General Discussion - Hagrid's Magical Creature Motorbike Adventure

[ZachPL]

The original rumor was that the extension to the maintenence building was to more reliably have full trains on the track with the intention of adding express. With the building be done, it makes sense.

 

[Clive]

The original rumor was that the extension to the maintenence building was to more reliably have full trains on the track with the intention of adding express. With the building be done, it makes sense.

I wonder if the allure of finally adding Express is part of what convinced the powers that be to authorize the expense.

 

[Mad Dog]

I wonder if the allure of finally adding Express is part of what convinced the powers that be to authorize the expense.

That's really the only way they could add Express. Hagrid line times never really came down. They've stayed super high, unlike the other Potter E tickets whose stand by times declined enough that they were able to add Express.

 

[Skold]

Rumors floating that Express will be added to Hagrids in the next few days.....Anyone know for sure?

Hogs Head bartender just told me the same thing (for real).

If their info is more reliable than that of bus drivers remains to be seen (also for real).

 

[Mad Dog]

Hogs Head bartender just told me the same thing (for real).

If their info is more reliable than that of bus drivers remains to be seen (also for real).

Bartenders, everywhere, are a source of secretive information. It comes with the territory....................For me, this is great news if true. I'll be at Portofino for the first week of my November vacation. I generally don't ride Hagrid more than once a vacation, if that, because the lines are way too long at all hours. Lunch time is best but that's long too. And if there's one of the many breakdowns while you're in line, that's really uncomfortable.

 

[Jake S]

 

[Mad Dog]

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Especially those types of bartenders. Even when they're just BS, they're worthy of time spent.

 

[tyro]

I wonder if the allure of finally adding Express is part of what convinced the powers that be to authorize the expense.

Feel like it could be a combo of that, but also them feeling the need to make up for no included Express pass for Epic at the high end resorts.

 

[Ron101]

Is the expanded maintenance shed operational yet? Has anyone noticed a full train lineup when the park opens?

 

[UniversalRBLX]

If Hagrid's ends up with Express.... I fear what the wait-time ends up being. Express added about 15-20 of wait to VelociCoaster, and I'd imagine a further increase for the more family-friendly coaster.

 

[Mad Dog]

There were three or four days before Epic opened that Hagrids stand by times were the lowest I've ever seen, with a bunch of 35 to 45 minute lines. So perhaps they experimented for a couple of days with the maint. shed before the Memorial Holiday rush.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

There were three or four days before Epic opened that Hagrids stand by times were the lowest I've ever seen, with a bunch of 35 to 45 minute lines. So perhaps they experimented for a couple of days with the maint. shed before the Memorial Holiday rush.

Nah, the parks were dead. Velocicoaster was a walk on as well.

Memorial Day (and most holiday weekends) have become some of the best times to visit parks with people avoiding them in fear of crowds. With Epic, it drove even more people away. SWO & WDW were always quite empty.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I wonder if the allure of finally adding Express is part of what convinced the powers that be to authorize the expense.

Yes.

Also, happy Express at Hagrid day everyone!

 

[Brian G.]

 

[ssirin88]

The mobile app shows Express accepted on Hagrids now.

 

[boomerthom]

Premier AP sales just shot through the roof

 

[Mad Dog]

Wish Upon a Star....granted......Heh, using the Disney Blue fairies works sometimes......I'm going to ride this soooo many times come November while staying at Portofino.

 

[Clive]

Premier AP sales just shot through the roof

This didn't even occur to me until now. I wonder if we'll see consistent spikes in wait times after 4pm (or whenever the Express perk activates...)

 

[BooKitty]

It looks like the standby line for Hagrid's is staying steady at 2.5 hours. Any opinions on how long that would make the express line roughly?

 

[Brian G.]

It looks like the standby line for Hagrid's is staying steady at 2.5 hours. Any opinions on how long that would make the express line roughly?

The general rule of thumb is no more than half the wait.