This is an awesome place to go to whenever you need to cool off on a hot Summer’s Day in Universal Studios! There are 3 lines at the entrance of this place; one for Universal Express riders, single-riders (in which groups get separated from each other and do not meet again until they leave the attraction), and the regular line where it gets extremely crowded later in the day. The best part of this particular ride at Universal’s Marvel Island is when you are shot up hundreds of feet into the sky, you are provided with a picturesque and scenic view of the entire Universal Studios Orlando Resort, in which this view can also be savored at other rides including Dudley Do-Right’s Rip-Saw Falls and briefly at most of the park’s roller coasters!! After making it to the top, the platform will quickly drop for 5 seconds and then slowly fall to the ground. The ride lasts for a total of 90-120 seconds. In my personal opinion, it’s not the most exciting ride at Universal, but it definitely gives me a thrill. What’s awesome about this place is awesome with all the other attractions at Universal: There is an on-site souvenir shop and maybe a café or restaurant inside...
Read moreI’m a huge fan of drop/launch towers, and this one was no exception. My only gripe with this particular tower is the ride length. It’s a very short ride, and I can’t justify waiting more than 20 minutes for it, which I didn’t ever have to do due to my Express Pass. It’s quite a powerful launch upwards thanks to the S&S Pneumatic system, but that’s it; it’s not a double-launch model like some other towers are. You launch upwards (and get some great airtime at the top), bounce a couple times and are lowered down. It’s an exceptionally short ride. The towers are tall enough, and the ride probably wouldn’t improve significantly if they were any taller. As per usual at a Universal Studios park, the theming is spectacular, even if Doctor Doom isn’t a particularly popular villain among Marvel fans. It’s a very impressive looking ride, and the queue and station certainly do not disappoint aesthetic-wise. It’s almost a shame the ride isn’t more popular; the effort put into designing it must’ve been extraordinary. If the line isn’t too long, definitely give Doctor Doom’s...
Read moreShort ride with the minimal thrill
Like Spiderman and Hulk, this is also at Marvel Superhero Island, inside Islands of Adventure. it is tough to miss with it's huge, 200 ft tall twin towers. for me waiting time was 30 minutes. the anxiety I have waiting for the doors to open to get on is tough. then another eternity waiting for the ride to start once we were in our seats. The initial shot to the top is sudden and somewhat scary, but the ride is almost over at this point. You get a good view of the park, slowly drift back down to Earth, and then wait for your seats to come up
initial shot up is the best part. ...otherwise, pass on this one... the ride is very short and is only worth riding if there's little waiting. I would suggest heading here at the start of your day or towards the end of it when wait times are minimal.
Bottom line: If the line is short, go for a quick thrill, but not worth of 30...
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