Theme parks and attractions across Central Florida have announced closures as a precaution against the coronavirus earlier this month but technology has stepped in to make sure that quarantined Americans still have a way to experience their favorite rides. A YouTube channel is bringing Disney World and Universal Studios rides to people’s homes with virtual reality and it is for free. The videos have a remote in the corner of the screen that allows the virtual riders to navigate their view of the attraction.
Although the YouTube page Virtual Disney World is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company, it includes a free video playlist of virtual, interactive 360° rides. The list includes some of the newest attractions, such as Slinky Dog Dash and Frozen Ever After in Walt Disney World in Orlando and even rides that are no longer available, such as Ellen’s Energy Adventure, which used to be at EPCOT in Orlando.
If you are a Harry Potter rides fan, you can experience the thrill from the comfort of your couch. In the meantime, you can virtually go on a ride through Hogwarts castle. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is the must-experience ride inside of Hogwarts castle at Universal Studios. A YouTube video takes you through the entire experience: even waiting in line where you are able to check out the halls of Hogwarts where you can listen to paintings talk and visit Dumbledore in his office.
According to housebeautiful.com.