The History of Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure - A Troubled Start | Expedition IoA
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- Join us as we head to the Wizarding World and look at the replacement for Dueling Dragons/Dragon Challenge. An Intamin coaster based around Hagrid. The History of Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure as we once again dive into the Lost Continent. As one of the most advanced roller coasters in the world the ride opened in June 2019 to a troubled start becoming known for long periods of down time and technical issues.
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Special thank you to The Potter Collector - • FRONT ROW Hagrid's Mag...
Credits -
Alexander Robinson - • The Lost Continent Are...
DLD Media PRoductions - • Islands of Adventure 2005
Coaster Jeff - • Original Dueling Drago...
Attractions Magazine - • Wizarding World of Har...
Inside The Magic - • Dragon Challenge Tribu...
Norman Snook - • Dragon Challenge On-Ri...
In The Loop - • Kong, Hulk & More Univ...
MagicCityMayhem - • Dismantling The Dragon...
Attractions Magazine - • Helicopter tour above ...
Theme Park Review - • Motorcycle Themed Roll...
Theme Park Worldwide - • Pony Express - Knott's...
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The Potter Collector - • FRONT ROW Hagrid's Mag...
Theme Park Review - • Hagrid's Motorbike Rol...
Rix Flix - • Hagrid's Coaster Openi...
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NCS Music - • NCS : Harry Potter The...
Harry Potter Trailer Music - • Harry Potter: Hedwig's...
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Dueling Dragons or Hagrids?
I wish I could’ve ridden dueling dragons. Damn my height to hell
Haven’t been on Hagrid’s yet, but it looks better (although a couple of the animatronics look terrible). The only really thrilling part of dueling dragons (to me) was when the two coasters were headed right at each other.
I ride Dueling Dragons (Dragon Challenge) 4 times with my dad! We rode both tracks twice! When they announced it was closing we were devastated. I rode Hagrid’s a month after it opened and I told him it was one of the best rides I have ever been on. He asked which one was better, I said they are both AMAZING but I enjoyed Hagrid’s more. I really want to take him on Hagrid’s the next time he comes to town!
Florida 2020 was cancelled so can't answer yet, however blue track was amazing!
PS1 Hagrid for the win!
Awesome ride - the whole family loved Hargrids! We did get stuck in the drop track, but got a free fast pass and ended up riding it 3x in one day! Such a wicked coaster. Def recommend.
They interviewed Warwick Davis about the ride even though he wouldn’t be able to ride. He’s 3’ 6” and you have to be 4’ to ride.
I didn't think of that haha
Warwick Davis 22:20
Aww poor Warwick. Hopefully he enjoyed the queue.
It's called booster boots
I was thinking about that while watching it lol!
You know when the queue has 5 different sections, it's going to be one hell of a long wait.
Rest Easy, Mr. Coltrane. Thank you for changing our lives for the better.
Everytime I see the 13 drop track clip is my day gets instantly better
Me too!!
Waited in line for 5 hours last October because there were honeybees on the track and they needed an apiarist to remove them.
Haha yeah I cut that bit from the video
Not the bees! AAAAAAAAA! Argabluba my eyes! MY EYES!!!
Ouch! I waited an hour and 15 minutes forcwickerman and I thought that was bad!
I was in line that day and left because I had an audition back home the same day 🤣🤣
Was that Oct 2nd 2019?
I came from Germany with seven people of my family (was a one in a lifetime vaca), all excited and looking forward to ride this new coaster...
And then there were bees.
Fun fact: my father in law who was with us is a apiarist himself, they wouldn't let him do the job🤣
We are still very sad about the circumstances on this day.
LOVED this video. Super informative, engaging, and it was fun to learn the history of how Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure (yes, we must say the whole name) came into existance.
Thank you guys and for your help
Alternate universe,
Hagrid is a walk on
Fast and furious supercharged: a 10 hour line.
I guess we live in the good timeline then.
Yeah, that is the absolute darkest of timelines...
TURN DOWN FOR WHAT!
The people in that universe aren’t the smartest then
My alternate Universe is where covid19 never existed or atleast never made it overseas and I was able to go here and ride this coaster which looks awesome. Guess it will have to wait til next year. 2020 you suck.
Dueling Dragon was my favorite rollercoaster, riding it in its golden age when the coasters still dueled was a one of a kind experience. I never rode it as dragon challenege, and I haven't been able to ride Hagrid's Motorbike Adventure yet, but I will always miss Dueling Dragons.
I will too!
Agreed
Wizarding World and its ride really set the bar astronomically high for the level of detail in rides and their lines; it really put the THEME in theme park. I've been twice and every time I marvel at how much thought and detail was put into this part of the park.
