It's crazy how good the throughput is yet the lines are still enormous. Imagine if it could only run 2/3 trains like normal coasters imagine the queue on opening day wow
I also kinda think it would make it more like riding a bike through a forest. Unless you are a long non stop canyon road, you would be stopping or slowing down anyway, especially if you are going around to look at magical creatures. :)
I got the very back the first time and then the very front the second time I went. The front you definitely feel the speed and you get the benefit of being at the highest point when you “lose power” (which should have been higher imo). In the back you really feel the g forces on the turns and especially when you start moving backwards...
The reason you might not have found it to be like a spooky forest is because the trees are young and in like 5-10 years it will look more like the forbidden forest. Edit: 190 likes! That's the most I've ever gotten 😁😁
I work at Unviersal, yes the trees are real and they are going to grow over the years because they did just plant them. The trees over the years are supposed to make the track hidden. That is the over all intention.
Love the vids Taylor! I can’t believe any Potterheads haven’t commented on this yet. The coaster travels through the “Forbidden Forest” not the “Dark Forest”. Maybe that fact will pop up in a Coaster Parody someday....
@@rufftastic it's forbidden forest in both books. I just listened to the Stephen Fry audiobooks and it was forbidden forest. Apparently in the first two movies it was called the Dark Forest.
The ironic thing is you commented this on the opening day for Rise of the Resistance at Hollywood Studios. Which (in my opinion) is the best themed ride ever
John Lorton the lift hill isn’t the only theming on the ride, you fail to take into account the original IP, the story, the two pre shows, the exceptional station building, the drop into the mine shaft and the show at the base of the lift hill, id say it’s a damn good competitor
I am going to make a comment here that - OMG is NOT about roller coasters (for once, as I am a roller coaster enthusiast that comments here). But you know what, shout out to your amazing VOICE EDITS lol =P. I'm a sound engineer and musician, I have many loves in life - but those edits are top notch. Been following Coaster Studios for a while and it's lovely to see where your sound has come as a result of having such a great coaster channel - you're not like some of these other dudes / dudettes? (usually screaming but worth a mention) with their either simple edits, or quick edits with pops and clicks.. your changes are as seamless as the elements on Fury 325. ;) Oh yeahhh sound engineering and roller coasters. Listen here - "Because I think what it manages to achieve Okay I had COUPLE of beers. What of it. I am actually a sound engineer though.
I waited 4 hours for that ride thanks for a massive break down I was hot, dehydrated but all of that was 💯% worth it!!! No matter how long the line is you gotta do it
John Lorton it’s a joke from the Expedition Everest coaster parody where he’s talking about how obnoxious the full name of Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain is, but then he compares it to Gotham City Gaunlet: Escape From Arkham Asylum, and realizes it’s not that long/annoying
Though, the line even on the best days of overcast weather and off-season will always be way longer for a coaster meant to be in universal not a wild mouse family coaster at SFNE, and it'll still be sub-par and ok in comparison to two epic B&M inverts. Harry Potter ruined universal, they are so lazy now and don't build anything that original or good anymore. Jason Bourne? Who cares, outdated already, terminator 2 3d battle accross time was literally timeless.
Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is one of my favorite, I waited in a 3.5 hour line at park opening and got the front row bike. This ride is also my little sister’s favorite coaster.
@@DoswarePictures Actually, Magic Kingdom is built on top of a huge, sprawling building, with the terrain then built up around the sides of the building. The park is the top floor of that building and underneath it is the hidden tunnels for character actors and support staff, utilities, etc. Source: A friend of mine used to be a character actor for Max Goof and Aladdin. He might have also been a ride op at some point but I'd have to double-check.
Me and my friend went on this for the first time last summer. The drop track.... holy sh*t. It dropped and me and my friend just nonstop we’re yelling/screaming “oh my god” uncontrollably until the rider came to an end
I got lucky with a front row night ride on the bike when I went and that was my first ride and only ride on it. Holy crap this ride is incredible. I haven’t been to Sea World or the Fun Spots but I can easily say this is the best coaster in Universal and even better than anything at Busch Gardens Tampa. I also rode with my family and they had no clue about the surprises on this ride which I specifically kept a secret and they were so shocked and when they got off they loved it as well. I 100% agree with your review.
I just rode this past weekend and knew nothing of the reverse or the drop track and it was AWESOME!!! I knew about the multiple accelerations but not knowing about the other elements made it so much more fun.
