Every Ride at Universal Orlando Resort RANKED!

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  • Between Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, the Universal Orlando Resort holds over 30 attractions. But, that begs the question - which are the best of the best, and which are the worst? In this video, I'll be ranking every ride at Universal Orlando, from the brand-new Velocicoaster, to the classic E.T. Adventure. This is my longest video essay yet, so I hope you all enjoy.
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    Credit (in chronological order):
    Canobie Coaster
    Theme Park Groupie
    Universal Orlando Resort
    Theme Park Shark
    Valley Thrills
    Universal Studios Hollywood
    Attractions Magazine
    Disneyland
    Orlando Park Stop

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  • @hellomerio
    @hellomerio  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

    Enjoyed this video? Well, be sure to check out my NEW video ranking all 58 rides at Walt Disney World: th-cam.com/video/Dkb0RPtHMTY/w-d-xo.html

  • @frankrieman
    @frankrieman ปีที่แล้ว +1432

    Hagrid would probably be my favorite ride of all time if the line wasn’t always at least 90 minutes long.

    • @sharonbyrd2762
      @sharonbyrd2762 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Po

    • @jasonsmith530
      @jasonsmith530 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Indeed the best time to visit the park is when it would be harder to get everyone together

    • @Idontknow-pr2fu
      @Idontknow-pr2fu ปีที่แล้ว

      What time of year did you go?

    • @frankrieman
      @frankrieman ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Idontknow-pr2fu fall break

    • @Elmo9985
      @Elmo9985 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      I went during Christmas and the wait was 4 hours each day, so I woke up super early and got there at opening and got right on.

  • @MCVillager461
    @MCVillager461 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +107

    I agree with you on Hagrid's. I remember the first time I road it, I was truly shocked. I was in line thinking, "Oh, this is just a less intense Hulk ride." But, I was wrong. The intensity wasn't as high as something like Rip Ride Rockit until that drop. I remember when Hagrid said "Looks like you ran out of power.", me and the guy next to me looked at eachother, straight into the other's eyes, then we started to go backwards, and we both screamed. That was 2 years ago, and it still remains as my favorite ride I have ever been on.

    • @conkieplays2451
      @conkieplays2451 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      tell ur bro's to sell me mending for an emerald

    • @MCVillager461
      @MCVillager461 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@conkieplays2451 hhhrmm, hrrrrmmm (We can give you bread)

    • @conkieplays2451
      @conkieplays2451 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ok well now that i've zombifyed you heres a weakness pot and a gapple. When ur done check the lectern and pick mending pls dont be a normal villager and pick the worst trades for 30 minutes@@MCVillager461

  • @rocky.rocks1445
    @rocky.rocks1445 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    32. Fast and Furious: Supercharged
    31. Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon
    30. The Cat in the Hat
    29. Caro-Seuss-Sel
    28. King & Kodos Twirl & Hurl
    27. One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
    26. Hogwarts Express (Hogsmeade)
    25. Hogwarts Express (Kings Cross)
    24. Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
    23. The High in the Sky Seuss Trolly Train Ride
    22. Pteranodon Flyers
    21. Poseidon’s Fury
    20. Flight of the Hippogriff
    19. Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster
    18. Storm Force Acceleration
    17. Doctor Doom’s Fearfall
    16. The Simpsons Ride
    15. ET Adventure
    14. Men in Black Alien Attack
    13. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
    12. Transformers The Ride 3D
    11. Skull Island Reign of Kong
    10. Harry Potter and the Escape From Gringotts
    9. Jurassic Park River Adventure
    8. Popeye and Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges
    7. Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls
    6. The Incredible Hulk Coaster
    5. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
    4. The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
    3. Revenge of the Mummy
    2. VelociCoaster
    1. Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

  • @cyvonix
    @cyvonix ปีที่แล้ว +441

    I think it's such a good sign that by far the best two rides in either park are the two most recent. Gives me tons of hope and excitement for the future of the resort

    • @doja187
      @doja187 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      i’m here now for the first time and bummed to learn that these 2 newest rides that i rode on my first day are the only decent rides in the park. i mean the rides are alright but overall feels like i’m just at six flags really. at disney world there are a lot more really interesting and unique rides even if they aren’t all rollercoasters. but i agree universal is going in the right direction. that’s why i decided to go

    • @cyvonix
      @cyvonix ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@doja187 Disney is absolutely unmatched in terms of dark rides, I don't think anyone could argue otherwise. But if you're a thrillseeker, I do feel Disney would leave a bit to be desired. Hollywood Studios is definitely the closest but the other three are much more focused on experience rather than excitement I would say. Absolutely nothing wrong w that but they're for different kinda people I think.

