Hagrids Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Ride Footage & Reaction

Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure opens on June 13th, 2019, and we were able to get an early preview of the newest addition to Universal Studios Islands of Adventure's The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. And we loved it -- it is the best Harry Potter ride to date.
Watch Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure ride footage from the queue and more, a quick reaction, and highlights from the world premiere opening ceremony featuring Evanna Lynch, Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Rupert Grint, James, and Oliver Phelps.
Hagrid's Magical Creatures successfully does what most rollercoasters are unable to do -- presents a thrilling experience within a themed fully-immersive story experience. Most coasters hang on pure thrill and adrenaline and don't even attempt theme, and some that do are literally just painted on. Hagrid's brings you into the Forbidden Forest of the JK Rowlings books, a vast 7-acre landscape featuring 1,200 newly planted trees. To give you an idea, that's a massive size that's bigger than Hogsmeade and Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey combined.
The ride might feel like a response to any criticism Universal Studios has gotten over the last decade. There are no screens, there is no motion simulator, there are no 3D glasses -- this is a high adrenaline coaster with unexpected twists and turns. If I had to compare this attraction to other rides, I would say it is 75% like Everest in Disney's Animal Kingdom and 25% a dark ride with creatures, and characters from the Harry Potter films and books brought to life with practical effects and impressive animatronic figures. During the ride, you will encounter Fluffy the three-headed dog, Cornish pixies, Devil's Snare, a Centaur, a Blast-Ended Skrewt (a creature that was never featured in any of the Harry Potter films) and maybe some other surprises.
The theming in the ride queue is on par with anything else in the Wizarding Worlds; the only negative is since the particular location is not featured in the films or books. Since it is invented for the attraction, it can't lean on the usual exciting props and locations we recognize. Instead, the queue focuses on the idea of the magical beasts, and I think that will be good enough for most. But the photo ops here are less than the other two big Potter attractions -- the ride here takes center stage.
This coaster reaches speeds up to 50 miles an hour, but it really isn't about the max speed -- it accelerates from 0 to 10 in a way that makes it feel faster than the numbers may indicate. And the story moments act almost as an almost break from the intense action, replacing the g-force with the awe and amazement of experiencing the magical creatures we know and love from the Potterverse. And this rollercoaster does some things that I have never experienced on a coaster before. I would talk about them here, but I feel this is one of those times when it might be better to discover and experience it for yourself.
Thanks to Universal for flying us out and hosting us for this event.
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[@Bradgilliswhammyman]

This is hands down the most immersive theme park ever. I visited back in Dec 2018 and it was amazing.

[@wyarp]

You've obvs never been to Tokyo Disney Sea lol

[@shaunboothe7470]

I rode it today on its Grand Opening and it's incredible! Loved the smoothness, great animatronics, and just overall thrill. One of the best rides at both Islands and Universal.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

We agree! So much fun!

[@mariochavez5583]

i worked at universal hollywood right out of high school in 89. Before the misters, people would be passing out left and right in the backlot :D

[@vlogzilla]

You guys rock! Phenomenal job as always. Can't wait to ride this thing!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks Vlogzilla!

[@whatever6737]

I just rode this ride recently it was incredible. I bought the poster you showed. I love you guys page and I’m so jealous you guys live so close to galaxys edge, keep up the fun content!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it as much as we did!

[@samichmachine]

YESSS I’ve been waiting for this. Thank you so much for sharing! Looks like y’all had a blast 💖

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@nicollevandyke5950]

This looks like so much fun. The theming alone is spectacular but the ride design sells it. Thank you so much for posting a vid, great content.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@brianalan409]

One thing I enjoy about finding your channel a little late is that I can go back and binge watch some of your older vids! This is such an amazing ride! Not sure if you guys got to ride it at night but it feels like the ride goes even faster in the dark!! The detailing in the cue (que?) is honestly mind blowing at Universal and especially in H.P. land. They do a phenomenal job keeping you visually entertained even in long lines like Hagrid’s. Love reliving these rides in your videos.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Yes! We rode it at night and I agree! You can’t see the track and it feels faster

[@patriot428]

I have just discovered your adventures and I would like to thank you for the amazing presentation and your authentic love for family fun.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks so much!

