ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE
Steven Spielberg, creative consultant at Universal, had a hand
in the creation of this all-new addition to the park. This is most definitely
the state of the art-the technical wizardry is extremely impressive and sets
the new standard for excellence in the theme park experience. Bravo!
MARVEL SUPER HERO ISLAND
THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF SPIDER-MAN
Absolutely awesome. Using 3-D effects eerily brought right into your personal
face by the use of special glasses, you'll have a hard time remembering that
this isn't real. (or is it?) Technically, way beyond the Back to the Future
ride that was the previous champ for visual thrills, many will have a hard
time keeping their eyes open as you go on a pyrotechnical extravaganza that
will have even the most jaded techno-brat fumbling for superlatives. Probably
the best ride on the planet right now.
DOCTOR DOOM'S FEARFALL
Just what you'd expect-a sheer terrifying drop from an open-air tower; not
recommended immediately after lunch.
INCREDIBLE HULK COASTER
After being
shot from 0-40 mph in 2 seconds (the same thrust as an F-16 fighter jet) this
mega-coaster will make you weightless and take you upside down and underground
in a ride that's not for the overly sensitive. Take me, for instance-I chickened
out!
TOON LAGOON
This is ideal for younger kids who probably couldn't handle the more intense
rides. Great fun- especially the soaking- new Popeye and Bluto's Bilge-Rat
Barges.
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JURASSIC PARK
JURASSIC PARK RIVER ADVENTURE
Totally cool. A brilliant water ride featuring Mega realistic dinosaurs, including
an enormous 5-Story T-Rex that almost gets you before you plunge almost vertically
down an 85 foot chute. As you exit you can buy a picture of yourself looking
silly to show the folks back home.
THE LOST CONTINENT
POSEIDON'S FURY
A live action and surround-animated recreation of Zeus and Poseidon's battle
with fire balls and water blasts way down in rockin' old Atlantis. Vortexes,
whirlpools and more. Very well done, and not too scary for the young 'uns.
DUELING DRAGONS
The only ride of its kind in existence, two coaster cars dubbed fire and ice
set off on different tracks, missing each other by eighteen inches three times
as you whiz round the track in one car or the other, upside down more than
a few times.
SEUSS
LANDING
A very nice and cute complex for the very young (under 5), who can get their
fill of Cat-in-the Hat -related nonsense from all their favorite characters
from the books. A carousel, cool rides and lots of other fun will keep the little
darlings enthralled for at least an hour.
Meanwhile, over at Universal Studios ...
WOODY WOODPECKER'S KIDZONE is a new attraction just for kiddles under 10 that lets
them have endless fun with water and foam balls, with a specially built kiddy-coaster
amongst the diversions. Curious George also figures into the goings on.
TWISTER
Based on the movie, this is a terrifically assembled recreation of a typical
little Kansas town -- then the twister approaches and the fun begins. As you
leave, Bill Paxton from the movie congradulates you "for surviving Twister."
A visit to Universal Studios is an essential destination
for anyone who loves the larger-than-life world of movies and entertainment.
Great attention has been paid to the set design, making for a magical and
thrilling movie-like experience.
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