If you’ve visited Universal Orlando, you might be familiar with Universal Express Pass, which allows you to skip the long standby lines at rides throughout the parks.

Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

One of the most popular rides to use Express Pass is Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure in Universal Islands of Adventure in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a ride that has notoriously long standby lines. Well, if you were planning to use Express Pass for this ride this summer, you’re going to be out of luck because it will no longer be offered for the ride.

Universal Orlando has confirmed that Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure will no longer offer Universal Express Pass starting on July 1st, 2026. Universal hopes that this actually helps improve the line and flow of the experience for everyone who visits Islands of Adventure.

The ride

Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure was just added to Universal Express Pass about a year ago, but, apparently, Universal has decided that this change will make the ride a little more accessible to guests who want to ride it.

Line for Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

Universal Express Pass is an add-on that you can purchase to add to your Universal Orlando ticket, although it’s free for some Universal hotel guests. It generally costs around $100 per person per day, and is good on participating attractions. In Islands of Adventure, it still includes:

• Jurassic World VelociCoaster
• The Incredible Hulk Coaster
• Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
• The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
• Jurassic Park River Adventure
• Skull Island: Reign of Kong
• Doctor Doom’s Fearfall
• Hogwarts Express (requires park-to-park ticket)

Hogwarts Express in Universal’s Islands of Adventure

We’ll keep an eye out for more changes in Universal, so stay tuned to DFB for more.

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