Universal Studios Japan · Operating · 2014
Flight of the Hippogriff
Family coaster past Hagrid's hut in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
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Specifications
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Ride profile
Scaled against Universal Studios Japan's operating coasters
Park intensity
Length
1,099.1 ft
#4 of 6 at Universal Studios Japan
Ride experience
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Signature feel
Family
Built for mixed ages — thrill without extreme intensity.
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Ride details
Specs from usj.co.jp
History
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Timeline
2014
Flight of the Hippogriff opens
Background
Flight of the Hippogriff operates in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan.
Family coaster past Hagrid's hut in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
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- Universal Studios Japan — official siteusj.co.jp(opens in a new tab)
- Universal Studios Japan on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Ride specifications sourceusj.co.jp(opens in a new tab)
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- History & background sourceusj.co.jp(opens in a new tab)
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