One by one the creatures for Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal Orlando have been announced. This week we have brought you 4 of the beasts joining Hagrid on this new attraction opening June 13th at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter inside Universal Orlando Resort. Today Universal announced one more! The Blast-Ended Skrewt will join the mythical creatures at the new ride.
For the first time ever, you’ll be able to come face-to-face (or face-to-rear) with a Blast-Ended Skrewt on Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. Described as a cross between scorpions and elongated crabs, Skrewts aren’t afraid to attack other Skrewts they encounter and have incredibly strong armor that can’t be penetrated by spells – proving to be a challenge for Hagrid since they hatched.
On your journey through the Forbidden Forest during Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, you’ll encounter Blast-Ended Skrewts up to 8 feet long with tails up to ten-feet high and topped with a massive stinger. The Blast-Ended Skrewt is the main lesson for the day but, as with all adventures with Hagrid, things don’t always go to plan…
Fun Facts:
Blast-Ended Skrewts were first introduced in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and also mentioned in Harry Potter and Order of the Phoenix and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
As you may have read in the book, Hagrid created these unique creatures by crossbreeding Fire Crabs and Manticores – fierce creatures in their own right
Skrewts create actual fire from their ‘blasting-ends,’ igniting at random intervals – so be wary during your encounter
Even if you’re far enough to avoid their fire, watch out as you may still catch a whiff of their powerful scent… known to smell like rotting fish
The first creature we brought you was Fluffy, the three-headed dog who falls asleep at the sound of music, will be making an appearance in this highly anticipated attraction.
Cornish pixies will also be making a swarm of an appearance. These magical creatures are pint-sized – they only stand about 13 inches tall. They also live to create mischief which unfortunately usually comes at the expense of others and may not be for those with a fear of heights. Cornish pixies are winged magical creatures and can easily lift an unsuspecting victim in the air and set them in a tree or tall building. Remember Neville? According to Universal Orlando Blog, there will be more than 20 of these electric blue magical creatures with wings to be found throughout the adventure in places that one may not expect. That being said, an infamous blue car was specifically mentioned.
A Centaur will be apart of the attraction as well. This magical creature that looks half human, half horse. They have a human head, torso and arms joined to a horse’s body. Even though they look somewhat human, they are their own species and should be treated with the utmost respect. Riders should keep a lookout for this mysterious archer in the distance ready to strike while making their way into the dark forest on Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. The Centaur stands at 8 feet tall, which would most likely make him a great athlete in the Muggle world!
Devil’s Snare isn’t a true creature, but it is a highly dangerous plant from the wizarding world. This seemingly innocuous plant frequently squeezes and strangles its unsuspecting victims when they touch this unruly plant’s vines. It is important to keep in mind that Devil’s Snare thrives in dark and damp environments, and has a strong dislike of light and fire. This may serve as useful knowledge during your journey into the forest! Facing the Devil’s Snare will be one of the many challenges you will face in Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. Remember to remain calm if you find yourself ensnared in a thicket of this devilish plant. If you struggle, you may find yourself entangled in hundreds of its vines.
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