and the Forbidden
Journey" is a multidimensional thrill ride located within Hogwarts
castle. It features a groundbreaking robotics ride system, fused
with elaborate filmed action sequences and immersive visceral
effects designed to take guests on a once-in-a lifetime whirlwind
adventure.
Spiraling and pivoting 360-degrees upon an elevated ride track,
"Harry Potter and the Forbidden
Journey" ushers guests on a journey alongside Harry Potter, Hermione
Granger and Ron Weasley as
they venture through some of the most memorable scenes from the
movie, including a Quidditch match where they narrowly escape a
dragon attack, as well as close encounters with Dementors and the
Whomping Willow.
A spectacular attraction unto itself, the iconic and picturesque
Hogwarts castle sits at the heart of "The Wizarding World of
Harry Potter" providing access to
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Hogwarts castle
is a breathtaking reproduction from the movie, housing narrow stone
passageways and chambers that invites guests to walk in the famous
footsteps of the film's heroic character where they will encounter
many familiar places along the way, including the Mirror of Erised,
Professor Sprout's Herbology class and a selection of baby
Mandrakes, Dumbledore's office, the Defence Against the Dark Arts
classroom, the Hall of Talking Portraits, the Fat Lady portrait at
the entrance to the Gryffindor Common Room and the Sorting Hat.
Inspired by J.K. Rowling's
compelling stories and characters that were brought to life in the
Warner Bros. films, "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" at Universal Studios Hollywood is
a masterful recreation, faithful to the visual landscape of the
fiction and films, including as its iconic focal point, Hogwarts
castle.
From its snow-capped roofs and cobblestone streets to the
historic British sensibilities that characterize the whimsical look
and feel of the land, "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" transports guests of all ages to
the very places they read about in the stories or watched on the
silver screen.
"The Wizarding World of Harry
Potter" resonates with immense detail, inviting guests to
revel in Harry Potter's world with
the opportunity to enjoy authentic food and beverages at multiple
locations, including Three Broomsticks™ and Hog's Head pub, as well
as the Magic Neep and Butterbeer™ carts.
A foray through the shops adds to the authenticity of the land
with eight retail venues and locations, including Honeydukes™,
Ollivanders™, Owl Post™, Zonko's™ Joke Shop, Wiseacre's Wizarding
Equipment, Dervish and Banges™, Gladrags Wizardwear and Filch's
Emporium™ of Confiscated Goods.
The architecturally stunning land also features Universal
Studios Hollywood's first outdoor family coaster, "Flight of
the Hippogriff™."
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Universal Studios Hollywood is The Entertainment Capital of L.A.
and includes a full-day, movie-based theme park and Studio Tour. As
a leading global entertainment destination, Universal Studios
Hollywood delivers highly themed immersive lands that translate to
real-life interpretations of iconic movie and television shows.
Recent additions include "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™"
which features a bustling Hogsmeade village and such
critically-acclaimed rides as "Harry
Potter and the Forbidden Journey" and "Flight of the
Hippogriff™," Universal Studios Hollywood's first outdoor
rollercoaster. Other immersive lands include "Despicable Me
Minion Mayhem" and "Super Silly Fun Land" as well as "Springfield,"
hometown of America's favorite TV family, located adjacent to the
award-winning "The Simpsons RideTM." and the "The
Walking Dead" daytime attraction. The world-renowned Studio
Tour is Universal Studios Hollywood's signature attraction,
inviting guests behind-the-scenes of the world's biggest and
busiest movie and television studio where they can also experience
such authentic and immersive thrill rides as "Fast &
Furious—Supercharged." The adjacent Universal CityWalk
entertainment, shopping and dining complex also includes the
all-new multi-million dollar, completely redesigned Universal
CityWalk Cinema, featuring deluxe recliner seating in screening
room quality theatres, and the "5 Towers" state-of-the-art outdoor
concert stage.
About Warner Bros. Entertainment: Warner Bros. Entertainment is
a global leader in all forms of entertainment and their related
businesses across all current and emerging media and
platforms. A Time Warner Company, the fully integrated,
broad-based studio is home to one of the most successful
collections of brands in the world and stands at the forefront of
every aspect of the entertainment industry from feature film,
television and home entertainment production and worldwide
distribution to DVD, digital distribution, animation, comic books,
video games, product, and brand licensing, international cinemas
and broadcasting.
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