Discover Flight of the Hippogriff
Our tips:
- Bow to the hippogriff
- Listen out for Fang
- Express Pass
Flight of the Hippogriff
Flight of the Hippogriff is the family coaster in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Islands of Adventure. The coaster opened in 2000 as Flying Unicorn and was later rethemed around the hippogriff from Harry Potter.
The concept
A hippogriff is a magical creature: half eagle, half horse. You follow a winding path to Hagrid's hut, where he explains how to approach such a proud animal. Then you board a train shaped like a hippogriff.
The Experience
The coaster twists and dips around the pumpkin patch and swoops past Hagrid's hut. The ride lasts about a minute. You reach around 46 km/h and climb to just over 13 metres high. There are no loops or launches.
Discover Flight of the Hippogriff
Bow to the hippogriff
Along the way, Hagrid explains how to approach a hippogriff: make eye contact and bow. Only when it bows back may you come closer.
Listen out for Fang
On the way to Hagrid's hut you might hear his dog Fang barking.
Express Pass
This attraction is part of Universal Express Pass, which lets you skip the regular queue.
Visitor information
You must be at least 92 centimetres (36 inches) tall. Children under 1.22 metres (48 inches) must ride with a supervising companion. With Child Swap, parents don't have to queue twice: one parent rides while the other waits with the child, then they swap. This attraction is part of Universal Express Pass, which lets you skip the regular queue.
A first step into the wizarding world
Flight of the Hippogriff is ideal for young Harry Potter fans who aren't yet tall enough for Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. From the coaster you get a lovely view of Hogwarts castle.
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