Discover Flight of the Hippogriff
Our tips:
- First roller coaster
- Listen to Hagrid
- Look up
Flight of the Hippogriff
Flight of the Hippogriff is the family coaster of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Hagrid teaches young wizards how to fly a Hippogriff, a magical creature that is half eagle and half horse. According to Universal, this was Universal Studios Hollywood's first outdoor roller coaster.
The concept
You follow a winding path to Hagrid's hut. Along the way you might hear his dog Fang barking. Hagrid explains how to approach a Hippogriff properly: with respect and the right etiquette, otherwise things get dangerous.
The Experience
The coaster twists and dives around the pumpkin patch and then swoops past Hagrid's hut. The turns and drops give you a lovely feeling of flying, without getting too wild. For young children, this is often an exciting highlight of the day.
Discover Flight of the Hippogriff
First roller coaster
Flight of the Hippogriff is short and not too wild. A great first coaster for children from 99 cm.
Listen to Hagrid
In the queue, Hagrid explains how to approach a Hippogriff. And you might just hear Fang barking.
Look up
During the ride, you see Hogwarts castle from a different angle than from Hogsmeade.
Visitor information
You must be at least 99 cm tall. Children between 99 and 122 cm can only ride with a companion aged 14 or over. With a Universal Express ticket, you skip the regular queue once. Put loose items in a bag you take with you or in a locker; a folded white cane goes in a bag worn over your shoulder. Service animals cannot go on the ride.
Small flight, big fun
Flight of the Hippogriff is ideal for families who aren't ready for Forbidden Journey yet. That way, everyone in the Wizarding World can enjoy a ride. From the coaster, you get a lovely view of the castle.
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