Thrill rides compare to Disney

[old lady]

I heard that the thrill rides are a lot better at Universal than Disney, which is why all the teens are going to Universal than Disney world? Is that true?

 

[PrincessWithABlaster]

It kind of depends on what you consider a thrill ride. I'm used to Six Flags so I don't really think either WDW or Uni is that great for thrill rides. But I typically don't count simulators as thrill rides. i think they both have a few good thrill rides. A couple more at Uni maybe. I think it's maybe more appealing to teens because the other rides and themed areas (other than Suess Landing) are geared toward a little bit older crowd (Marvel and Jurassic Park, etc). Many of the themes and secondary rides at Disney are aimed more at kids.

 

[bchbetha]

Better than Disney, for sure. But Seaworld also has some good coasters. The in park vibe skews older at Universal, which could be appreciated by teens. Not a bunch of little kids under foot.

 

[bobbie68]

Hi I think Universal is known for more thrill rides is really due to Hulk, Mummy and Rip Ride Rocket. The two outdoor coasters there are high thrill. I agree with pp about the themed areas with the rides it comes across older feeling. There is more teens with families than little kids.

I am sure they will enjoy the trip!

 

[Cuchman]

I heard that the thrill rides are a lot better at Universal than Disney, which is why all the teens are going to Universal than Disney world? Is that true?

I agree the overall target age is higher....and part of that is more rollercoasters (I'm missing the dragons, though :-()
Also, MANY fewer little kids and strollers at Universal compared to Disney.

 

[laenfante]

I think we all miss the dragons...