,,,one other note for your Universal experience. Our family REALLY liked MIB (Men in Black), We went on it once through the regular line (long)...and then 6 times in an hour going back through the "single rider line".
When you are in the single rider line you will not be seated "side-by-side", but most probably behind each other in 2 cars (if there are 4 of you) 2 in each car. This was not a problem for us since the cars were right behind each other and we all got off within a minute or two of each other on the same platform.
lol...if you have Buzz Lightyear type lovers in your family...MIB is Buzz on steroids! Adventurous 10 year olds really like this ride, especially if they are into their scores...ummm...so do dads...who even if they don't admit it are ALWAYS into their scores. lol
See if you can score high enough to "get the suit" at the end of the ride (instead of being told to "try again". It's a rush!
You won't go see the part of the ride that "fits you for your suit" unless your score is high enough.
LOL...my family has been known to do this ride for 3 hours in a row when they were on a competitive mission.
Also...if you have the chance, don't miss doing "Jaws" at night. It is an extra wonderful ride then (to some it seems kind of hokey or tame in the daylight although we love it anytime)...and if your family has never been on it before...it is even worth fixing your schedule so that you experience this ride for the first time at night...but only if you are brave!
Don't pass up "Exterminator 2" because of the violent content. It is violent (but probably no more violent than the average computer game in this style), but in my opinion these are some of the best effects I have ever experienced...way better than anything at Disney. (sorry, but I have to be truthful as much as I love the mouse).
Shrek is good, but Philharmagic is just as good if not a teense better...just my opinion...but that still makes Shrek wonderful!
...and whatever you do, don't miss Poisidon's Adventure Journey in IOA...and take your time examining the fountain outside of this attraction before you go in. It might be worth it if it still does what I remember...but don't say anything to your family beforehand...just let it happen if it does! lol
...and the Ghostbusters Revue (street performance) is worth scheduling in...our kids thought this was sooo funny.
Haven't been on the Mummy ride yet so I can't say anything about it except I've heard that it's good. OH! And the Animal Planet Show near the ET ride is fabulous...it has been a high point for my family as well as all the adult guests I've hosted these past 2 years! And as long as you're in the AP/ET area don't miss the Woody Woodpecker children's area...the teens loved this...as well as all the little kids...actually, my 20-somethings remarked upon how much fun this interactive play area was!
OK...I'll stop. Sigh. I need to go back NOW! lol
When you are in the single rider line you will not be seated "side-by-side", but most probably behind each other in 2 cars (if there are 4 of you) 2 in each car. This was not a problem for us since the cars were right behind each other and we all got off within a minute or two of each other on the same platform.
lol...if you have Buzz Lightyear type lovers in your family...MIB is Buzz on steroids! Adventurous 10 year olds really like this ride, especially if they are into their scores...ummm...so do dads...who even if they don't admit it are ALWAYS into their scores. lol
See if you can score high enough to "get the suit" at the end of the ride (instead of being told to "try again". It's a rush!
You won't go see the part of the ride that "fits you for your suit" unless your score is high enough.
LOL...my family has been known to do this ride for 3 hours in a row when they were on a competitive mission.
Also...if you have the chance, don't miss doing "Jaws" at night. It is an extra wonderful ride then (to some it seems kind of hokey or tame in the daylight although we love it anytime)...and if your family has never been on it before...it is even worth fixing your schedule so that you experience this ride for the first time at night...but only if you are brave!
Don't pass up "Exterminator 2" because of the violent content. It is violent (but probably no more violent than the average computer game in this style), but in my opinion these are some of the best effects I have ever experienced...way better than anything at Disney. (sorry, but I have to be truthful as much as I love the mouse).
Shrek is good, but Philharmagic is just as good if not a teense better...just my opinion...but that still makes Shrek wonderful!
...and whatever you do, don't miss Poisidon's Adventure Journey in IOA...and take your time examining the fountain outside of this attraction before you go in. It might be worth it if it still does what I remember...but don't say anything to your family beforehand...just let it happen if it does! lol
...and the Ghostbusters Revue (street performance) is worth scheduling in...our kids thought this was sooo funny.
Haven't been on the Mummy ride yet so I can't say anything about it except I've heard that it's good. OH! And the Animal Planet Show near the ET ride is fabulous...it has been a high point for my family as well as all the adult guests I've hosted these past 2 years! And as long as you're in the AP/ET area don't miss the Woody Woodpecker children's area...the teens loved this...as well as all the little kids...actually, my 20-somethings remarked upon how much fun this interactive play area was!
OK...I'll stop. Sigh. I need to go back NOW! lol
