Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Adds Universal Express Pass

Hagrid Joins the Express Lane: Universal Adds Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure to Express Pass Lineup

It’s officially time to put your name in the Goblet of Speed—because Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure has finally joined the Universal Express Pass family at Universal’s Islands of Adventure!

Yes, after years of swirling rumors, wishful thinking, and magical speculation, the last major holdout in the Universal Orlando Resort has dropped its “no Express” status. Since the ride’s debut in 2019, guests have noticed the presence of an Express queue lane… but it was always dormant—like a Blast-Ended Skrewt in nap mode. That all changes now!

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Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure—which whisks riders through the Forbidden Forest on a thrilling journey with Hagrid himself—was the only attraction left standing at either Islands of Adventure or Universal Studios Florida that didn’t accept Express access. This made it the final boss for thrill-seekers looking to maximize their day without relying solely on standby waits or early park entry.

With this addition, every major attraction across the two main Universal Orlando theme parks now supports Express. That includes guests who purchase Universal Express, Express Unlimited, or use the complimentary Express access after 4 p.m. that’s a perk for Universal Orlando Premier Annual Passholders.

Here’s the updated list of Express-eligible rides at Universal Islands of Adventure:

• The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man®
• Caro-Seuss-el™
• The Cat in the Hat™
• Doctor Doom’s Fearfall®
• Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls®
• Flight of the Hippogriff™
• Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™
• Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™
• The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride!™
• Hogwarts™ Express (Park-to-Park ticket required)
• The Incredible Hulk Coaster®
• Jurassic Park River Adventure
• Jurassic World VelociCoaster
• One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish™
• Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges®
• Skull Island: Reign of Kong
• Storm Force Accelatron®

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As always, Universal reminds guests that participating attractions are subject to change without notice, so it’s wise to check the Universal app or website for the latest info during your visit.

So if you’ve been holding off on buying Express because Hagrid wasn’t included—your magical excuse just vanished faster than a Niffler in Gringotts.

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