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Viral Video Shows Death Eater Animatronic Glitch on Epic Universe’s Harry Potter Ride

The incident highlights the maintenance strain that comes with a complex, high‑demand attraction.

Overview

  • A clip posted Sunday by @CoasterK24 shows the first Death Eater sliding rigidly through a scene instead of moving.
  • Universal has not issued a public comment.
  • The ride remains a top draw with waits often above 100 minutes, which raises pressure to keep trains cycling.
  • Trade coverage says technicians may keep the attraction running when non‑safety show effects fail to avoid longer delays.
  • The ride blends projection mapping, moving sets, synchronized vehicles, and advanced animatronics, a mix that has challenged other Universal builds like Forbidden Journey and Hagrid’s coaster early on.