    • @doja187
      @doja187 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cyvonix for sure. disney has substantially more to do, but only a few “roller coasters” but now they have tron, and guardians of the galaxy, which was like a crossbreed between rockn roller coaster and space mountain which was really fun, hopefully they keep adding more. for me disney springs is also a huge plus because it would take seemingly a lifetime to eat at all the different restaurants and experiences. My favorite park is epcot. test track, mission space, spaceship earth, there’s just nothing else out there like it. they really are life changing experiences that all inspired me as a kid to just be a better person. love it

    • @cyvonix
      @cyvonix ปีที่แล้ว

      @@doja187 I have a strong desire to go back to Epcot. Having all those cultural aesthetics and cuisines within a short walk has always been so cool to me and I would love to revisit it especially now that I'm older. Funnily enough, when we went to Universal they were doing the Mardi Gras event in which they spread food booths around the park each with food and drinks from a different origin, so I ended up getting some of that anyway lol! Agreed with the last part, these kind of places have def inspired my creativity more than anything, I've done deep dives into the design processes and everything that goes into it and that kinda stuff really interests my brain and makes me want to create

    • @nickythehickey
      @nickythehickey 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@doja187i wouldn’t say they’re the only decent rides but they’re definitely some of the best

  • @allysonbrandt996
    @allysonbrandt996 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    The mummy has been my favorite ride FOR YEARS!!! My friends and i rode this back to back so many times. There was never a line!! I feel like this is underrated

    • @FlipflopB
      @FlipflopB ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Incredible ride. I went with my brother last year and I took my girlfriend for her first time there… of course it was closed 😭

    • @daisiesvidzz
      @daisiesvidzz ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The Mummy's Ride never gets old. That ride is amazingly good. For me never gets old. 10/10

    • @Drew-zr2fu
      @Drew-zr2fu 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Bro it's a masterpiece

    • @Liamboyseverything
      @Liamboyseverything หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yah

    • @lemesj
      @lemesj หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I agree. The Mummy is the best ride in the two parks.

  • @solcarlosofficial
    @solcarlosofficial ปีที่แล้ว +231

    I wish they changed the cat in the hat to a Lorax ride and have the songs from the movie

    • @ZA-en4bb
      @ZA-en4bb ปีที่แล้ว +10

      for such a weird and kinda mediocre movie it had some genuinely good songs

    • @imnotcrazy7108
      @imnotcrazy7108 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      How ba-a-a-ad could that be?
      …actually, I think that would be a pretty cool idea. Not bad at all :)

    • @JacobJohnsen-nu7nl
      @JacobJohnsen-nu7nl 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      1972 or 2012?

    • @kris4379
      @kris4379 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I honestly would like them to update it to fit the live action movie. That one was WAY better than the cartoon version and honestly would be way funnier since it's even referenced in the movie

    • @wyario2025
      @wyario2025 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Exactly and it was a water ride simmalar to pirates of the Caribbean and it would take u through the movie the 2 drops will be where he cuts down the trees and when he sings how bad could I possibly be

  • @ItsEds7
    @ItsEds7 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    Honestly Jimmy Fallon ride is probably my guilty pleasure💀 the queue was amazing imo and the ride is great to take a break from walking for a while

    • @dfghsjhjkasnjdbs
      @dfghsjhjkasnjdbs ปีที่แล้ว +9

      same!! its just fun for me and a great filler lol

    • @ballzz2thewall
      @ballzz2thewall ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same, I think its quite relaxing

    • @gregg6113
      @gregg6113 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I like the ride

    • @manuelvelezsaldana2368
      @manuelvelezsaldana2368 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I was surprised at how fun it was. Yeah it replaced Twister and it was another 3-D/Simulator ride at Universal Studios Florida. But reviews made it out to be worst than FF Supercharged. It just a fun ride to rest and sit a few minutes from all the walking in the park.

    • @ashleewoods9205
      @ashleewoods9205 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Jimmy Fallon's ride is a lot better than people want to admit honestly. It's not great, but it's fine enough to where I don't feel insulted by it lmao

  • @timfolly7323
    @timfolly7323 ปีที่แล้ว +311

    I think your list brings to mind that Universal/IOA need more dark rides. It would nice to see a 8+ minute dark ride in the vain of Pirates, Haunted Mansion, or even Small World. All high capacity with good ride length. Hopefully we will get a Creature from the Black Lagoon or Lord of the Rings boat ride in the future. I appreciate E.T. because it’s enjoyable and of decent length and allows you to chill and enjoy. Not every ride needs to be intense or be interactive. Think of all the rides at both parks. How many don’t have jarring or intense elements? Seuss trolley, carousel, ET, Flyers, and the dumbo clones. Universal has upped its story building with Potter lands and attractions. Dark rides are great opportunities to tell a longer more in-depth story. Plus a long ride in a cool building in Florida is always welcome. Great video and list.

