Isle of Berk · Epic Universe
Hiccup's Wing Gliders Height Requirement, Wait Time & Best Time to Ride
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Hiccup's Wing Gliders at Epic Universe has a 50 minute standby wait right now. The best time to ride is around 9 AM, when the line averages 13 minutes, against 49 minutes around 12 PM. Riders must be at least 40 in (102 cm) tall. It takes Universal Express.
Hiccup's Wing Gliders standby
50min
Posted wait right now
- Typical
- 37 min
- Longest seen
- 135 min
- Height
- 40 in
- Express
- Universal Express
Best Time to Ride Hiccup's Wing Gliders
Around 9 AM the line averages 13 minutes. By 12 PM it is closer to 49. Every tag below is one hour of a typical day, and it hangs lower the longer the wait.
Quietest hour Busiest hour
Best day of the week for Hiccup's Wing Gliders
Wednesday runs lightest at about 28 minutes on average. Friday is the heaviest at about 44.
- Mon37 minutes
- Tue33 minutes
- Wed28 minutes
- Thu39 minutes
- Fri44 minutes
- Sat39 minutes
- Sun37 minutes
Pair the quiet hour with a quiet day. Best days at Epic Universe this month, the Epic Universe crowd calendar and Epic Universe hours.
Updated November 13, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.
Riders must be at least 40 in (102 cm) tall to ride Hiccup's Wing Gliders at Epic Universe. Hiccup's Wing Gliders is usually best at rope drop or in the final hour before Epic Universe closes. It is a multi-launch family coaster. Two launch sections send you soaring over Berk past a Toothless animatronic, with no inversions, so it works as a step up from the gentlest coasters. Typical waits are around 37 minutes, with the shortest waits often around 9 AM.
Quick facts
- Land
- Isle of Berk
- Height
- 40 in (102 cm)
- Express Pass
- Universal Express
- Status
- Open, no closure announced
- Opened
- 2025
- Ride length
- About 2 minutes
- Thrill
- Family coaster
See where this height sits across every ride in the Universal Orlando height requirements chart.
Is Hiccup's Wing Gliders Reliable?
Running about 86 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 51 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.
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 37 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 86 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 51 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?
Yes. Hiccup's Wing Gliders takes Universal Express, the paid line skip that also comes with some Universal hotel stays. Standby is always available too.
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