[@christinavelasco3285]

I’ve been waiting to see this!! Great video guys.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheCruiseCouple]

Great video! Thank you for sharing this awesome adventure with us! I can’t wait to make my way back home to Universal!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks so much for watching! And I hope you get to make it back to Universal soon :)

[@MaoriAvatarChannel]

I cant believe i missed this vlog! And yes, Im going through old videos because you guys are so cool.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks for watching 😄

[@shannonceleste5557]

It’s cool that y’all visited on a nice and overcast day!! Definitely adds to the magical vibes 🧙‍♂️🦉🕸🍄✨🌬

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Totally makes it feel like the UK

[@johndawson7881]

Amazing as always guys, can't wait to ride this in December!!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks for watching John you’re gonna love this roller coaster!

[@nickellfrancis1128]

That was really nice love the ride thanks

[@OhaiMisterPresident]

This was SUCH a great video. I love you guys! I SO wish there was space in SoCal for this ride also. But man, leave it to Universal to bring this world to life.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks so much! And I agree!

[@shannonceleste5557]

The ride operator was so knowledgeable! How cool. Love the background music too! Great choice 🕷🌙🏍🏰🌠

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks 🙏

[@alexasworldofmagic]

Can’t wait to ride wish I was there for the grand opening but hoping the wait times are better when I go! Great video thanks for showing us! ❤️❤️

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

You will have a blast! Thanks for watching

[@DeanNGretchen]

Such a fun ride. That monday after grand opening waited 6 hours to find out I was bigger than Hagrid's. It gave me a goal, which I lost weight to ride it.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Loved this ride

[@jamesward9646]

Thanks for the coolest videos!!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@csillaherrick6069]

Awesome ride... can not wait for the chance to ride it.

[@PurposelyReRouted]

We love love love this attraction!! One of our favs!! We enjoying filming it as well. Great video 👍🏻👍🏻

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks

[@icepotter3462]

Can’t wait for 10 years to ride this😃

[@cosmic1115]

Ice Potter bruh 😂😂 honestly tho

[@tiffanyvargas5258]

subscribed to you guys not too long ago and i love your videos!!! you guys are my favorite theme park vloggers ❤️

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Yay thanks so much Tiffany

[@easysleepsounds7500]

I've been binging your videos! And of course I got excited when Warwick Davis came out! I saw him opening day at Universal Studios Hollywood when they finally opened Hogwarts. Of course I got excited and yelled, "WILLOW" He's the best!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

He’s so nice

[@gamingwiz3rd453]

Can’t wait to ride this later on in the future!

[@sampalmer4434]

I’m going next April!!! That theming is top notch for a ride like that!

[@ciscoduncan1490]

I agree with you. The forbidden journey is the best ride for Harry Potter. Thanks for the great video and information. ✌🏾👍🏾

[@michaelbeleut6480]

Still going to say it. I miss Dueling Dragons.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

This is better, as someone who also liked that coaster, trust me.

[@marshalldotlich9131]

Anybody just rewatching all of there videos

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks for watching Marshall

[@trishhennessy4343]

That was amazing!

[@mcd7576]

Can’t wait 4 Jurassic world!

[@ordinaryadventuresfan1805]

You guys are the best

[@bnitro]

Great vid! Wish Universal Hollywood got more love and got rides like this.

[@BrokenRealityYT]

Dude, Hollywood is getting Jurassic world right now

[@jasminewatson7190]

They need more space hopefully they buy the golf course next door.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

That would be awesome

[@Cutelatinguy2]

Those motorcycles with sidecars are badass!!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

So much fun!

[@yes.9731]

I’m so exited I can’t wait to go on it your video was great

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks so much!

[@yes.9731]

I wish I could have been there so bad did you get to meet them??

[@onth3hous3]

Looking back at this video compared to your new stuff is a HUGE difference in quality 😮

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Haha don’t watch our early videos. We didn’t know what we were doing lol

[@lego_the_cat]

I'm going down to Florida tomorrow to try the new ride! I'm so excited!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Good luck with the lines!

[@adidas1984x]

Dang went from Disney land to the other side universal! Awesome

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

haha we are trying to cover it all!

