Universal’s Islands of Adventure Ride Guide
Our guide to the best attractions in Islands of Adventure reviews the top rides, with numerical scores for every roller coaster, show, and more–including in Jurassic Park and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. If you’re planning a trip to Universal Orlando, it’s a great starting point for things to do and skip, and what’s appropriate for your family.
We’ll focus on height requirements, scare-factor, intensity, and motion sickness. These are all common concerns among Walt Disney World fans and frequently questions we’ve received from readers. Sarah has issues with almost all of these things (save for height, but at least that’s objectively measured), so we can offer a subjective assessment of what might present problems. We’ll also try to compare each attraction to its closest counterpart at Walt Disney World, which is not usually an apples to apples comparison.
If you’re looking for an efficient step-by-step touring plan, we’ll have a 1-Day Islands of Adventure Itinerary very soon. (So please be patient!) One thing to note here is that there’s a lot of excellent entertainment, seasonal offerings, and play areas that don’t make it into this ride guide. Things like Raptor Encounter, Camp Jurassic, Mystic Fountain, Ollivanders wand shop, and more. That touring plan will cover an actual, substantive day in Universal’s Islands of Adventure with all of that and more. This guide gives you the info you need about each queue-based attraction to determine whether to include it in your day.
Basically, same deal here as with our Universal Studios Florida Ride Guide. Numerical scores are on a scale of 1 to 10, and only take into consideration overall quality relative to that specific type of attraction. Dark rides are judged against other dark rides, roller coasters against other coasters, and so on, to create a relatively level playing field. There are a few 9 or 9.5/10 attractions below that probably could’ve been given 10/10, but just aren’t quite on par with their gold standard counterparts.
In addition to the numerical scores, our subjective assessment of quality, and a comparison to Walt Disney World counterparts, we also offer an objective description of each attraction so you’ll have an idea of whether it’ll appeal to you. In short, this guide to attractions at Islands of Adventure will give you an idea of which ride are must-do for you, and which ones you can safely skip.
Incredible Hulk Coaster (8.5/10) – Let’s start with the Walt Disney World comparison here: Incredible Hulk Coaster is like an outdoor Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith. It’s an un-themed roller coaster that leans heavily on thrills, views, and the ride soundtrack.
The Incredible Hulk Coaster’s launched lift hill accelerates riders at 40 mph in approximately two seconds and reaches a maximum speed of 67 mph. There are seven inversions throughout the 3,670-foot-long track, which was rebuilt entirely only ~5 years ago. During that Hulk-sized project, the attraction also received queue enhancements and on-board audio. The plot has something to do with experimenting on guests, which is sorta like what feels like is happening to your body while riding. Guests must be at least 54″ (138cm) to ride.
Doctor Doom’s Fearfall (4/10) – A straightforward space shot and free-fall ride. You’ve undoubtedly seen these at regional amusement parks and maybe fairs.
The closest Disney comparison here is the now-extinct Maliboomer at Disney California Adventure. When that was removed, we called it “addition by subtraction.” By that logic, Doctor Doom’s Fearfall would receive a negative score. However, it’s fair to say Disney and Universal parks fill different roles. Still, this isn’t anything special.
Storm Force Accelatron (4/10) – This is Mad Tea Party at Magic Kingdom, but without the iconic teacups. It’s amusing, but also nothing special.
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man (10/10) – Now this is something special. Although fans of Tobey Macguire…errr…Andrew Garfield…errr…Jake Johnson…errr…Tom Holland will be mildly disappointed, as this predates all of their turns as Peter Parker, the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man is one of the best theme park attractions in the world. Definitely the best non-Harry Potter ride at Universal.
This 3D motion simulator meets dark ride is instead based on the comic-book world of Spider-Man, and it more than holds up over 20 years later. In fact, this fast-paced attraction seamlessly blends screens with physical sets and moving vehicles perfectly. I still question why Imagineering chose to create a Spider-Man ride at Disney California Adventure. No matter how good that is, it’ll never compete with the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man.
