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RUMOR: Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Preparing to Add Universal Express Pass

February 23, 2025 Gretchen McDermid

People ride a motorcycle-themed coaster through a forested park, enjoying the universal virtual queue on a sunny day.

A new rumor at Universal Orlando Resort suggests the discontinuation of the single rider line at Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is preparation for the attraction to begin accepting Universal Express Passes. Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Express Pass Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is a rollercoaster attraction located in the Hogsmeade section of Universal’s Islands … Read more

New Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Merchandise Arrives at Universal Orlando Resort

March 6, 2024 Shannen Ace

A new collection inspired by Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort. We found the merch in the “Harry Potter” room of the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk. The ride itself is located at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade in Universal Islands of Adventure. Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure … Read more

NEW Hagrid Motorbike Toy at Universal Orlando Resort

December 10, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Kids can enjoy the magic of Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at home with this new Rubeus Hagrid toy. It’s available at shops near the ride in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade. Rubeus Hagrid Toy – $32 The toy is made for ages three and up. Hagrid, in his long coat and goggles, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Studios Hollywood 10/20/22 (Christmas Decorations & Halloween Atmosphere, Peach’s Castle Arrives, In Memoriam of Robbie Coltrane, and More)

October 23, 2022 Charly Shelton

Quiet on set; we’re ready to roll! We headed out to Universal Studios Hollywood today to check in on everything as Halloween fades into the holidays. So come along to see everything we found at Universal Studios Hollywood in today’s photo report. CityWalk Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast Kitchen is coming along nicely, with … Read more

Flowers Laid at Hagrid’s Hut in Universal Studios Hollywood for Robbie Coltrane

October 20, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Following the passing of Robbie Coltrane, fans at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter have been paying tribute to the late “Harry Potter” actor. We saw flowers outside Hagrid’s Hut in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood during our most recent trip. A handful of marigolds were at the bottom of … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Special Tribute to Robbie Coltrane Added to Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

October 17, 2022 Katie Francis

Flowers for Robbie Coltrane at Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

Universal Orlando Resort Team Members have paid tribute to the late Robbie Coltrane at Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. Robbie Coltrane, known for playing Rubeus Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” films, passed away last week at age 72. Team Members placed flowers near the Hagrid audio-animatronic figure, which is part of Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike … Read more

Rubeus Hagrid Actor Robbie Coltrane Passes Away at 72 Years Old

October 14, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Rubeus Hagrid (Robbie Coltrane) and Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe)

Robbie Coltrane, known for playing Rubeus Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” films, has passed away at age 72. Coltrane also portrayed Hagrid for Universal theme park attractions, including Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Beyond Potter, he has appeared in several film and TV roles since the 1980s, including James Bond … Read more

New Hagrid and Mrs. Norris Plushes at Universal Studios Hollywood

June 25, 2022 SarinaP

You can now give your favorite Wizarding World of Harry Potter characters a squeeze with these new huggable Hagrid and majestic Mrs. Norris plushes. We previously found both Hagrid and Mrs. Norris at Universal Orlando Resort, and they have finally made their West Coast debut at Universal Studio Store in the Upper Lot at Universal … Read more

‘Harry Potter’ Hagrid’s Umbrella Toy Blasts Into Universal Studios Hollywood

June 8, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

A toy version of Rubeus Hagrid’s umbrella from “Harry Potter” is now available at Universal Studios Hollywood, after initially arriving at Universal Orlando Resort. We first found it in the Universal Studios Store Upper Lot. A more authentic prop replica is also available, but for significantly more — it started at $75 and is now … Read more

New ‘Harry Potter’ Hagrid’s Umbrella Toy Available at Universal Orlando Resort

June 6, 2022May 28, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

A new toy version of Rubeus Hagrid’s umbrella from “Harry Potter” is now available at Universal Orlando Resort. We first found it in the Universal Studios Store at CityWalk. A more authentic prop replica is also available, but for significantly more — it started at $75 and is now approximately $125. Hagrid’s Umbrella Toy – $32 … Read more

New Hagrid Plush Doll Now Available at Universal Orlando Resort

March 30, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Whether Hagrid is your favorite “Harry Potter” character or Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is your favorite Universal Orlando Resort ride, you’ll love this new plush doll. We found it at the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk. Hagrid Plush Doll – $35 The doll is Hagrid with his usual brown trench coat and goggles over his … Read more