Rode it yesterday once, it was fantastic! Got assigned back row motorbike, and I’m sure front would’ve been better, but the back gave me some pretty crazy whip for a family coaster. It was also my first motorbike coaster, and I never thought I’d get airtime. Luckily I didn’t get stapled (unintentional btw) and it was a pretty crazy experience for a mild coaster. Launches were actually better than I was expecting as well. Not fantastic, especially in a park with Velocicoaster and even hulk, but they hold their ground. This ride is fantastic and the theming is astonishing alone
Rode this back in July 2019. Had to wait 3 hours in line due to technical difficulties. When it finally was fully operational again, I was able to get in the front seat and it was 100% worth it. Would wait 3 hours again.
I don't think the animatronics are really that important but after watching the videos from Rise of the Resistance today it's pretty remarkable how much further ahead Disney is than Universal in that area specifically.
Universal might not have as many animotronics, but what they make are just as good. This also is a mostly outdoor roller coaster so, electric animotronics might not be a good idea, and even then they are still pretty good.
Universal > Disney. Disney’s ride quality has gone downhill. Universal I just killing it the past decade, except F&F, which shouldn’t have been a thing, lmao.
Great review - I wouldn’t say it’s a perfect 10 but it does a lot of tings right and for a family coaster it was definitely more thrilling than I expected. I was there yesterday and finally got to ride. The last 4 times I went to the park I wasn’t able to ride it for one reason or another. Yesterday the line was only 60 minutes, and I only waited about 45. I was single rider and the single rider line was closed, but when I got to the final loading room they skipped me ahead and I walked right on. Also, previously the line closed at 3-4 - this time I got in line at 5:30 and the park closed at 6, so I got a dusk ride - not completely dark, but definitely added to the ambience. Glad to see they finally got the kinks out and they are actually keeping the ride open with park hours.
Really great in-depth review! I have yet to ride it , last year when I was at islands of adventure it wasn’t open yet. As like your self I do have a very strong bond with departed dueling dragons. I rode it as a kid with my high school girlfriend at night with the fire works going off. True rainbow road feel at such a fun time in my life on that coaster. This coaster is high on my list but the likely good of me riding it anytime soon is very slim considering I live 5 minutes away from Universal Hollywood and they would never build a coaster like that unless it was screen based. I have also never been on a drop track coaster which I would love. Great review as always . Keep up the great content
I rode it without knowing about the drop track. Yeah that part gave me a heart attack. I rode the mummy not knowing the fire was gonna be real and didn’t know about the fakeout ride lady so thag was fun. Went back recently, rode it completely alone due to covid causing the studio side to have 0 people outside of diagon. My first real coaster was the hulk which I rode not knowing about the launch. First ride of the day, went in single rider which was super short so I didn’t see any train launch and got put the front row. Screamed my head off. Universal Orlando is the only place where the rides consistently scare me.
I rode Hagrid's for the first time when I was 32. I'm a bit afraid of heights and this was my first coaster since I was probably 15. People had a great time laughing at me freaking out from the vertical part where you go backwards and the drop track. Now, I run to it during EPA.
First time ride I got the second row bike and it was amazing. I do wish they would at least add a helix or an inclined loop with the last launch because it does feel like it just abruptly ends.
I know it's a family ride but one mild inversion a la cheetah hunt would take this thing to the next level. Even just a twist in the track as you go up the half hill before going backwards would be insane (like wicked twister)
Just rode, was pleasantly surprised! I figured ride itself would be fine and it was more about the experience...but the ride was actually quite fun!! Obviously not fast or crazy but it does just enough and I kinda liked all the launches and more unique elements.
I waited in line for about 2 and a half hours for this ride, got a middle seat. I went on it twice in total. The biggest disappointment for me is that the ride ops staple you every time. However, i think i actually prefer it to the dragons overall (minus the wait times). It's a spectacular coaster in terms of theming and of course the actual rollercoaster. The last launch is surprisingly intense as well. My love for this ride might come from the fact that i'm from the UK, and we don't have any LSM coasters outside of Icon (which I haven't been on) that are like this. It's an amazing fit for the park but i think that the biggest benefit in my opinion, is that it teaches the parks that building rollercoasters, particularly heavily themed ones, can be profitable. This ride had people trying to get on like they were trying to save their lives. Overall, it's definitely a great coaster, but I wish that the ride ops wouldn't staple you.
