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THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN

The best way to describe this attraction is to call it "sensory overload".  You begin the attraction by noticing the amazing job they have done in the queuing area.

At the entrance to the Daily Bugle, guests are shown a video in which the company's good reputation is touted and a new newsgathering vehicle, the Scoop, is introduced. After walking though the empty office, guests are shown a "live" video feed of news coverage. Five super villains led by Doctor Octopus have lain siege to the city by stealing an experimental anti-gravity cannon made by Stark Industries. The syndicate steals the Statue of Liberty and threatens to destroy it if the city does not surrender to them.

As guests walk through the empty offices of the Bugle, it becomes apparent that all the reporters have fled, leaving publisher J. Jonah Jameson with no choice but to send the tourists to cover the story using the Bugle's new Scoop vehicle.

After donning night vision goggles (3D glasses) the "cub reporters" get in the Scoops and leave the loading docks to a New York back alley where they encounter Spider-Man. He warns that he is in for the most dangerous night of his life and for the guests to be careful. Nearly missing a truck, the guests enter a warehouse where the Sinister Syndicate are holding the Statue of Liberty hostage. Once spotted, Electro, Scream, and Doctor Octopus attack and hurl the Scoop into the sewer, where Spider-man is waiting. After he fends off Hydro-Man there, the guests escape narrowly to the river, where Hobgoblin attacks with exploding pumpkins and sends guests into the streets. Doctor Octopus lifts the Scoop using an anti-gravity cannon. Spider-man attempts to pull it down but is attacked by all the supervillains. Spidey thwarts them, but not before Doctor Octopus disengages the anti-gravity device, sending the Scoop on a 400-foot (120 m) free-fall until it is rescued by Spider-Man's webbing, where it stops over a sewer that says "Not an exit". Then Spider-Man thanks the guests for their help and sends them back to the Daily Bugle.

Universal Express: Yes

Volunteers enter the lab of Bruce Banner with many televisions showing the story of the Hulk. Bruce is now trying to find a way to reverse the effects, which the guests are about to take part in. While walking through the lab they encounter items including the generator, the Gamma core and the towers of power. Volunteers are also able to watch the coaster through large holes in the walls as well as listen to the coaster as it does a number of passes.

DR DOOM’S FEARFALL

Universal Express: Yes

Age Range: Adults, Teens & Pre-Teens

Additional Information: Height Requirement of 52"

 

Taking Fear to New Heights! All hail Doctor Doom! Prepare to submit to his latest evil experiment — a diabolical device created to extract every ounce of fear from your body by rocketing you 150 feet into the air, then hurling you back down faster than gravity itself.

When riders enter the pre-show area, a video plays explaining that Doctor Doom has invented his ultimate weapon to destroy the Fantastic Four, the Fear Fusion Dynamo. However, to power it he needs to collect "fear fuel" from the riders screams on his Fear Fall towers in order to proceed. When the video ends, riders enter the ride vehicles.

Riders enter two Free Fall drop style vehicles with shoulder bars mounted against two towers both standing at 200 feet tall. When Doctor Doom has prepared his Fear Fall towers, riders are blasted up into the air twice. The first launch uses more thrust than a 747 jet engine and accelerates faster than the space shuttle. At the conclusion of the ride, it is revealed that Doom has not collected enough fear juice to kill the Fantastic Four.

 

STORM FORCE ACCELATRO

Universal Express: Yes

Age Range: Adults, Teens, Pre-Teens & Children

Additional Information: No Height Requirement  

   

Help the X-Men's super hero Storm battle the evil Magneto as she summons the powers of nature in a whirling, twirling, spinning power generator!

 

Riders enter circular shaped cars. Each car has a large wheel in the center of it which riders may use to turn or hold onto during the course of the ride.