Transformers: The Ride 3D at Universal Studios Florida is very similar to the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, but isn’t quite as good despite being much newer. As with that, there’s no direct Walt Disney World comparison–the best we can offer is Flight of Passage mixed with a portion of Star Wars Rise of the Resistance. The ride requires 3D glasses and has quick movement, but is generally smooth. It doesn’t give Sarah motion sickness to the same degree as Transformers, and her view is that Spider-Man is “worth it.” Your mileage may vary. Guests must be at least 40″ (102cm) to ride. Children between 40″ and 48″ (102cm-122cm) must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls (6/10) – A flume ride with single-file logs that float down a river and past limited-movement figures and static “show” scenes from the the old Rocky and Bullwinkle TV show. The ride’s story is about as good as the Jason Alexander vehicle film from the same era. (Now streaming on Peacock!!!) The drops are much better.
As for a Walt Disney World comparison, the obvious one is Splash Mountain. However, this is no Splash Mountain. To the contrary, it’s definitive proof that people don’t like that iconic Walt Disney World attraction “just for the drops.” Guests must be at least 44″ (112cm) to ride. Children between 44″ and 48″ (112cm-122cm) must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges (8.5/10) – Of the two adjacent water rides at Islands of Adventure, this is the dramatically superior one. This one is a whitewater rapids ride with circular rafts down a canyon of twists, turns, drops, and waterfalls. It arguably suffers similar story and scenery pitfalls as Ripsaw Falls, but the ride itself is constantly engaging here and there are some fun/better visuals along the way. We love Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges–it’s a ton of fun.
Kali River Rapids is the direct counterpart at Walt Disney World. Aside from the underrated queue, Universal’s whitewater rapids ride is significantly better. The only downside, which is typical of this type of ride, is that you will get soaked. (Perhaps we just aren’t any fun when it comes to getting drenched in theme parks?) Guests must be at least 42″ (107cm) to ride. Children between 42″ and 48″ (107cm-122cm), and must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Skull Island: Reign of Kong (8/10) – Utilizing massive safari trucks, the ride ventures outdoors before heading into a tunnel of all-encompassing 3D screens. It’s no Kongfrontation, but Skull Island: Reign of Kong is much better than the similar segment during the Universal Studios Hollywood tram tour. Skull Island: Reign of Kong’s end scene is undeniably impressive, and offers a brief shot of nostalgia. The queue is also moody, foreboding, and bonkers in the best possible way. Both the finale and build-up are far better than the core ride experience.
As for a Walt Disney World comparison, it’s like taking the vehicles from Kilimanjaro Safaris, and driving them into the Soarin’ show building and shaking the floor around a bit. More than a 3D theater but less than a simulator. There’s 3D and fast-moving visuals, but it’s pretty crisp. Guests must be at least 36″ (91cm) to ride. Children between 36″—48″ (91cm-122cm) must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Pteranodon Flyers (???/10) – Universal describes this as giving kids the chance to “take flight beneath the 10-foot wings of a Pteranodon, a prehistoric flying reptile” for an amazing view of all the theme park excitement below as they slowly soar through the air in a comfy seat suspended from a track above.
Guests over 56” tall must be accompanied by a rider meeting the 36” height requirement. Since we’ve never been in possession of any children when visiting Universal, we’ve never done Pteranodon Flyers. There’s a lot of hype and intrigue around it, but that could be a matter of bragging rights for parents and FOMO from folks who have never done it. In terms of intensity, the seat does swing gently from side to side, there are no sudden or scary movements, making it perfect for younger guests not ready for big kid thrills. (Again, per Universal.)
Jurassic Park River Adventure (8.5/10) – This is a water-based ride aboard a raft, but with the predictability and forward-facing seats of a flume ride. Jurassic Park River Adventure is difficult to review because it should be the greatest attraction of all-time. The set-up is perfect for an awe-inspiring ride through the dinosaur-filled habitats of Jurassic Park. From that perspective, it’s a lot of squandered potential. However, it’s still pretty enjoyable and has some thrilling show scenes that are better than most other attractions at Islands of Adventure.