Back in RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 ages I used to have a Harry Potter themed park with a very similar idea of a ride. It was called "Aragogue", located at the forbidden woods and it was B&M floorless coaster.
I experienced this for the first time yesterday because it also happened to be my first trip IOA. All of my research and attention was given to Velocicoaster. So I knew almost nothing about this coaster. So, as you can imagine, I screamed like a little girl when I felt the drop track! 😅
I agree that they could put some more creatures! But I rode it at night, right after I had given up riding it but ran to the cue and it was amazing! Best roller coaster I’ve ever ridden
I purposely didn’t watch any videos of the ride before riding it and it was the best thing ever! First time I rode a rollercoaster with a drop section and it was freaking amazing 😂
I agree with you on the fact that the front row bike seat is the best seat on this ride. It literally makes you feel like you are riding a motorcycle. I might think about getting a motorcycle license after that experience. 😁😁😁
I rode the ride twice. The wait times are insane, however I do believe that the ride makes the wait completely worth it. I got a chance to ride on the bike on the second row and sidecar on the last row. I would say the I loved the second row much more, because riding the back row, you get absolutely no loss of weight on the spike. The only big thing they need to work on is fixing the break down issue.
Just rode HMCMA today. I rode it front row side car. This blows every Intamin (expect Skyrush). What you said is what I thought about it. I hope you enjoyed Florida Taylor.
Hey Coaster Studios! When I rode this opening week, we were stopped twice during the ride and eventually had to be evacuated (apparently the first time they ever did that, so cool story I can tell now since it didn't end in a sad manner). That was during the day. We, thank God, got to ride it when it reopened late at night, and I agree that the ride is not the same at night than day. Being in the last cart on that big drop was intense. Everything about this ride was amazing, except one thing was kind of awkward: the queue. I get the theming and all, and as a Harry Potter fan I found it pretty cool, but when you're stuck in a slow line in tight caves and small rooms, it can feel rather uncomfortable (the overhead bikes section was cool, but does get kind of obnoxious after a bit). I absolutely agree though, 10/10, go ride this ride...!
I think they made this a milder ride, knowing that the Jurassic Coaster is coming .. I am a HUGE Harry Potter fan and coaster enthusiast, and I loved this ride.
Single rider lines are amazing at universal I do them with my family and mostly every time we’ve done single rider we always went up riding together either way
Universal's parks are great enough to take on Disney. Now all they need is good management and workers that dont act like they want to strangle you and they would actually be able to dethrone Disney.
I didn't know the reverse section or the drop track was coming (my cousin thankfully kept it a secret), and they got me really good. For a second I was like "oh crap we didn't make it up!!!"
Have you ridden Rise of the Resistance? Apparently that ride is amazing with theming. Anyways, this ride is really cool looking. I have yet to see it in person, or ride it for that matter.
It's an Intamin coaster so you know it's good, but universal tends towards family coasters with a random great coaster. The Hulk is one of those. The dueling dragons which hagrids replaced was one of the rare great B&Ms and they didn't just dismantle it they destroyed it. Most B&Ms are cookie cutter coasters that are great fun but nothing to write home about. Dueling Dragons was one you could write home about and now it's gone.
A new coaster coming to the Jurassic Park area is most likely going to be a high thrill coaster, possibly the fastest in Florida. We'll just have to wait and see.
I think this'd make the G.O.A.T of Parodies. "From the ride with not one, not two, not three, but Seven Launches! Best make the most of the record before Alton towers makes a 14 Billion Launched Rollercoaster."
Honestly, I think waiting in the regular line is the better option. I went on last week. You start off in a conjoined que with everyone and then you split into single riders. I went single rider and the people behind me in the first line were in the car behind mine on the ride. So I believe it's better to go through the regular line as to see more theming and story. The single rider line is also a hallway with some stairs and that's it. So it's kinda claustrophobic
Haven't ridden it and probably never will get the chance but from the videos I've seen of it one thing I don't like about it is how little the track is concealed from sight. You constantly see other sections of the ride and even other trains. Kinda takes away from the immersion. Looks fun but I really feel they should have added more walls in between sections of track. Look at expedition everest or thunder mountain and during those rides you rarely ever see any track that isn't directly in front or behind you. Still looks like a really fun ride though.
That's actually a pretty good point. I think in terms of ride experience, it would be better if trees were constantly surrounding you, but from a footage standpoint, I definitely like being able to see all the roller coaster track. And to be fair, a good chunk of the ride IS completely hidden from view. Its really only that front part you can see.
