Flight of the Hippogriff Ride Overview
Hop aboard the Flight of the Hippogriff to take a ride through Hagrid’s pumpkin patch and come face to face with Buckbeak. This family roller coaster is a great choice for the younger ones or those who prefer to avoid the larger roller coasters in the park.
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Location
Flight of the Hippogriff is located in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park.
Basic Ride Information
Ride Type: Family Roller Coaster
Thrill Level: Low – Fun for all ages.
Height Requirement: 36 inches (or 92 cm) – Guests under 48 inches (or 122 cm) require a supervising companion.
Child Swap: Available upon request
Test Seat: Not available
Save Time in Line: This ride accepts Universal Express passes, but does not offer a single rider line.
Ride Photo: This attraction does not offer an on-ride photo.
Loose Articles: Riders may bring loose articles and reasonably sized bags onto the ride with them. Although, any items should be secured to the best of your ability as this is still a roller coaster. Also, we recommend leaving items with a non-rider to avoid any lost items, if possible.
Accessibility:
- Guests in wheelchairs must transfer onto the ride vehicle.
- Learn additional accessibility information on Universal Orlando’s website here.
Our Recommendations
Ride Priority: Moderate – Experience this ride as long as time allows.
Best Time to Ride: For the shortest wait, ride after 5pm.
Best Seats in the House: Front row provides the best views, but back row gets a little more speed on the initial descent.
Flight of the Hippogriff Photo Gallery
(All photos copyright United Thrills.)
Flight of the Hippogriff Fun Facts
- The ride originally opened as The Flying Unicorn in 2000 as part of the Lost Continent section of the park. It was then rethemed to its current state for the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
- If you time things right, you can see the castle light up with projections and fireworks during The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle show while you ride. It makes for a super cool experience!