[@adidas1984x]

Ordinary Adventures dang must be expensive. But glad to see . Hoping to see some Jurassic park

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

We will definitely be covering the new Jurassic World ride when it opens at Universal, Hollywood

[@yes.9731]

Disney WORLD

[@Mksbiddypeanutbutter21]

So lucky

[@thelightiswithinher5059]

I can’t wait 😊

[@Timotheus157]

Themed coasters. Cool.

[@luky61]

Best ride period.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

It’s great. I think I like velocicoaster more

[@cpt.walker6273]

So far you are the only ones that have posted a descent video of the Premier show. Great job. Did Rupert say anything at all?

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Awesome! I think he just said hello when walking from the car to the stage. He didn’t say much. I also cut out a video message from the actor who plays Hagrid because it didn’t show up well from the screen.

[@NPStation]

Hope you like my video kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKeQaZWAhKl6aZY

[@sanblackfilms]

Rupert seems a bit shy? I see Tom and Phelps brothers and they seem so happy to be there!! If i would be there my smile would be as big as Hagrid!!

[@TitoTimTravels]

Ok, I hate to be "that guy" flooding comments... but... Of all the Hagrid vids I have seen this is by far the best. You took the time to stop and show us the queue, most people just kind of show it as they run past. Slowed you down, but made for a much better vid. Also, no offense but as a relatively new channel, how did you score such a great view, in the box, for the ceremonies?! Best vid yet, mate. 😎

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks so much. We just know what we’d like to see. As for getting a good view of the ceremony, we just got there early and instead of eating the free food and drinks we waited it out in the spot for the ceremony. Ha.

[@humphrey_bear_MDC]

I see excitement here for the new motorbike ride. Cool. At another place they say the people are not showing excitement because of the summer heat. But both are taking place in the summer. I think Harry Potter wins!

[@YDec]

I flew home on the day this opened, nice.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Next time!

[@gregmcfc88]

Great video!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks for watching

[@TitoTimTravels]

I am enjoying all your vlogs, and of course subbed. . I retired to the Philippines and miss the theme parks. My kids and I did Spring Break in Orlando for 11 years. The opening year of Potterville was insane! ha ha That ride better be awesome if it is taking the place of the Dueling Dragons - Hagrid has some big shoes to fill (pun intended). 😎 Dude, at 4:07 that was like a full on TV camera. Is that what you carry?

[@jodichambers3767]

Love the Harry Potter lands! I was a little skeptical this might be more for young kids, but your review changed my mind and can’t wait to ride!!! Thanks!!!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

This ride is definitely for adults

[@NPStation]

It’s the best ride so far. Check my video kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKeQaZWAhKl6aZY

[@henryescat1104]

Awesome video!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks Henry

[@cougarrain]

Awesome video 🤩

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@sknk-hh3hr]

Massive beautiful buildings all around Peter: hey look at this rock

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

😂

[@holllyrhode]

yea i keep up w universal updates from midway mayhem and they build rides and hotel in like 5 mins and disney take 6 years aha

[@cosmic1115]

I’m going on September and I’m going to be crying when I get there 💗😭

[@trishhennessy4343]

to see the opening with the stars.

[@alvaro2971998]

we need a ministry of magic, universal is getting really good making harry potter rides.

[@ShadowEnforcerr]

5 years later it's actually coming

[@DiscoverLifeMedia]

Nice Editing!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

🙏

[@larryankenmanjr1719]

Home Sweet Home RAVEN CLAW

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

👍

[@stacyscooby8488]

Amazing I love Harry Potter

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Me too

[@adventureawakens]

Great ride love it!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

It’s so good

[@adventureawakens]

@@OrdinaryAdventures it was, i had a smile on my face the whole time

[@rogerknott9088]

Very nice vid.

[@ducheau100]

I am amazed you can ride Forbidden Journey with motion sickness. I've heard from the staff that they have to clean up because people have gotten sick on it. I will not ride that again. For me that is a barf bag ride. But yes I agree Hagrids is absolutely amazing.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

To be fair she’s only been on it this one time and hasn’t gone on it since but didn’t puke.