I went to Disneyworld and universal on my honeymoon. My wife’s went to universal when we were just dating and she told me that Hadgrids ride was phenomenal. I was very very excited to try this ride on my honeymoon. But apparently the ride was under fixing and I was pissed. I didn’t get to try. I’m still dreaming to try sometime in the near future
8:32 I literally didn’t even notice that he was there... maybe cause i was looking back at the weird animal thing (i forget the name) to see if it was gonna shoot steam... I was like wait what
The sections aren’t longer because the launch serves as a block section. With the moving loading station, a train is dispatched very often.
That is a very good point
Coaster Studios That is also why Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket has so many mid course brake runs.
It's crazy how good the throughput is yet the lines are still enormous. Imagine if it could only run 2/3 trains like normal coasters imagine the queue on opening day wow
Smart!
I also kinda think it would make it more like riding a bike through a forest. Unless you are a long non stop canyon road, you would be stopping or slowing down anyway, especially if you are going around to look at magical creatures. :)
Intamin and Universal Studios work so well together. Can't wait to see Velocicoaser
Spoiler: VelociCoaster is a masterpiece and one of the best roller coasters in the world
Front row bike is the only seat I've ridden on. Got it twice back in July. Absolutely incredible ride.
Jason Wright lucky
I got the very back the first time and then the very front the second time I went. The front you definitely feel the speed and you get the benefit of being at the highest point when you “lose power” (which should have been higher imo). In the back you really feel the g forces on the turns and especially when you start moving backwards...
Taron: I’m ze best themed coaster in the world
Hagrids Motorbike: Hold my butterbeer
But the footers aren't themed 🤔
Taron never was the best themed coaster in the world. Heck, I wouldn't even say that it is the best themed coaster in that Park.
@@Soonjai That is just wrong.
@@Alex-wn5rc Agreed. Taron is still the best themed coaster in the world imo!
@@Soonjai What coasters do you think are better themed? When it comes to extreme coasters I cant think of any that beat Taron.
The reason you might not have found it to be like a spooky forest is because the trees are young and in like 5-10 years it will look more like the forbidden forest.
Edit: 190 likes! That's the most I've ever gotten 😁😁
Alexander, I was thinking the same thing. Those trees are very small now but eventually will grow up! Good point.
I worked at universal for years and they will most likely trim them back and eventually replace them for safety reasons.
I work at Unviersal, yes the trees are real and they are going to grow over the years because they did just plant them. The trees over the years are supposed to make the track hidden. That is the over all intention.
Yup I'm old enough to remember Maverick when it opened and it just had baby trees. 10 years things will be much different!
I made a comment almost word for word to this and then saw it. Whoops
trees grow, bro
Yeah you can’t just put that many old trees around a roller coaster... imagine the hassle and money they would have to put into it
Cringe PFP
Not at that ride...
Love the vids Taylor! I can’t believe any Potterheads haven’t commented on this yet. The coaster travels through the “Forbidden Forest” not the “Dark Forest”. Maybe that fact will pop up in a Coaster Parody someday....
I'm like 90% sure the Forbidden Forest and Dark Forest are the same thing
Coaster Studios in the books it’s referred to as the forbidden forest
@@CoasterStudios I'd imagine the forbidden Forest is also pretty dark
In the English (U.K.) original books it was the dark forest, and when the U.S. versions were released it was changed to forbidden forest.
@@rufftastic it's forbidden forest in both books. I just listened to the Stephen Fry audiobooks and it was forbidden forest. Apparently in the first two movies it was called the Dark Forest.
Hagrid bike looks like the best themed ride ever! It looks epic
The ironic thing is you commented this on the opening day for Rise of the Resistance at Hollywood Studios. Which (in my opinion) is the best themed ride ever
Baron 1898 is a competitor
Guys. Visit Phantasialand.
You must be that one coaster enthusiast who has never been to phantasialand or Europa prak
John Lorton the lift hill isn’t the only theming on the ride, you fail to take into account the original IP, the story, the two pre shows, the exceptional station building, the drop into the mine shaft and the show at the base of the lift hill, id say it’s a damn good competitor
I am going to make a comment here that - OMG is NOT about roller coasters (for once, as I am a roller coaster enthusiast that comments here). But you know what, shout out to your amazing VOICE EDITS lol =P.
