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MARVEL
SUPERHERO ISLAND |
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1. The
Incredible Hulk Coaster (H) 54
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RECOMMENDED AGE GROUP: 8 AND UP
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THRILL LEVEL: 8
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ENTERTAINMENT LEVEL: 8
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PRIORITY LEVEL:
*****
(5)
AIR CONDITIONED: NO
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SUMMARY: The Hulk is one of two steel coasters at Islands
Of Adventure. It has lots of loops, twists, turns and a
zero to 60 time of under five seconds. one unique aspect
of the coasters at this park is that there are two lines for
each coaster. One line moves fairly quickly and gives you
general seating while the other one moves slower but
guarantees you front row seats. Personally, I think that
it's worth the extra ten or fifteen minutes. A really great
ride.
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WAITING TIME: 45 to 60 MINUTES
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BEST TIME TO SEE: EARLY MORNING OR LATE AFTERNOON |
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2.
Doctor Dooms Fearfall (H) 52
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RECOMMENDED AGE GROUP: 9 and up
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THRILL LEVEL: 7
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ENTERTAINMENT LEVEL: 6
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PRIORITY LEVEL:
****
(5)
AIR CONDITIONED: NO
(6)
SUMMARY: This is a free fall ride, sort of. You are
actually dragged down faster than you would free fall. There
are two columns that hold four, four seat sections giving
this ride a 32 passenger capacity. Not unlike free fall
rides at other parks but it's a good ride if you like that
kind of thing.
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WAITING TIME: 30 MINUTES
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BEST TIME TO SEE: LATE IN DAY |
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3. The
Adventures of Spider-Man (H) 40
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RECOMMENDED AGE GROUP: 7 AND UP
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THRILL LEVEL: 7
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ENTERTAINMENT LEVEL: 9
(4)
PRIORITY LEVEL:
*****
(5)
AIR CONDITIONED: YES
(6)
SUMMARY: This is a very unique ride in that it combines
three different types of rides into one. First you have the
movement of a haunted house ride car that travels through
different scenes. That is combined with a motion simulator
to make the car move in respect to the action that goes on
during the ride. All this while traveling through a 3D set
that also has a 3D movie projected into the scenes. Great
ride, long line.
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WAITING TIME: 60 MINUTES OR MORE
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BEST TIME TO SEE: LATE MORNING OR LATE AFTERNOON |
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4. Storm
Force
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RECOMMENDED AGE GROUP: 8 AND UP
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THRILL LEVEL: 7
(3)
ENTERTAINMENT LEVEL: 4
(4)
PRIORITY LEVEL:
**
(5)
AIR CONDITIONED: NO
(6)
SUMMARY: Have you ever heard of an amusement park ride
called The Whip. How about Disney's Tea Cup ride. That's
basically what this ride is. I really can't see what the
attraction is but I guess that some people like it. I
travel to Orlando to ride things that are unique and this
just doesn't fit the bill.
(7)
WAITING TIME: 20 MINUTES
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BEST TIME TO SEE: ANYTIME |
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CARTOON
LAGOON |
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1.
CARTOON CIRCUS
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RECOMMENDED AGE GROUP: ALL
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THRILL LEVEL:
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ENTERTAINMENT LEVEL:
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PRIORITY LEVEL:
***
(5)
AIR CONDITIONED: NO
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SUMMARY: From time to time since the park opened, different
shows have been presented here. The lastest show to be
presented here is NBC'S iVILLAGE LIVE.
Broadcast live from
Universal Orlando Resort Mondays – Fridays at 12 noon, NBC’s
iVillage Live is a uniquely interactive TV show featuring
what’s new in fashion, food, family, friendships and fun
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WAITING TIME: NONE
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BEST TIME TO SEE: SCHEDULED SHOWS |
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2.
Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-rat Barges (H) 42
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RECOMMENDED AGE GROUP: 7 AND UP
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THRILL LEVEL: 7
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ENTERTAINMENT LEVEL: 7
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PRIORITY LEVEL:
*****
(5)
AIR CONDITIONED: NO
(6)
SUMMARY: This is a white water raft ride. You will get
wet. Somewhere along the ride watch for "ME SHIP, THE
OLIVE" because there are water canons mounted along her rail
and they are manned by anyone who happens to be on the play
ship. Trust me, the little tikes that usually man the guns
are ruthless. They will drench you with water.
(7)
WAITING TIME: 30 MINUTES
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BEST TIME TO SEE: MID DAY ON |
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3.
Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls (H) 44
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RECOMMENDED AGE GROUP: 8 AND UP
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THRILL LEVEL: 7
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ENTERTAINMENT LEVEL: 8
(4)
PRIORITY LEVEL:
*****
(5)
AIR CONDITIONED: NO
(6)
SUMMARY: A log flume ride with a few surprises best
describes this ride. Join Dudley in his quest to rescue
the fair Nell and go down a very fast flume where the log
seems to go under water and through an exploding building.
Fun, but not for smaller children
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WAITING TIME: 45 MINUTES
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BEST TIME TO SEE: ANYTIME |
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JURASSIC
PARK |
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1.
Pteranodon Flyers (H) 36
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RECOMMENDED AGE GROUP: 6 AND UP
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THRILL LEVEL: 6
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ENTERTAINMENT LEVEL: 6
(4)
PRIORITY LEVEL:
***
(5)
AIR CONDITIONED: NO
(6)
SUMMARY: A sort of gondola ride best describes this
attraction. Suspended from a track you ride around Camp
Jurassic for a birds eye view of the park. Not worth a long
wait in line but if the line is short you might want to give
it a try. By the way, there is an unusual height
restriction on this ride. You can not ride unless you are
under 36 inches tall or accompanied by someone who is.
(7)
WAITING TIME: 40 MINUTES
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BEST TIME TO SEE: LATE IN AFTERNOON OR EARLY MORNING |
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2.
Jurassic Park River Adventure (H) 42
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RECOMMENDED AGE GROUP: 8 AND UP
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THRILL LEVEL: 8
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ENTERTAINMENT LEVEL: 7
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PRIORITY LEVEL:
****
(5)
AIR CONDITIONED: NO
(6)
SUMMARY: This is the ride that everyone thinks of when they
hear about this section of the park. The ride is, or at
least seems very short. You see a few dinosaurs then a lot
of sound and visual effects and then you plummet down the
water slide. Did I mention that this is a water ride and
you will get wet? In a nut shell, too short and not enough
to see. A good ride but not great.
(7)
WAITING TIME: 40 MINUTES
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BEST TIME TO SEE: MORNINGS OR LATE IN DAY |
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THE LOST
CONTINENT
Starting in 2008
this section of the park will be converted to a HARRY POTTER
themed area |
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1.
Dueling Dragons (H) 54
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RECOMMENDED AGE GROUP: 8 AND UP
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THRILL LEVEL: 9
(3)
ENTERTAINMENT LEVEL: 9
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PRIORITY LEVEL:
*****
(5)
AIR CONDITIONED: NO
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SUMMARY: A duel suspended roller coaster. This coaster has
two very different tracks, fire and ice. As you enter the
castle you are told the story behind the ride. You then
wind your way down narrow corridors that have much to see
until you get to the ride. Just before you get there you
will make a choice between fire and ice. My advice is to
ride both if possible. They each have their own unique
thrills. Like the Hulk, this ride also has a separate line
for those brave soles who insist of the front seats. Of all
the rides at Islands Of Adventure, this is my personal
favorite. A really great ride!
(7)
WAITING TIME: 45 MINUTES
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BEST TIME TO SEE: MID AFTERNOON ON |
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2.
Poseidon's Fury
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RECOMMENDED AGE GROUP: ALL
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THRILL LEVEL: 6
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ENTERTAINMENT LEVEL: 9
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PRIORITY LEVEL:
*****
(5)
AIR CONDITIONED: YES
(6)
SUMMARY: This is a show which tells of the battle between
Zeus and Poseidon over the famous lost city. There are three
parts to this show consisting of two pre-shows and the main
show. The effects are incredible and the main show is
fantastic. I can't tell you about the effects, you have to
see them for your self. This attraction may be too intense
for younger children due to loud explosions and flames used
in the finale. Please use discretion.
