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Asia HoeMay 29, 2016
Chinese Fireball (red side) is best for those who like speed and the sensation of lift and drops. It's a bit of a bumpy ride though. Be prepared to get beaten up!
Asia HoeMay 29, 2016
Horntail (blue side) is best for those who like twists and turns and the sensation of torque. It's not as bumpy as the red side. Still, be prepared to get beaten up!
Tyler WaalerSeptember 28, 2014
The Red Dragon, the Hungarian Horntail, is the more intense of the two at 60mph and a 115ft drop. The Chinese Fireball, blue, goes to 55mph and drops 95 ft.
Paul KardousJuly 22, 2015
The front row line moves quicker than you think. Don't forget to get a locker or leave all your pocket contents with someone, as there are metal detectors.
Dave SawyerJanuary 6, 2015
Crazy twist-ladened ride. Imagine it'd be incredible at night versus day. But, still a solid ride -- whether red or blue dragon.
David CoxonNovember 12, 2014
Riding them in the evening before you leave is definitely worthwhile. The skies are amazing; the parks look brilliant; the ride itself is more intense
Harry LópezJuly 28, 2016
Best rollercoaster, make sure you put everything on the lockers, they also have metal detectors so you going to waste some time going back to the locker
Mike CMay 31, 2016
Don't be tempted by the "re-ride" path at the exit if you have stuff in the "free" locker. You will end up paying $3 to get your stuff back!
Dan SorensenMay 16, 2011
Doing this twice in a row may make your body explode, but it's totally worth it! Ice is the way to go and the front is totally worth it. GET HERE EARLY and there's no wait!
Mindy MinerSeptember 26, 2011
They are currently NOT running the dragons as dueling. Still a decent ride, but it loses something. My favorite: blue dragon front row - feels like you will hit the wall and less bumpy than red.
MatthiasNovember 25, 2015
We got on the Hungarian Horntail and this was the best ride in my opinion! 👍🏼😊
Jason KonenOctober 27, 2014
Fun roller coaster. They used to run at the same time, but for some reason they stopped. Still fun however.
Laur Lo SkiDecember 25, 2015
I hate big drops in rollercoasters but I didn't mind it so much for this ride as it was more of an upside down and side to side motion which I could handle much better. Be prepared to feel nauseous!
John RegisJanuary 4, 2015
The Front Row is the only way to ride this beast....😈 The Blue (Hungarian Horntail) is the 1 to ride.. more twists and turns than the Red (Chinese Fireball)...
Mike CJune 12, 2016
Smooth ride much like the Alton Towers Smiler. Lots of dark queuing areas though. No single rider option makes it a longer wait.
Santi CaamañoSeptember 17, 2015
I really regret not riding front row on this one... the thrill there must be really awesome! The line was a long one, and didn't have time to ride it again and wait for front row spot. :(
Jake SmithApril 24, 2012
You really should do this ride four times if possible. Once in the front row of each coaster, and once in the back for each.
KaitlinJanuary 3, 2015
If you're not into twisting roller coasters, skip this one. However, the inside is cool and full of fun Triwizard Tournament artifacts.
Kevin QuinlanMarch 5, 2014
Make sure to hold on to your butterbeer after boarding. There are lots of tips and turns and loop de loops.
StarGirl11January 9, 2015
As you are exiting there's a path to the right if you want to re ride the coaster without going back to the entrance.
Jesse ShriverApril 27, 2016
Some how Comcast universal has managed to turn one of the greatest B&M track designs into an abysmal experience. I would rather be stuck on its a small world for an eternity.
SaraFebruary 26, 2014
They weren't dueling when I went. I guess they changed it when they converted the ride to Harry Potter world? Either way ride in the front seat it's way more fun!
Tom HalleranJune 17, 2015
Good coasters! Each side is a different ride, so try them both. Lines are generally short.
Marnie WadeJanuary 29, 2013
Hogwart's Castle & Hogsmeade is MUST see for any Harry Potter Fan. My daughter picked out a wand & the helped her choose it just like in the books.
