{"id":288912,"date":"2026-05-29T14:08:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T14:08:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/288912\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T14:08:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T14:08:22","slug":"universal-orlando-removes-harry-potter-ride-from-express-pass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/288912\/","title":{"rendered":"Universal Orlando REMOVES Harry Potter Ride From Express Pass"},"content":{"rendered":"

We love heading to Universal Orlando<\/a> for some Wizarding World fun. Where else can you fly on a broomstick, ride Hagrid\u2019s motorbike, and drink an ice-cold frozen Butterbeer all in one place?<\/p>\n

\"\"Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey<\/p>\n

If you have a skip-the-line Express Pass<\/a> you\u2019re hoping to use in the Wizarding World, we have some bad news for you \u2013 Universal just discontinued Express Passes for a popular Harry Potter ride.<\/p>\n

Hagrid\u2019s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure<\/a> is a thrilling, fast-paced roller coaster where you join Hogwarts\u2019 groundskeeper Hagrid to tour the Forbidden Forest in search of unicorns, three-headed dogs, and more! It\u2019s one of the most popular rides in Islands of Adventure<\/a> with an average wait time of two hours.<\/p>\n

\"\"Hagrid\u2019s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure<\/p>\n

Hagrid\u2019s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure has been offered with the Express Pass, Universal Orlando\u2019s paid skip-the-line service. However, Universal just quietly announced that the ride will no longer be available with the Express Pass. Starting on July 1st, 2026, the ride will be standby only!<\/p>\n

\"\"Hagrid\u2019s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are implementing an operational update to Hagrid\u2019s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure,\u201d a statement by Universal began. \u201cEffective July 1st, 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Hagrid\u2019s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure<\/p>\n

While Hagrid\u2019s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure will become only a standby line, the rest of the rides in Hogwarts and Hogmeade will keep their Express Pass line. Flight of the Hippogriff<\/a>, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey<\/a>, and the Hogwarts Express<\/a> will continue to offer an Express Pass line in July.<\/p>\n

\"\"Flight of the Hippogriff<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll be sure to keep you updated on any more changes to Universal Orlando\u2019s Express Pass. Stay tuned to AllEars for more Universal news!<\/p>\n

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