 

Once riders have been seated, Professor Xavier and Storm explain the crisis going on, and give guests the instructions on how to use their accelatrons; by turning the vehicle around as fast as possible in an effort to stop Magneto. The ride then begins as riders are spun around in circles on a spinning track multiple times while they spin the vehicle even more by turning the wheel in front of them. Sound effects simulating lightning and thunder as well as flashing lights serve as show elements during the ride. At the conclusion, Xavier informs riders that they are successful and Magneto is retreating. Riders then exit the vehicles.

 

TOON LAGOON

DUDLEY DO-RIGHT’S RIPSAW FALLS

Universal Express: Yes

Age Range: Adults, Teens, Pre-Teens & Children

Additional Information: Height Requirement  of 44” 

 

Hop in your Log and Hang On! That villainous scoundrel Snidely Whiplash has made off with Nell Fenwick.Will bumbling Dudley Do-Right save her in time? Will you stay dry when you plummet down Ripsaw Falls? Stay tuned for the watery conclusion of this side-splitting flume ride.

 

Once the log is loaded it enters the first room where lights shine on forest animals playing instruments as the narrator announces the log entering a twentieth century melodrama. The log proceeds up the first of two lift hills as Dudley makes his first appearance, stating "I will save you Nell". Still climbing the lift hill, Snidely is seen riding a mine cart laughing maniacally having captured Nell. The log reaches the top of the hill and is now outdoors, the riders get a quick view of the park before taking a turn and entering Wontabee Mine. After a short sequence riders exit the mine. The ride passes by Snidely tying Nell to train tracks, then passes by Horse and inspector Fenwick also tied to the tracks, then the riders enter a cave. Though Dudley is not seen in the cave. he can be heard saying, "Horse, it seems I've lost my train of thought" a giant train light goes on and the sound of the engine is heard. Once the light goes out, the log drops a medium size drop. Riders travel to an outdoor sawmill with Dudley stuck in a log. After a drop to ground level riders are shown humorous signs telling them to turn around. The log begins to climb the second lift hill, which the log crests and turns into Snidely's lair.

 

At this point the track divides in two. On busy days, when there are more logs on the track, the logs could take either path to make the ride more efficient and allow for more boats to be used. On slower days, when there are fewer guests and logs, the logs always take the right path (left from a spectator's view). The ride then makes its climactic drop, plunging 75 feet into a dynamite shack, noted as Highly Kaboomable. When the log is under the shack it explodes spraying spectators with water. The log then goes back uphill and into the splash down pool while a cartoon boing and pop noise is heard. The ride then takes a curve next to nine hoses which spray water if a guest puts a quarter in a machine then pushes a button (the spray lasts the length of one log, the machine is supposed to give one spray per quarter but sometimes accidentally gives the guest two).  

  

POPEYE & BLUTO’S BILGE-RAT BARGES

Universal Express: Yes

Age Range: Adults, Teens, Pre-Teens & Children

Additional Information: Height Requirement of 42” 

 

Better Eat Yer Spinach! Set sail for uncharted hilarity as you help Popeye rescue Olive Oyl from the clutches of that blowhard Bluto on this wet ride. You'll brave white-water rapids in this churning, splashing raft ride that'll make you wish you'd brought your spinach... and a towel.

 

Riders get in a large circular raft and go down a river being splashed by rapids, waterfalls, and other water hazards. As the ride starts, riders are going down a calm river until Bluto switches the sign on the river and the raft goes the wrong way into the rapids. The raft is designed to allow water to flow into it soaking the riders and to bilge it out before it gets too high. Riders continue through the rapids while occasionally getting the raft pushed under spilling water, subsequently completely soaking the riders. Bluto forces the raft up onto a boat wash where he sprays everyone with water (via cannons), before continuing on into the remaining rapids. At one point, riders pass by the Me Ship The Olive children's playground, where water guns are positioned to allow people to spray the riders (for a charge of $0.25).  

 

ME SHIP, THE OLIVE

Universal Express: No

Age Range: Children

Additional Information: No Height Requirement   

 

Me Ship, The Olive in Toon Lagoon gives kids an ocean of fun while exploring Popeye’s ship with three levels of interactive play.

