Islands of Adventure
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Orlando didn’t have a lot to offer adrenalin junkies until Universal unveiled its second Central Florida park in 1999. Billed as the “world’s most technologically advanced theme park,” no local rivals can touch Islands of Adventure’s (IOA) thrill power and innovation (although Tampa’s Busch Gardens) is also highly rated by thrill-seekers. With terrifying roller coasters, three heart-stopping water attractions, and stunningly creative rides, it is the place to head for those who like to live dangerously.
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1. Incredible Hulk Coaster
You blast out of the darkness at 40 mph (64 kmph), go weightless, and endure seven inversions and two drops during this white-knuckle ride.
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2. The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
Slap on 3-D glasses and battle the baddies while fireballs and other computer-generated objects fly at you. The technology is amazing.
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3. Doctor Doom’s Fearfall
This ride climbs 200 ft (61 m), before dropping and pausing at several levels to maximum thrilling effect.
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4. Pteranodon Flyers
Eye-catching metal gondolas swing from side to side on this prehistoric bird’seye tour around the park’s Jurassic Park zone.
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5. Jurassic Park River Adventure
This ride starts slowly but quickly picks up speed as some raptors get loose. To escape you will have to take an 85-ft (26-m), flume-style plunge.
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6. Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges
The water is freezing on what is Florida’s bounciest raft ride. Expect to be squirted, splashed, or even drenched as your 12-passenger “barge” goes the course.
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7. Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls
Six-passenger logs cruise the lagoon before giving riders an excuse for a good squeal, a steep drop at 50 mph (80 kmph). The ride seems to finish up “underwater.”
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8. Dueling Dragons
These two floorless coasters do five rollovers and come within 1 ft (30 cm) of each other no less than three times. If you are really courageous, go for seats in the front row.
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9. Poseidon’s Fury: Escape from the Lost City
Pass through a swirling vortex of water, then look on as all hell breaks loose when Poseidon and Zeus have an almighty battle.
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10. The Cat in the Hat
Hold on as your couch spins and turns through 18 Seussian scenes. The Cat, Thing One, and Thing Two join you on a ride through a day that’s anything but ordinary.
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