Universal's Islands of Adventure · operating · 1999
Pteranodon Flyers
65 ft · 10 mph
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A suspended kids' glide above Camp Jurassic, with two-seat cars hanging beneath a Pteranodon wingspan. Adults ride only when accompanying a child.
Specifications
Ride profile
Scaled against Universal's Islands of Adventure's operating coasters
Park intensity
Height
65 ft
#4 of 5 at Universal's Islands of Adventure
Ride experience
Launches, airtime, layout style, and more
- Family
- Steel
- Suspended
Specs from universalorlando.com
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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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Sources & official links
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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)
- Setpoint — manufacturersetpointusa.com(opens in a new tab)
- Official POV — Official park YouTubeWatch on YouTube(opens in a new tab)