These are the best rides at Universal Orlando and the worst.
Top 5 Cant Miss
Best Rides at Universal Studios Florida
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The queue itself is wildly impressive, with goblins that look like they’re straight from the movies.
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Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
This is, by far, the most thrilling ride at Universal Studios Florida.
Location:Production Central
Height Requirement:Minimum 51 inches
Additional Details:Express Pass eligible
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Location:New York
Height Requirement:Minimum 48 inches
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Men in Black Alien Attack
Enter theMen in Blacktraining facility and zap aliens in this interactive dark ride.
Location:World Expo
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Adventure
There’s a good reason that E.T.
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Adventure is the only opening-day attraction left at Universal Orlando.
The well-themed queue that’s made to look just like 30 Rockefeller Plaza is equally impressive.
It’s great for families, so fans of theDespicable Memovies should check it out.
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Location:Illumination’s Minion Land
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Note that you will be standing still on a moving walkway for the duration of the attraction.
Height Requirement:Guests under 48 inches require a supervising companion
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Location:San Francisco
Best Rides at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
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It’s worth riding again and again you’re almost guaranteed to notice something new each time.
I was absolutely amazed the first time I experienced this attraction; it’s definitely worth the long lines.
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Additional Details:Not Express Pass eligible; child swap available
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For coaster lovers, this may even be the best ride at Universal Orlando.
Location:Jurassic Park
Height Requirement:Minimum height 51 inches
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Height Requirement:Minimum height 42 inches; riders under 48 inches require a supervising companion
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Sure, there are bigger, newer coasters in this park, but this one remains an always-popular classic.
Location:Marvel Super Hero Island
Height Requirement:Minimum height 54 inches
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The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
Step inside your favorite comic books in Marvel Super Hero Island.
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man is a 3-D simulator dark ride that immerses you in the superhero action.
Flight of the Hippogriff
This family-friendly coaster is another delightful addition to theHarry Potter-themed land.
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Be sure to wave to Buckbeak as you coast along.
The Hogsmeade side of the Hogwarts Express is just as fun as its King’s Cross counterpart.
Location:Seuss Landing
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Height Requirement:No minimum height; riders under 48 inches require a supervising companion
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Doctor Doom’s Fearfall
This exciting space shot-style ride isn’t for the faint of heart expect thrilling drops.
Height Requirement:Minimum height 52 inches
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Note that the queue is spooky, so younger riders might want to sit this one out.
Location:Skull Island: Reign of Kong
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