The problem with Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure
Today, we will discuss the problem with Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure—or some of the problems. There are a few problems with Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure, and I’ll share them here, along with answering some frequently asked questions about the ride.
So, what are the problems with Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure? There’s a lot of downtime and the longest wait times in the parks. It’s rare to see a wait time of less than 90 minutes. Also, we still do not have an Express Pass several years after opening. Even Velocicoaster has Express now, and it’s newer.
The occasional late opening is because the ride has to be down for so many hours for maintenance, which makes sense for such a complex ride.
Before we start, I want to say rest in peace to Robbie Coltrane. He was an incredible actor and made Hagrid come to life. He will be very missed. In his final interview, he said, “The legacy of the movies is that my children’s generation will show them to their children. You can watch it in 50 years’ time, easy. I’ll not be here, sadly. But Hagrid will. Yes.”
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Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure Stats
Height requirement: 48 inches
RHagrid’s: thrill ride
Top speed: 50 mph
Records: Hagrid’s has a record-breaking seven launches and is the longest roller coaster in Florida at 5053 feet.
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My biggest issue with Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure is the queue. One of the best parts about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter rides is the queue, and this is true for most of Hagrid’s too.
The first (outdoor) area is just fine. We see Hagrid’s Hut, among other things. My problem with the queue is once you get inside. Multiple rooms are very claustrophobic. This is definitely the main problem with Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure if you have an issue with enclosed spaces!
It feels much more closed in than the queues for Gringott’s or Forbidden Journey. This is because there are a lot of people in a small space. If you have issues with crowds or small spaces, you won’t like it.
When you combine a hot Florida day with a small enclosed space filled with people, well, you get the picture.
The outside part of the queue is excellent!
The second problem with Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure
This is a very technical ride. It’s almost too technical. If the parks are open late, there is almost always a delay in the ride opening the next morning. There has to be a lot of downtime for maintenance.
Why is Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure down so often?
The ride is so technical that things can go wrong. We got stuck underneath the drop section once, which is another story in itself. I won’t lie; that was scary! Of course, safety precautions are in place, but when the ride has issues, it can go down for quite some time.
Even though Jurassic World Velocicoaster has been open for some time now, Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure remains the most popular ride with the longest wait times.
Hagrid’s has been cited as one of the most “unreliable” rides in the theme park industry due to the massive amount of downtime the ride can experience. If riding Hagrid’s is a top priority for your vacation, I recommend getting in line whenever you see it up and running because you never know when it will go back down!
Does Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure have an Express Pass?
Even though Hagrid’s opened in 2019, you cannot skip the line using an Express Pass as of 2025.
You can use the single-rider line, but this almost guarantees you’ll be in the sidecar, so if you want a motorcycle seat, you’ll have to wait in the regular line.
How is the ride itself?
Although Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure does not go upside down, it is more of a thrill ride than the screen-hybrid Gringott’s and Forbidden Journey. However, it has a backward section and a drop that will definitely surprise you if you aren’t expecting it.
I was told to ride the motorbike as it feels more like “actually being on a motorcycle” than the sidecar. Although I must admit that riding the motorbike part of the coaster does not feel exactly like being on a motorcycle, it is a lot of fun!
Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure
That’s my opinion, what do you think? This ride is incredible, but there is a problem with Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure.
Have you ridden Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure? What do you think of the queue? What do you think of the ride itself? Let me know in in the comments below. The bottom line is if you have problems with enclosed spaces, this might not be the ride for you. Not because of the ride itself but because of the queue.
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I have ridden in the motorcycle part with my friend in the side car. I am 5’2″ and I have to say the motorcycle side is not at all friendly for shorter people like myself. I could barely reach the handlebars which put me in an awful position and had to resort to holding on to the bar on my lap. Just holding on to the lap piece alone was terrifying. I didn’t feel secure at all even though I knew I was fine. I will say I thoroughly enjoyed the ride itself aside from not feeling very safe due to my height. I’ve never once screamed before out of enjoyment, but I did on this ride. I would definitely ride it again, just next time I’d rather be in the passenger car.
I think leaning forward is part of it! I’m about 5’4,” and I definitely have to lean forward too. I think most people do that, it’s just the way the ride is set up. I don’t feel unsafe at all because of the lap bar, but I definitely see where you’re coming from!
yes!! my 12 yo grandson was in the motorcycle side and he was stretched trying to hold on, but he still loved it! as far as the que…it was long and i can’t imagine being in there in the summer,
we were there in january. my
kids are all
adults and we were reeling and screaming at how the 75 minutes was sooo worth the wait,
can’t wait to go back!!
It’s so much fun!! I don’t like the sidecar, not great for adults and I am a small adult!