As for a Walt Disney World comparison, the scenery of Jungle Cruise coupled with the drops of Splash Mountain. It should be like Kilimanjaro Safaris meets Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, but I digress. Guests must be at least 42″ (107cm) to ride. Children between 42″—48″ (107cm-122cm) must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure (10/10) – This is the best themed roller coaster in Central Florida (I guess they’re calling them “story coasters” now) and some fans would go even further, dubbing it the best ride at Universal. I wouldn’t, but it’s nonetheless an elite attraction. Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure brilliantly mixes animatronics, lush scenery, innovative coaster effects, and high speed thrills.
Hagrid’s ride vehicles have two types of seats: motorbikes and sidecars. The motorbike is unquestionably cooler and slightly more exhilarating, both we think both are great. Hagrid’s is a unique roller coaster with no direct counterpart at Walt Disney World, but it’s no more intense than Expedition Everest. It’s arguably comparable to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in terms of hype and operational woes–but the two attractions are in no way alike on substantive levels. Guests must be at least 48″ (122cm) to ride.
Flight of the Hippogriff (6.5/10) – This is the Wizarding World of Harry Potter’s kiddie coaster, and it’s cute for what it is. The total ride duration is 1 minute, but I could see this offering enjoyable views at sunset or night when Hogwarts is looking ominous. There’s also an Audio Animatronics Hippogriff that’s a nice touch. For those non-Potter fans, from what I can ascertain, a Hippogriff is basically a slightly modified griffin. Not a hybrid of a hippopotamus and griffin, as I was hoping.
Flight of the Hippogriff is similar to Magic Kingdom’s Barnstormer, just swap Goofy for the griffin-thing. Guests must be at least 36″ (92cm) to ride. Children between 36″ and 48″ (92cm-122cm) must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey (10/10) – The original (and arguably still) flagship Harry Potter attraction that begins with an awesome tour through the jaw-dropping Hogwarts Castle–and that’s just the queue. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is a motion-simulator meets a dark ride, and one that perfectly balances gigantic screens and physical sets, only using the former when the constraints of physical sets requires it–which is often.
In terms of Walt Disney World comparisons, there isn’t a current attraction. Not to get too “inside baseball,” but longtime fans might recall the Sum of All Thrills in Innoventions or the anglerfish in the Seas with Nemo & Friends. This ride system uses the same KUKA Arm technology as both of those. Even though the rides are very different, we’d put the intensity on par with DINOSAUR at Animal Kingdom for motion sickness purposes. If you’re on that, you’ll likely be fine here, as the movements are similar and the 4K projections are really crisp and fluid in Forbidden Journey. Guests must be at least 48″ (122cm) to ride.
Hogwarts Express from Hogsmeade Station (8/10) – A relaxing albeit screen-dependent train ride from Islands of Adventure to Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida. It’s a clever way to park hop between the two parks, while remaining immersed in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. I don’t think the technology utilized has aged particularly well despite not being all that old.
There’s nothing like Hogwarts Express at Walt Disney World. The obvious comparison would be the various trains and railroads, but this is more screen-based attraction than leisurely transportation. Anyone should be able to ride Hogwarts Express without issue.
Cat in the Hat (6.5/10) – A serviceable family-friendly dark ride with rudimentary animated figures from the famous Dr. Seuss book. There’s a good chance kids will have more fun playing around in the “If I Ran the Zoo” play area than on the ride.
Basically like The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, except with Cat in the Hat characters instead of Pooh and friends. Appropriate for all ages and guests of all types.
Caro-Seuss-el (4/10) – It’s a carousel. No elaborate explanation warranted.
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish (5/10) – Spinner ride similar to Dumbo.
High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride (8/10) – An elevated, relaxed ride through the buildings in Seuss Landing. Trolleys pass simple scenes from Dr. Seuss stories that are being narrated over the course of the ride, but it’s the views and scenery of Islands of Adventure that are the star here. High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride is an underrated leisure-seeker’s delight, and too often dismissed as a kiddie ride. It’s not!
