Universal Studios Roller Coasters

Universal Studios has some exciting roller coasters spread across its parks, offering a mix of thrills, storytelling, and immersive theming. Here’s a breakdown of the major roller coasters at Universal Orlando Resort (which includes Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure) and Universal Studios Hollywood:

Universal Studios Florida

1. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
   • Type: Steel roller coaster
   • Features: This coaster allows you to choose your own music to listen to while you ride. It starts with a 90-degree vertical climb and features high-speed twists and turns. The ride is notable for its non-inverting loop and onboard video recording.
   • Height Requirement: 51 inches
2. Revenge of the Mummy
   • Type: Indoor steel roller coaster/dark ride
   • Features: A high-speed roller coaster that combines dark ride elements and special effects with sudden drops, backward sections, and launches. Based on The Mummy film franchise, the ride immerses guests in a storyline featuring mummies, curses, and flames.
   • Height Requirement: 48 inches

Islands of Adventure (Universal Orlando Resort)

1. The Incredible Hulk Coaster
   • Type: Steel launch coaster
   • Features: One of the most iconic coasters at Islands of Adventure, it starts with a powerful launch that accelerates riders from 0 to 40 mph in just 2 seconds. The ride includes seven inversions, high speeds, and g-forces.
   • Height Requirement: 54 inches
2. Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
   • Type: Story-driven steel motorbike coaster
   • Features: Set in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, this family-friendly coaster is highly themed and takes guests through the Forbidden Forest. Riders can choose between sitting on Hagrid’s motorbike or the sidecar, experiencing launches, backward sections, and animatronic creatures.
   • Height Requirement: 48 inches
3. Jurassic World VelociCoaster
   • Type: Intense launch coaster
   • Features: The newest and most thrilling addition, VelociCoaster is located in the Jurassic Park area. It has intense launches, four inversions, airtime hills, and speeds up to 70 mph. The ride is themed around the velociraptors from the Jurassic World franchise.
   • Height Requirement: 51 inches

Universal Studios Hollywood

1. Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride
   • Type: Indoor steel coaster/dark ride (similar to the version in Florida)
   • Features: The Hollywood version of the ride features similar storytelling with special effects, backward sections, and sharp turns, all set in an ancient Egyptian tomb. The storyline revolves around curses and the hunt for treasure.
   • Height Requirement: 48 inches

Universal’s Volcano Bay (Water Theme Park)

While Volcano Bay is primarily a water park, it features Krakatau Aqua Coaster, which is a water-based coaster that uses water jets to propel rafts uphill and around the park’s centerpiece volcano. It’s a unique experience combining water slides and roller coaster elements.

Other Universal Roller Coasters (International)

• Battlestar Galactica: HUMAN vs. CYLON (Universal Studios Singapore): A dueling coaster with one track offering a traditional seated experience (HUMAN) and another track (CYLON) featuring suspended inverted elements.

Each coaster offers a distinct experience, from high-speed launches to storytelling that immerses riders in popular franchises like Harry Potter and Jurassic World. Universal’s coasters are known for blending thrills with cutting-edge technology and immersive environments.