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Flight of the Hippogriff

Steel Family at Universal Islands of Adventure, Orlando, Florida. Opened 2000.

By Theme Park Spot · Last reviewed November 9, 2026

Height
43 ft
Drop
n/a
Top speed
29 mph
Length
1,099 ft
Inversions
0
Ride time
1 min 6 s
Designer
Vekoma

Sources

  • rcdb.com/703.htm (RCDB: Flight of the Hippogriff, operating at Universal's Islands of Adventure; Vekoma Junior Coaster; length 1099.1 ft, height 42.7 ft, speed 28.5 mph, 0 inversions, duration 1:06; formerly Flying Unicorn (2000-2008), SBNO July 2008 to June 2010.)
  • universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/rides-attraction... (Official page title 'Flight of the Hippogriff' in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade, Universal Islands of Adventure; listed as open; no closure, refurbishment or new name mentioned; 36 in minimum height.)
  • rcdb.com/4734.htm (RCDB park page lists Flight of the Hippogriff as an operating coaster at the park.)

Numbers are from the ride's manufacturer and park where published; "n/a" means we have not confirmed that number yet. Spotted an error? Tell us.