The History of Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure - A Troubled Start | Expedition IoA

Join us as we head to the Wizarding World and look at the replacement for Dueling Dragons/Dragon Challenge. An Intamin coaster based around Hagrid. The History of Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure as we once again dive into the Lost Continent. As one of the most advanced roller coasters in the world the ride opened in June 2019 to a troubled start becoming known for long periods of down time and technical issues.
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Special thank you to The Potter Collector - • FRONT ROW Hagrid's Mag...
Credits -
Alexander Robinson - • The Lost Continent Are...
DLD Media PRoductions - • Islands of Adventure 2005
Coaster Jeff - • Original Dueling Drago...
Attractions Magazine - • Wizarding World of Har...
Inside The Magic - • Dragon Challenge Tribu...
Norman Snook - • Dragon Challenge On-Ri...
In The Loop - • Kong, Hulk & More Univ...
MagicCityMayhem - • Dismantling The Dragon...
Attractions Magazine - • Helicopter tour above ...
Theme Park Review - • Motorcycle Themed Roll...
Theme Park Worldwide - • Pony Express - Knott's...
bioreconstruct
The Potter Collector - • FRONT ROW Hagrid's Mag...
Theme Park Review - • Hagrid's Motorbike Rol...
Rix Flix - • Hagrid's Coaster Openi...
Music Used
NCS Music - • NCS : Harry Potter The...
Harry Potter Trailer Music - • Harry Potter: Hedwig's...
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[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Dueling Dragons or Hagrids?

[@BluesCoasters]

I wish I could’ve ridden dueling dragons. Damn my height to hell

[@jennycraigadventures3314]

Haven’t been on Hagrid’s yet, but it looks better (although a couple of the animatronics look terrible). The only really thrilling part of dueling dragons (to me) was when the two coasters were headed right at each other.

[@christopherthedisneydude6621]

I ride Dueling Dragons (Dragon Challenge) 4 times with my dad! We rode both tracks twice! When they announced it was closing we were devastated. I rode Hagrid’s a month after it opened and I told him it was one of the best rides I have ever been on. He asked which one was better, I said they are both AMAZING but I enjoyed Hagrid’s more. I really want to take him on Hagrid’s the next time he comes to town!

[@MrAlbion247]

Florida 2020 was cancelled so can't answer yet, however blue track was amazing! PS1 Hagrid for the win!

[@sezzysays4351]

Awesome ride - the whole family loved Hargrids! We did get stuck in the drop track, but got a free fast pass and ended up riding it 3x in one day! Such a wicked coaster. Def recommend.

[@coasterking4980]

They interviewed Warwick Davis about the ride even though he wouldn’t be able to ride. He’s 3’ 6” and you have to be 4’ to ride.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

I didn't think of that haha

[@295g295]

Warwick Davis 22:20

[@matth3w2002]

Aww poor Warwick. Hopefully he enjoyed the queue.

[@KahnSig]

It's called booster boots

[@queenjellycosplay2835]

I was thinking about that while watching it lol!

[@Simpleton_X]

You know when the queue has 5 different sections, it's going to be one hell of a long wait.

[@TheGrimoiresVoice]

Rest Easy, Mr. Coltrane. Thank you for changing our lives for the better.

[@PocketC00KIE]

Everytime I see the 13 drop track clip is my day gets instantly better

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Me too!!

[@tonyisreal446]

Alternate universe, Hagrid is a walk on Fast and furious supercharged: a 10 hour line.

[@redique]

I guess we live in the good timeline then.

[@metropod]

Yeah, that is the absolute darkest of timelines...

[@LiamP-597]

TURN DOWN FOR WHAT!

[@geekhotel1785]

The people in that universe aren’t the smartest then

[@Striljr]

My alternate Universe is where covid19 never existed or atleast never made it overseas and I was able to go here and ride this coaster which looks awesome. Guess it will have to wait til next year. 2020 you suck.

[@marybibik]

Dueling Dragon was my favorite rollercoaster, riding it in its golden age when the coasters still dueled was a one of a kind experience. I never rode it as dragon challenege, and I haven't been able to ride Hagrid's Motorbike Adventure yet, but I will always miss Dueling Dragons.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

I will too!

