On site hotel guests get early admittance into the park, 7 am. Regular park guests at 8 am. My friend and I live in Leesburg and Lady Lake, respectively. We left Leesburg at 5:15 am as to ensure good parking because I have disabled parking. We arrived at around 6:15 am and were the first ones in the section of the parking garage. They let us into the park right away but we were cued from getting to anything other than the Universal Studios Store and the bakery in the front of the park, which was perfectly fine. Hotel guests were getting through the check point inside the gate at 6:30 we noticed. We walked around to the right, where the Terminator show is located, where we were hemmed up into a wait line. They let us into the park for Diagon Alley at 7:45 am. We got in line for Gringott's by 8 am and the line was 210 minutes long, 3 1/2 hours.
While waiting in line there is a goblin train car on display that is pretty cool. When you walk into the bank you will be enthralled with the large chandeliers in the room. There are goblins to the left and the right of the room. They are doing what they do best, crunching numbers. You are then greeted by Bogrod. You then proceed to the ride. There are a fair number of stairs to get up to the ride. If you are disabled make sure to ask for an elevator when you get in line and they will let you know where it is.
The ride cars seat 24 people at a time. On the ride you will see Bellatrix, Voldemort, Bill, Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Its quite intense for young riders. This ride is one of a kind in the world, no other ride like it exists. Its a combination roller coaster and 3D movie. Its extremely realistic and breath taking. I cannot say much more without giving away the ride! Experience it for yourself.
Here is some information on the ride:
It is 3D
Guests must be 42 inches to ride
Family friendly
Escape from Gringotts at Universal Orlando
