After almost two years of construction, Islands of Adventure finally reveals the new attraction coming to its Wizarding World section: Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. This heavily themed coaster will open on June 13, 2019. It replaces Dragon Challenge (formerly Duelling Dragons), which was demolished in 2017. Click the headline for more information
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Read More...Rumours are circulating on various theme park fan sites that Dragon Challenge at Universal Studios Orlando is set to be replaced with another attraction. The two roller coasters, original called “Dueling Dragons”, are located in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter area in the Islands of Adventure park and are in need of refurbishment after nearly 18 years of operation. The removal would free up a large space for an attraction more suited to the JK Rowling anthology. Although the park has yet to officially confirm or deny the rumours, speculation in the roller coaster community is rife.
Read More...Twelve passengers were stuck on the coaster’s vertical lift hill for hours when a computer glitch halted the train in its tracks. Source
Read More...Only weeks later after a similar incident, another rider was hit by a mystery object on the coaster. This time they reported being hit in the foot, arm and face which drew blood. Following the two incidents, Dragon Challenge will never duel again. Source
Read More...A man riding on the front row of one of the two dueling Dragon Challenge coasters was hit in the eye by a mystery object, presumed to be a loose article dropped by a rider on the other roller coaster. Source
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