Hiccup's Wing Gliders
Universal Epic Universe · How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk
Overview
At 40 inches, this clears a lower bar than most of Epic Universe's marquee coasters, which makes it one of the rare rides in the park that delivers genuine thrills without shutting out younger riders. Hiccup built these winged gliders himself, according to the ride's framing, and the vehicles reflect that — handcrafted workshop contraptions rather than dragons, a small but deliberate distinction that keeps the ride grounded in Hiccup's inventor persona from the films. The route soars over Isle of Berk with a Hiccup-and-Toothless encounter worked into the flight path. A single rider line is available for anyone willing to split from their group to cut the wait.
ParksLog Verdict
Few coasters manage a genuine sense of flight rather than just speed, and the wing-glider design here pulls it off — that alone makes this Isle of Berk's best ride. The 40-inch minimum keeps it broadly accessible in a land that otherwise skews toward higher thrill requirements, and the Hiccup-and-Toothless encounter mid-ride will land well with HTTYD fans specifically. Get here within the first 90 minutes of opening if you can; once the crowds arrive, single rider becomes the more reliable option. Front row seats deliver noticeably more of the flying sensation than the back.
About this experience
From Hiccup's workshop comes his latest contraption: a winged flying machine that launches aspiring Dragon Riders into the air, swooping and soaring and encountering Hiccup and Toothless along the way. Get ready to board Hiccup's Wing Gliders, a fun coaster that invites Vikings to prove they're brave enough to speed through the sky with dragons.
Best For
- Families with children 40" and taller
- How to Train Your Dragon fans
- Roller coaster enthusiasts seeking accessible thrills
- Solo riders (single rider line available)
Tips
- Single rider line available — a reliable way to reduce wait time for guests comfortable riding apart.
- Front row delivers the strongest 'flying' sensation and clearest character encounter views; back row produces stronger forces.
- Visit in the first 90 minutes of park opening before Isle of Berk crowds concentrate.
Details
History
The franchise's first major roller coaster anywhere debuted right here, as part of Isle of Berk's May 2025 opening — the inaugural large-scale How to Train Your Dragon land at any theme park in the world.
Fun Facts
- Isle of Berk at Epic Universe is the first major How to Train Your Dragon land in any theme park worldwide, making Hiccup's Wing Gliders the franchise's debut coaster attraction.
- It is the tallest and fastest ride in the Isle of Berk area.
- The ride vehicles are themed as mechanical flying machines built by Hiccup in his workshop — consistent with his inventor and engineer characterization across the HTTYD films.