“We are implementing an operational update to Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure,” the park announced in a Tuesday, May 26 X post<\/a>. “Effective July 1, 2026, the attraction will no longer be included in the Universal Express program, allowing us to improve the flow of the experience for all of our guests.”<\/p>\n Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Fla. Universal offers several paid Express passes that allow guests to skip regular standby lines. A standard Express pass allows expedited access to each participating attraction once per day, while the Express Unlimited pass allows guests to skip regular lines an unlimited number of times.<\/p>\n There’s also an Express Now pass, a pay-per-ride digital pass available through the official park app that allows guests to buy a single Express pass for a specific ride at a designated time.<\/p>\n Some fans expressed their disapproval of the removal of the Express option for the Hagrid coaster.<\/p>\n “Extremely disappointed in your choice to remove Hagrid’s from express pass. We purchased Unlimited Express, a BIG reason being for Hagrid’s. You should implement this further out for those of us who have already booked our trip,” one fan replied.<\/p>\n “There’s a reason people pay a premium to get past long lines. So are you going to reduce the prices of express pass since it’s leaving off the most popular ride?” another fan wrote.<\/p>\n Others welcomed the change, noting it could improve wait times.<\/p>\n “Am I the only one that thinks this is a good thing? The line moves fast, the only reason it builds to 160 min waits is due to express pass. This will take the wait down drastically,” one fan wrote.<\/p>\n Universal Orlando did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.<\/p>\n Entrance to Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Fla. First opened in 2019, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure takes riders on a journey deep into the Forbidden Forest on an enchanted motorcycle. Universal first added Express options to the ride in 2025.<\/p>\n Elsewhere at the Universal Orlando Resort, more changes are underway.<\/p>\n Hogwarts Castle is currently undergoing a renovation. In late March, fans noticed<\/a> the massive centerpiece of the land was covered in scaffolding and gray tarp.<\/p>\n A representative for Universal Orlando confirmed to PEOPLE that work on the castle would be “complete later this year.”<\/p>\n Universal Studios in Orlanda, Fla. Earlier this month, Islands of Adventure began demolition<\/a> of its original Lost Continent area<\/a>, according to aerial footage captured by local outlet WESH<\/a>. The video, taken from a news helicopter, shows an excavator stationed next to a pile of debris.<\/p>\n On May 7, a spokesperson for the park confirmed to PEOPLE the land would permanently close in order to make way for a \u201cnew themed area.\u201d<\/p>\n Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter<\/a> to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.<\/p>\n Next year, Universal Orlando will debut Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift<\/a>, a high-speed roller coaster themed after the massive movie franchise. On the West Coast, Universal Studios Hollywood will introduce its own version of the attraction<\/a> later this year.<\/p>\n Universal Orlando expanded with an entire new theme park, Epic Universe<\/a>, in May 2025. It was the first major U.S. theme park to open in more than two decades.<\/p>\n![\"Hagrid's](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/be52f8b940790aac83eff878071c126c.jpeg\"\/)
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