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← Universal Islands of Adventure

Jurassic Park · Roller coaster

Pteranodon Flyers

A suspended family glider that travels above Camp Jurassic.

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30 min

live wait

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Roller coaster

Mild thrill

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36"

min height

Visitor rating★ 3.03 ratings ↓
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Before you ride

Guests over the child height range generally must accompany an eligible child.

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Expert tip

Check the child-accompaniment rule before joining the line.

⏱ Live wait times · Powered by ThemeParks.wiki

⏱ Typical wait by hour

✅ Best time to ride: around 9 AM (~14 min)

Busiest around 11 AM (~36 min)

45m22.5m0m
9 AM · ~14 min
10 AM · ~30 min
11 AM · ~36 min
12 PM · ~35 min
1 PM · ~35 min
2 PM · ~33 min
3 PM · ~31 min
4 PM · ~32 min
5 PM · ~27 min
6 PM · ~21 min
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Typical standby wait by hour, weekdays
9 AM14 minutes
10 AM30 minutes
11 AM36 minutes
12 PM35 minutes
1 PM35 minutes
2 PM33 minutes
3 PM31 minutes
4 PM32 minutes
5 PM27 minutes
6 PM21 minutes

Average standby wait from 10 days of live waits, in park time (ET). Real waits vary with crowds, weather and breakdowns.

Pteranodon Flyers stats

Pteranodon Flyers is a 40-foot roller coaster at Universal Islands of Adventure. It was built by Setpoint, opened in 1999 and lasts about 2 minutes. Riders must be at least 36 inches tall. The best time to ride is usually around 9 AM, when waits are shortest.

Type
Roller coaster
Manufacturer
Setpoint
Model
Suspended Family Coaster
Opened
1999
Track length
1,100 ft
Top speed
15 mph
Height
40 ft
Drop
0
Duration
1 min 30 sec
Height requirement
36 in

💡 Fun facts

  • The hanging vehicles are styled as prehistoric flying reptiles.
  • The attraction winds over the Camp Jurassic play area.

Reviews

  • DrDino ★★★★★

    Nov 9, 2026
  • VelociRacer ★★★★★

    Nov 8, 2026

    Would be better if they still let me ride. Come on Universal, I just want to ride it. PLEASE!

  • Khartoon ★★★★★

    Nov 5, 2026
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