[@austiniscoolduh]

Agreed

[@ThePotterCollector]

LOVED this video. Super informative, engaging, and it was fun to learn the history of how Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure (yes, we must say the whole name) came into existance.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thank you guys and for your help

[@jordanschellhase2952]

Waited in line for 5 hours last October because there were honeybees on the track and they needed an apiarist to remove them.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Haha yeah I cut that bit from the video

[@HalianTheProtogen]

Not the bees! AAAAAAAAA! Argabluba my eyes! MY EYES!!!

[@scottbeckwith700]

Ouch! I waited an hour and 15 minutes forcwickerman and I thought that was bad!

[@chinuarichardson8350]

I was in line that day and left because I had an audition back home the same day 🤣🤣

[@vincem.-b.3901]

Was that Oct 2nd 2019? I came from Germany with seven people of my family (was a one in a lifetime vaca), all excited and looking forward to ride this new coaster... And then there were bees. Fun fact: my father in law who was with us is a apiarist himself, they wouldn't let him do the job🤣 We are still very sad about the circumstances on this day.

[@patrickomeara3700]

I’m convinced Sam just crafts these videos to use the clip of the journalist screaming wildly on Thirteen 🤣

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Hahahaha any chance I get that clip is going in

[@christodang]

Wizarding World and its ride really set the bar astronomically high for the level of detail in rides and their lines; it really put the THEME in theme park. I've been twice and every time I marvel at how much thought and detail was put into this part of the park.

[@DisneyFan16672]

Got to ride it for the first time this past summer, and it doesn’t disappoint. Is “Dueling Dragons” a more thrilling and scary ride? Yes, but the level of detail and surprises found in “Hagrid’s” makes it a very worthy successor in my opinion.😊

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Agreed!

[@revimfadli4666]

Would Chinese Dueling Dragons be a worthy successor?

[@diegobert4033]

With this and velocicoaster they are some worthy successors.

[@DryEyeBuilds]

PS1 hagrid at the end took the video from excellent to amazing.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

The best part!

[@Shockzone1495]

Sam: Block zones ElToroRyan: I felt a disturbance in the force.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Haha

[@gregthorpe7214]

🤣🤣🤣

[@terinjokes]

Thanks for including the true Hagrid at the end. Kevin would be proud.

[@GregBatte]

This was fantastic and perfect timing, just had my first ride on Hagrids yesterday, walked right on. I was one of the biggest Dueling Dragons fans, 1000's of rides my buddies and I used to dye our hair red and blue with matching shirts to DD, did I like DD better? Yes. But this an amazing ride that even if not a Harry Potter fan, you will enjoy yourself. Velocicoaster is our real DD replacement/enhancement.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Tha k you!

[@briandavy-taefu818]

That Dreamworld advert was so perfectly Australian.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Yesss

[@andrewlorenz5134]

This is right now my number one best roller coaster because I couldn’t get on velocicoaster due to technical delays. And people still call it a family coaster? HELL NAW!! This is a thrill ride for sure and let me tell you, it is awesome! I got to ride both the side car and the motorcycle and I loved both of it

[@theenglishbreakfast7768]

170 likes and no dislikes This man is not a roller coaster enthusiast... HE'S A ROLLER COASTER LEGEND

[@Wdast]

180 now (I liked it)

[@theenglishbreakfast7768]

@@Wdast jeez it's gone up fast... 171 last time I saw it😅

[@metleon]

The rarest creature is an Intamin coaster that isn't a maintenance nightmare on opening day.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

it is true!

[@coolminer6242]

Sooooo, none of them?

[@chinuarichardson8350]

Velocicoaster. Haven't heard of any real issues yet

[@pernicious544]

I remember riding the Ice Dragon as a kid and being able to see the treads on the shoes of a Fire Dragon rider's shoes in the loop. That was awesome.

[@coastermadab]

A troubled start. But this has to be the greatest roller coaster for families ever built. It’s absolutely beautiful.

[@mgrsdgfsdafsdgrsdgfsdg6980]

I went when they started to run the ride at opening. Unfortunately, my friend and I sprinted to the ride when the park opened and accidentally bum-rushed a family knocking them over. We got kicked out, but bought wigs and snuck back in (even though we were banned for a year) and got to ride it. I liked it!

[@heretowatchvideos6833]

this made me laugh so props to you

[@NickyD]

banned you for a accident yet they let line jumpers stay in line

[@ah5557]

And then the entire park clapped

[@user-zs6nt7zk6k]

OMG YOU LEGEND

[@matthewstrickland1775]

You’re kidding, right??