  

 

JURASSIC PARK

JURASSIC PARK RIVER ADVENTURE

Universal Express: Yes

Age Range: Adults, Teens and Pre-teens

Additional Information: Height Requirement 42”

It's lunchtime... and you're on the Menu! Take an unforgettable river raft ride, and see dinosaurs in their natural habitats. But be careful! The fences are down, the Raptors have broken loose, and the only escape from the terrifying jaws of a hungry T-rex is an 85-foot plunge in total darkness!

The ride is meant to evoke the tropical island environment featured in the Michael Crichton novel and Spielberg film. The concept is that Jurassic Park opened as planned, and that the river adventure is an actual attraction within the park itself.

The ride begins as a tranquil jungle river cruise through various herbivorous dinosaur paddocks. After encountering an Ultrasaurus (a dinosaur since discovered to be a Chimera) and a Psittacosaurus, the raft continues through a small cave. Outside the cave, a juvinille Stegosaurus whines at guests, followed by a much larger adult Stegosaurus to the right of the raft. Continuing past the Stegosaurs, the raft encounters a Parasaurolophus that sprays water out of it's nostrils at guests, hinting to the fact that all may not be as controlled as it is said to be.

The ride finishes when guests are plunged down an eighty five foot high near-vertical drop and into a tropical lagoon.

 

JURASSIC PARK DISCOVERY CENTER

Universal Express: No

Age Range: All

Additional Information: No Height Requirement   

 

|A replicated (but not entirely duplicated) version of the Visitor Center from the film. Features various hands-on exhibits aimed mostly at kids, including a trivia game show in which guests compete. Learn all about dinosaurs, watch raptor eggs hatching, play games, and more in this hands-on interactive area.

 

PTERANODON FLYERS

Universal Express: No

Age Range: Pre-Teens and Children

Additional Information: Height Requirement 36.”  Children 36" to 48" must be accompanied by an adult.  This attraction is designed for children 36 to 56 inches tall. Guests over 56 inches tall must be accompanied by a child meeting the 36 inch height requirement.

It's an adventure 65 million years in the making! Within the lush tropical setting, creatures that roamed the planet in terrifying fashion eons ago have returned. It's a fantastic journey you'll never forget.

 

CAMP JURASSIC 

Universal Express: No

Age Range: Pre-Teens and Children

Additional Information: Height Requirement 36.”  

 

Kids can explore amber mines, climb dinosaur nets, and more in this prehistoric playground.

  

 

THE LOST CONTINENT 

POSEIDON’S FURY

Universal Express: Yes

Age Range:  All  

Additional Information:  No Height Requirement    

 

An Explosive Undersea Adventure! Tour the remains of the ancient temple of Poseidon. Once inside, you'll find yourself trapped far beneath the sea as huge fireballs, lasers and explosions of water erupt all around you.

You're caught in a colossal battle between ancient gods with no hope of escape! An indoor special-effects show located in the mythological Greece section.

 

SEUSS LANDING

HIGH IN THE SKY SEUSS TROLLEY TRAIN RIDE         

Universal Express: No

Age Range:  All 

Additional Information:  Height Requirement 34” Children 34" to 48" must be accompanied by an adult.

 

The High In The Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride will take you on a gentle journey high above the colourful rides and attractions below. It’s a one-of-a-kind ride the whole family can enjoy!

You will get a whole new perspective of Seuss Landing.

 

THE CAT IN THE HAT  

Universal Express: Yes

Age Range:  All 

Additional Information:  No Height Requirements but guests under 48" must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Go For A Spin with The Cat In The Hat! Ride your couch through the pages of the famous children's book. You'll spin and swerve this way and that as that mischievous cat and his friends Thing One and Thing Two almost bring down the house. You'd better hope things calm down before Mom comes home!