The closest counterpart at Walt Disney World is the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover in Magic Kingdom…and that right there should give you a good idea of why this scored so well. (We’re big fans of the TTA PeopleMover.) There are also two tracks, making it sort of like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride or Space Mountain. (Okay, not really at all…but that’d be awesome!) This ride is as mild as it gets, but there’s still a height requirement: guests must be at least 36″ (92cm) to ride. Children between 36″ and 48″ (92cm-122cm) must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
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YOUR THOUGHTS
Which Islands of Adventure attractions are your favorites? Which ones do you normally skip? Any simulators, roller coasters, or other rides that are too intense or cause you motion sickness? Do you agree or disagree with our ratings? If you haven’t visited Universal Orlando yet, which IoA attractions are you most excited about? Hearing from you is half the fun, so please share your questions and thoughts in the comments!
July 2019, I was here with my family. I told my niece (who was 10 at the time) that I would go on Ripsaw Falls with her. First, it was way too hot and the line was long. She doesn’t know anything about old school cartoons, so waiting 40 mins in line was HORRIBLE for her. I also had my husband hold my phone and her mother held hers. By the time we got to the ride, she chickened out and didn’t want to sit in the front seat. Let me tell you, if you are 5’10” or above, you will not fit in the front seat. It was real hard to exit the ride. You will also get SOAKED. It was super hot outside so I didn’t mind….but by the time I met up with my parents/husband….I was more disappointed that I missed out on a beer! My niece liked the Jurassic Park ride way better than this one. I will say that my Lyft driver seemed real pissed when I got in the car to go back to the hotel afterwards as well. I’d do it again, but definitely never the front row with my long ass legs.
Hagrid’s is the best ride at Universal (Escape from Gringotts at USF is a close second). Transformers is definitely better than Spider-Man. Kong is terrible and not worth any wait. Hulk is an amazing coaster/ride. Ripsaw Falls is my favorite water ride (yes, even better than Splash Mountain) in any park. Love that the High in the Sky Seuss Trolley was given some props. My wife and I love that ride. It’s fun and provides great views of IOA and is a great break from the thrill rides.
My fiancée and I both found Forbidden Journey gave us massive motion sickness, more than any other ride at Universal bar The Simpsons. Much, much worse than Dinosaur for us. I don’t know if we’re just outliers?
Spider-Man is absolutely one of the best theme park rides around. But of course Disney would still do a ride on him in California – he’s still by far the most popular superhero in the world.
I totally agree. I can handle just about any ride on the planet, and am a big coaster nut… but Forbidden Journey makes me nauseous every time. Nothing on Disney property makes me sick like this one (and I’d say that Dinosaur doesn’t really give me motion sickness at all… if anything, Expedition Everest makes me a little sick in the backwards portion, and that’s it). Still… I have to admire the ride for how ambitious it is… and I try and go on it every time I’m there for the sheer scale and ingenuity of it all.
Long time reader, first time “commenter”…
Maybe it falls more into a show than a ride (I would say it’s more of an experience/attraction vs. a show), but Poseidon’s Fury was by far my favorite thing (maybe not favorite, perhaps ride that most significantly beat expectations) in Islands of Adventure. For as much as you (Mark) love theming and storytelling, I’m surprised I haven’t heard more about this from you as you’ve increased the Universal content. I think it could easily be a dark horse for one of the more innovative attractions of its time.
*Tom* not Mark…sorry!
Can’t resist nerding out a bit here. Hippogryphs are half horse while griffins are half lion, both have eagle heads. “Hippo” comes from the ancient greek word for horse–hippopotamus translates as “horse of the river.” Just as “hippodrome” was a stadium for horse-drawn chariot races.
I rode Hagrid’s about 10 times now and last week was the first time I was in front seat (bike). If you haven’t had the opportunity yet the front bike takes the ride to the next level.
I just got back from a trip to Orlando and my friend and I LOVED Hagrid’s Motorbike ride! We hadn’t ridden it since it opened and it was by far our favorite ride in the 2 Universal parks and my personal favorite of anything I’ve ever ridden before. There are so many elements to the coaster that you aren’t expecting. We rode twice so each of us could sit in the sidecar and on the motorbike. The only downside we found was we had to get one of the free lockers to hold our bags and since our phones were our ticket to open the locker afterwards we had to take our phones on the ride and there is nowhere to place your belongings on the ride so I ended up holding mine in my hand so it wouldn’t fall out of my pocket. Other than that I highly recommend Hagrid’s ride!!