I'm a sound engineer and musician, I have many loves in life - but those edits are top notch. Been following Coaster Studios for a while and it's lovely to see where your sound has come as a result of having such a great coaster channel - you're not like some of these other dudes / dudettes? (usually screaming but worth a mention) with their either simple edits, or quick edits with pops and clicks.. your changes are as seamless as the elements on Fury 325. ;) Oh yeahhh sound engineering and roller coasters.
Listen here - "Because I think what it manages to achieve
Okay I had COUPLE of beers.
What of it.
I am actually a sound engineer though.
Thank you, I appreciate it!
Lol
I love this channel purely because it appreciates theming whereas so many other channels are happy with a bunch of steel track in a field.
I got the front row and I thought it was awesome. That was when I wasn't in the coaster community.
I waited 4 hours for that ride thanks for a massive break down I was hot, dehydrated but all of that was 💯% worth it!!!
No matter how long the line is you gotta do it
The name's still not as long as Gotham City Gauntlet: Escape From Arkham Asylum
John Lorton it’s a joke from the Expedition Everest coaster parody where he’s talking about how obnoxious the full name of Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain is, but then he compares it to Gotham City Gaunlet: Escape From Arkham Asylum, and realizes it’s not that long/annoying
*The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror: A New Dimension of Chills* at Disneyland Paris. beat that
Though, the line even on the best days of overcast weather and off-season will always be way longer for a coaster meant to be in universal not a wild mouse family coaster at SFNE, and it'll still be sub-par and ok in comparison to two epic B&M inverts. Harry Potter ruined universal, they are so lazy now and don't build anything that original or good anymore. Jason Bourne? Who cares, outdated already, terminator 2 3d battle accross time was literally timeless.
Flight of the Himalayan Eagle Music Roller Coaster...is that the longest name for a roller coaster?
2:06 thank you for showing us this beautiful photo
Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is one of my favorite, I waited in a 3.5 hour line at park opening and got the front row bike. This ride is also my little sister’s favorite coaster.
I’ve ridden this ride 3 times and I don’t know how but I got once in the front, and twice in the back. I agree that front row bike is by far the best
Carson Smith I’ve ridden it twice and got back row motorbike then front row sidecar at night it was dopee
Thank you for this great review! I really can't wait to ride this ride sometime soon!
This is Florida, we cant build underground like Taron
Or else the entire park will cave in😂
@@DoswarePictures
Actually, Magic Kingdom is built on top of a huge, sprawling building, with the terrain then built up around the sides of the building. The park is the top floor of that building and underneath it is the hidden tunnels for character actors and support staff, utilities, etc.
Source: A friend of mine used to be a character actor for Max Goof and Aladdin. He might have also been a ride op at some point but I'd have to double-check.
VestedUTuber well my cousin works at magic kingdom she plays Minnie
@@jamesbarrett4539not true
@@thatonemetalhead4176 they have more than one actor their is alot of people that play the same character
Me and my friend went on this for the first time last summer. The drop track.... holy sh*t.
It dropped and me and my friend just nonstop we’re yelling/screaming “oh my god” uncontrollably until the rider came to an end
I got lucky with a front row night ride on the bike when I went and that was my first ride and only ride on it. Holy crap this ride is incredible. I haven’t been to Sea World or the Fun Spots but I can easily say this is the best coaster in Universal and even better than anything at Busch Gardens Tampa. I also rode with my family and they had no clue about the surprises on this ride which I specifically kept a secret and they were so shocked and when they got off they loved it as well. I 100% agree with your review.
This ride was suuuuper cool at night
They could have called it Hagrid's Challenge. But anyway great review, thanks!
I just rode this past weekend and knew nothing of the reverse or the drop track and it was AWESOME!!! I knew about the multiple accelerations but not knowing about the other elements made it so much more fun.
This ride is still amazing, got front motorbike on my first ride and the power was crazy. Awesome ride
I got front row bike for my first as well. I had to wake up at 5:15 to get first in line for the ride, but I got it
Went on it three times in September and absolutely loved it! Never got front car though, but hopefully next time :)
Rode it yesterday once, it was fantastic! Got assigned back row motorbike, and I’m sure front would’ve been better, but the back gave me some pretty crazy whip for a family coaster. It was also my first motorbike coaster, and I never thought I’d get airtime. Luckily I didn’t get stapled (unintentional btw) and it was a pretty crazy experience for a mild coaster. Launches were actually better than I was expecting as well. Not fantastic, especially in a park with Velocicoaster and even hulk, but they hold their ground. This ride is fantastic and the theming is astonishing alone
That ride is my favorite ride in islands of adventure
Just rode it today for the first time. Best ride ive ever been on
Rode this back in July 2019. Had to wait 3 hours in line due to technical difficulties. When it finally was fully operational again, I was able to get in the front seat and it was 100% worth it. Would wait 3 hours again.
