Hagrid's Coaster Queue Updates / Questions / Reviews

[Linkura]

Is there a rider switch here like at some of the other rides where you have one child not tall enough and another who is so both parents can ride once?

Of course!

 

[Disxuni]

I didn't ride yesterday, but wanted to report that the wait time posted was 150 during the early morning and the line was out the door and waiting in the Sinbad area. However, later in the day, when I came back from UO (switched back and forth a little) before 11am in the morning (wanted to go to Mytho's when the doors opened), it had the same posted time of 150, but there was no one in the Sinbad area and everyone seemed to be snugly fit into the queue itself, however it seemed just barely, as while no one was outside the door I did see a few people in the queue from what I could see on the outside. So, if anyone was at the parks yesterday who went it would be interesting to know what the actual wait time was.

 

[Linkura]

I didn't ride yesterday, but wanted to report that the wait time posted was 150 during the early morning and the line was out the door and waiting in the Sinbad area. However, later in the day, when I came back from UO (switched back and forth a little) before 11am in the morning (wanted to go to Mytho's when the doors opened), it had the same posted time of 150, but there was no one in the Sinbad area and everyone seemed to be snugly fit into the queue itself, however it seemed just barely, as while no one was outside the door I did see a few people in the queue from what I could see on the outside. So, if anyone was at the parks yesterday who went it would be interesting to know what the actual wait time was.

They just do that in the mornings even if they don't need the queue space. I don't know why.

 

[Disxuni]

They just do that in the mornings even if they don't need the queue space. I don't know why.

Interesting. Well, they needed it to some extent, as when I was attempting to take HE over to UO they were having people from the Sinbad section crossing over to the other queue that is in front of HE so we had to wait a few minutes for that to occur before TMs cutting it off so others and I can go into HE.

 

[georgina]

Was closed all morning, someone said they were filming there. Opened in the afternoon, was 120 when I looked, 150 now. I will wait until later to try. Glad I didn’t get up early today to try to ride at opening!

 

[lizzilou]

We were at IOA Monday 1/27 and Thursday 1/30. It was amazing. Even my 10 year old who is not a thrill ride lover enjoyed it.

Monday, 1/27
Dropped off at 8:00am, in line by 8:15am, line to get in stretched over the bridge by 8:40am
Gates open at 8:45am, we walked quickly and were off the ride by 9:17am

Thursday, 1/30
Dropped off at 8:00am again, in line by 8:15am, not so many people queued behind us as Monday
Gates open at 8:40am
Walked on the ride, the queue did not stop moving

Had so much fun we wanted to ride again later in afternoon and willing to wait in line (maybe around 4pm)
75 min listed wait time, only waited 30 min in line, was really glad we got to see the pre-show this time

Totally worth it. I rode side car twice and the last time motorbike (being nice to my kids) and the motorbike was the better experience.

 

[damo]

Is there a rider switch here like at some of the other rides where you have one child not tall enough and another who is so both parents can ride once?

Yes.

 

[georgina]

Got to ride in the dark tonight. It was a fun and different experience. App said 120 minutes, got in line at 5:43, waited in regular line for 90 minutes. First time I have not done single rider

 

[confetti]

We rode today. Arrived at 8:00, only about 10 people ahead of me in my line at turnstiles. They started letting people through the gates at 8:40, we walked fast to Hagrid's. Went to lockers, total madhouse! Somehow we made it out alive. Got in line, walked through line without any stopping for a long time. Once we finally stopped, it was maybe 10 min until we were on the ride. Amazing! So much fun. Worth getting there early. We were off the ride at 9:07. Felt like we won the lottery especially since it had a delayed start yesterday and I wasn't sure how today would go.