[@zachm1123]

It's still become my absolute favorite coaster despite its rocky start. It's just so...fun!

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

It is pure fun!

[@darrenabel4613]

RIP Hagrid you will be missed 😢. As harry potter said it best "there is no hogwarts without you Hagrid". Ride that motorbike in the sky my dude 💙:)

[@philomelamelody1658]

I got to ride this twice this last summer. Both times, I came off the ride in tears because it was literally the best roller coaster I've ever been on. It made me so happy to ride it. We went for early access since we stayed at Surfside. While we waited about an hour and a half, it didn't feel like it because of the absolutely amazing theming in the queue. Not only was the actual ride itself a ton of fun, the ride is just visually stunning! Universal really knocked this one out of the park. I'd wait all day long for it if I had to! I only rode Dueling Dragons once, but it was ruined by the rudeness of the employees. They made fun of my dad's weight and I just did not go near that ride ever again.

[@the.jenn.abides]

Cannot wait to ride this! I was incredibly sad when Dueling Dragons closed, but I’m so happy to see that a worthy successor replaced it. 😊 Thank you as always for making such a great video!

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thank you!

[@lnd1998]

One of the best rides I’ve ever been on and absolutely worth the crazy wait times

[@matthewbeisel428]

I love your videos! Both from a history and background setting to my favorite rides at Universal Orlando. But also too showing the detail and layout of the rides . Truly great videos I love to rewatch from time to time!

[@broadwayyyxbabe]

That final clip of video game Hagrid SENT ME!!!!! I was so excited that you included HP videogame music as some of your background music, Jeremy Soule's work for the video games is so underrated. And as usual, amazing job on the video! I live for these new episodes. Dueling Dragons was a favorite of mine, the first large rollercoaster I ever had the guts to ride. But Hagrid's is a HUGE improvement.

[@JoJoPanda03]

I’ve been on an Expedition Theme Park binge this weekend, every use of the clip on Thirteen gets funnier 😂

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Bit timid

[@johnreynolds3428]

I've never been one for amusement parks and rides, but the way you deliver these stories, is so wonderful, it makes for a 'must subscribe' John

[@dieharddrew9605]

Just found this channel. Editing skills/use of sounds/music are off the charts. Every video is a pleasure to watch. Well done.

[@davefroman4700]

I can hardly wait to see what the forest looks like around Hagrids in 10 years time.

[@brandonhart1232]

Rode it for the first time this summer and it is an awesome experience! Well done Universal.

[@mypronounsarehewhothinksfo7083]

Having just gotten back from Orlando and riding Haggrid’s multiple times it absolutely delivers. While not nearly as intense as Dueling Dragons (important to not Dragon Challenge - which made it about equal intensity without the duel) Haggrid’s is a great ride with brilliant theming. The multiple launches, the open feeling on the bikes (side car not so much), and the other surprises (drop track, reverse switch track, etc…), I can’t sing it’s praises enough. 9.5/10. Only VelociCoaster is better on Islands.

[@theworstisover1323]

This is the only video in the history of this channel I haven't watched because I hadn't ridden Hagrid's yet. I just rode this INCREDIBLE creation and worthy replacement for Dueling Dragons yesterday (along with Velocicoaster which immediately became my #1 coaster) and one of my first thoughts after I got off was now I can finally watch this video! And as always GREAT VIDEO!

[@SomeKindaTimeandMusic]

Does everybody forget about the Flight of the Hippogriff. This is the second magical creatures class, but ofc a better one lol

[@LetsParkIt]

This video deserves so many more views! Loved it!

[@greg215bornman]

This is the best roller coaster I’ve ever been on! So fun!

[@kaelarose9351]

I’m so happy I was able to get on this ride opening day! Waited 9 hours in total including time waiting for park to open and it was worth it!

[@freddyferkel]

Your Videos pretty much go into detail, are well edited, educational and fun to watch as well. Thanks a lot for that and keep going.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thank you

[@Coolharry64]

I’ve always wanted to see a Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure expedition. Also, who misses Dragon Challenge?

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

It's here!

[@Emplordxiii]

I don’t know this Dragon Challenge, I only know of Dueling Dragons; I greatly miss it.

