Universal's Islands of Adventure · operating · 2010
Flight of the Hippogriff
45 ft · 29 mph
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A family coaster that spirals over Hagrid's pumpkin patch — the gentlest way into the wizarding world for younger riders.
Specifications
Ride profile
Scaled against Universal's Islands of Adventure's operating coasters
Park intensity
Height
45 ft
#5 of 5 at Universal's Islands of Adventure
Ride experience
Launches, airtime, layout style, and more
- Family
- Steel
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Mine train coasters
Smaller trains, winding layouts, and family-friendly pacing — often themed as mining adventures.
Tire drives and friction lifts
Rubber wheels that push the train — common in stations and some boost hills.
Dive coasters
A held moment on a vertical edge, then a steep release — signature B&M dive machines.
Family coasters — what to expect
Moderate height caps, shorter layouts, and gentler forces for mixed-age groups.
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- Universal's Islands of Adventure — official siteuniversalorlando.com(opens in a new tab)
- Universal's Islands of Adventure on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Ride specifications sourceuniversalorlando.com(opens in a new tab)
- Vekoma — manufacturervekoma.com(opens in a new tab)
- Hero photo (popculturegeek.com · CC BY 2.0)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
- Official POV — Official park YouTubeWatch on YouTube(opens in a new tab)