Poseidon's Fury - skip or don't miss?

[Jenny]

1st time to IOA - 3 adults (me, DH, grandma), & 2 kids (toddler & infant -turning 3 & 1 this year) - what do you think? skip it all together OR save til last & see if there's time OR do you think that kids will get scared & just send the adults in (i'll stay w/ the kids)? thanks - need your opinions - i don't want to get in there & find out it's really a waste of time OR that it's really not for kids that age.

 

[markey]

Don't miss - but leave out the kids. It really scared my 3 yr. old GD in December. We had been in 3 times before with the older GK's, 6 was the youngest they went in and were fine. It's dark and loud. But really amazing and I love it, think you should try.

 

[Motherfletcher]

I'd either skip or save to last. Its a long walking/standing tour which is boring for most kids and tiring for alot of adults. I've seen it on some people's top 5 lists for the park but we only go thru it 1 out of 10 trips.

 

[calena]

I was really looking forward to this ride, but was disappointed in it. If there is no line up, I would go on it just for the experience.
It is scary for little ones and they turn the lights off for a period. I would let the kids go on another ride (Cat in the Hat maybe) and try this one yourself. They would also have a kid swap option.

 

[NCRedding]

I agree with leaving the kids out--our DD was somewhat scared and bored by it.

 

[Corporal_Radar]

dont miss it guys... that is so great... but do you know what takes the cake????


the 8th voyage of sinbad!!!! that show is intertaining and action packed!!!!

that truly wins!!!!

 

[Prince Eric1]

Definately leave the kids our, it is dark with a lot of loud noises. My kids hated it last year,and they were 9 and 6. As far as the overall attraction, I could take it or leave it, depending on time.

 

[Universal FReak]

not one to wait for
i w=thought it was just ok
imean i live here and its never a major thing to do on a visit
if there isn't a wait or u guys have extra time go for it but i definetly dont see it as a really good attraction like spiderman or the mummy

 

[Blueberry]

For us it is a must see....However for kids, it maybe scarey as it is dark and very loud at times. ...

 

[MazdaUK]

Our friends went Christmas 2003 and said don't miss, but reading the above I'm not sure (boys 11 and 5, younger one can get nervous).

 

[Universal FReak]

it has fire, loud noises, darkness, laser effects, a projection sequence, and of couse water but u dont get wet unless u are in some of the very front rows

 

[Munchies]

This was one of our favourite attractions at IOA, very dramatic, mythical and the water tunnel is amazing...don't miss! However, we had no children with us, i can see how it would scare some younger kids.

 

[Munchies]

Forgot to say that theres a 'magic fountain' near the entrance to this attraction which could keep the children occupied while you are inside. It gets up to lots of mischief which both kids and adults love!!!

 

[Worfthedog]

We loved it. Don't miss it!

 

[highlander447]

I think its worth a visit great effects

 

[bjakmom]

We love this show - very cool special effects - IMHO unlike anything else ! Last Aug we took my DNeph when he was 6 - very 'hesitant' kid about dark, noise, etc. When you enter into the first room you will know if your child wants to continue - the room goes completely dark, they start unfolding the 'darkness' of the story line - it is a good way to guage your child's reaction. There is an exit door on the far side of this room that goes directly outside if your child becomes scared - you can exit outside when everyone else continues on to the next room.

My DNeph grabbed my hand as everyone was leaving this room to go "deeper into the ruins" and told me he wanted to leave - he was starting to cry. The wonderful actor playing "Taylor" saw him and started talking to him - asked him if he wanted to help him (Taylor) be brave and find the missing professor. He encouraged DNeph from room to room, even let him hold onto Trident's spear with him as he walked through the tunnel of water - my DNeph was soooo proud of himself that he made it through - Taylor even stopped to have his pic taken with him ! Universal becomes more 'magical' every time we visit !!

 

[4greatboys]

Im going against the crowd. I would skip it. No one in my family enjoyed it when we saw it

 

[kdudley3]

I agree with leaving the kids out. I (mom of 3 kids) think at their age they will be overwhelmed. I, however, was not. I found it very drawn out in the begining but it picked up later on.

I REALLY think that a 1 & 3 yo will find it a bit confining and like I said "overwhelming" !!!!

JMHO

 

[Universal FReak]

the fountain is in front of the eighth voyage of sinbad not poseidons fury

 

[Aimeedyan]

Wow, how funny how different people view things differently.

It was so bad we literally laughed through it, and couldn't believe we wasted precious time on it... guess different strokes for different folks, but we'll never waste time on it again.

I wouldn't bring kids, either - it's long and boring, and might scare them.