[@kevinknox4276]

Awesome video can't wait for you guys to try it at night and see your opinion on it

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

We got to do it at night late that evening and I like it even more in the dark!

[@kevinknox4276]

@@OrdinaryAdventures awesome can't wait to try it

[@ytube4980]

Awesome

[@carriewhite2378]

It's cool you got to ride the new ride cool

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks for watching

[@carriewhite2378]

@@OrdinaryAdventures welcome

[@maxwellzimmerman4835]

For the animated short showing how you board the ride, they should have used a different color than red. Red is not a good color to depict something to be “correct”

[@Musketman84th]

Hagrid's ride looks pretty sweet

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

It’s sooooo fun! My new favorite!

[@DrDetfink]

Whoa. Did you guys take a wrong turn at Smuggler’s Run? 😆

[@spyder_gaming9251]

Ronald Pollock this is at Universal Studios Orlando not Disneyworld or Disneyland

[@holllyrhode]

the fact theres no screens on the ride at all is so good for universal. gringotts was really.... yh

[@dylanfarrand610]

babyhols666 faaaaaaaaacts

[@in_theMoment]

Yes! I hate how all of the rides are turning into 3D rides.

[@TheJennyWalaShow]

Spoiler: after rolling passed the 3 headed dog and up the ramp, the coaster will go backward which will take you to a complete different location, this will confuse your senses.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Loved that part of the ride!

[@thomasbirchall7342]

It's cool how fast the switch track is for this ride

[@djcgamer4493]

I want on it a week ago it’s so fun and it was a 25 minute wait

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Awesome! We can’t wait to ride it again

[@Whiteknuckletrucking]

Reminds me of Jaguar at knotts berry farm

[@JohnVikingFilms]

I tried to ride it Saturday, but the safety bar wouldn't pull down enough. So Im gonna work hard to lose some weight then go back and enjoy the rides I couldn't

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

I had the same thing happen to me on forbidden journey years ago and it became the catalyst for me to lose 60 pounds and finally ride the ride. I have since gained a lot of the weight back but I wish you good luck on your journey! - Peter

[@SFPR10]

❤️

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

❤️

[@rukiaoleary3482]

Yay meow my favorite Harry potter yay anime yay meow 😻😻😻😻😻😻

[@juzi2404]

O hoho u know I. Going with my friends now

[@NPStation]

How much time did you wait in line? I went like 4 times in 2 days. Worst wait was 45mins. But you don’t get bored. It’s just a long walk instead of standing.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

We were there on a press day before opening day. We got on twice

[@NPStation]

@@OrdinaryAdventures You are lucky!!! Nice video too...did you get a chance to check out mine? I cdnt do one with the entire ride...i forgot my wearable camera :-(

[@dragarisdoomweaver714]

You guys are great after seeing your video, I really want to go to the wizarding world of Harry Potter. It's my favorite movie. I'm for griphindor, what's your house you identify with.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Hufflepuff!

[@crystalline1982]

Does the lap bar lock where you are at, or does it have to hit a specific locking point like the mummy? I just barely make it on the mummy, so wondering if I'll make it on this.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

It’s more like forbidden journey

[@GeekyMitch]

So are there, apart from the 'surprise indoor track', any big drops, which is really the only thing that we hate in my family?

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

The drop track and backwards moment are the only big surprises

[@mummeys3]

I am curious regarding the potential for motion sickness. When Everest goes backwards I get a little motion sickness. Does it compare to that regarding motion sickness, or is it better or worse?. I feel that I HAVE to ride this when I go in December but am concerned about getting sick.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Kitra gets motion sick when moving backwards and still was able to enjoy the ride without motion sickness medicine but it did make her a little sick.

[@moxiedawn4370]

How would you say this ride is for the Big and Tall/Plus size rider?

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

I am 270-275, 5’9’ and fit in the motorbike seat. Kitra had to push down on the bar once I was in the seat but I made it. The same thing happens for me on Forbidden Journey so I’m guessing if you can make it on that you can make it on this ride

[@moxiedawn4370]

@@OrdinaryAdventures Good advice, thanks!

[@johngosbee5574]

Another channel had a man with 48 inch waist (he did not say weight), and tall. He fit in the motorcycle seat with minor problem and no discomfort

[@mollymcbutter123]

In comparison is the seating similar to any other rides at universal?