I loved riding this coaster. I kept myself from looking at any leaks about the ride and it was awesome.
I don't think the animatronics are really that important but after watching the videos from Rise of the Resistance today it's pretty remarkable how much further ahead Disney is than Universal in that area specifically.
This is a coaster not a dark ride
Universal might not have as many animotronics, but what they make are just as good. This also is a mostly outdoor roller coaster so, electric animotronics might not be a good idea, and even then they are still pretty good.
Universal > Disney. Disney’s ride quality has gone downhill. Universal I just killing it the past decade, except F&F, which shouldn’t have been a thing, lmao.
Universal definitely knows how to outdo Disney in Animatronics just look at the Jurassic park rides and Revenge of the Mummy in Orlando.
Probably my favorite first time experience on a ride with all of the surprises and characteristics thrown into one
Most enjoyable coaster I have ever ridden.
This is my #2 favorite coaster I’ve ridden!
Dosware Pictures SFDK Joker
Roller Coaster Crafter what theme park?
Dosware Pictures 😂
Give it a year and the trees will grow in
Dragon Challenge was like the best B&M Invert when it was open.
Max Hagenauer Montu open 3 years before
@@user-sd2gv8vz8f I know, but was it better?
Taylor: "This might be the most themed roller coaster in the world!"
Expedition Everest: "Am I a joke to you?"
Daniel productions best themed coasters in existence
Mr Freeze at Six Flags Over Texas: Am I a joke to you?
Kiddie dragon coaster: am a I joke to you
Boomerang: I am a joke to you
Great review - I wouldn’t say it’s a perfect 10 but it does a lot of tings right and for a family coaster it was definitely more thrilling than I expected. I was there yesterday and finally got to ride. The last 4 times I went to the park I wasn’t able to ride it for one reason or another. Yesterday the line was only 60 minutes, and I only waited about 45. I was single rider and the single rider line was closed, but when I got to the final loading room they skipped me ahead and I walked right on. Also, previously the line closed at 3-4 - this time I got in line at 5:30 and the park closed at 6, so I got a dusk ride - not completely dark, but definitely added to the ambience. Glad to see they finally got the kinks out and they are actually keeping the ride open with park hours.
Went on this for the first time a couple weeks ago completely blind. Best first-ride experience I've ever had.
I wonder how themed the Jurassic World coaster Is going to be. Will it be more like Hagrid or Hulk theming wise? 🤔
I’d guess closer to Hulk, but maybe a step above.
This coaster will forever have the longest wait I had to endure... 13 hours opening day (got in line 7:30am, rode at 8:45pm)
I hope with this we will see more of intamin coasters being made
Really great in-depth review! I have yet to ride it , last year when I was at islands of adventure it wasn’t open yet. As like your self I do have a very strong bond with departed dueling dragons. I rode it as a kid with my high school girlfriend at night with the fire works going off. True rainbow road feel at such a fun time in my life on that coaster. This coaster is high on my list but the likely good of me riding it anytime soon is very slim considering I live 5 minutes away from Universal Hollywood and they would never build a coaster like that unless it was screen based. I have also never been on a drop track coaster which I would love. Great review as always . Keep up the great content
Best themed coaster in the world. That adds a lot!
I rode it without knowing about the drop track. Yeah that part gave me a heart attack.
I rode the mummy not knowing the fire was gonna be real and didn’t know about the fakeout ride lady so thag was fun. Went back recently, rode it completely alone due to covid causing the studio side to have 0 people outside of diagon.
My first real coaster was the hulk which I rode not knowing about the launch. First ride of the day, went in single rider which was super short so I didn’t see any train launch and got put the front row. Screamed my head off.
Universal Orlando is the only place where the rides consistently scare me.
I rode Hagrid's for the first time when I was 32. I'm a bit afraid of heights and this was my first coaster since I was probably 15. People had a great time laughing at me freaking out from the vertical part where you go backwards and the drop track. Now, I run to it during EPA.