I’m surprised by the motion sickness ratings! (Or maybe I’m way more sensitive than I thought…?) I was very concerned about motion sickness when I rode the Hidden Journey (?) Harry Potter ride in Universal Studios Hollywood, and nothing sounds worse to me than being on a train with screens to Hogsmeade
I am sure people’s motion sickness levels vary according to experience, but I suffer from it also; at this point I can’t really ride Star Tours, and the Forbidden Journey made me queasy… but Hogwarts Express is perfectly fine. It is a very gentle, smooth ride – to me the main difference that sets it apart is you are fully immersed in the screen; i.e. you don’t have other movement around you to mess with your motion senses like in the other rides.
Hope that helps!
Good write-up Tom!
Just a couple quick thoughts, as we were at US in December – three ride-specific things stuck out to me:
– My 14-yr-old son had no clue who Dudley Do-Right was but had an absolute blast on that ride; we got soaked, and rode it twice. Goes to show sometimes the ride itself trumps the theme.
– We rode the Cat in the Hat mainly for nostalgia’s sake, and I was reminded of some of the nuance-level differences between Universal & Disney: there were several spots that needed a fresh coat of paint or general fixing, and others that were just sort of dead space. The Winnie the Pooh comparison is a solid one; the difference is WtP is completely engaging the entire time whereas CitH suffers from age and disrepair. If US paid more attention to those types of things, it would help them tremendously.
– Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure is just awesome. To get on during the week we were there required us up early and at the park at 6:30, but it was well worth it.
This is so helpful. The comments are great too–the more info the better. Looking forward to the itinerary!
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man are two fo the best theme park rides I’ve ever been on (I haven’t been to Universal since Hagrid’s opened)! Until I went on Rise of the Resistance, Forbidden Journey was my favorite theme park attraction in the world. Also if you are a Harry Potter fan the queue is basically an attraction in and of itself.
Tom hit the nail on the head with Jurassic Park. By any objective standard it is quite good and yet it feels like a slight letdown because it should be amazing.
And don’t sleep on the Raptor Encounter! I didn’t even know it existed until we walked by and we immediately dropped what we were doing to get in line. It was soooo cool and produced one of my favorite photos of the trip.
Pteranodon Flyers – I agree is a 7.5/10. It would be higher if it was longer. I made my son do it with me one of our 1st trips because he was short enough and I knew the next time he wouldn’t be. I think they have the restriction because there is such low capacity. It is fun unless you are afraid of heights.
Cat in the Hat is cute and follows the book. My husband says it makes him dizzy but he’s done it multiple times. (He can’t take the tea cups)
Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls – my kids get SOAKED! much more than anything at Disney
King Kong (8/10)- My husband’s absolute favorite. The video is on both sides of the tram which makes you feel like you are really in it. I have heard of folks saying there were people who jumped out at you when you were in line. We were there April 2019 and we didn’t see anyone
I can’t remember; does Cat in the Hat spin by itself or is it controlled by the guests (like Alice?)
More photos of Seuss Landing would always be appreciated 🙂
Pretty accurate…. though I think Hogwarts Express is a bit better than you stated. It’s not just the train ride itself — the train stations too, it’s simply so immersive. And for those that truly don’t like thrill rides, it can be better than the “real” Harry Potter rides.
Closing thing at WDW may be the upcoming transportation from the Galactic Starcruiser hotel (whatever they are calling it), to Galaxy’s Edge.
Kong is really a bit disappointing overall. It just looks so magnificent from afar, but the ride itself is very much a snooze-fest.
Agree on how great Spiderman is, easily the best non-Harry Potter ride at IOA.
Agreed at how bad Ripsaw falls is, and how good the Popeye Barges are.
You nailed the description of the Jurassic Park ride: It actually is very very good. But it should be totally spectacular. One very annoying thing about it– they don’t allow photography on the ride. But inevitably, people try to take pictures. So throughout the ride, you keep hearing announcements, “please put away your camera, no photography”
I’d rate Fear-fall even lower.Doesn’t even really fall — You go up fast, and then slowly come down. And honestly, other than the Spiderman ride, I don’t even see any real connections between the rides and the Marvel universe. What does Dr. Doom have to do with a generic carnival ride?
