Universal Studios Japan and Warner Bros. announced that Asia's only The Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction will have its key ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey upgraded tremendously with 4K-HD technology. The enhancements will be available to park visitors starting Friday, March 16, 2018.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter's world-class attraction "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey" will be enhanced with state-of-the-art technology starting Friday, March 16, 2018. The award-winning thrill ride will be elevated to offer guests even more exhilaration, using the latest technology to take guests on an unforgettable adventure. This press release includes further details to the announcement made in December 2017.
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.
In a first for the park, the attraction will introduce enhanced 4K-HD ride film projecting at an astounding rate of 120 frames-per-second, which is a 200% increase. This upgrade will offer guests superior clarity and remarkably sharper images than previously shown, with imagery that is stunningly ultra-realistic.
Doubling the frame rate from 60 frames per second to 120 frames-per-second will allow for 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.
Experience the magic of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter like never before!
The immersive elements guests experience during the multidimensional thrill ride have also been enhanced. The examples introduced here are just a small part of the astonishing adventure awaiting park guests.
More Powerful Dragon fire special effects! Experience a real sense of thrill!
On this heroic journey, a dragon approaches and breaths fire so hot it’ll make guests feel as if they are coming face to face with a Hungarian Horntail.
Feel the ominous presence of Dementors like never before!
Cold air surrounds guests as a Dementor approaches. Guests can experience the shivering fear of a thrilling magical adventure with the addition of this chilling element.