I went into the coaster with no clue what to expect and I got front row bike and it was incredible. The drop track really got me.
First time ride I got the second row bike and it was amazing. I do wish they would at least add a helix or an inclined loop with the last launch because it does feel like it just abruptly ends.
Inclined loop, no. This is really supposed to be for families.
I have not been on rise of the resistance yet, but this ride is a solid number 2 in Orlando with flight of passage beating it out, by a slim margin
chrisvanderloop everywhere I’ve seen, people have been putting Rise of the Resistance over Flight of Passage
This coaster reminds me of Cheetah Hunt but the theming is what makes this so good.
I know it's a family ride but one mild inversion a la cheetah hunt would take this thing to the next level. Even just a twist in the track as you go up the half hill before going backwards would be insane (like wicked twister)
Thank god I live in florida
Just rode, was pleasantly surprised! I figured ride itself would be fine and it was more about the experience...but the ride was actually quite fun!! Obviously not fast or crazy but it does just enough and I kinda liked all the launches and more unique elements.
Love this ride. Launches are really forceful and the theming is outstanding.
I waited in line for about 2 and a half hours for this ride, got a middle seat. I went on it twice in total. The biggest disappointment for me is that the ride ops staple you every time. However, i think i actually prefer it to the dragons overall (minus the wait times). It's a spectacular coaster in terms of theming and of course the actual rollercoaster. The last launch is surprisingly intense as well. My love for this ride might come from the fact that i'm from the UK, and we don't have any LSM coasters outside of Icon (which I haven't been on) that are like this. It's an amazing fit for the park but i think that the biggest benefit in my opinion, is that it teaches the parks that building rollercoasters, particularly heavily themed ones, can be profitable. This ride had people trying to get on like they were trying to save their lives.
Overall, it's definitely a great coaster, but I wish that the ride ops wouldn't staple you.
I was at island and universal yesterday, and when on hagrids, it’s a great ride and I totally recommend it
I’ve been on 10 times. Awesome I don’t mind spending 2 hours in line
Back in RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 ages I used to have a Harry Potter themed park with a very similar idea of a ride. It was called "Aragogue", located at the forbidden woods and it was B&M floorless coaster.
I experienced this for the first time yesterday because it also happened to be my first trip IOA. All of my research and attention was given to Velocicoaster. So I knew almost nothing about this coaster. So, as you can imagine, I screamed like a little girl when I felt the drop track! 😅
I agree that they could put some more creatures! But I rode it at night, right after I had given up riding it but ran to the cue and it was amazing! Best roller coaster I’ve ever ridden
I purposely didn’t watch any videos of the ride before riding it and it was the best thing ever! First time I rode a rollercoaster with a drop section and it was freaking amazing 😂
This is one of the most fun rides I have ever been on.
Greatest ride experience I ever had is hagrids at night it’s amazing
I agree with you on the fact that the front row bike seat is the best seat on this ride. It literally makes you feel like you are riding a motorcycle. I might think about getting a motorcycle license after that experience. 😁😁😁
road this for the first time 4 days ago with my friend and it was super duper fun, we got first row too which was really cool!!
I rode the ride twice. The wait times are insane, however I do believe that the ride makes the wait completely worth it. I got a chance to ride on the bike on the second row and sidecar on the last row. I would say the I loved the second row much more, because riding the back row, you get absolutely no loss of weight on the spike. The only big thing they need to work on is fixing the break down issue.
Also, will there be a Wonder Park review on April Fools?
Just rode HMCMA today. I rode it front row side car. This blows every Intamin (expect Skyrush). What you said is what I thought about it. I hope you enjoyed Florida Taylor.
I'm so glad your giving family coasters 10s.
Hey Coaster Studios! When I rode this opening week, we were stopped twice during the ride and eventually had to be evacuated (apparently the first time they ever did that, so cool story I can tell now since it didn't end in a sad manner). That was during the day. We, thank God, got to ride it when it reopened late at night, and I agree that the ride is not the same at night than day. Being in the last cart on that big drop was intense. Everything about this ride was amazing, except one thing was kind of awkward: the queue. I get the theming and all, and as a Harry Potter fan I found it pretty cool, but when you're stuck in a slow line in tight caves and small rooms, it can feel rather uncomfortable (the overhead bikes section was cool, but does get kind of obnoxious after a bit). I absolutely agree though, 10/10, go ride this ride...!
