Jul 03 2009
A Dummy’s Guide to Universal Studios - Island Of Adventure Florida (Chapter Three)

After finishing with the introduction now we are going to analyze the different rides in the two different parks, first we are going to know the essentials about the rides at Island of Adventures and then we are going to know the basics about the rides at Universal Studios. As it was said in the second chapter there are a core rides that you need to go first before exploring the corners and hidden places of the park, this rides can be taken in the order you like but the best pattern you can take in Universal Studios and Island of Adventure it’s going in counter clock because in both places the most popular rides are on the left side of the park while the less popular but still quite enjoyable (the exception to the rule it’s The Simpson’s Ride at Universal which it’s located at the right side of the park but people usually start by going directly to Shrek 4D and The Mummy Revenge ride).
The first ride we are going to study it’s The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, a great game and a must inside Island of Adventures. The ride in theory it’s very simple it’s a simulator mixed with a 3D movie and a little bit of live action at the very beginning. The story also it’s quite simple but yet interesting even if some violent overtones were had to be shut down due the infant visitors, but even if the ride story lacks of violence like the comic book it can be enjoyed by adults as well (I say that because at my age I went the last time twice in a row).
As we were speaking, the story it’s quite simple The Sinister Six plan to destroy the Statue of Liberty and it’s the job of Spidey to stop them at any cost and you are going to help Spidey through the entire length of the ride, and without giving any spoilers there is a happy ending. The charm of the ride lays in the fact that it’s not only a visual experience, it goes with the senses too, to generate a more realistic experience where touching and smell play an important part in the development.
There is something that you need to be warned of, the ride can be a little intense for small children who can’t distinguish between fiction and reality, so if you are a parent or guardian say to your child first that the ride has loud noises but it won’t hurt him; other thing you need to know if you have some visual problem like strabismus there is a chance that you won’t enjoy the 3D effects at all because your brain won’t process the images.
As a closing statement, this is my number 2 ride in the entire park, just right after Hulk because it has great narrative and it can be enjoyed by anyone; and don’t forget to check my video below about the ride (and if you go don’t forget that this ride has a single rider line and you can repeat it over and over).
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