Hagrid’s Motorbike Ride

[Steven41782]

We are going to IOA this week. Is there anything special (virtual queue) I need to do so that we can ride Hagrid’s Motorbikes?

 

[Ross Kratter]

Hagrid’s sometimes uses a Virtual Line and sometimes does not. The app will be the best way to know whether they’re operating standby or Virtual Line. The app will also direct you as to how to join the Virtual Line, should they be operating that way.
Virtual Line is more common on weekends and holidays.

 

[Steven41782]

What time does the virtual line open? Should I be on the app at a certain time?

 

[CAPSLOCK]

No, it goes virtual when the line is too long for the physical queue. And once that happens, times become available throughout the day - just have to keep checking.

Be aware that the return time you're given is automatically moved up frequently, by quite a bit at times.

 

[wdwrule]

Also, we were there last weekend and often the wait was 110-120 minutes and no virtual queue the entire weekend which I was surprised about. So not sure if they’re phasing out virtual queue…

 

[cschaaf]

Good info on this thread: https://www.disboards.com/threads/having-a-hard-time-understanding-the-new-hagrids-vq-system.3859361/

 

[gharter]

looking forward to riding that in the spring. Wasn't open for our last trip.

 

[annacali]

We were there Weds/Thurs (Thanksgiving) and there was no virtual queue. Standby line snaked all the way out of Hogsmeade toward Mythos.

 

[erin_s]

We were there all this past week. The only day it was a virtual queue was on Tuesday. I thought it was strange because as mentioned above Wednesday and Thursday the line was crazy long and well outside of Hogsmeade. However, the day it was virtual we were able to ride 3 times with minimal wait. I think the longest we waited was 20 minutes. Make sure each person with a phone in your travel party signs up for their own account so you can all try for a return time. I was worried we weren’t going to get one. My 13 year old checked every now and then and found our reservations for us. Also, the time does move up frequently, but you can request for it to be later. We kept doing this to one of ours so that we could ride at nighttime. I really like the virtual queue. It definitely cuts down on time in line and you can (kind of) plan it around your day by pushing the time back.

 

[starry_solo]

We are going to IOA this week. Is there anything special (virtual queue) I need to do so that we can ride Hagrid’s Motorbikes?

Stay on property, go during early park entry, and it's not a virtual queue!

 

[BrotherCraig]

I tried both days last week like a mad mad. Even got in line at 7 am. Still didn't make it on. Maybe next trip in 5 years or so.

 

[MrBellatrixLestrange]

Is the single rider option available now? And how is that impacted, if at all, if they go to a virtual queue?

 

[BrotherCraig]

Is the single rider option available now? And how is that impacted, if at all, if they go to a virtual queue?

No single rider

 

[MrBellatrixLestrange]

No single rider

 

[Ross Kratter]

No single rider

I used it as recently as 3 or 4 weeks ago. I will go check one day this week. I know they don’t always operate it.

 

[BrotherCraig]

I used it as recently as 3 or 4 weeks ago. I will go check one day this week. I know they don’t always operate it.

That would have been great. I would have ridden it then without issue. Imagine they didn't have it last week due to Thanksgiving week. I did use Single rider for Veloci and Forbidden Journey. Loved it.

 

[MrBellatrixLestrange]

That would have been great. I would have ridden it then without issue. Imagine they didn't have it last week due to Thanksgiving week. I did use Single rider for Veloci and Forbidden Journey. Loved it.

I read somewhere that the Velocicoaster single rider wasn't that beneficial, would that match with your experience?

 

[Ross Kratter]

That would have been great. I would have ridden it then without issue. Imagine they didn't have it last week due to Thanksgiving week. I did use Single rider for Veloci and Forbidden Journey. Loved it.

The only times recently that I’ve seen Single Rider for Hagrid’s not operating is when they are using Virtual Line.

 

[Ross Kratter]

I read somewhere that the Velocicoaster single rider wasn't that beneficial, would that match with your experience?

Sometimes it’s great, sometimes it’s not. Just depends on the number of people in each party. The only reason single riders are needed is if there is an odd-numbered party, as each row has two seats.

 

[BrotherCraig]

I read somewhere that the Velocicoaster single rider wasn't that beneficial, would that match with your experience?

I went on it Monday of Thanksgiving week. Was on in less than 5 minutes and it was 5 minutes because of the lockers and putting my stuff away.