History YMMV / HarryPotterAndTheForbiddenJourney

* BrokenBase: The ride tends to be this among theme park fans, with many praising it for its effects and ride technology, while others criticize it for what they view as its [[ExcusePlot near-incomprehensible storyline]] and sloppy pacing.

* SeinfeldIsUnfunny: The ride is generally agreed to be the weakest major attraction at the ''Wizarding World'' parks, partially because of a backlash against rides that heavily rely on screens and motion simulators after Universal went overboard in developing those types of attractions in the 2010s. While ''Ride/HarryPotterAndTheEscapeFromGringotts'' and ''Ride/HagridsMagicalCreaturesMotorbikeAdventure'' are both agreed to be more immersive and interesting than ''Forbidden Journey'', it was still the opening day attraction that made ''Wizarding World'' a massive hit right away.

* NightmareFuel: The entire scene with the Dementors.

* UnexpectedCharacter: The trio are skipping out on Professor Binns, who was completely AdaptedOut of the film series. It’s a treat to hear the movie actors talking about him.

* SeinfeldIsUnfunny: The ride is generally agreed to be the weakest major attraction at the ''Wizarding World'' parks, partially because of a backlash against rides that heavily rely on screens and motion simulators after Universal went overboard in developing those types of attractions in the 2010's. While ''Ride/HarryPotterAndTheEscapeFromGringotts'' and ''Ride/HagridsMagicalCreaturesMotorbikeAdventure'' are both agreed to be more immersive and interesting than ''Forbidden Journey'', it was still the opening day attraction that made ''Wizarding World'' a massive hit right away.

* TearJerker: Among the many killed in the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting was Luis Vielma, a Universal employee who had worked for this attraction. He was killed just because he was gay. Shortly after the tragedy, a small event was held in front of the ride where all those in attendance raised their wands up into the air in his memory. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZcsgsLRiJw Here's a video of the ceremony]], but be forewarned that it's not easy to watch.

* AudienceParticipationFailure: Hermione tells guests to say "Observatory" for the Floo Powder to work its magic in getting them there, but one can't be sure if they're either [[SceneryPorn too taken in by the scenery]] or too busy getting strapped in to listen.

* UnexpectedCharacter: The trio are skipping out on Professor Binns, Who was completely AdaptedOut of the film series. It’s a treat to hear the movie actors talking about him.

* EnsembleDarkhorse: The [[VisualEffectsOfAwesome Sorting Hat]] animatronic that appears just before the loading station is extremely popular with guests, and pictures of it are taken quite often.

* VisualEffectsOfAwesome: Nearly everything about the ride and its theming. They really made sure to have everything look like it came from the films. Special mention goes to the [[EnsembleDarkhorse Sorting Hat]], due to being an impressive practical effect despite the fact that the Hat has ''always'' been a CGI effect in the past.

* TearJerker: Among the many killed in the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting was Luis Vielma, a Universal employee who had worked for this attraction. [[DisproportionateRetribution He was killed just because he was gay]]. Shortly after the tragedy, a small event was held in front of the ride where all those in attendance raised their wands up into the air in his memory. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZcsgsLRiJw Here's a video of the ceremony]], but be forewarned that it's not easy to watch.

* TearJerker: Among the many killed in the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting was Luis Vielma, a Universal employee who had worked for this attraction. Shortly after the tragedy, a small event was held in front of the ride where all those in attendance raised their wands up into the air in his memory. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZcsgsLRiJw Here's a video of the ceremony]], but be forewarned that it's not easy to watch.

* VisualEffectsOfAwesome: Nearly everything about the ride and it's theming. They really made sure to have everything look like it came from the films. Special mention goes to the [[EnsembleDarkhorse Sorting Hat]], due to being an impressive practical effect despite the fact that the Hat has ''always'' been a CGI effect in the past.

* HypeBacklash: Despite the ride's overwhelming popularity, several theme park fans carry a more mixed opinion towards the attraction, feeling that not as much thought was put into its story than as its technology and surrounding theming.

* FamilyUnfriendlyAesop: Forget the rules! Let's take the delicate guests away from the boring lecture and give them an unauthorized up-and-close view of a Quidditch game, even if things could go wrong very easily!

* VisualEffectsOfAwesome: Nearly everything about the ride and it's theming. They really made sure to have everything look like it came from the films. Special mention goes to the [[EnsembleDarkhorse Sorting Hat]], due to being an impressive practical effect despite the fact that the Hat has ''always'' been a CGI effect in the past.

* VisualEffectsOfAwesome: Nearly everything about the ride and it's theming. They really made sure to have everything look like it came from the films. Special mention goes to the [[EnsembleDarkhorse Sorting Hat]], due to being an impressive practical effect despite that fact that the Hat has ''always'' been a CGI effect in the past.

* TheyJustDidntCare: The white backstage building for the ride can be seen in plain sight, with virtually nothing covering it up.

* BrokenBase: The ride tends to be this among theme park fans, with many praising it for its effects and ride technology, while others criticize it for what they view as its near-incomprehensible storyline and sloppy pacing.
* EnsembleDarkhorse: The Sorting Hat animatronic that appears just before the loading station is extremely popular with guests, and pictures of it are taken quite often.

* TheyJustDidntCare: The white backstage building for the ride can be seen in plain sight, with virtually nothing covering it up.

* HypeBacklash: As mentioned in the Broken Base example above, despite the ride's overwhelming popularity, several theme park fans carry a more mixed opinion towards the attraction, feeling that not as much thought was put into its story than as its technology and surrounding theming.

* HypeBacklash: As mentioned in the Broken Base example above, despite the ride's overwhelming popularity, several theme park fans carry a more mixed opinion towards the attraction, feeling that not as much thought was put into its story than its technology and surrounding theming.

* GermansLoveDavidHasselholf: The ride and the area surrounding it was so popular that Universal Studios Japan wanted their own version ASAP. And so they got one.