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Anticipation hit an all-time high after several members of the Harry Potter cast were spotted around the park and appeared to commemorate the ride's opening. Fans lined up at Islands of Adventure, where Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade is located, to get first dibs on the new rollercoaster.
Devoted thrill seekers and Potterheads started to queue as early as 5am. For the first few hundred lucky and well-prepared park guests, they were first to ride the coaster after the park opened to the public at 9am. For others, the wait extended up to ten hours as thousands lined up around the park. With most of the latest expansion set outside, inclement weather such as thunderstorms throughout the day forced the ride to temporarily close before reopening. Universal Orlando Resort tried to make sure their guests were taken care of as much as possible handing out free water and bringing out characters to entertain.
Despite the heat, rain, and long lines, fans reactions are absolutely magical. By interacting with familiar and new magical creatures as well as the Hogwarts groundskeeper, the attraction is everything fans have come to expect and more. Here are some of the best reactions so far from across social media:
Bravo @UniversalORL Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is incredible! 10/10 would recommend!! #HagridsMotorbikeAdventure #UOAP pic.twitter.com/FACGS0QL0t— World of Micah (@worldofmicah) June 13, 2019
What an amazing ride and experience— Jo👑 (@JpezMoonMoon) June 13, 2019
Total wait time: 7 hours and 15 minutes#HagridsMagicalCreaturesMotorbikeAdventure #HagridsMotorbikeAdventure @UniversalORL pic.twitter.com/DkrOnZwB0X
Oh... my... goodness... There aren't words for how amazing #HagridsMotorbikeAdventure is. The number of times you accelerate, the sudden stops, the DEATH DROP...— Wizard Way ⚡🐍🏳️🌈 Kris (@WizardWayKris) June 13, 2019
The ride is incredible and unlike any coaster I've ridden before.@UniversalORL, pass me a butterbeer. pic.twitter.com/c9b7rKJz7N
Merlin’s baggy pants. 😱@UniversalORL knocked it out of the park with #HagridsMotorbikeAdventure. It was worth getting in line at 4:30 am. BEST RIDE IN THE PARK. #UniversalParas pic.twitter.com/KvNhWpTtno— PJ (@TweetsFromParas) June 13, 2019
Everything you’ve heard about #HagridsMotorbikeAdventure is true. It’s extraordinary. Probably the best ride I’ve ever been on.— Mikey Smith (@mikeysmith) June 11, 2019
Holy crap. Just got off Hagrid’s. I have no words. I will never not miss Dragons, but this is the best coaster at Universal and is easily my favorite in Orlando.— Craig Williams Kills Magic (@Teleclashter) June 11, 2019
We did it! We rode #HagridsMotorbikeAdventure & it is a HUGE Wow! It's an ultra-dynamic (but not over-powering) coaster that has a LOT of different elements that add up to a superb ride experience. And you'll need to ride at least twice for the 2 seats! #WizardingWorldOrlando pic.twitter.com/ZJohA0Dsu6— VenessTravelMedia (@VenessTravelMe1) June 11, 2019
I will sing praises to @UniversalORL Hagrid's Magical Creature Motorbike Adventure until something better comes along. Truly the best thing I've ever ridden. If #hogsmeade changed the game for themed lands, this coaster will revolutionize ALL future themed coasters #TMperks— Paul-bearer of Bad News (@What_Paul_Says) June 10, 2019
If you took show elements from Mummy and amplify them and took coaster elements from Everest and amplify it you’d ALMOST have Hagrid’s.— Jake’s Magical Theme Park Adventure (@ThatJakeKid91) June 9, 2019
Universal Orlando Resort featured a thread of fan reactions live at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade:
Fan Reactions: a thread pic.twitter.com/pOvSgKRrhs— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) June 13, 2019
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