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Ride Spotlight: Revenge of the Mummy
Ahh, Brendan Fraser- what a gem. If you are confused as to why I’m mentioning Brendan Fraser on a post about a Universal ride, please go watch the cinematic masterpiece, The Mummy, and then come back. This is the movie Universal’s ride is based on. The Basics Revenge of the Mummy is located in Universal Studios and has a 48″ height requirement. It’s an indoor story coaster and it’s awesome! It’s fast, it’s dark, it’s highly themed. The Queue The Mummy typically doesn’t have long wait times, in my experience. However, if you are stuck in line, it certainly has an entertaining queue to keep you occupied. It’s worth it…
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Universal Express Pass Vs. Disney Genie+
We’ve already talked about the differences between Universal Studios and Disney– now let’s dive in to the differences between their extras. Specifically, their passes to skip the lines. Universal uses Express Passes, Disney uses Genie+. Even though they both get you in a shorter line than stand-by, they function in very different ways. Universal Express Passes In my opinion, Universal Express Passes are far superior to Genie+. However, they will cost you a pretty penny. We’re talking well over $100 per day, and prices vary depending on season, events, etc. You can pay a little less and get express passes which are good for one time per ride, or pay…
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Ride Spotlight: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
Universal Orlando Resort has some amazing, unique rides. One of our faves is Forbidden Journey. It’s located in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, so duh, it’s automatically cool. But to add to the cool factor, it’s located INSIDE the castle!! The Basics Forbidden Journey has a 48″ height requirement and is located in Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. This ride takes Express Pass and has a single rider line. You’ll need to use a free locker if you have a backpack or bag (but a fanny pack is ok). The Queue Walking through the queue, you’ll get to see the sorting hat, Dumbledore’s office, moving pictures, and so…
