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Universal Studios is the perfect vacation for any movie enthusiast. Whether you love Harry Potter or Jurassic Park, this theme park is full of thrilling rides, themed foods, and restaurants straight out of Diagon Alley. When planning a trip like this, it is important to know which rides to prioritize to get the most out of your experience. Here are the 7 Best rides at Universal Studios Orlando.
7. Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
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If you’re a fan of Harry Potter or Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, this may be the ride for you. This immersive experience takes riders into the depths of the forbidden forest, discovering the wizarding world’s rarest creatures.
This is also a great ride for any thrill-seeking roller coaster enthusiast. According to Universal Studios, it is the first coaster in the U.S. to feature a free-fall vertical drop, and it is the longest coaster in Florida.
6. Men in Black: Alien Attack
This ride is perfect for those who aren’t fans of big hills or roller coasters. Guests are equipped with a laser gun to zap pesky aliens and save the world.
This ride is especially fun because there are multiple endings, ensuring your experience is unique every time.
5. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
After an immersive and fun experience waiting in line, the fun continues when the ride begins. This ride is perfect for fans of all things Quidditch. Soar with Harry and his friends on a broomstick of your own–just watch out for the Whomping Willow!
This ride takes place inside the famous Hogwarts Castle, making the experience fun from start to finish.
4. Jurassic World VelociCoaster
This coaster is the tallest and fastest launch coaster in Florida. At 70 mph, you will take a thrilling, high-speed ride through the jungle and over the water, passing raptors along the way. Universal Studios refers to it as the “apex predator of roller coasters.”
This is the perfect ride for adventure-seeking guests who love classic roller coasters.
3. The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
In this 3D ride, the riders are in a “news-gathering vehicle” trying to get the latest scoop on Spider-Man and the villains he faces. Though Spider-Man tries to warn you of the danger, you don’t back down.
See Spider-Man and other Marvel superheroes battle villains and protect the city. This action-packed ride is perfect for any Spider-Man fan or adventure-seeking guest.
2. Revenge of the Mummy
Whether you are a fan of The Mummy or simply enjoy the thrill of exploring dark and unknown territory, this ride is definitely for you. This unpredictable ride goes forward and backwards as you attempt to escape the evil Mummy Imhotep.
The darkness adds to the mystique, giving any rider the chills.
1. Harry Potter and the Escape From Gringotts
The magic of this ride begins before you even walk through the door. Experience the dragon breathing real fire (reaching 3560 degrees Fahrenheit) from the top of Gringotts before you walk into the famous wizard bank.
During the wait, guests feel like they are walking through the bank to the vault, meeting goblins before their 3D adventure begins.
Not only do guests encounter Harry, Ron, and Hermione on the ride, but they also have to escape the wrath of Voldemort and Bellatrix and make it back to Diagon Alley safely.
This immersive experience is perfect for any Harry Potter fan from start to finish.