What is the best time to ride Hiccup's Wing Gliders?

At Epic Universe, Hiccup's Wing Gliders typically has its shortest waits around 9 AM and its longest around 12 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for Hiccup's Wing Gliders?

The standby wait for Hiccup's Wing Gliders runs about 34 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 135 minutes at its busiest.

Does Hiccup's Wing Gliders break down a lot?

Hiccup's Wing Gliders is currently graded Frequently down for reliability. Running about 78 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 63 minutes.

Is there a height requirement for Hiccup's Wing Gliders?

Yes. Riders must be at least 40 in (102 cm) tall to ride Hiccup's Wing Gliders.

Can you skip the line for Hiccup's Wing Gliders?

Epic Universe offers Universal Express, a paid line-skip included with some tickets and hotel stays, on most attractions, and several rides also run a single rider line. Standby is always available.

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Epic Universe · Isle of Berk Hiccup's Wing Gliders Family coaster · 40 in (102 cm)

Epic Universe · Isle of Berk

Hiccup's Wing Gliders Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Universal Orlando's Epic Universe, Hiccup's Wing Gliders is the headliner of Isle of Berk. This guide shows the current wait, typical wait, best time to ride, ride length, drop and intensity, Express Pass, and whether it is worth rope dropping.

Updated September 24, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Right now Park closed

Typical wait 34 min

Peak seen 135 min

Quietest hour 9 AM

Quick facts

Land: Isle of Berk
Height: 40 in (102 cm)
Express Pass: On most rides
Opened: 2025
Ride length: About 2 minutes
Thrill: Family coaster

Best Time to Ride Hiccup's Wing Gliders

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (9 AM); the wait usually peaks around 12 PM.

16 9AM

30 10AM

43 11AM

44 12PM

42 1PM

36 2PM

36 3PM

35 4PM

35 5PM

29 6PM

26 7PM

23 8PM

Pro tip: ride Hiccup's Wing Gliders in the first hour after rope drop or in the last hour before Epic Universe closes. If you would rather not wait at all, aim for those low-wait windows.

Is Hiccup's Wing Gliders Reliable?

Frequently down Running about 78 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 63 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop Hiccup's Wing Gliders?

Hiccup's Wing Gliders is the headliner of Isle of Berk, so ride it early before the families arrive, or use the single rider line when it is open.

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Hiccup's Wing Gliders FAQ

What is the best time to ride Hiccup's Wing Gliders?: At Epic Universe, Hiccup's Wing Gliders typically has its shortest waits around 9 AM and its longest around 12 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Hiccup's Wing Gliders?: The standby wait for Hiccup's Wing Gliders runs about 34 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 135 minutes at its busiest.
Does Hiccup's Wing Gliders break down a lot?: Hiccup's Wing Gliders is currently graded Frequently down for reliability. Running about 78 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 63 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Hiccup's Wing Gliders?: Yes. Riders must be at least 40 in (102 cm) tall to ride Hiccup's Wing Gliders.
Can you skip the line for Hiccup's Wing Gliders?: Epic Universe offers Universal Express, a paid line-skip included with some tickets and hotel stays, on most attractions, and several rides also run a single rider line. Standby is always available.

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