What is the best time to ride Flight of the Hippogriff?
Around 7 a.m., when the posted standby wait averaged 7 minutes over Oct 14 – 27, 2026. Waits ran longest around 11 a.m. (59 minutes).
Islands of Adventure wait times
Flight of the Hippogriff wait times
Islands of Adventure, Universal Orlando Resort
35min
Now · 12 min under typical
47min
14-day avgTypical (14-day avg)
90min
Highest posted
Best time to ride: hour by hour
Quietest around 7 a.m. (7 min average), busiest around 11 a.m. (59 min), Oct 14 – 27
Under the 47-min averageAverage, 47 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | 7 |
| 8 a.m. | 15 |
| 9 a.m. | 45 |
| 10 a.m. | 57 |
| 11 a.m. | 59 |
| noon | 56 |
| 1 p.m. | 53 |
| 2 p.m. | 53 |
| 3 p.m. | 52 |
| 4 p.m. | 56 |
| 5 p.m. | 52 |
| 6 p.m. | 55 |
| 7 p.m. | 34 |
| 8 p.m. | 37 |
Best day of the week
Tuesday was the quietest day, Friday the busiest
Average, 47 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 43 |
| Tuesday | 41 |
| Wednesday | 48 |
| Thursday | 47 |
| Friday | 52 |
| Saturday | 52 |
| Sunday | 47 |
Get an alert when the Flight of the Hippogriff wait drops
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Flight of the Hippogriff FAQ
How long is the wait for Flight of the Hippogriff?
The posted standby wait at Islands of Adventure averaged 47 minutes over the last 14 park days and reached 90 minutes at its highest.
What day of the week has the shortest wait for Flight of the Hippogriff?
Tuesday averaged 41 minutes, the lowest of the week; Friday averaged 52 minutes, the highest.
Can I get an alert when the Flight of the Hippogriff wait drops?
Yes. The free Standby app for iPhone sends a push alert when the posted standby wait for Flight of the Hippogriff drops to the time you choose.
More Islands of Adventure rides
From Standby's own tracking of posted standby waits, Oct 14 – 27, 2026 (14 park days). These are past waits, not a forecast; the live wait refreshes every minute.