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New Harry Potter coaster opening at Universal Orlando

The Associated Press Published Thursday, February 21, 2019 11:58AM EST

Harry Potter attraction at Universal Orlando

The character Hagrid from the 'Harry Potter' book and film series in a scene from the Hogwarts Express attraction that will debut this summer at Universal Orlando. (AP / Universal Orlando)

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Harry Potter fans should get ready to rev up their engines.

That's because a new roller coaster modeled after Hagrid's motorcycle is opening at Universal Orlando Resort in June.

The theme park resort said Thursday that Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure will take riders on a trip with encounters from the wizarding world's "rarest magical creatures."

No further details were provided.

The new Harry Potter ride will be in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade, which is located in the resort's Islands of Adventure park.