Florida is the theme park capital of the world and is the location that millions of guests descend upon each year to get their fill of the best rides and attractions possible. Universal Studios Orlando is one of the most exciting theme parks to visit as it gives visitors the chance to literally ride the movies.
While Universal has two theme parks and a water park, this article will be focusing on Universal Studios Florida, which was the original. The park has a great offering of wild rollercoasters, motion simulators, and fun rides for younger guests, but which are the best attractions for people to experience?
Shrek 4-D
This attraction is a 4-D cinema-based experience. The pre-show is a lot of fun, and the story itself does a great job at piecing together the events of the original Shrek and the sequel, with an interesting extra story.
The cinema itself moves quite a bit, to provide a real thrill, but at times it is a little jolty. Still, it can be a treat for Shrek fans.
Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon
This is one of Universal Studios' newest attractions, and it's one that does divide fans, with some finding it to be enjoyable and others not liking it as much. The queue really is one of the highlights of this ride, featuring a live band that adds excitement.
The ride itself is a motion simulator and while the concept of racing through New York is a little absurd, it's a theme park attraction and that makes it fine. Jimmy Fallon's comments throughout are good fun as well, giving the ride nice energy, which is something that makes the attraction a great one in itself.
The Simpsons Ride
This is an attraction that is starting to feel a little clunky on-ride, however, it's a classic motion simulator in every sense, and it still holds up as an enjoyable experience. The whole area dedicated to The Simpsons is a lot of fun, with great detail being placed into everything.
When it comes to this ride, it really is the classic comedy and jokes that the characters tell during the ride itself that makes this one so enjoyable. For anybody who is a fan of these characters, they will not leave this one disappointed.
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
This is another motion simulator and one that actually has a lot less movement than some of the previously mentioned rides. However, this one really is perfect for the entire family, giving everyone the chance to ride together, which is a big plus point for this attraction.
It has enough motion to feel enjoyable and provide a thrill, which is crucial as well. Plus, the characters have such huge personalities that it is impossible not to love them and leave this one with a massive smile.
E.T. Adventure
Out of every ride at Universal Studios Florida, this one is the only original attraction that is left for visitors to experience, and because of that, there is a certain nostalgia that comes with it. However, the ride experience still holds up, which is why it's still around.
It's a classic dark ride, bringing amazingly detailed sights and smells, taking visitors through elements of the movie and then beyond, into the world of E.T. People get to ride on the classic bikes and that helps to make this a truly amazing experience.
Transformers: The Ride 3D
This ride is a terrific motion simulator that brings the Transformers movies to life in a great way. The ride has a real thrill to it, all while being available to a wider audience due to it not being a full rollercoaster. It moves around with speed and remains fluid at the same time, which is a lot of fun for people.
However, the real reason that this ride stands out is the amazing mix of practical and screen-based sets which gives the ride a modern feel. It keeps people hooked throughout and it tells a great story too, which is a bonus.
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
This rollercoaster provides a great visual off-ride, and it also gives a great thrill on-ride as well. This rollercoaster isn't one with over-the-top theming, however, it is fantastic to ride, with the start of this being one that brings a lot of anticipation, with a vertical lift hill.
This ride really comes alive because everyone gets to choose a song to listen to while they experience the rollercoaster. That's something that makes this ride unique and provides a great thrill for everyone who rides it.
Men In Black: Alien Attack
While Universal Studios often tends to rely heavily on screens, Men In Black: Alien Attack is one of the most immersive rides when it comes to practical sets. This is a shooting ride that pits two cars against each other as riders travel through the streets having to shoot aliens as they pop out from hiding.
It's something that everyone can enjoy, and the interactivity of this ride makes it tons of fun to play. It's such an exciting ride that has something new to see everywhere you look, which makes it re-rideable. Plus, the competition between friends and families as they ride makes it even better
Harry Potter Escape From Gringotts
The Wizarding World sections of the Universal theme parks are always massively popular, and this Diagon Alley area is one of the best. The big attraction here is Harry Potter Escape From Gringotts, which blends a rollercoaster with a motion simulator, providing some great 4D moments as well.
The ride tells the story of how Harry, Ron, and Hermione get out of Gringotts bank, and features everything from an encounter with Lord Voldemort to a face-off with a dragon. It blends modern technology with the classic rollercoaster elements brilliantly to provide a thrill that the entire family can enjoy.
Revenge Of The Mummy
At Universal Studios Florida, the greatest ride is Revenge Of The Mummy. A thrilling indoor rollercoaster that allows guests to come up close and personal with a variety of mummies in a ride that hits high speeds and has some fantastic special effects.
This rollercoaster has got it all, with great theming throughout, an elaborate queue, and plenty of unpredictable moments, from a backward section to the inclusion of fire. It is guaranteed to provide plenty of thrills to guests, leaving everyone who comes off impressed.