Go Behind the Scenes of Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure on NBC

by · September 4, 2019

Discover the story behind the creation of the most recent addition to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, this Saturday.

During a broadcast of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 on Saturday, September 7, NBC will air segments showing the creation process of the magical new rollercoaster.

 

 

Deathly Hallows – Part 2 will air at 8 p.m. EDT and will feature a number of interviews with the creative team who worked on the “story coaster” and actors from the Harry Potter films.

The segments will show the creative process behind some of the magical creatures featured in the ride, including the infamous Blast-Ended Skrewt. It will also reveal the brilliance behind Hagrid, the most life-like animated figures ever to appear at Universal Orlando Resort.

We’re excited to find out exactly how the most immersive attraction at Universal Orlando Resort came to life (as well as another excuse to watch Deathly Hallows – Part 2 again!).

Will you be watching on Saturday, September 7?

Press Release

GET A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT THE CREATION OF UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT’S EPIC NEW EXPERIENCE, HAGRID’S MAGICAL CREATURES MOTORBIKE ADVENTURE, ON NBC SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7.

This summer, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure – the epic new addition to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – officially opened at Universal Orlando Resort and brought to life an all-new adventure inspired by the much beloved Harry Potter film series. Now, fans will have the special opportunity to go behind-the-scenes on the creation of the world’s first “story coaster” during the NBC primetime broadcast of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 on Saturday, September 7 at 8 p.m. EDT.

Throughout the broadcast of the film on NBC, viewers will see a series of segments that will give them a glimpse into how the incredibly-popular new attraction was brought to life. Segments will feature interviews with members of the Universal Creative team who worked on the new experience and beloved stars from the Harry Potter films who had the chance to ride it themselves. It will also showcase the creation of the Forbidden Forest, the Blast-Ended Skrewt – a creature that has never been featured in the films; and Hagrid - one of the most life-like animated figures Universal Orlando has ever created.

Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure takes guests on an unforgettable journey into one of the most mysterious places in the Wizarding World – the Forbidden Forest. With Hagrid as their guide, they’ll board magical motorbikes and fly to the edge of the forest to discover the Wizarding World’s rarest magical creatures. Along the way, they’ll ascend above the trees, launch through mysterious ruins, rush forward – and backward – at speeds up to 50 mph, unexpectedly drop nearly 17 feet and more while enjoying a thrilling adventure on the longest roller coaster in Florida. Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is now open and located in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. For more information, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com.