PS1 hagrid at the end took the video from excellent to amazing.
The best part!
Got to ride it for the first time this past summer, and it doesn’t disappoint. Is “Dueling Dragons” a more thrilling and scary ride? Yes, but the level of detail and surprises found in “Hagrid’s” makes it a very worthy successor in my opinion.😊
Agreed!
Would Chinese Dueling Dragons be a worthy successor?
With this and velocicoaster they are some worthy successors.
I’m convinced Sam just crafts these videos to use the clip of the journalist screaming wildly on Thirteen 🤣
Hahahaha any chance I get that clip is going in
Thanks for including the true Hagrid at the end. Kevin would be proud.
Sam: Block zones
ElToroRyan:
I felt a disturbance in the force.
Haha
🤣🤣🤣
That Dreamworld advert was so perfectly Australian.
Yesss
This was fantastic and perfect timing, just had my first ride on Hagrids yesterday, walked right on. I was one of the biggest Dueling Dragons fans, 1000's of rides my buddies and I used to dye our hair red and blue with matching shirts to DD, did I like DD better? Yes. But this an amazing ride that even if not a Harry Potter fan, you will enjoy yourself. Velocicoaster is our real DD replacement/enhancement.
Tha k you!
This is right now my number one best roller coaster because I couldn’t get on velocicoaster due to technical delays. And people still call it a family coaster? HELL NAW!! This is a thrill ride for sure and let me tell you, it is awesome! I got to ride both the side car and the motorcycle and I loved both of it
A troubled start. But this has to be the greatest roller coaster for families ever built. It’s absolutely beautiful.
I remember riding the Ice Dragon as a kid and being able to see the treads on the shoes of a Fire Dragon rider's shoes in the loop. That was awesome.
I went when they started to run the ride at opening. Unfortunately, my friend and I sprinted to the ride when the park opened and accidentally bum-rushed a family knocking them over. We got kicked out, but bought wigs and snuck back in (even though we were banned for a year) and got to ride it. I liked it!
this made me laugh so props to you
banned you for a accident yet they let line jumpers stay in line
And then the entire park clapped
OMG YOU LEGEND
You’re kidding, right??
The rarest creature is an Intamin coaster that isn't a maintenance nightmare on opening day.
it is true!
Sooooo, none of them?
Velocicoaster. Haven't heard of any real issues yet
It's still become my absolute favorite coaster despite its rocky start. It's just so...fun!
It is pure fun!
I got to ride this twice this last summer. Both times, I came off the ride in tears because it was literally the best roller coaster I've ever been on. It made me so happy to ride it. We went for early access since we stayed at Surfside. While we waited about an hour and a half, it didn't feel like it because of the absolutely amazing theming in the queue. Not only was the actual ride itself a ton of fun, the ride is just visually stunning! Universal really knocked this one out of the park. I'd wait all day long for it if I had to! I only rode Dueling Dragons once, but it was ruined by the rudeness of the employees. They made fun of my dad's weight and I just did not go near that ride ever again.
170 likes and no dislikes
This man is not a roller coaster enthusiast...
HE'S A ROLLER COASTER LEGEND
180 now (I liked it)
@@Wdast jeez it's gone up fast... 171 last time I saw it😅
Does everybody forget about the Flight of the Hippogriff. This is the second magical creatures class, but ofc a better one lol
RIP Hagrid you will be missed 😢. As harry potter said it best "there is no hogwarts without you Hagrid". Ride that motorbike in the sky my dude 💙:)
Having just gotten back from Orlando and riding Haggrid’s multiple times it absolutely delivers.
While not nearly as intense as Dueling Dragons (important to not Dragon Challenge - which made it about equal intensity without the duel) Haggrid’s is a great ride with brilliant theming.
The multiple launches, the open feeling on the bikes (side car not so much), and the other surprises (drop track, reverse switch track, etc…), I can’t sing it’s praises enough.
9.5/10.
Only VelociCoaster is better on Islands.
I can hardly wait to see what the forest looks like around Hagrids in 10 years time.
I first tried to get on Hagrid's on my birthday in September, but with that crazy Virtual Line system, I couldn't get on. Since we had the rona passes (buy one day and get the year) me and my girlfriend tried endlessly to get in with no success. But we finally got on last week (the day after New Year's) and I can say, it was worth the 4 month and 2 hour wait time. This was the only ride where I've unironically screamed like a little girl while riding! The vertical drop was unexpected and delightful. I was so shook that I didn't even realize there was a button to push. Guess I've got to go on it again.
Cannot wait to ride this! I was incredibly sad when Dueling Dragons closed, but I’m so happy to see that a worthy successor replaced it. 😊 Thank you as always for making such a great video!
