Patch Notes // latest change 2010.06.18

Flight of the Hippogriff

Hogsmeade · Islands of Adventure · Universal Orlando

Ride · opened 2000 · Islands of Adventure · 3 changes on record

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That's every change on the record on Flight of the Hippogriff since 2000.

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Questions & answers

When did Flight of the Hippogriff open?

Per the documented record, Flight of the Hippogriff at Islands of Adventure opened on Jun 29, 2000.

When did Flight of the Hippogriff last close for refurbishment?

The most recent closure/refurbishment documented for Flight of the Hippogriff is dated Jul 7, 2008: Closed as The Flying Unicorn to make way for construction of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, beginning a roughly two-year closure.

What changed recently on Flight of the Hippogriff?

The latest documented change (documented Jun 18, 2010): Rethemed and reopened as Flight of the Hippogriff at the grand opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade, with a new queue winding past Hagrid's Hut and an animatronic Hippogriff that riders bow to before boarding.

How many changes are on record for Flight of the Hippogriff?

3 documented changes, dating back to 2000 — the fan-kept ride changelog nobody else keeps.

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