“Harry Potter” fans bid a final farewell to a gentle giant that captured their hearts all throughout the film series at Universal Orlando Resort by raising their wands in salute.
Guests raise their wands outside Hogwarts Castle at Universal's Islands of Adventure in honor of late actor Robbie Coltrane.. The ride is a “story coaster,” where parkgoers can ride a motorbike similar to Hagrid’s in the film series on a coaster-like track.
One parkgoer said on social media that his 10-year-old learned of Coltrane’s passing and said Hagrid was always her favorite character in the series.
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