Wizarding World of Harry Potter Archives

Theme park data: How often has Universal’s Hagrid ride been closed?

12/10/2019

“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.

How Harry Potter saved Universal theme parks

John Gregory

10/22/2019

Universal

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Before the Wizarding World opened in 2010, previous owners of Universal hadn't seen the theme park division as a major revenue producer.

‘Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle’ projection show comes to Universal Orlando

John Gregory

09/05/2019

Universal

The show inside Hogsmeade will feature Death Eaters lurking among the guests before the projections on Hogwarts Castle begin.

Universal’s Hagrid coaster will now close before rest of Islands of Adventure

John Gregory

07/10/2019

Universal

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. Soon after the widely-acclaimed ... Read More

REVIEW: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is dazzling, but it’s no ‘Harry Potter’ killer

John Gregory

06/17/2019

Disney World

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Of all the descriptions Disney executives have used to hype Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, once I saw it for myself, all I could manage was silent, wide-eyed wonder.

Universal Orlando reports 10-hour wait time for Hagrid coaster’s opening day

John Gregory

06/13/2019

Universal

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.”

Rave reviews for Hagrid coaster ahead of its grand opening

John Gregory

06/11/2019

Universal

The early reviews are in for Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, and the new storytelling coaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure is drawing almost universal acclaim.

Hagrid coaster opening without Universal Express pass

John Gregory

06/10/2019

Universal

Instead, the ride will be the first in Islands of Adventure to offer Universal’s Virtual Line reservation system, beginning the day after its June 13 opening.

PHOTOS: First look inside Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

John Gregory

05/20/2019

Universal

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Set inside the Forbidden Forest, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure will see guests riding in either Hagrid’s signature motorbike or the sidecar, hitting top speeds of 50 miles per hour.

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