Theme park news: Fire at Hagrid’s / Epcot pass changes / Animal Kingdom show
“We are working to reopen the ride as soon as possible,” Universal said.
5 most popular Universal Orlando news stories on Orlando Rising in 2019
Our most-read news stories covering Universal Orlando in 2019 included Super Nintendo World, old Universal ride props, and a data-driven look at Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure.
Theme park data: How often has Universal’s Hagrid ride been closed?
“Other attractions may have had some hiccups during the rollout of a new attraction, but nothing at the magnitude of Hagrid's,” Touring Plans statistician Steve Bloom told Orlando Rising.
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opening draws massive crowds, some delays
Crowds were so big for opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance that the "virtual boarding group" had reached capacity for the day before the park officially opened.
Orlando area theme parks take home Golden Ticket Awards
The awards are determined by surveys sent to “experienced amusement park voters.” This includes fans as well as industry suppliers, manufacturers, and journalists in some of the 22 categories.
REVIEW: Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is Universal Orlando’s best ride
From expressive animatronics to jaw-dropping coaster tech, it’s the greatest ride Universal has ever built — and arguably better than Disney’s best.
Universal’s Hagrid coaster will now close before rest of Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando has announced another change to the operating hours for Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, its new Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction.
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Universal’s Hagrid coaster to open later than rest of Islands of Adventure
The new “Harry Potter”-themed coaster has drawn rave reviews, but has also seen waits as long as 10 hours along with numerous weather delays and on-ride malfunctions.
Universal Orlando reports 10-hour wait time for Hagrid coaster’s opening day
Making matters worse for guests, ride operation was suspended several times due to rain and lightning in the area and by 5 p.m., the ride was listed as “at capacity.”