The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Upper Lot · Roller coaster
Flight of the Hippogriff
Outdoor family roller coaster that winds around Hagrid’s pumpkin patch and hut with views of Hogwarts Castle.
50 min
live wait
Roller coaster
Moderate thrill
39"
min height
Before you ride
Small drops and quick turns; guests uncomfortable with roller coasters may still find it brisk.
Expert tip
Wave or bow to Buckbeak before you board, then enjoy the castle views from the lift hill.
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⏱ Typical wait by hour
✅ Best time to ride: around 4 PM (~6 min) · also good around 9 AM (~9 min)
Busiest around 11 AM (~15 min)
| 9 AM | 9 minutes |
|---|---|
| 10 AM | 11 minutes |
| 11 AM | 15 minutes |
| 12 PM | 14 minutes |
| 1 PM | 9 minutes |
| 2 PM | 7 minutes |
| 3 PM | 7 minutes |
| 4 PM | 6 minutes |
| 5 PM | 6 minutes |
Average standby wait from 8 days of live waits, in park time (PT). Real waits vary with crowds, weather and breakdowns.
Flight of the Hippogriff stats
Flight of the Hippogriff is a 30-foot roller coaster at Universal Studios Hollywood that reaches 25 mph. It was built by Mack Rides, opened in 2016 and lasts about 65 seconds. Riders must be at least 39 inches tall. The best time to ride is usually around 4 PM or 9 AM, when waits are shortest.
- Type
- Roller coaster
- Manufacturer
- Mack Rides
- Model
- Youngstar Coaster
- Opened
- 2016
- Track length
- 984 ft
- Top speed
- 25 mph
- Height
- 30 ft
- Inversions
- 0
- Duration
- 1 min 5 sec
- Height requirement
- 39 in
💡 Fun facts
- Features Buckbeak the Hippogriff beside the queue
- Opened with Hollywood’s Wizarding World in 2016.
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