What is the Best ride in all of Orlando?

[kmk1180]

With Disney buying Marvel, there's been alot of talk about this ride and that ride.
I don't even know if I have an answer to this.
But What do you think if the Greatest or Best ride in Orlando at any theme park?

[scromwell]

As far as the parks in general are concerned Disney has it hands down, but the best ride ANYWHERE has to be Spiderman at Universal's Islands of Adventure

[jcriket]

I have to say disney is my very favorite. I really don't like the atmosphere at universal, compared to disney. However, universal has way better rides, and themeing. I agree spiderman is my favorite.

[Surr]

Magical Express from MCO to WDW:cool1:

[pearlieq]

It's such a matter of personal taste and preference, but for me it's Soarin'. I have yet to have anything beat it, anywhere I've ever been.

[luvgoing2disney]

Gotta agree with the previous poster. I love WDW, but Spidey is the best ride, IMHO

[stacym]

I also agree with Spiderman, love that ride!

[Indiana Rose Lee]

You can't beat Spiderman.

[KellyNY]

Earthquake at US. Hate preview and preshow but ride is simply great.

[loperella]

Spidey! Went last year with fotl & did this one over & over with our boys... so very cool! :cool1: (the fotl def added to the enjoyment too)

[cbg1027]

For me it's a tie between Soarin' and Expedition Everest.

[Sleeping Becca]

I'm pretty fond of the ME busride from MCO to my Disney resort! It is def. thrilling and exciting!

[Dmcuth]

Spiderman, hands down.

[kmk1180]

As I think about it I gotta say Mission Space or Tower or Terror.
MS is totally realistic. The real version, not the wimp one.
That lift off is so realistic, I have no doubt that's what it feels like to
lift off in the shuttle.

ToT...totally unique possible the best theming and special effects.
There are other drop rides but nothing like that.

I know alot of people say Spiderman but I rode it, it was fun and good.
But I guess I don't get the hype. Seems like a bunch of short videos
as you go from one part of the ride the the next. I mean it's nicely presented and very well done. If I was there I definately would ride but to me nothing I would say I had to make a trip to that park to do.

Where as ToT, I gotta do that every trip.

[KellyNY]

As I think about it I gotta say Mission Space or Tower or Terror.
MS is totally realistic. The real version, not the wimp one.
That lift off is so realistic, I have no doubt that's what it feels like to
lift off in the shuttle.

ToT...totally unique possible the best theming and special effects.
There are other drop rides but nothing like that.

I know alot of people say Spiderman but I rode it, it was fun and good.
But I guess I don't get the hype. Seems like a bunch of short videos
as you go from one part of the ride the the next. I mean it's nicely presented and very well done. If I was there I definately would ride but to me nothing I would say I had to make a trip to that park to do.

Where as ToT, I gotta do that every trip.

Yes, completely forgot MS, great ride, easy version is fun but the original one is a free face lift, love it.

[TheGoofster]

Probably my favorite ride in Orlando would be the Hulk roller coaster. My brother and I were at USIA a few days after 9/11, and the park was pretty empty, so we got to ride it like 10 times.

Tied for second would be Soarin' and Spiderman, with Everest not too far behind.

[SNylund]

These are all kind of close together for me, not one is a hands down better IMO, but I would rank them like this.

1. Spiderman
2. Jurassic Park River Adventure
3. The Mummy
4. Pirates of the Caribbean
5. Haunted Mansion

[Planogirl]

My personal favorite is the Mummy ride at Universal but I definitely think that Spiderman is the overall best.

[D. Crockett]

This is like asking: "What's your favorite flavor at the ice cream shop?"

I've got a four-way tie between Hulk, Soarin, ToT, and POTC. Of course, if Orlando ever gets a clone of Journey to the Center of the Earth from Tokyo DisneySea, I'm sure I'll have a new favorite. ;)

[DonaldTDuck]

I was hugely disappointed in Spidey in January. It had always been quite dark that lent itself to the story, but it was like it was daytime. We were also the only riders I think. It had been number one, but now I'd have to say The Simpson's Ride. It is pure fun and smart. I only go to USO occasionally, and only for a day, but this is one good ride.
BTW we do both parks in one day off season and ride nearly everything we care to. Missed MIB in Jan, and several things that just weren't open.

[I<3stitch626]

LOVE disney
but gonna have to go w/ the hulk or spiderman at universal

[kmk1180]

These are all kind of close together for me, not one is a hands down better IMO, but I would rank them like this.

1. Spiderman
2. Jurassic Park River Adventure
3. The Mummy
4. Pirates of the Caribbean
5. Haunted Mansion

forgot about HM..That is a classic. hard to think any of the others will stand the test of time like that one has.

[tikkipoo]

First for me - Spiderman
Second is Space Mountain

[lbklyn]

Soarin. Never felt anything like it.

[Ty_Ty]

Peter pan's flight. :)

[Pinkpony]

Spiderman! Nothing else comes close. :thumbsup2

[Goofy_Dad_24]

Spiderman is the best ride I have ever been on.