(7)
WAITING TIME: CONTINUOUS SHOWS
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BEST TIME TO SEE: ANYTIME |
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3. The
Eighth Voyage of Sindbad
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RECOMMENDED AGE GROUP: ALL
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THRILL LEVEL: 5
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ENTERTAINMENT LEVEL: 9
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PRIORITY LEVEL:
*****
(5)
AIR CONDITIONED: NO
(6)
SUMMARY: The Eighth Voyage Of Sindbad is a live production
with an elaborate set and lots of special effects. All that
combined with some excellent stunt work makes this show a
must see. That's all I will tell you about this show
because I don't want to spoil it for you.
(7)
WAITING TIME: SCHEDULED SHOWS
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BEST TIME TO SEE: ANYTIME |
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4. The
Flying Unicorn (H) 36
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RECOMMENDED AGE GROUP: 6 AND UP
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THRILL LEVEL: 5
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ENTERTAINMENT LEVEL: 5
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PRIORITY LEVEL:
***
(5)
AIR CONDITIONED: NO
(6)
SUMMARY: This is sort of a kiddie roller coaster. There are
no really big drops and it doesn't go all that fast. It is
a ride that parents can take younger children on if they can
talk them into trying it.
(7)
WAITING TIME: 30 MINUTES
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BEST TIME TO SEE: EARLY OR LATE IN DAY |
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SEUSS
LANDING |
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1.
Caro-seuss-el
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RECOMMENDED AGE GROUP: ALL
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THRILL LEVEL: 2
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ENTERTAINMENT LEVEL: 3
(4)
PRIORITY LEVEL:
***
(5)
AIR CONDITIONED: NO
(6)
SUMMARY: This is just a standard merry-go-round with a Dr.
Seuss touch. Here, kids ride on a variety of Seuss
characters and listen to Seuss music and sounds. The
animals on this ride are animated. Pull on the reigns and
watch what happens. Great if you have small children but
kids older than ten may not want to ride it.
(7)
WAITING TIME: 20 MINUTES
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BEST TIME TO SEE: ANYTIME |
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2. The
Cat In The Hat
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RECOMMENDED AGE GROUP: ALL
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THRILL LEVEL: 5
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ENTERTAINMENT LEVEL: 7
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PRIORITY LEVEL:
*****
(5)
AIR CONDITIONED: YES
(6)
SUMMARY: This ride follows the story of the most famous of
the Dr Seuss books. Lots of music, sounds, twists and spins
make this ride enjoyable for all ages. The cars make a few
fast spins and turns but nothing too violent for anyone five
or older.
(7)
WAITING TIME: 35 MINUTES
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BEST TIME TO SEE: MID AFTERNOON |
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3. One
Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
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RECOMMENDED AGE GROUP: ALL
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THRILL LEVEL: 3
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ENTERTAINMENT LEVEL: 5
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PRIORITY LEVEL:
****
(5)
AIR CONDITIONED: NO
(6)
SUMMARY: Ride your favorite fish round and round, up and
down dodging fountains that will get you wet if your not
careful. A fun ride for all.
(7)
WAITING TIME: 25 MINUTES
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BEST TIME TO SEE: MID DAY ON |
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4. The
High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride (H) 34
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RECOMMENDED AGE GROUP: ALL
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THRILL LEVEL: 3
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ENTERTAINMENT LEVEL: 5
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PRIORITY LEVEL:
****
(5)
AIR CONDITIONED: NO
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SUMMARY: Take a Seuss train ride high in the sky around
Seuss Island. Ride is limited to children 34 inches tall or
greater. Hear Dr. Seuss style naration as the train passes
each attraction.
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WAITING TIME: 25 MINUTES
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BEST TIME TO SEE: MID DAY ON |
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