Flight of the Hippogriff Wait Times

Over the last 28 days, Flight of the Hippogriff averaged 15.6 minutes, peaking at 70. That is the 8th longest queue of 17 tracked rides in the park — about level with the park average of 17.4 minutes. Wednesdays have been quietest at 9.4 minutes on average, Saturdays busiest at 20.8.

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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
20.2 min
Monday
16.6 min
Tuesday
18.1 min
Wednesday
9.4 min
Thursday
10.8 min
Friday
13.1 min
Saturday
20.8 min
28-day average
15.6 min
Longest wait recorded
70 min
Past week vs. before
+23% (18.1 min)

Flight of the Hippogriff FAQs

How long is the wait for Flight of the Hippogriff?

Flight of the Hippogriff has averaged 15.6 minutes over the last 28 days, with the longest recorded wait reaching 70 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?

Wednesday has been the quietest day, averaging 9.4 minutes, while Saturday has been the busiest at 20.8 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 23% over the past week, averaging 18.1 minutes compared with 14.7 minutes over the preceding weeks.

Plan around Flight of the Hippogriff

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