[Chelley00]

My personal favorite is the Mummy ride at Universal .

Oh, me too. I LOVED it. I'm sad DS won't give up a WDW day to go to Universal this trip :( My second favorite is Tower of Tower.

[Tribilín]

To me is EE and then the Dueling Dragons, then RnRC and then The Mummy. If I could have all of them in a single park I would be in heaven! :cloud9:

[Brit_Jude]

Tower of Terror
Rockin Roller Coaster
Spiderman
Buzzlighyears Space Ranger Spin
Toy Story Mania
Soarin'
Hulk
Teamboat Springs at Blizzard Beach '*** all the family can ride together we have to ride it several times

Have not done any rides at Sea World - haven't been there for a long time!

Disney is my favorite place - just a much better atmosphere and the cast members make it for me

[Mysteria]

Spiderman
ToT
Soarin'
The Mummy

[keishashadow]

These are all kind of close together for me, not one is a hands down better IMO, but I would rank them like this.

1. Spiderman
2. Jurassic Park River Adventure
3. The Mummy
4. Pirates of the Caribbean
5. Haunted Mansion

move HM to the top of the pile & replace JP w/Splash Mt & im there, long as i get to sneak in Donald's Philharmonic & Small World:goodvibes

[Lynn5700]

TOT
RNRC
The Mummy
Splash Mountain
Haunted Mansion

and the future Harry Potter rides, lol!

[Rash]

Mummy and Spiderman.

[Scrappy_Tink]

Bluto's Barge (I can ride this one over & over when it's hot with FOTL!!) :cool1:
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad! (Dueling Dragons/Hulk is too thrilling for me!)
Simpson's
Splash Mountain

[Debbie-TN]

One of my favorite rides is Men In Black.

[lacrosse_lady72]

1. Dueling Dragons (fire then ice... although idk what they're retheming for HP)
2. Mummy
3. Spiderman
4. Expedition Everest
5. Tower of Terror

For me...

[Delboy]

Hulk at US

[Indiana Rose Lee]

Forgot about the Simpsons! That was the best simulator ever, and I was prepared to hate it.

[DOOM1001]

1.Spider man
2.Tower of Terror
3.Revenge of the Mummy

[lilpapsgirl]

I think it would have to be between the Mummy and Spiderman. This past time My husband and I were at Disney, we took a day and spent it at Universal studios and IOA and my husband and I both agreed these by far are two of the best rides. I hadn't ridden the mummy since October of 2006 and that was such a thrill. Spiderman is always so much fun!

[Crystal824]

I like Disney more than Universal. To me the absolute best ride in Orlando is Spiderman.

[SNylund]

This is like asking: "What's your favorite flavor at the ice cream shop?"

I've got a four-way tie between Hulk, Soarin, ToT, and POTC. Of course, if Orlando ever gets a clone of Journey to the Center of the Earth from Tokyo DisneySea, I'm sure I'll have a new favorite. ;)

I would be very interested to hear about the ride at DisneySea and did you do a trip report for DisneySea would love to read it, thanks.

[FloraFauna]

Its a tie between Mummy and Expedition Everest.

[tttessa]

For the magic....... come on everyone....

It's A small world After All, it's a small world after all, its.........

Nope -Soarin really, just had to get that tune going in everyone's head....

Tessa

[hea]

1. Spiderman, state-of-the-art technologically

2. All the big thrillers like Mummy, Mission Space, Tower of Terror, Soarin, Ex Everest, etc.

3. But IMO the heart and soul of Disney is on the very funny and mild family rides like Splash Mt and Big Thunder Mt.

[Callas]

Got to say

1. spider man
2. Hulk (the first time you ride it is the best)
3. R.R.
4. ToT

But nothing beats the Disney "experience".

Island of Adventure (themed very well) and US are half day parks.

[Brian_WDW74]

I've moved this thread to the Theme Parks Community board. :)

[KYCruiseCrazy]

With Disney buying Marvel, there's been alot of talk about this ride and that ride.
I don't even know if I have an answer to this.
But What do you think if the Greatest or Best ride in Orlando at any theme park?

the best ride in Orlando to me is The Skycoaster. the WORLD's Tallest. :goodvibes but that's just my opinion.:hippie:

[TheGoofster]

the best ride in Orlando to me is The Skycoaster. the WORLD's Tallest. :goodvibes but that's just my opinion.:hippie:

Oh, excellent choice. I forgot about that. I did that some years back. That was one of the only rides (attractions) that ever gave me a pause before doing it. The view from up top is unlike anything else you will find on any other ride.

I've added a Youtube video of it for those who aren't familiar with what it is. This ride is definitely not for those who are squeamish about heights:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP1vNRw4BUA

Here's another, with a better, close up look to it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZadUR9P7ecc

[TCO]

For me the bst is Tower of Terror, the themeing and spectacle is just amazing and makes it unforgettable.

Second to that is Jaws just because its a classic.

I enjoyed Spiderman but had to ride it alone cause my wife gets sick on simulators.

For this reason I havn't rode Soarin' yet cause my wife is worried she'll get motion sickness