Universal Orlando Resort is known for its impressive mix of blend of thrill and theme. And while the resort has a reputation for being a little screenz-heavy, there’s no doubt that when it comes to wind-in-your-face inversions and high-speed launches, the resort isn’t exactly a slouch. Let’s take a look at how we rank all the coasters at Universal Orlando!

About This Post

Confession: I’m writing this post mostly in anticipation of what’s to come. Universal Orlando’s newest theme park, Epic Universe, opens May 22, 2025 and will have four new coasters. I’m really excited to get the chance to add those to the list. (Epic Universe rides guide link is a few paragraphs below.)

That aside, this post is a pretty straightforward, subjective ranking of the roller coasters at Universal Orlando Resort. I currently count 10 roller coasters (using a pretty broad definition) between the two theme parks—4 roller coasters at Universal Studios Florida and 6 roller coasters at Universal Islands of Adventure.

If you want to learn more about the resort, we’ve got plenty of other posts, but three places to start might be:

Universal Orlando Roller Coaster Ranking

We’ll start with my ranking, if that’s all you’re here for, before going into each ride one at a time.

VelociCoaster
Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts
Revenge of the Mummy
The Incredible Hulk Coaster
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride!
Flight of the Hippogriff
Trollercoaster
Pteranodon Flyers

VelociCoaster

Park: Islands of Adventure
Height: 51” / 130cm

Velocicoaster is the newest ride at Universal Orlando Resort and a great, modern coaster. It launches from 0 to 70 mph in 2.4 seconds, is the fastest ride at Universal Orlando Resort, and has four inversions.

Now, personally I prefer Hagrid’s as a ride. These are two very different rides, and both are excellent coasters. But I think VelociCoaster’s speed, intensity, and style set it just a notch above.

Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

Park: Islands of Adventure
Height: 48”/122cm

Hagrid’s is much more of a storytelling coaster than VelociCoaster, but it also has some of the most exciting surprises you’ll find in any theme park anywhere. It doesn’t have any inversions and it tops out at “only” 50mph, but I think most non-experts will walk away thinking “wow, I didn’t know a coaster could do that”!

Also, while I don’t think there’s much of a difference between the two, most people think the motorbike side of the two-seater cars is better.

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

Park: Universal Studios
Height: 42” / 107cm

While VelociCoaster and Hagrid’s are legendary, we have to admit that Escape from Gringotts is merely excellent. Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts is a hybrid 3D screen-based coaster ride taking you on a journey through the depths of Gringotts Bank.

Look—you could take the same things I said comparing VelociCoaster and Hagrid’s and justify knocking Escape from Gringotts down two spots on this list—I won’t be mad. This is definitely more in the experiential category of coasters (or “dark ride with coaster elements”). That said, I personally think that from land to queue to ride this experience does such an excellent job that it deserves a high place on this list.

Revenge of the Mummy

Park: Universal Studios
Height: 48” / 122cm

Revenge of the Mummy has won multiple Golden Ticket awards for best indoor coaster. It has no inversions, tops out at 45mph, and uses a mix of screen effects and animatronics to make for an exciting mostly-in-the-dark experience.

This one is roller coaster excellence with just the right amount of Universal cheekiness sprinkled in. It’s probably the best part of the entire “The Mummy” franchise.

The Incredible Hulk Coaster

Park: Islands of Adventure
Height: 54”/137cm

The Incredible Hulk Coaster is the second fastest ride at Islands of Adventure, topping out at 67mph with seven inversions (three more than VelociCoaster). It’s got a thrilling launch and its honestly pretty surprising how great it remains even at 25 years old (to be clear, Universal has done a great job maintaining it).

I think it’s thin on story and theming, especially considering the weight that Marvel has taken on in recent decades. But this one really needs to be on any coaster enthusiasts must-do list.

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit

Park: Universal Studios
Height: 51”-79” / 130cm-200cm

Note: Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit will close permanently September 2025.

If Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is your “worst” “true” coaster, you’re probably doing something right. Topping out at 65mph and featuring a non-inverting loop, a fully-vertical start, and a choose-your-own soundtrack option (complete with hidden songs), this one is a hit. But it winds up lower in this list for a few reasons, mostly that it’s a pretty rough ride in need of some TLC. Not a shocker to see it’s on the chopping block, but I will miss it.

Sidenote: The last four rides are a combination of two clear “kiddie” coasters and two “are these actually coasters?” coasters. I don’t think coaster enthusiasts will be missing out by skipping them, but I think they technically qualify and wanted to include them.

The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride!

Park: Islands of Adventure
Height: 36”/91cm

For kids everywhere, I resent that The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride! has a height requirement. While the ride has some moments that might justify it, you really can come into this one thinking of it as a PeopleMover around Seuss Landing, not a coaster. It’s a great ride to that extent.

Flight of the Hippogriff

Park: Islands of Adventure
Height: 36”/91cm

Flight of the Hippogriff is the true kiddie coaster at Islands of Adventure. It’s a fine ride, particularly if you’ve got small children or if you can hop on it with a short wait while you’re otherwise in Wizarding World.

Trollercoaster

Park: Universal Studios
Height: 36” / 92cm (under 48” requires supervision)

Trollercoaster is the true kiddie coaster at Universal Studios Florida. The land as a whole is an absolute delight for small kids. The downside to the ride is that it’s just too popular for its quality if you’re not traveling with a small kid.

Pteranodon Flyers

Park: Islands of Adventure
Height: 36”-56” / 91cm-142cm

There’s a part of me that wants to dedicate a whole post to the question of “Is Pteranodon Flyers a roller coaster?” (my google search immediately returned conflicting answers), but here’s a reddit thread with the basics.

But what you really need to know about this one is that you need to accompany a rider between 36” and 56” in order to ride Pteranodon Flyers. If you’re over 56”, you cannot ride without someone between 36” and 56”.

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