

On the flip side, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure brings the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to life throughout the track. The actual coaster is a high-speed adventure, so the story isn’t the main focus once you’re on the ride. Behind the raptors you'll see a portrayal of the GIANT bit of coaster that guests will soon be on. Well, at least until you board the attraction, that is! 😉Ī closer look at the statue in the queue (plus that amazing soundtrack).

But, don’t worry! The raptor is secure, so you don’t have to worry about anything wild happening just yet. Right before you board the attraction, you’ll be able to meet a raptor up close. We're at the VelociCoaster Passholder preview today! We could not contain our excitement to see MR. DNA from Jurassic Park even teams up with him to give everyone all the details they need to know! Henry Wu explains how they’ve trained raptors to ensure that everyone is safe during their visit. In the queue, you can even watch them chase after the ride vehicles as you pass by one of the tunnels! But, Universal also does an incredible job story-building what should have happened, according to Claire Dearing! Raptors Chasing the Vehiclesĭr. Of course, it’s no surprise that the raptors break loose out of their paddocks to chase the humans on the coaster. Owen Grady, on the other hand, warns that it could spell disaster. With her “ more thrills initiative,” humans can safely observe raptors in an up-close environment. The story behind VelociCoaster is that Claire Dearing is hoping to attract more business to the Jurassic World park in the time period prior to the first film in the series. When it comes to VelociCoaster, riders have the opportunity to be immersed in the story when waiting in line for the ride. Walking through Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure versus VelociCoaster, there are two very different experiences that guests can have. ‘Twas a hard decision to make, but we are putting Universal Orlando’s two newest coasters head-to-head for a throwdown! So, which is superior - Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure or the VelociCoaster? Storytelling

Now, we’ve experienced them both, and we’re putting the roller coasters to the test! Raptor StatuesĪlthough VelociCoaster was totally epic, there’s still something to be said about Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure too. We FINALLY rode Universal Orlando’s VelociCoaster for the very first time (and we loved every second of it).