[@sunnygirl523]

Me I love dragon challenge but really can’t wait to ride hagrid ride 🥰

[@MaxxVelo]

Watching this after recent news. RIP Robbie Coltrane

[@erquickend8678]

Such a wonderful, informative and emotional video! While watching I literally had to hold back my tears two times ... when I was thinking of the first time I rode the Dragons 10 years ago ... and the first time I experienced Hagrid's - both times emotionally overwhelmed. Your video brings all the emotions back. Thank you.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thank you so much

[@vandersonvalley5924]

I’ve ridden this ride so many times! This past summer I was able to ride it 8 times, and I can’t wait to go back in December!

[@iSam3000]

I love the depth that these videos go to

[@Sincerity-415]

Fantastic! Keep up the great videos, love watching them on my break! Cheers!

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thank you!

[@TheworldofChase]

I’m so happy you uploaded a video today. I needed it.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Glad I could help!

[@averymuller7874]

I loved dualing dragons, but this ride is absolutely incredible.

[@chinuarichardson8350]

I first tried to get on Hagrid's on my birthday in September, but with that crazy Virtual Line system, I couldn't get on. Since we had the rona passes (buy one day and get the year) me and my girlfriend tried endlessly to get in with no success. But we finally got on last week (the day after New Year's) and I can say, it was worth the 4 month and 2 hour wait time. This was the only ride where I've unironically screamed like a little girl while riding! The vertical drop was unexpected and delightful. I was so shook that I didn't even realize there was a button to push. Guess I've got to go on it again.

[@rye1181]

my new favorite coaster! brilliant!

[@dramakittymeow]

I LOVE this new coaster. I never rode Dueling Dragons, but I think it's absolutely incredible in it's own right. A must-ride, no matter what the wait is!

[@danstokesmusic]

Great episode!! Loved duelling dragons but Hagrid’s looks amazing Loved the detail, keep up the good work :)

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thank you!

[@ZontarDow]

I went on it three times when I visited back in February, once during the day, once in the evening, and once after sundown. Got better each time, definitely my favourite roller coaster.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Such a great ride

[@jojobunny02]

My husband LOVES this ride and he gets motion sick and is not a huge fan of coasters but we’re lucky to be passholders so we can go on whenever :)

[@MartinAlexanderVideos]

Best ride ever!!! It’s impressive on many levels and a lot of fun!

[@Mrttansamman1000]

This is amazing ride. I go every year and drive from Ohio to ride this. It's absolutely amazing

[@swetzel08]

this video is worth the extra wait

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Hope so ha

[@jaredcutlip]

Another great video! You consistently outdo yourself Sam!

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thank you so much

[@noxx78]

This is such a great coaster! Great video too! There are actually 3 switch tracks through the whole layout.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thank you!

[@alyssarouso]

I was there for HMCMA's opening day. It sure was a hellish 14.5 hour wait in alternating rain and 95 degree heat, but the coaster was certainly worth it. (Had it not broken down so many times, we would have only waited maybe 6 hours, for reference.) I had to call off work the next day because my feet were so swollen I couldn't tie my shoes.

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa420]

That islands of adventure music brings back so many memories.

[@harrisonreid7703]

Definitely hagrids it looks like an amazing fun experience love you Chanel keep up the great work ❤️

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thank you so much

[@reva510]

I adore this ride. It’s a lot of fun and my favorite at the park(s). I never rode Dueling Dragons though so can’t compare.

[@ROSSBEEF]

Absolutely love the Point ot Entry music. My favourite.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

So good

[@IndependentGuides]

So much effort has clearly gone into this video - amazing job! I do wish they'd have kept duelling dragons tho, I was such a fan of those coasters!

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

A nice coaster. Even bees love Hagrid's! *Ya like jazz?*

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Bees can't stop hagrid!

[@Blaziken36]

Haven’t seen you in a while

[@johnphazzleton]

Hey Sam. Hope you are well. Loved this vlog. Thank you !

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

thank you John!

[@naadeiashie6053]

Idc how big of a fan I am for a ride. I AM NOT WAITING 3+ HOURS WHEN I COULD BE ENJOYING THE PARK IN THAT ENTIRE TIMESPAN!!!! Great video btw

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thank you

[@Sithlordpanda]

So proud to work there ✌🏻✌🏻

[@chrisose]

Theme park execs are very fond of pushing opening dates before the technical aspects are fully fleshed out.

