Flight of the Hippogriff, Steel roller coaster at Universal's Islands of Adventure, Florida
Flight of the Hippogriff features a track length of 1099 feet with brown supports and reaches speeds of 28.5 miles per hour during its course.
The attraction operated as Flying Unicorn from 2000 to 2010 before receiving a complete renovation to integrate into The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
The roller coaster incorporates elements from Harry Potter stories, including Hagrid's hut and a recreation of Buckbeak the hippogriff near the track.
Children must measure at least 36 inches tall to ride, and the experience includes Express Pass access along with Child Swap options.
The ride system uses a tire propelled lift mechanism to elevate trains to the maximum height of 42.7 feet before descent.
Location: Florida
GPS coordinates: 28.47250,-81.47380
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:45
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