Flight of the Hippogriff Wait Times

Over the last 28 days, Flight of the Hippogriff averaged 35.7 minutes, peaking at 110. That is the 4th longest queue of 18 tracked rides in the park — 1.4× the park average of 25.2 minutes. Saturdays have been quietest at 30.2 minutes on average, Tuesdays busiest at 39.5.

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Ride facts

Height requirement
36" (3'0")
Intensity
Moderate
Type
Roller coaster
Ride length
1 min
Best for ages
4+
Rider Switch
Available
Accessibility
Requires full mobility
Gets you wet
No

Perfect first coaster for young wizards - a gentle flight over pumpkin patches with magical theming!

Wait times by day of the week

Average standby wait from 28 days of ParkPortal's own recorded data.

Sunday
32.6 min
Monday
35.9 min
Tuesday
39.5 min
Wednesday
36.8 min
Thursday
38.7 min
Friday
36.3 min
Saturday
30.2 min
28-day average
35.7 min
Longest wait recorded
110 min
Past week vs. before
+71% (51.9 min)

Flight of the Hippogriff FAQs

How long is the wait for Flight of the Hippogriff?

Flight of the Hippogriff has averaged 35.7 minutes over the last 28 days, with the longest recorded wait reaching 110 minutes. Check the live figure at the top of this page for the queue right now.

What is the best day to ride Flight of the Hippogriff?

Saturday has been the quietest day, averaging 30.2 minutes, while Tuesday has been the busiest at 39.5 minutes. Riding first thing after Islands of Adventure opens beats any weekday choice.

How tall do you have to be to ride Flight of the Hippogriff?

Riders must be at least 36 inches (3'0") tall. Rider Switch is available, so adults in a party with a child too small to ride can take turns without queueing twice.

How long is Flight of the Hippogriff?

The ride itself lasts about 1 minute. It is a roller coaster rated moderate for intensity.

Are waits for Flight of the Hippogriff getting longer?

Waits are up 71% over the past week, averaging 51.9 minutes compared with 30.3 minutes over the preceding weeks.

Plan around Flight of the Hippogriff

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