As you approach the ride you enter under the 30 foot cat hat. Once inside you are in the front yard of a house. As you look around you can see that it is a cloudy rainy day and in the window you can see Sally and her brother bored looking out the window. Once you make your way through the front yard you enter the house through the porch. Once inside the house you board a couch to continue your adventure.

Once you board your couch the Cat Helper will send you on your way. As you travel deeper in to the house you can see it is raining outside the windows. Just as you start to go in you can see Mom leaving to go grocery shopping. All of a sudden you hear a bump and the Cat in the Hat enters. He starts to show off balancing things on his hat before accidentally dropping them all and angering your fish, Mr. Krinklebein. He then unleashes thing one and thing two who run a muck throughout your house. As you travel along and see their mischief you'll also travel through a room where the walls spin around you, as well as into a closet with clothes flying all around. But Mr. Krinklebein sees your mother outside the house. Not to worry though, the cat pulls out his Thing-A-Majig and cleans everything up.

 

CARO-SEUSS-EL         

Universal Express: Yes

Age Range:  All 

Additional Information:  No Height Requirements but guests under 48” must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Go ‘round and ‘round and up and down with a menagerie of colorful Seussian creatures, including Dog-alopes, Aqua-MopTops, Cowfish, and more. Riders can even interact with their mounts, causing the heads to turn, ears to waggle, or eyes to blink.

 

ONE FISH, TWO FISH, RED FISH, BLUE FISH  

Universal Express: Yes

Age Range: Young Children

 Additional Information: No Height Requirement but guests under 48” must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Steer your fish through an obstacle course of fountains that squirt in time to a musical rhyme. Based on Dr. Seuss’ classic book.

 

IF I RAN THE ZOO       

Universal Express: Yes

Age Range:  Small children

Additional Information: No Height Requirements  

 

You'll find the strangest creatures in this interactive play area for kids of all ages.

 

 

 

THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER

FLIGHT OF THE HIPPOGRIFF 

Universal Express: Yes

Age Range: Families

Additional Information: Height Requirement of 36 inches.

 

Follow Hagrid's instructions as you learn the proper way to approach a Hippogriff, which has the head of a giant eagle and the body of a horse. Then you’ll take off on a family-friendly coaster that spirals and dives around the pumpkin patch, and swoops past Hagrid's hut.

 

Pass by Hagrid's hut and follow his instructions as you learn the proper way to approach a Hippogriff, which has the head of a giant eagle and the body of a horse.

Then it's time to take a "training flight" aboard the Flight of the Hippogriff™, an enchanting family coaster woven from wicker and decorated with fluttering leaves representing feathers. Bow as you approach the 'real' Hippogriff, and then you’re spiraling and diving around the pumpkin patch, and swooping past Hagrid's hut.

 

 

HARRY POTTER AND THE FORBIDDEN JOURNEY

Universal Express: No

Age Range: Families

Additional Information: Height Requirement of 48 inches.

 

Enter through the towering castle gates and make your way down the familiar passageways and corridors of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. You’ll visit iconic locations such as Dumbledore’s office, the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom, the Gryffindor common room, the Room of Requirement and more.

Then get ready to soar above the castle grounds as you join Harry Potter and his friends on an unforgettably thrilling adventure, coming face-to-face with an array of magical creatures! This amazing new attraction uses groundbreaking, state-of-the-art technology (and a little magic) to create a one of a kind ride experience. 

Riders will travel via moving Kuka robot arms, mounted on a track.

 

 

DRAGON CHALLENGE

Universal Express: Yes

Age Range: Families

Additional Information: Height Requirement of 54 inches. 

Marvel at the blazing Goblet of Fire and the shining Triwizard Cup as you take on the Dragon Challenge. Choose your dragon: an aggressive Chinese Fireball or a ferocious Hungarian Horntail. Then climb aboard and hold on tight as the two dragons twist, loop and nearly collide with each other in an intertwining roller coaster chase across the sky.

Dragon Challenge is actually two high-speed roller coasters – each "dragon" is a completely different ride.