General Discussion - Hagrid's Magical Creature Motorbike Adventure

[JoeCamel]

It seems like the queue doesn't hold the amount of people that want to ride it at any given time and normally backs up into the midway and to Sindbad...I don't know if they have any room for more queue, but if any ride needs it, it's this one


Its got buzz behind it, it's based on HP, and it's much more approachable than Veloci in terms of thrill factor (or perceived thrill factor)

It is about an hour from the entrance? That seems like enough but these times are crazy

 

[Mad Dog]

If they'd open an Express line they could hold more people in the two queues combined, and probably eliminate the need to extend it outside the perimeter, for most times of the day. It's two years, open Express already.

 

[TheGentTrent]

If they'd open an Express line they could hold more people in the two queues combined, and probably eliminate the need to extend it outside the perimeter, for most times of the day. It's two years, open Express already.

That's nothing compared to the 7 it took for the original Potter rides to get Express.

 

[shiekra38]

It is about an hour from the entrance? That seems like enough but these times are crazy

For reference, in April or so I got in the queue at Sindbad and the queue was backed up to there...granted they needed to stop the line to allow train passengers to get by

At that point I believe it was only about an hour to get on at the most

I'm honestly not sure what they can do

The current reservation system creates the potential they will run out of times to quickly and the queue completely disrupts Hogsmede, HE, and walking paths when it's extended

 

[Mad Dog]

That's nothing compared to the 7 it took for the original Potter rides to get Express.

Gringotts & HE was quicker than FJ though. So the second set was much quicker.

 

[Coolbfitz]

It's two years, open Express already.

 

[shiekra38]

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lol this gave me a good laugh

 

[DK745]

I was unaware they changed the way virtual queue works until I was looking at the app. How is the new system different from the old system?

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I was unaware they changed the way virtual queue works until I was looking at the app. How is the new system different from the old system?

Old system would "drop" reservations at set times and you will have to book them. This new system is more of a rolling virtual queue, think day of FP+ vs the system Sony uses for the PS5.

 

[JawsVictim]

Sorry to derail discussion with trip planning questions…

How will I know if VQ is working the day I go? Can each member of your party obtain a VQ spot so you can ride multiple times? Can anyone link to a guide on the new VQ system? Thanks in advance!

If Hagrids is doing VQ the day I go, makes sense to rope drop for JW:VC, right?

Definitely wish this and VC had express. It’d be well worth it since I only get a partial day at IOA before HHN starts.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Sorry to derail discussion with trip planning questions…

How will I know if VQ is working the day I go? Can each member of your party obtain a VQ spot so you can ride multiple times? Can anyone link to a guide on the new VQ system? Thanks in advance!

If Hagrids is doing VQ the day I go, makes sense to rope drop for JW:VC, right?

Definitely wish this and VC had express. It’d be well worth it since I only get a partial day at IOA before HHN starts.

The app will point you towards a special website:

Virtual Line

Save time by virtually queuing for your favourite rides with Qsmart!

vltest.universalorlando.com

Sign in using your Uni Orlando account and put in your party size. At that time you'll be added to the virtual line with an estimated return time.

 

[JawsVictim]

The app will point you towards a special website:

Virtual Line

Save time by virtually queuing for your favourite rides with Qsmart!

vltest.universalorlando.com

Sign in using your Uni Orlando account and put in your party size. At that time you'll be added to the virtual line with an estimated return time.

Awesome, thanks! Still curious if you and a friend can both enter the VQ at the same time and be able to ride twice.

 

[Frank Drackman]

Awesome, thanks! Still curious if you and a friend can both enter the VQ at the same time and be able to ride twice.

We only tried to ride once when I was there but it certainly appeared we would be able to get a spot a 2nd time. I do not know if you can hold two return times at once, but one could certainly get another time after they rode (if/when the virtual queue had openings).

 

[HandsomePete]

Since Universal “reads these forums” and I didn’t get stopped for a survey - this version is honestly even easier to exploit than the old version.

Thanks Parks “Technology”!

 

[shiekra38]

Since Universal “reads these forums” and I didn’t get stopped for a survey - this version is honestly even easier to exploit than the old version.

Thanks Parks “Technology”!

Yeah they just keep making it worse IMO

 

[Mad Dog]

Looking at Touring Plans Lines App. it appears Hagrids has been 'stand by' line status today to this point in time. averaging 37 to 45 minutes.

 

[Alicia]

Looking at Touring Plans Lines App. it appears Hagrids has been 'stand by' line status today to this point in time. averaging 37 to 45 minutes.

Good.

 

[anihilnation]

So is Hagrid's exclusively using the new VQ now. or standby as well?

 

[Mad Dog]

So is Hagrid's exclusively using the new VQ now. or standby as well?

Seemed like it was using VQ for the most part the past two months, until today.

 

[anihilnation]

Does the new VQ work much better?