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A First Look at Hagrid in Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

May 6, 2019
Universal Orlando Resort's Most Life-Like Animated Figure - Hagrid

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As we gear up to experience Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, the new epic adventure opening June 13 in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal Islands of Adventure, Hagrid himself will be brought to life as the most advanced and life-like animated figure we’ve ever created. Here’s your first glimpse at the half-giant:

On this immersive coaster experience, you will join Hagrid on a thrilling journey into the Forbidden Forest. Along the way, he’ll introduce you to some of the wizarding world’s rarest magical creatures. And for the first time ever in our parks, you’ll get the chance to come face-to-face with Hagrid, who is not only the Hogwarts gamekeeper and Care of Magical Creatures professor, but also one of Harry Potter’s most loving and loyal friends.

See below for some fun facts about what makes Hagrid Universal Orlando’s most advanced and realistic animated figure.

  • Universal Creative, the team responsible for creating Universal’s iconic rides and attractions, worked directly with Robbie Coltrane – who portrays Hagrid in the Harry Potter films – to study his body movements and facial expressions to develop 24 different body actions for this animated figure
  • Incredible attention to detail was taken to recreate Hagrid’s likeness from the films, including a meticulously hand-sculpted face, digital scans of Hagrid actor Robbie Coltrane’s teeth, and careful placement of individual hair strands – including eyebrows and lashes.
  • The costume Hagrid wears was designed by the same team that created his on-screen attire for the Harry Potter films
  • Hagrid’s height is exactly proportional to his height in the films – 7 feet 6 inches tall
  • Robbie Coltrane recorded a custom script for Hagrid in this new adventure
  • And be on the lookout for an exact replica of Hagrid’s famous pink umbrella!

Are you excited to see Hagrid? To prepare for your first Care of Magical Creatures class, you can read up on some of the creatures featured in this experience by clicking here.

Stay tuned to the blog or sign up for email updates to learn more details about Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure in the coming months.

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3 Comments

  • Reply O Danny Boy May 16, 2019 at 12:41 pm

    My family and I are going to Universal Orlando in August. We are wondering if Hagrid’s Magical Creature Motorbike Adventure will have express pass access or early morning hours?

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      Reply Social Media Team May 16, 2019 at 3:17 pm

      More details about the new ride will be revealed over time. Stay tuned to our official social media channels and the Universal Orlando blog for updates.

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    Reply Social Media Team May 24, 2019 at 9:42 pm

    Hola Jorge, nuestras horas del parque se publican con 90 días de anticipación para que todos nuestros Invitados puedan planificar en consecuencia. Por favor continúe revisando nuestro sitio web oficial para cualquier actualización.

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