T ScottAugust 31, 2010
When it's a five minute wait time that's pretty much just walking straight through the queue. Great attention to detail in it though. Most efficient and fun ride in the park!
William ÁlvarezMarch 11, 2013
This ride used to be called Dwelling Dragons in the past and was way better than now. They don't dwell anymore and that fact took it away the fun part. Still worth riding it though, both.
Hanan MalAugust 29, 2015
One side has more loops the other is faster... I won't tell you'll have to ride it twice! Definitely worth waiting in line ❤️
Heloisa LombardiMarch 11, 2015
If you're not into twisting roller coasters, skip this one. However, the inside is cool and full of fun Triwizard Tournament artifacts.
Michael FuttermanJune 23, 2015
Really amazing rollercoster with an amazing ride Que (look out for props from the goblet of fire)
Christopher GreenApril 15, 2012
Dragon Challenge is a pair of intertwined inverted roller coasters in the The Wizarding World of Harry Potter area of Universal Studios' Islands of Adventure. Awesome Ride!!
Andy KahnNovember 9, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Front row on horntail dragon and back row on fireball. If you want a really intense ride, do back row outside seat on horntail
Alejandro PuyolAugust 27, 2016
Both coasters are amazing but the entire way in and the entire way out smells like sewage
M Aldoss ♏August 22, 2014
Red & Blue dragons 2 different coasters next to each other. Go to the line, then chose your destiny 😈
Asia HoeMay 29, 2016
The wait was listed as 40 minutes, but if you don't care about being in the front row (overrated in my opinion), go for the other line! We rode twice in 20 minutes.
Eefee T.March 14, 2017
Fireball is smoother and in my opinion, more fun (more like flying on a dragon!) than Hungarian Horntail
Dennis RiceMay 7, 2011
Front wait is kinda long, but wellllllll worth the time, so do it! 15 minute wait turned into 35 when we waited for front. But like is said. Do it!
Nicole De GrandaJuly 11, 2013
Been here 100+ times
Honestly, you're just better off putting everything valuable in the locker. I can't tell you how many people have lost phones, ipods, glasses, jewelry, etc.
Coach Michael GallettiNovember 5, 2012
Blue Dragon a better ride however Red Dragon is always quicker
Gavin HarperOctober 10, 2015
Put EVERYTHING in the locker. The coaster is Very short ride ( 30 secs) with a lot of twists and turns. Kinda beats you up.
Ale CantalapiedraJanuary 10, 2015
Re ride until you can't find the way into the ride. Red dragon faster, blue dragon still awesome!
Orlando InformerMarch 10, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The Dragon Challenge queue is one of the hidden spaces in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Learn more at OrlandoInformer.com by clicking the "more info" link. Read more
Wynona WalkerJune 14, 2013
If you like speed pick the red. If you like a ton of loops pick blue! Both are incredibly thrilling!
Nathalia DutraApril 29, 2016
The blue one is my favorite! Try both in front row.
Victor DuranJanuary 6, 2015
Try both dragons! And obviously both in first row ;)
ChrisJune 14, 2013
Blue one (Hungarian Horntail) comes terrifyingly close to rock wall that red one (Chinese Fireball) doesn't.
Pedro Hidalgo LabarcaMarch 4, 2015
Make sure You strap is tight or You are going to have a bad trip
Matt MartinMay 13, 2012
Front row is absolutely, 100% worth the extra wait.
Ale CantalapiedraApril 11, 2015
Leave EVERYTHING in the lockers... Apparently some idiot dropped a coin and blinded someone. Security will stop you and that's not fun considering that the re-ride short cut has been removed...
Frankie VixenJune 18, 2011
Def go on the front! It makes the ride worth it.. We went midday on Saturday and only waited 5 mins :)
Kris ProkopSeptember 11, 2015
Put everything in a locker - you will go through a metal detector.

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