Is MIB like Buzz Lightyear?

[KimWDW]

From the picture on the Universal site, it looks like MIB is like the Buzz ride at the MK. However, it has a height restriction of 42". So, I'm curious if it's scary or what the deal is (why does it have a height restriction). My 4yo is tall enough, but he's not the bravest kid on the block. He loves Buzz, but he's not into coasters or anything like that.

Thanks for the info.

 

[inkkognito]

It's like Buzz in the fact that you shoot at targets and rack up a score.
But the vehicles have a lot more movement, even to the point of spinning with the near-ferocity of a tilt-o-whirl. Also, instead of shooting at little round Z targets, you are shooting at animatronic "bugs" and whatnot...much better themed than Buzz, in my opinion.

 

[KimWDW]

Yikes, Tilt-a-Whirls make my husband puke. Good to know.

 

[inkkognito]

The spinning parts are only a small part of the ride, so don't let that scare him off. I tend to react badly to spinning unless I have plenty of sugar in my blood...he might want to try that little trick too.

 

[JulyGirl]

MIB is a more intense version of Buzz. The animatronics are much better. MIB is probably my favorite in either Disney or Universal. It's very addicting! In comparison, Buzz ride pretty much bores me. My fiance suffers from motion sickness and had no problem on MIB.

 

[ChrisFL]

you spin 3-4 times during the ride and each time it goes around about 2-3 times except at the end where it probably goes around 5-6 times?

 

[MIB999999]

actually you spin one revolution in the second part, you spin 3 or four (i will have to pay more attention) revolutions during the ambush. after the scan if you are shot by the drop-down-boys you will spin one revolution, if the other car hits your exhaust port you will spin one revolution. at the "bug" you will spin 3 revolutions and then the ride is over.

 

[bubba's mom]

...much better themed than Buzz, in my opinion.

and the guns aren't "attached" to the car....you have free range of motion

 

[ChrisFL]

actually you spin one revolution in the second part, you spin 3 or four (i will have to pay more attention) revolutions during the ambush. after the scan if you are shot by the drop-down-boys you will spin one revolution, if the other car hits your exhaust port you will spin one revolution. at the "bug" you will spin 3 revolutions and then the ride is over.

I should have left it to the expert!

 

[macraven]

you have more of the targets moving on both sides than you experience at buzz.

there is movement constantly while you are shooting at the targets. look on both sides of the car to find them.

 

[phamton]

It's like Buzz Lightyear on steroids!

I don't do spinning rides but the spinning on MIB isn't bad at all.

 

[bubba's mom]

It's like Buzz Lightyear on steroids!

 

[Amity 3]

from queue to exit, it may be the best and most complete attraction at either park.

tell him he gets to hold his own gun and gets to kill as many aliens as he wants, that should wash away any fears.

 

[t-and-a]

Men in Black is AWESOME! It blows Buzz Lightyear away!

 

[drj1950]

I agree with everyone, MIB is the best thing in Orlando.Like some of us I've been on maybe more than 500 times and it always feels new

 

[DOOM1001]

The only thing in common is that you shoot aliens and targets and get a score.Buzz is great,but more for the very young kids,I've been on it like twice and that's enough.Now MIB I can do 20 times a day without getting tired of it!!You spin out of control when other cars or aliens hit you,the gun is free from the holder so you can shoot everywhere,even turn around and hit the target in YOUR OWN CAR over and over and get a great score giving your car the win!!

 

[macraven]

wow, that is something i didn't know.
you can hit your own car for the bonus points.

thanks, i will be doing that on my next trip

 

[MIB999999]

wow, that is something i didn't know.
you can hit your own car for the bonus points.

thanks, i will be doing that on my next trip

To quote phamton from another thread: shooting your own exhaust port is like cheating at solitare.

It is the type of thing a Company like ENRON would do!!!

 

[macraven]

To quote phamton from another thread: shooting your own exhaust port is like cheating at solitare.

It is the type of thing a Company like ENRON would do!!!

well, i just want to beat some of the homies one time in my life......

 

[phamton]

thanks, i will be doing that on my next trip

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