Thank you!
Watching this after recent news. RIP Robbie Coltrane
One of the best rides I’ve ever been on and absolutely worth the crazy wait times
I’ve always wanted to see a Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure expedition. Also, who misses Dragon Challenge?
It's here!
I don’t know this Dragon Challenge, I only know of Dueling Dragons; I greatly miss it.
Me I love dragon challenge but really can’t wait to ride hagrid ride 🥰
I’ve been on an Expedition Theme Park binge this weekend, every use of the clip on Thirteen gets funnier 😂
Bit timid
I terribly miss dueling dragons, it was mine and my moms favorite thing. We'd go one several times over and over. I was so heartbroken when it was closed. So many amazing memories with that ride.
I went on it three times when I visited back in February, once during the day, once in the evening, and once after sundown. Got better each time, definitely my favourite roller coaster.
Such a great ride
My husband LOVES this ride and he gets motion sick and is not a huge fan of coasters but we’re lucky to be passholders so we can go on whenever :)
Theme park execs are very fond of pushing opening dates before the technical aspects are fully fleshed out.
I got front row on the last ever ride of dragon challenge red side 😅 miss it!
Me too!
4:20 the look on that kids face tho he really wanted to go on the ride
I've never been one for amusement parks and rides, but the way you deliver these stories, is so wonderful, it makes for a 'must subscribe' John
I’ve ridden this ride so many times! This past summer I was able to ride it 8 times, and I can’t wait to go back in December!
Rode it for the first time this summer and it is an awesome experience! Well done Universal.
I love your videos! Both from a history and background setting to my favorite rides at Universal Orlando.
But also too showing the detail and layout of the rides .
Truly great videos I love to rewatch from time to time!
This is the only video in the history of this channel I haven't watched because I hadn't ridden Hagrid's yet. I just rode this INCREDIBLE creation and worthy replacement for Dueling Dragons yesterday (along with Velocicoaster which immediately became my #1 coaster) and one of my first thoughts after I got off was now I can finally watch this video! And as always GREAT VIDEO!
That final clip of video game Hagrid SENT ME!!!!! I was so excited that you included HP videogame music as some of your background music, Jeremy Soule's work for the video games is so underrated. And as usual, amazing job on the video! I live for these new episodes. Dueling Dragons was a favorite of mine, the first large rollercoaster I ever had the guts to ride. But Hagrid's is a HUGE improvement.
I’m so happy I was able to get on this ride opening day! Waited 9 hours in total including time waiting for park to open and it was worth it!
Just found this channel. Editing skills/use of sounds/music are off the charts. Every video is a pleasure to watch. Well done.
I loved dualing dragons, but this ride is absolutely incredible.
Fun fact if you listen closely when you go in to the tunnel by the car when the car beeps it plays the Harry Potter theme song so when you first pass it it plays the first part and then when you go backwards you hear the second part of the song.
Such a wonderful, informative and emotional video! While watching I literally had to hold back my tears two times ... when I was thinking of the first time I rode the Dragons 10 years ago ... and the first time I experienced Hagrid's - both times emotionally overwhelmed. Your video brings all the emotions back. Thank you.
Thank you so much
A nice coaster. Even bees love Hagrid's! *Ya like jazz?*
Bees can't stop hagrid!
Haven’t seen you in a while
This video deserves so many more views! Loved it!
I love the depth that these videos go to
Your Videos pretty much go into detail, are well edited, educational and fun to watch as well. Thanks a lot for that and keep going.
Thank you
19:34 still the best moment on th13teen for a rider that don’t know what happens like when I first rode it I was very aware of the drop but I didn’t expect the drop at all it literally made my heart drop from the fear
This is the best roller coaster I’ve ever been on! So fun!
That islands of adventure music brings back so many memories.
I LOVE this new coaster. I never rode Dueling Dragons, but I think it's absolutely incredible in it's own right. A must-ride, no matter what the wait is!
I was there for HMCMA's opening day. It sure was a hellish 14.5 hour wait in alternating rain and 95 degree heat, but the coaster was certainly worth it. (Had it not broken down so many times, we would have only waited maybe 6 hours, for reference.) I had to call off work the next day because my feet were so swollen I couldn't tie my shoes.
I’m so happy you uploaded a video today. I needed it.
Glad I could help!
* Has Vietnam style flashbacks of the 7 attempts to ride this in September of last year *
Haha yesss
Fantastic! Keep up the great videos, love watching them on my break! Cheers!
Thank you!
Idc how big of a fan I am for a ride. I AM NOT WAITING 3+ HOURS WHEN I COULD BE ENJOYING THE PARK IN THAT ENTIRE TIMESPAN!!!!
