New Harry Potter Coaster Confirmed for 2019 (Dragon's Challenge Closing Sept 4th)

[BubbaQuest]

This brings out another point that should be made, height restriction doesn't always equate to how thrilling an attraction will be. Primeval and RnRC are two VERY different thrill factors and very different experiences but have the same height requirement.

Yep! I'm concerned Uni is only using a "it goes 50mph" story to indicate it's going to be intense. Space Mountain only reaches 28mph but I think it's a more intense experience than many faster roller coasters. I understand this coaster needs to be family friendly, but I was hoping for something more like a Mummy/Dragon Challenge hybrid and less California Screamin (fun, but kinda mellow in large coaster terms).

I have a feeling the new Jurassic coaster is the ride I'm waiting for, and I need to change my "coaster" expectations for this family launch ride.

 

[BrianLo]

I admit, I thought 44". I so want them to get rid of Flight of the Hippogriff. That seems like a harder proposition now.

 

[JT3000]

I admit, I thought 44". I so want them to get rid of Flight of the Hippogriff. That seems like a harder proposition now.

Why? What would they replace it with? There aren't many attractions that would fit in such a small space.

 

[BrianLo]

Why? What would they replace it with? There aren't many attractions that would fit in such a small space.

Great hall dining experience/extension of the castle rock work.

 

[OG Runner]

Great hall dining experience/extension of the castle rock work.

I don't know, though it is a small coaster, it will definitely still have a use. Some little ones may not be up to the
new coaster going 50mph. I would think they would keep it for the same reason the Magic Kingdom still has the
roller coaster previously known as the Barnstormer.

 

[Ripken10]

I don't know, though it is a small coaster, it will definitely still have a use. Some little ones may not be up to the
new coaster going 50mph. I would think they would keep it for the same reason the Magic Kingdom still has the
roller coaster previously known as the Barnstormer.

previously known?

 

[OG Runner]

previously known?

I thought they changed the name when they moved the ride. I just checked and they didn't. So, it is the
ride currently known at the Barnstormer!

 

[BrianLo]

I don't know, though it is a small coaster, it will definitely still have a use. Some little ones may not be up to the
new coaster going 50mph. I would think they would keep it for the same reason the Magic Kingdom still has the
roller coaster previously known as the Barnstormer.

That’s exactly the original point I was making. The height requirement is such on the other potter attractions that they really need to keep flying Unicorn in perpetuity. I didn’t think Hagrid’s would be 48”.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Great hall dining experience

Surprised they never did this, especially considering the success of Be Our Guest. An obvious money maker IMO.

 

[the.dreamfinder]

Surprised they never did this, especially considering the success of Be Our Guest. An obvious money maker IMO.

I don’t understand why they didn’t add it to Hollywood or Osaka or, based on the plans, Beijing. FJ/Hogwarts is always the same.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

I don’t understand why they didn’t add it to Hollywood or Osaka or, based on the plans, Beijing. FJ/Hogwarts is always the same.

Is there a reason why Singapore doesn’t have HP yet?

 

[lazyboy97o]

Is there a reason why Singapore doesn’t have HP yet?

Probably space and Genting’s willingness to pay.

 

[Rich Brownn]

Is there a reason why Singapore doesn’t have HP yet?

Space I assume

 

[Ragerunner]

Here is a quick look at the coaster in action

 

[OG Runner]

YES !!!!!!

 

[Horizons '83]

Wow that’s a steep bank!

 

[Musicman20]

Can't wait!!!

 

[Disneyhead'71]

Amazing Photos Reveal New Details for Hagrid's Motorbike Coaster

Our best look yet at some of the details, creatures and more for Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, opening June 13

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[Magenta Panther]

Here is a quick look at the coaster in action

AWESOME!!!!!

 

[Tom Morrow]

Ok, good. The drop track building has been disguised, somewhat. Not as good as rockwork, but better than nothing.

The ride track area looks more like a well sculpted garden than a forbidden forest. Maybe it will look better with time for the vegetation to grow out.