Flight of the Hippogriff Wait Times
Over the last 29 days, Flight of the Hippogriff averaged 13.6 minutes, peaking at 60. That is the 20th longest queue of 24 tracked rides in the park — well under the park average of 30.6 minutes. Thursdays have been quietest at 11 minutes on average, Sundays busiest at 17.2.
Ride facts
- Height requirement
- 39" (3'3")
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Type
- Roller coaster
- Ride length
- 1 min
- Best for ages
- 4+
- Rider Switch
- Available
- Accessibility
- Requires full mobility
- Gets you wet
- No
A perfect starter coaster for young wizards with gentle thrills and beautiful views of the Wizarding World.
Wait times by day of the week
Average standby wait from 29 days of ParkPortal's own recorded data.
Flight of the Hippogriff FAQs
How long is the wait for Flight of the Hippogriff?
Flight of the Hippogriff has averaged 13.6 minutes over the last 29 days, with the longest recorded wait reaching 60 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?
Thursday has been the quietest day, averaging 11 minutes, while Sunday has been the busiest at 17.2 minutes. Riding first thing after Universal Studios Hollywood opens beats any weekday choice.
How tall do you have to be to ride Flight of the Hippogriff?
Riders must be at least 39 inches (3'3") 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 18% over the past week, averaging 15.3 minutes compared with 13 minutes over the preceding weeks.
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