Great video btw
Thank you
Best ride ever!!! It’s impressive on many levels and a lot of fun!
Absolutely love the Point ot Entry music. My favourite.
So good
I’ll never forget opening day I got there before the park opened and there was so many people in line. I managed to sneak around to the wizarding world and managed to cut that line and get on first! No regrets
22:52 this was a beautiful ending, almost got teary hearing that
I adore this ride. It’s a lot of fun and my favorite at the park(s). I never rode Dueling Dragons though so can’t compare.
I really think this ride is an amazing roller coaster with an amazing experience. But I just have trouble loving it compared to its predecessor which was one of the if not THE best dueling coasting in the world.
This is amazing ride. I go every year and drive from Ohio to ride this. It's absolutely amazing
I rode Dueling Dragons 20 years ago and loved it. I have not had a chance to get back to the park after I moved out of Florida, but the new ride dose look great.
Hope you get to visit!
And what do you mean dont see thestrals? They are clearly right there.
Uh oh!
Another great video! You consistently outdo yourself Sam!
Thank you so much
So much effort has clearly gone into this video - amazing job! I do wish they'd have kept duelling dragons tho, I was such a fan of those coasters!
Great episode!! Loved duelling dragons but Hagrid’s looks amazing
Loved the detail, keep up the good work :)
Thank you!
Definitely hagrids it looks like an amazing fun experience love you Chanel keep up the great work ❤️
Thank you so much
Just sharing a memory: When I finally got the chance to ride it, I waited in the sun by Sinbad while it was down for morning testing. Team members gave us a return ticket for when they finally opened but gave us the option to wait in line if we wanted. Only 12 of us stayed waiting... for 5hrs! Finally it opened and we rode and because we waited so long and ppl were still moving through the long queue, they sent us out again! Right after, I used my ticket to ride a 3rd time!
Universal team members were super cool and 5hrs but 3 back to back rides was amazing!
Once the trees grow up it will look so much better.
I went on this ride in October of 2022 it consistently broke down while I was in line so the wait was about 3 hours. When I got on though it ran completely smooth and it was a wonderful experience.
You mean an Intamin coaster with long lines and long downtime?
Holy shucking fit, I did not expect that !
Rode it twice on my trip November 23, this is a must ride, super fun, not quite as thrilling as velocicoaster but way more entertaining
Seems like all of Universal's new rides have a lot of kinks at first. Escape from Gringott's had issues the first several times we attempted to ride it.
Happens with high tech stuff
We were lucky enough to visit in November 2020 and we didn't even try to go on this. All other rides were no problem but there was always at least three hours wait for this. My brother and I were even given single-use fastpasses when another ride broke down and it noted that it would work for every ride except this one. Looks nice though
This is such a great coaster! Great video too! There are actually 3 switch tracks through the whole layout.
Thank you!
I find his videos interesting and funny
Thanks!
Same
Thx for 24 likes everyone
@@ExpeditionThemePark i have been a really big fan of yours for along time
@@fmc9229 I’ll give you your 21st 😋
this video is worth the extra wait
Hope so ha
I don’t know why I waited so long to watch this on my watch later but I loved it. I worked at dragon challenge and experienced dueling dragons as one of my first coaster experiences ever. And although I miss that ride and how spooky the original queue was, Hagrids is an amazing attraction! IOA gets better and better with each new attraction they add.
I really can’t wait to ride this ride next month so freakin excited 😆
When you said about how complicated the ride would be, I immediately thought of 13 at Alton Towers, and it is very much like it with the stopping, reversing and then dropping onto a different section of track.
Commented before you mentioned it 😆
What a good video. Wish it wasn’t so crowded and expensive lol but I always love how innovative universal is
Thank you
my new favorite coaster! brilliant!
Loved this ride, waited about 4 and a half hours to ride about a month after it opened. but MAN did that wait suck. Loved the video as well
Thank you
THIS RIDE IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RIP Coltrane a true legend ❤
It's my birthday, and this is the best gift yet :)
Happy birthday my broski
Happy birthday
Happy Birthday!!
Hey Sam. Hope you are well. Loved this vlog. Thank you !
thank you John!
World class attraction - unrivaled anywhere in the world.
So, I was there the opening day of Diagonal Alley in 2014…. For Gringotts, that day was the first time ANYONE was able to ride the ride. Needless to say, we had to wait eight and a half hours to ride (and the ride broke down while we were on it, so we waited another 45 minutes to go again). I’m not sure why Universal didn’t learn their lesson of more testing then - definitely learned the lesson of waiting a few months to ride new rides!
you are the man Sam! love your incredibly in depth reviews, they're so good. keep the amazing content coming.
edit - I do miss Dueling Dragons
Thank you Mike!