 

[raraavis]

Well the wait got down to 75 min at one point today, but we did not ride it. We sat in the tester seats (my DH is 6'4, so we weren't sure if his legs would fit), but my 4 yr old didn't meet the height req. She measured 48 inches at the doctor's, and she was able to ride FJ. But the employee at the entrance of the ride says she is just a bit too short (like less than an inch). He said that the last person had the final say though, but he didn't want us to wait through such a long line only to not be able to ride once at there. I totally get it, but it bums me out.

 

[christophfam]

We only had an actual wait of 30 minutes yesterday when the posted time was 75.

 

[raraavis]

Yesterday we finally got to ride! The ride was posted as a 70 min wait, and we waited 45 minutes. My 4 year old was able to ride too! I guess she grew just enough since there day before

 

[Koalayum]

Ride was down for a scheduled downtime all morning and was supposed to open "mid day." Gathered around by the entrance as the employees repeatedly said they didn't know when it would open up. After about 15 minutes, (around 1:30pm) they received notice that it was okay to open and we walked on with no wait. When we walked out it was a posted 30 min wait but the line was (I presume) still filling in the queue and was out of the hogsmeade area. I see that the ride is scheduled for a similar "mid day" opening on 2/13. The staff genuinely didn't seem to know when it was going to open, though.

 

[Linkura]

I see that the ride is scheduled for a similar "mid day" opening on 2/13. The staff genuinely didn't seem to know when it was going to open, though.

Where did you see this?

 

[Day-Day]

Where did you see this?

In the ride information on the park app it says “Please be advised that the attraction will open late afternoon on 2/11 & 2/13”.

 

[damo]

Yesterday we finally got to ride! The ride was posted as a 70 min wait, and we waited 45 minutes. My 4 year old was able to ride too! I guess she grew just enough since there day before

What do you think the issue was? I assume you were standing right there when she was measured. It's usually pretty cut and dried if the top of their little heads touch the board.

 

[christophfam]

Ride was down for a scheduled downtime all morning and was supposed to open "mid day." Gathered around by the entrance as the employees repeatedly said they didn't know when it would open up. After about 15 minutes, (around 1:30pm) they received notice that it was okay to open and we walked on with no wait. When we walked out it was a posted 30 min wait but the line was (I presume) still filling in the queue and was out of the hogsmeade area. I see that the ride is scheduled for a similar "mid day" opening on 2/13. The staff genuinely didn't seem to know when it was going to open, though.

Did you know it shut down againprobably shortly after you ride? When I entered hogsmead I heard it running but they Must have just been testing because there was a huge mass of people waiting outside the entrance. I did some shopping and saw that it had opened up but decided not to join the masses. Went and rode fj and watched a bit of the frog choir then walked by and it was closed! Think it was down for a good bit. I felt so bad for all those people who had been waiting and who were now probably stuck in the queue hoping it would start running again (been there done that last oct).

 

[christophfam]

Major issues with Hagrid since I road on Sunday. Late afternoon openings listed on the website for Tuesday and Thursday (tomorrow). Guess everyone tried to make today work but it’s had closures all day. Currently trapped in the long narrow cave walkway just before the last room. Wait time was listed 75 minutes and it’s been over an hour and are now saying there’s a delay. Ugh it’s the worst when you’ve already invested a good amount of time and then it has issues while you’re in line. Well if I get on it’ll be a ride in the dark anyway! Park closed 1/2 hour ago.

 

[emmabelle]

We are going to attempt to ride tomorrow towards closing and if that doesn’t happen then maybe Friday morning? It’s our last time in FL before our passes expire.

 

[Day-Day]

Yesterday (FEB 12), the posted wait was 60 minutes and Touring Plans indicated expected wait of 48 minutes. This was around lunchtime; maybe 12:30pm. My actual wait was just under 25 minutes but then my luck ran out while on the ride.

The ride shut down while I was on it. It took a while (maybe 10-15 minutes?) before we were able to get out of the vehicle and begin our interesting walk around and through the attraction area. I was given a pass allowing me to return later which I did. I think the pass had an expiration date of June 1.