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Yeah

[@Quickscript]

The Forbidden Journey is still my favorite

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

It’s my favorite queue but my third favorite of the four main rides in the Wizarding World.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

It’s Kitra’s favorite too!

[@KawaiiNancy]

💜💜💜😁👋

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

🙌

[@martianleader1]

Will u be able to film at all? Inside ride.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Filming on the ride itself is prohibited by the park. This video has footage of the entire queue and the ride from the queue.

[@Jasoncraft101]

does the ride open when the park opens?

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Opens tomorrow

[@matcha4231]

Is it scarier to ride on the motorbike or the side cart?

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

I think the sidecar

[@relynree]

Is there a hair tie collector spot on it yet like there is Everest? Lol

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Hahah! I hope not

[@TheCodeMan95]

How's the backwards drop?

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

It’s alot of fun and fast

[@kellywilliams4424]

How many spiders are we seeing on this ride and when? 😂 I’ll be in universal in 4 days so I need to mentally prepare

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

I’m happy to report there are no spiders!

[@GameUndergroundStore]

They are terrifying on the Castle ride. Lol

[@kellywilliams4424]

Thank god no spiders!!!!

[@thatpotato2918]

I’m praying for a POV somewhere

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Universal has no photography or video signs everywhere. You basically have to put everything not in your pockets in a locker before riding. But I’m sure someone will eventually sneak a GoPro on. But this isn’t the sort of ride that you could even capture on video. The acceleration has to be experienced in person.

[@thatpotato2918]

Ordinary Adventures Lol thanks

[@thatpotato2918]

Ordinary Adventures I also have a question, do u get more airtime on the drop track section on this coaster or the drop on Escape from Gringotts?

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

I feel like it’s much more on this one

[@mafersolano3]

Hello! Is this a strong and fast roller coaster? I want to know that because I like roller coasters but not so fast and strong haha, as in scale of 1-10?

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Kitra doesn’t love intense roller coasters but can do Everest at Animal Kingdom and Incredicoaster at DCA. I think it’s more intense than both of those but not like the stuff you’d find at a six flags. It’s enjoyable. I’d say it’s a 7 out of 10.

[@mafersolano3]

@@OrdinaryAdventures I have never ridden in the everest in Animal Kingdom, and I want to ride in this Hagrid in October when I go but I am afraid that it is very strong for what I am used to haha ​​and that I do not enjoy it!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Mafer Solano well we wish you good luck. I would say try it out but I’m sure the lines will be super long for the first six months so it might not even be worth it?

[@jnajda1257]

@@OrdinaryAdventures My 13yo has never rode on roller coasters. Is this a starter ride or should I work up to it? Thanks for posting video :)

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

I’d say take them on the family coaster in Wizarding world first and go based on that reaction.

[@ciscosanchez4127]

do you now if they are planning on removing hagrids hut from the hippogriff coaster ride now that they built this one? would be weird to have too. lo

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

I believe you are seeing the backside of the hut in this queue

[@mthsongs3596]

Guys can I ask u a question about the ride?

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Sure

[@mthsongs3596]

Ordinary Adventures thank you. I love your videos btw. Is the vertical drop “big” or “scary” cause I hate vertical drops.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

I wouldn’t call it big but it is a little bit scary but mainly fun

[@mthsongs3596]

Ordinary Adventures ok thank you sm

[@jeremylufilms]

Is it better than Forbidden Journey?? Like is the theming better?

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

I like the ride better personally but it’s for the most part a location you don’t see in the movies so it’s not the same because there aren’t memorable props or locations. The theming is on par with the other stuff in Wizarding World and the animatronic creatures and Hagrid are very cool.

[@speeddemonsammy7858]

Buck beak probably is the thing that sounds like a horse

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

I think it’s the unicorns on the ride but yeah maybe!

[@jshep23]

Wait so is this in California or no?

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

No Orlando in islands of adventure

[@mcmillerjr00]

How long did you wait to ride this ride?

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

We were at a press event and still waited a little longer than an hour.

[@in_theMoment]

I saw on the news this morning that lines are up to 5+ hours.