🚨 Big News: Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure Now Offers Universal Express Access!

Hold onto your wands, witches and wizards — something magical just happened at Universal’s Islands of Adventure! 🎢✨ As of May 30, 2025, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is officially part of the Universal Express Pass lineup!

This is a huge change for one of the resort’s most popular — and infamously hard-to-ride — attractions. Here’s everything you need to know:

🧙‍♂️ What’s Changing?

For the first time since it opened in 2019, Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure will now accept Universal Express and Universal Express Unlimited passes.

  • 🎟️ Express Pass holders can skip the regular standby line once per ride.
  • 🔁 Express Unlimited Pass holders can skip it as many times as they want throughout the day.
  • 🏨 Guests staying at Premier Universal hotels still receive free Unlimited Express — now with access to Hagrid’s!
  • 🪄 Premier Annual Passholders can hop in the Express line after 4 p.m.

This change is live now and could massively reduce your wait time for one of the park’s most in-demand attractions.

🏍️ Why Is Hagrid’s So Popular?

If you’ve never experienced it, here’s why Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is such a big deal:

  • Set in the Forbidden Forest, this story coaster puts you in the driver’s seat (or sidecar) of Hagrid’s enchanted motorbike.
  • It features seven launches, a vertical free-fall drop, animatronic creatures, and a backward section — all in under 3 minutes!
  • The ride is immersive, fast-paced, and family-friendly, blending storytelling and thrill in a way only Universal can.

Since opening, it’s often held wait times of 2–3+ hours, with no Express access — until now. That’s why this update is making waves across the theme park community.

🤔 Should You Still Rope Drop It?

Even with Express access available, Hagrid’s remains a hot-ticket ride. Here’s what we recommend:

  • If you have Express, ride it later in the day when crowds peak.
  • If you don’t have Express, rope drop is still your best shot at a shorter wait.
  • Use the Universal Orlando app to monitor live wait times and ride status — Hagrid’s can be prone to weather closures and downtime.

💬 Final Thoughts

Adding Hagrid’s to the Express Pass system is a game-changer for many guests. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or you’ve braved the three-hour wait before, this update makes it easier than ever to enjoy the magic without the marathon line.

So rev up that enchanted motorbike, and don’t forget to say hi to Fluffy, Cornish Pixies, and the Blast-Ended Skrewt on your way through the Forbidden Forest!

🧙‍♀️ For more Universal Orlando updates, tips, and tricks, keep checking back at www.uobuddy.com. Got questions or feedback? I’d love to hear from you!