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As we gear up to experience Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, the new epic adventure opening June 13 in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Hagrid himself will be brought to life as the most advanced and life-like animated figure we’ve ever created. Here’s your first glimpse at the half-giant:

On this immersive coaster experience, you will join Hagrid on a thrilling journey into the Forbidden Forest. Along the way, he’ll introduce you to some of the wizarding world’s rarest magical creatures. And for the first time ever in our parks, you’ll get the chance to come face-to-face with Hagrid, who is not only the Hogwarts gamekeeper and Care of Magical Creatures professor, but also one of Harry Potter’s most loving and loyal friends.

See below for some fun facts about what makes Hagrid Universal Orlando’s most advanced and realistic animated figure.

Universal Creative, the team responsible for creating Universal’s iconic rides and attractions, worked directly with Robbie Coltrane – who portrays Hagrid in the Harry Potter films – to study his body movements and facial expressions to develop 24 different body actions for this animated figure

Incredible attention to detail was taken to recreate Hagrid’s likeness from the films, including a meticulously hand-sculpted face, digital scans of Hagrid actor Robbie Coltrane’s teeth, and careful placement of individual hair strands – including eyebrows and lashes.

The costume Hagrid wears was designed by the same team that created his on-screen attire for the Harry Potter films

Hagrid’s height is exactly proportional to his height in the films – 7 feet 6 inches tall

Robbie Coltrane recorded a custom script for Hagrid in this new adventure

And be on the lookout for an exact replica of Hagrid’s famous pink umbrella!

Are you excited to see Hagrid? To prepare for your first Care of Magical Creatures class, you can read up on some of the creatures featured in this experience by clicking here.

Stay tuned to the blog or sign up for email updates to learn more details about Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure in the coming months.