A non-ride “experience” that is a must-do though, is the Wand shop. The “show” is truly delightful, although ends up costing you money if you’re with kids.
If it weren’t for the Wizarding World, IOA would be nothing special at all. But even with Pandora and Galaxy’s Edge, I don’t think WDW has done anything that can really match the immersive and quality experience of Wizarding World.
Great article – we love Universal/IOA just as much (ok, more than Disney). I have to disagree with one of your ratings though. Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls is a must do if you want to get really wet and/or grew up watching these cartoons. I love the nostalgia and I think that bumps it up in the ratings. Thanks for the article!
Kong is SCARY for little kids (I’d say under age 11). The line itself is extremely dark and when we went a couple years ago before COVID, they had scare actors in the line that would jump out at you. It was super creepy. I’m just glad my kids were older because some little kids in there that met the height requirement were really terrified. But my kids loved it and still talk about it.
We have an eight-year-old and a three-year-old, and we love parts of UO and IA,, but a quick note to parents with super young kids: even the rides that are listed for kids do, as Tom says, have height requirements. The last time we went to the Universal parks at Xmas 2019, my daughter was two and a half, and even though the Seuss Landing area and other “kiddie” rides were very appealing to her, she wasn’t tall enough to go on anything in either park except the little playgrounds where kids can run around. This fact probably won’t matter to many of you who are reading this blog, but for those of you who have really little ones, you may want to wait until they’re three or four years old and 36 or 40 inches tall to hit Universal, because there’s almost nothing for babies/toddlers to do except hang in their strollers–it’s very different from Disney, where they can still go on a ton of rides/attractions (Ariel, Pooh, Dumbo, Pirates, Jungle Cruise, just to name a few in the MK).
Erin, we have a trip planned to Orlando in two months and we have two teens and two toddlers. We were just discussing if we want to drop UO altogether, since our 2 and 5 year olds will spend the entire day in the stroller. I hate to miss out on the new HP stuff, but I’m not sure it’s worth $800 for now!
Is Hagrid’s similar to Seven Dwarf’s Mine Train, then?
No. I was disappointed in 7 dwarfs mine ride. I know it’s a family ride but it is way to short and tame. Hagrids is long and more intense. Younger kids can still ride it tho. It doesn’t go upside down either. The long line is worth the wait for Hagrids. Not so much for 7 dwarfs..
SDMT didn’t overly thrill me either, but I haven’t been on Hagrid’s yet and have some party members who are roller coaster shy but *might* give something a chance if it’s cool enough. Thanks for the data!
No, think more Everest Expedition at AK. SDMT is a beginner roller coaster, and, accordingly, appeals mostly to kids (although even for adults it is visually appealing after dark, though too short). Hagrid’s appeals to all ages, and packs some nice surprises like Everest Expedition.
Great article Tom!
Commenting on the Pteranodon Flyers since I have ridden it with my children several times, I would rate it a 7.5/10. It is in many ways like the High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride, but much shorter. The length of the ride is why I rate it lower. It is such a quick ride that you exit thinking “that’s all?’ The swinging is very gentle, and the ride is smooth. I cannot imagine anyone getting motion sickness from this. Someone with vertigo may have a problem because some parts give you a great view of the park, but the ground seems far below. I have seen a couple of kids cry because they were afraid of heights.
Regarding Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges, my tweens rate it a 10/10. My two kids rode this 16 times — in a row. Virtually every tween/teen that exits the ride has a one-word review: Again! As far as my kids are concerned, this is the best water ride in Orlando. I do not like getting wet, so I typically watch it from the bridge, which is fun. You not only get multiple chances to shoot water at passing riders, but you also get to see them try to avoid getting soaked and fail miserably every time.
Thank you for this Tom!!!
I have no current plans to go to Universal but this was great. Really enjoyed your writing and commitment. It’s Sunday night for goodness sake! Thank you Tom.