Is it top 25?
great ride, i feel like this is just a warm-up for the velocicoaster!
I rode it for the first time on December 2nd and yes... I did not know about the drop track. I definitely jumped. Front row bike!
Are those lights on the tree lol? What are those black ropes on them?
I think they made this a milder ride, knowing that the Jurassic Coaster is coming .. I am a HUGE Harry Potter fan and coaster enthusiast, and I loved this ride.
Best ride i’ve ever been on hands down!
Front row at night is the best experience I’ve ever had on any ride
Single rider lines are amazing at universal I do them with my family and mostly every time we’ve done single rider we always went up riding together either way
This ride was downright awesome.
DANG that looks like an expensive coaster to build...
ad ray 300 million dollars went into building it
it is THE most expensive, passing the old record holder Expedition Everest
$300 million? yeahhhhhhhhhh...
I think the animatronics on this ride are spectacular, especially Hagrid. This isnt really a coaster, its a story led, themed RIDE!
Universal's parks are great enough to take on Disney. Now all they need is good management and workers that dont act like they want to strangle you and they would actually be able to dethrone Disney.
Only had chance to ride it once but was so lucky to get the front row, the bike, and it was at dusk.
I love this coaster!
Does Universal let u request front/back row?
No
They do on all the other coasters, but not this one.
I didn't know the reverse section or the drop track was coming (my cousin thankfully kept it a secret), and they got me really good. For a second I was like "oh crap we didn't make it up!!!"
Have you ridden Rise of the Resistance? Apparently that ride is amazing with theming. Anyways, this ride is really cool looking. I have yet to see it in person, or ride it for that matter.
This looks sort of like an outdoor Verbolten
Happy New Year Taylor!
It's an Intamin coaster so you know it's good, but universal tends towards family coasters with a random great coaster. The Hulk is one of those. The dueling dragons which hagrids replaced was one of the rare great B&Ms and they didn't just dismantle it they destroyed it. Most B&Ms are cookie cutter coasters that are great fun but nothing to write home about. Dueling Dragons was one you could write home about and now it's gone.
A new coaster coming to the Jurassic Park area is most likely going to be a high thrill coaster, possibly the fastest in Florida. We'll just have to wait and see.
I love being in line and getting on with someone who doesn't know about the drop track! We just keep quiet and don't tell them 🤫
Don't worry, IOA is getting its own Taron in 2021 ;)
Taron meets Flying Dinosaur!
I think this'd make the G.O.A.T of Parodies.
"From the ride with not one, not two, not three, but Seven Launches! Best make the most of the record before Alton towers makes a 14 Billion Launched Rollercoaster."
Honestly, I think waiting in the regular line is the better option. I went on last week. You start off in a conjoined que with everyone and then you split into single riders. I went single rider and the people behind me in the first line were in the car behind mine on the ride. So I believe it's better to go through the regular line as to see more theming and story. The single rider line is also a hallway with some stairs and that's it. So it's kinda claustrophobic
i didn't watch the pov so every thing would be a surprise so i filliped out like crazy
Haven't ridden it and probably never will get the chance but from the videos I've seen of it one thing I don't like about it is how little the track is concealed from sight. You constantly see other sections of the ride and even other trains. Kinda takes away from the immersion. Looks fun but I really feel they should have added more walls in between sections of track. Look at expedition everest or thunder mountain and during those rides you rarely ever see any track that isn't directly in front or behind you. Still looks like a really fun ride though.
That's actually a pretty good point. I think in terms of ride experience, it would be better if trees were constantly surrounding you, but from a footage standpoint, I definitely like being able to see all the roller coaster track. And to be fair, a good chunk of the ride IS completely hidden from view. Its really only that front part you can see.
I went to Disneyworld and universal on my honeymoon. My wife’s went to universal when we were just dating and she told me that Hadgrids ride was phenomenal. I was very very excited to try this ride on my honeymoon. But apparently the ride was under fixing and I was pissed. I didn’t get to try. I’m still dreaming to try sometime in the near future
Are they still not opening it till 10am? I'm going Thursday and want to make sure I can get on it.
8:32 I literally didn’t even notice that he was there... maybe cause i was looking back at the weird animal thing (i forget the name) to see if it was gonna shoot steam... I was like wait what
Blast ended skrewt, I like Harry Potter
was so hyped to go on it this march... damn you coronavirus!!!
Universal is open now. Masks are allowed only inside (but I don’t remember if you also need masks on ride)