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I got a great rate at the pacific that made it a no brainer. Hoping it’s in place before January, but I’m not getting my hopes up.
Waits and Uptime Reports - Hagrid’s Magical Creature Motorbike Adventure
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I got a great rate at the pacific that made it a no brainer. Hoping it’s in place before January, but I’m not getting my hopes up.
- Feb 15, 2012
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I'm willing to bet a beer it will not be added yet then, even if it was running all day with 12 trains and not downtime since day one.
It took a long time until they added it to Gringotts, HE and FJ. Seems like when it comes to Potter, the wait for Express denoted takes significantly longer than non Potter attractions. I'm guessing mid 2000 to 2001.
- Feb 15, 2012
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Ok who here remembers Universal's implementation of OG FastPass where you got to chose the time to return? Remember that?
I got to work as the first opening team for that system. International guests thought that was the only way to ride rides and would only go on rides they had return time tickets for. Plus, the kiosks ran on Windows and would crash constantly. Fun times.
- Jun 21, 2016
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That's a throwback... and I can hear this image.
In the year 2000... Hagrid's will open for express pass.
- Jun 21, 2016
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I've been all late 90s throwbacks lately on here. Trying to win your heart.
Light crowds today.
IoA closed at 6:00 pm
5:00 pm - In line
Posted 60 min
SR line closed
5:43 pm - On ride
Fluffy Head A not moving
IoA closed at 6:00 pm
5:00 pm - In line
Posted 60 min
SR line closed
5:43 pm - On ride
Fluffy Head A not moving
Thanks for the update post. The thread kind of went dark lately. I'll be there in a few weeks during a slow time so your info is good to hear. Good to hear they're running it later now with earlier park closing times. :thumbsup:
I was surprised they were running it so close to park close, but then I realized there was a big park buyout tonight, so I’m sure they were keeping the ride open for that. Not sure how late they’ll be keeping it open on a normal operating day, but hopefully they’re getting into a good rhythm with it!
- Jun 21, 2016
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For the most part. Still having early closures, with occasional runs later into the evening.
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Just spent this Fri/Sat/Sun at UO and wanted to post my experiences:
Friday: IOA was closing at 6 for buyout. Entered at 4:45PM, posted 90, actual 70. Ride *was* operating during the buyout, not sure if that mattered. Queue closed at 5:35.
Saturday: IOA closing at 8. Entered 1:45PM, posted 90, actual 65. Unsure when queue closed but it was late.
Sunday (today): IOA closing at 7. Entered 2:30PM, posted 120, actual 50! Even got coveted front row!! Wow!! Such an amazing way to end vacation. They made announcements at 3:20 that queue was closing soon and to get in but it didn’t close until 4:30.
They were operating very efficiently and what appeared to full capacity, except for Friday. Today, they were firing on all cylinders and queue moved the entire time. They were not even doing the pre-show because they couldn’t keep up! Everyone just walked right through it.
I’m a theme park junkie and went in with VERY high expectations and it BLEW all expectations away. Wow. A+.
Happy to answer any questions.
Friday: IOA was closing at 6 for buyout. Entered at 4:45PM, posted 90, actual 70. Ride *was* operating during the buyout, not sure if that mattered. Queue closed at 5:35.
Saturday: IOA closing at 8. Entered 1:45PM, posted 90, actual 65. Unsure when queue closed but it was late.
Sunday (today): IOA closing at 7. Entered 2:30PM, posted 120, actual 50! Even got coveted front row!! Wow!! Such an amazing way to end vacation. They made announcements at 3:20 that queue was closing soon and to get in but it didn’t close until 4:30.
They were operating very efficiently and what appeared to full capacity, except for Friday. Today, they were firing on all cylinders and queue moved the entire time. They were not even doing the pre-show because they couldn’t keep up! Everyone just walked right through it.
I’m a theme park junkie and went in with VERY high expectations and it BLEW all expectations away. Wow. A+.
Happy to answer any questions.
