Does Spiderman have a drop?

[ckret01]

I'm just curious and how big if there is one?

 

[capthooksmom]

I'm pretty sure - no
I only got to ride it once , and I thought there was a huge drop at the end. Several months ago the Travel Channel did a behind the scenes at Universal, and they showed the Spiderman ride with the lights on. Apparently, they use the video screens to make you feel like you're climbing really high, then use them again to make you feel like you're falling/dropping. The car moves in all directions in combination with the video screen and you feel like you're dropping really fast.

The reason I say "pretty sure" is that I don't know exactly how much the car moves up and down. I think it's probably only inches or a few feet. I guess I just need to go back to IOA and ride it again and again to confirm this!!!

 

[damo]

No, it is a 3-D simulated effect.

 

[Motherfletcher]

It is a 400 foot sensory drop. I had to ride it several times before I could open my eyes. The car however does not actually move up and down more than a couple of feet.

 

[kellymonaghan]

I think the honest answer to the question is "Yes, there's a doozy of a drop." It's just that it's "virtual." That doesn't keep it from being startlingly realistic.

 

[capthooksmom]

Originally posted by kellymonaghan
I think the honest answer to the question is "Yes, there's a doozy of a drop." It's just that it's "virtual." That doesn't keep it from being startlingly realistic.

Perfect description. That's why I think this ride is so awesome!! I was screaming the whole way "down".

 

[Dznefreek]

It is a simulated 400 foot drop. The video rushes up and the car tilts forward 11 inches to increase the effect.

 

[Witchiepoo]

When you drop, remember to read the manhole cover.

 

[stinkerbelle]

Originally posted by Witchiepoo
When you drop, remember to read the manhole cover.

I scream all the way down...and then giggle at the end.

SUCH an awesome ride...even when you are "going up" you really feel like you are flying up 400+ feet. The sensory effects are amazing.

 

[april riddle]

I love this ride - but stinkerbelle - I don't think I love it as much as the picture of your pooch! reminds me of my smiling black lab Jenn. (sorry to change the subject - but the doggie makes me giggle.)

 

[mum4jenn]

So what does the manhole cover say???? We rode it 3 times on sunday but never could focus my eyes well enough to read it.

 

[mtblujeans]

Originally posted by kellymonaghan
I think the honest answer to the question is "Yes, there's a doozy of a drop." It's just that it's "virtual." That doesn't keep it from being startlingly realistic.

Yes, I felt like I had been in a car accident.....but it was great!

 

[GrimReapuh]

It is a simulated 3-D drop that the screen is so big it seems
real. I cant tell you how you get saved though.

Ask me a Spiderman Ride ques. I know the answer.

Ok, maybe not all of them.

 

[capthooksmom]

Originally posted by GrimReapuh
It is a simulated 3-D drop that the screen is so big it seems
real. I cant tell you how you get saved though.

Ask me a Spiderman Ride ques. I know the answer.

Ok, maybe not all of them.

What does the manhole cover say??

 

[stinkerbelle]

Originally posted by capthooksmom
What does the manhole cover say??

I PM'd you

 

[GrimReapuh]

I think like Dranex or something.

 

[Motherfletcher]

No, you'll have to ride it again. It took me about 50 times before I finally got it.

 

[GrimReapuh]

I havent rode it in a year, Ill just have to wait till dec.

 

[nhrenee]

Like others have said it's a simulated drop but I yell everytime, then laugh at the end. My dh can ride Hulk and DD but gets a woozy stomach on Spiderman .

 

[drewc]

Everything I've read about this ride makes it seem like much of the action is simulated, with some rocking, jarring being the only real motion.

How strict are they about the 40" height? Are they height nazi's like Disney? My son is about 39" and talks non-stop about this ride (we go in a few weeks). I'm afraid he won't make it, and it sounds like the height requirement is pretty arbitrary.

Anyone with experience on this issue?