Best Universal Studios/Islands Of Adventure Attractions?

To summarize:

• Ride everything
• Walk everywhere
• Eat everything
• Repeat

You forgot booze.

Don't forget to punch a haunt actor and call someone a whore.

No, No... You must KICK a haunt actor.

Raven-Phile said:

You forgot booze.

On a serious note, it is interesting how it feels that both parks are really pushing the alcohol; it really is front and center in many locations/stands.

Contrary to Disney who seem to still be taking a more conservative approach with their alcohol offerings; meaning it is still there, it's just not in your face like it feels like at Universal.

I think you see what you want to see. I recall Star Wars Weekends in particular finding plenty of opportunity to get your drink on. Then Food & Wine is, well, it's food and wine. And then there's the cruise ships...

Raven-Phile said:

You forgot booze.

How could I forget the only park I know of that has cheap drinks for happy hour!

I don't think Men in Black was mentioned, but that's a pretty fun shooter. Mummy is still my favorite in those parks, but Potter rides and Spiderman are a blast as well. It's hard to not get the Rip Ride Rockit credit, but man is that thing brutal nowadays. I didn't think it was bad on my first trip, but after my ride in October, I don't forsee myself ever riding that again. Square wheels!

Also, I thought the Krustyburger was pretty terrible, so consider something else for food. Mythos is fantasic, and there are plenty of other restaurants to choose from if you're looking for a decent meal.

I was disappointed by Mummy. After the build up, it came up short -- the effects, to me, were lackluster.

I rode Rip Ride Rockit once and once was enough.

D_vo said:

Mythos is fantastic.

While Mythos has its share of critics (mostly revolving around bland food), I will have to say that I have always had great meals there. The atmosphere and design elements inside are really pretty cool.

We were pleasantly surprised by Three Broomsticks. It's really busy, but fast and efficient. The fish and chips there were yummy. There's no soda pop in PotterLand, though, so it's water, Butterbeer (yuk), or juice.

It's true...ya learn something new everyday. I was completely unaware of that soda oddity...

They have alcohol too in there, don't they?

Yep. According to their website, domestic and imported beers, wine, spirits and mixed drinks.

RCMAC said:

There's no soda pop in PotterLand, though, so it's water, Butterbeer (yuk), or juice.

Because Charlie Bucket and Grandpa Joe stole all the fizzy lifting drinks....

Agree with the Rip Ride Rockit comments. It looks pretty, but man is that an unpleasant (and boring) ride! The first year or so it was smooth, and the vertical lift, drop, and the "not a loop" were all cool. Then it just becomes block zones and dead zones that feel like they serve no other purpose than to transport you to the next block zone. Now it's so rough, I can't see myself ever making time for it again.

Mummy, on the other hand, is fantastic! Strictly as a coaster, I can see why some may think it falls a bit short. But as an attraction experience, it is one of the best in Orlando.

Even the Shark in "Sharknado 3" didn't like RRR.

Me, I haven't ridden it yet.

I hadn't done it in some time, but took a spin shortly after watching Jimmy Fallon and Kevin Hart's segment on the Tonight Show. It looked like they had fun.

Meh.... I wish they would tear down that b**ch of a Maurer sohne and put a B&M where it ought to be.

I think the biggest issue with Rock'it (aside from capacity and the difficulty of getting to the hidden tracks) is the trailering of the ride vehicles. The front car is pretty good, the back is near-awful.