[@rmannayr2129]

THIS RIDE IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Carlisho]

22:52 this was a beautiful ending, almost got teary hearing that

[@myninjacatsnowflake]

I terribly miss dueling dragons, it was mine and my moms favorite thing. We'd go one several times over and over. I was so heartbroken when it was closed. So many amazing memories with that ride.

[@InfinitePlaylist909]

Sam said JOKES!! Excellent video as always. The laughs were much needed this week.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Haha thank you!

[@williamlayton1827]

This ride is amazing

[@rebeccamccready1135]

You explain the video amazing and love your channel

[@neorose2005]

I rode Dueling Dragons 20 years ago and loved it. I have not had a chance to get back to the park after I moved out of Florida, but the new ride dose look great.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Hope you get to visit!

[@LastNameBravo23]

It's my birthday, and this is the best gift yet :)

[@secondvalveservices9856]

Happy birthday my broski

[@AndrewTan88]

Happy birthday

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Happy Birthday!!

[@chrisr3570]

When you said about how complicated the ride would be, I immediately thought of 13 at Alton Towers, and it is very much like it with the stopping, reversing and then dropping onto a different section of track. Commented before you mentioned it 😆

[@sunnygirl523]

I really can’t wait to ride this ride next month so freakin excited 😆

[@kyliecloud1976]

What a good video. Wish it wasn’t so crowded and expensive lol but I always love how innovative universal is

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thank you

[@benwilson2225]

Amazing experiance, and wait till all the trees grow! It'll get better 👍

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Yep!

[@Technoid10]

I’ll never forget opening day I got there before the park opened and there was so many people in line. I managed to sneak around to the wizarding world and managed to cut that line and get on first! No regrets

[@exploretherapy2421]

RIP Coltrane a true legend ❤

[@zephyrhologram7029]

Loved this ride, waited about 4 and a half hours to ride about a month after it opened. but MAN did that wait suck. Loved the video as well

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thank you

[@RC_Colorado]

you are the man Sam! love your incredibly in depth reviews, they're so good. keep the amazing content coming. edit - I do miss Dueling Dragons

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thank you Mike!

[@jgarza00]

Beautiful video, thank you!

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thank you!

[@Whiskin87]

Fantastic video!

[@khjdkdjfkfjdk]

I went on this ride in October of 2022 it consistently broke down while I was in line so the wait was about 3 hours. When I got on though it ran completely smooth and it was a wonderful experience.

[@devastator5042]

I really think this ride is an amazing roller coaster with an amazing experience. But I just have trouble loving it compared to its predecessor which was one of the if not THE best dueling coasting in the world.

[@marypettyfer4640]

Thankyou fabulous really interesting. Love all your research much appreciated 👍😊

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thank you Mary

[@lukegreen5341]

I'm A Huge Big Super Awesome Harry Potter Fan. Thanks Mate. X

[@so-calseany1176]

* Has Vietnam style flashbacks of the 7 attempts to ride this in September of last year *

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Haha yesss

[@GriffdogXI]

I got front row on the last ever ride of dragon challenge red side 😅 miss it!

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Me too!

[@Blaziken36]

Amazing video! Great work!

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thank you!

[@HeatherSummerRaine]

I will not be watching this video tonight! And I love Expedition Theme Park! I am headed to Universal next Friday, and trying not to watch anything on the park so I can experience it first hand! But no worries I will be watching this episode sitting in my hotel next week! I always binge watch you at Disney which I have been going to my whole life. Because the only thing better about being at a theme park is learning about a theme park, and it’s history!

[@HeatherSummerRaine]

This is my first time going to Universal Studios!

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Have an amazing time!

[@jakemuss3805]

Awesome as usual bro!

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thank you!

[@e-manr.486]

Just sharing a memory: When I finally got the chance to ride it, I waited in the sun by Sinbad while it was down for morning testing. Team members gave us a return ticket for when they finally opened but gave us the option to wait in line if we wanted. Only 12 of us stayed waiting... for 5hrs! Finally it opened and we rode and because we waited so long and ppl were still moving through the long queue, they sent us out again! Right after, I used my ticket to ride a 3rd time! Universal team members were super cool and 5hrs but 3 back to back rides was amazing!

[@justimagine2403]

World class attraction - unrivaled anywhere in the world.