Universal Orlando Announces Opening Date for New Ride at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Image: PHOTO: Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. (photo courtesy of Universal Orlando Resort)
Image: PHOTO: Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. (photo courtesy of Universal Orlando Resort)
Patrick Clarke
by Patrick Clarke
Last updated: 11:20 AM ET, Thu February 21, 2019

After much anticipation, Universal Orlando Resort has revealed the name and opening date for the new adventure coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter this summer.

Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is scheduled to open on June 13, 2019.

The attraction's most highly-themed coaster ride to date will thrill guests by plunging them into the path of some of the Wizarding World's rarest magical creatures, according to Universal Orlando Resort.

Additional details regarding Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure will be revealed next month but fans can submit their name and email address to ensure they're among the first to know about what's to come.

The new ride is expected to replace the Dueling Dragons/Dragon Challenge roller coaster that operated at Islands of Adventure from 1999 to 2017.

Attractions Magazine detailed other rumors and leaked concept art for the ride.

Thursday's announcement comes nine months after The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood revealed a handful of exciting upgrades for theme park visitors.

Right now, Florida residents can save big on a trip to Universal Orlando Resort with an exclusive 2-Park, 3-Day Base ticket offer for only $159.99 available for purchase through April 4.


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Patrick Clarke

Patrick Clarke

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A Maryland native and wanderer who has lived across the U.S. from North Carolina to SoCal, Patrick Clarke graduated from Towson University with a B.S. in journalism. He previously worked for Bleacher

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