    • @bmush
      @bmush ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Agree totally but I think they cater to the masses now . Nobody is planning a trip around a non thrilling dark ride. The public wants bigger faster and more exciting.

    • @idkidc2388
      @idkidc2388 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@bmushdisney’s most hyped ride in the past 5 years was a dark ride

    • @Lanetgm
      @Lanetgm 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If they do I hope they add a Willy wonka one

    • @zachellenburg5738
      @zachellenburg5738 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@idkidc2388 because that’s really been Disney’s only ride in the last 5 years. Nothing intense in the last 5 too.

    • @peacocca190
      @peacocca190 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@zachellenburg5738 Really? Rise of the Resistance is Disney's only ride in the last 5 years?
      Since Rise of the Resistance Disney has made 2 roller coasters. And one of them, Cosmic Rewind, is amazing. Tron is just so so.
      They aren't as intense as some other roller coasters, but they are both intense enough to not be considered kiddie rides.
      Cosmic Rewind is the most intense indoor coaster I've ever seen. Way more than Gringotts or Mummy or Space Mountain and a bit more then Rock 'n' Roller Coaster (The spinning makes it a bit more intense to me than Rock n Roller Coaster, but since that has inversions I can see a bit of a debate).
      Regardless, Disney has made intense rides since Rise.

  • @niachampignie944
    @niachampignie944 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    Velocicoaster is my favorite too because I love the thrill and I only ever wait tops an hour. I tried to ride hagrid at a 75 min wait and ended up waiting an hour and 40 mins, the line would not move at all. Hagrid is beyond incredible but that wait just makes it so hard for me to want to ride it

    • @niachampignie944
      @niachampignie944 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It was crazy, got to IOA at rope drop and every single person SPRINTED to Hagrid, next thing you knew 120 min wait before the park even opened and I got to ride Velocicoaster back to back 😆

    • @WELOVEAXY
      @WELOVEAXY ปีที่แล้ว

      I LOVE volocicoster to! I didn't like hagrid though:(

    • @MichaelTaylor-qp2xf
      @MichaelTaylor-qp2xf ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Velocicoaster is awesome, but also the most insane ride I've ever been on. At 6'7" and 300 lbs I've never experienced that much hangtime on any ride.

    • @Trahzy
      @Trahzy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hagrid is an over hyped kiddie coaster, duleing dragons was better.

  • @mari5128
    @mari5128 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    As a total beginner, revenge of the mummy was so cool. Before I went to universal last month, the last time I'd been to a theme park was over 10 years ago. My nephews first took me to the minions ride which I actually found a bit scary 😂 and directly after that it was straight to revenge of the mummy. I was TERRIFIED. When I got off I swore I'd never get on it again. And yet I rode it all 4 days I went to the park, because I loved it so much. I even walked between parks because I wanted to get on it so bad it didn't matter I was exhausted. I got a cat plushie from the gift shop to remember it. This is my love letter to revenge of the mummy ❤

    • @FlipflopB
      @FlipflopB ปีที่แล้ว +2

      One of my favorite rides all time. Such a cool queue and theme. And a genuinely scary ride too. I went with my girlfriend and brother last June/July and was so sad to see it closed

  • @jessicag4488
    @jessicag4488 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    I rode Pteradon Flyers at a private event once, and it was surprisingly terrifying. It goes a lot faster than it looks, and you swing out a bit! I'm glad I had the chance to ride it, and I'd love to do it again now that I know what to expect :D

  • @julie124
    @julie124 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Let’s all be honest we all use fast and furious as an AC Break

  • @swkstiddies1063
    @swkstiddies1063 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    as good as hagrid's motorbike is, i miss double dragon. it was so unique and a super fun coaster :(

    • @Dejikoh
      @Dejikoh ปีที่แล้ว +2

      THEY TOOK OUT DOUBLE DRAGON?!

    • @coolsparkz47
      @coolsparkz47 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Dejikoh yeah but at least it’s replacement is terrific. In the queue you can still see the red and blue dragon mural too

    • @Eternaldarkness3166
      @Eternaldarkness3166 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      they took it out because it was kinda dangerous I think I read somewhere..

    • @hika-chu
      @hika-chu ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I know it’s not exactly the same, but Universal’s new park called Epic Universe is opening in 2025 and it’ll have a new dueling coaster! It’s not Harry Potter themed but I’m hoping it’ll be just as fun

    • @juliestephens963
      @juliestephens963 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Eternaldarkness3166 I think like 2 people died and a couple people were injured and then they got rid of it

  • @jujuaurelus
    @jujuaurelus ปีที่แล้ว +15

    As a cast member at Fast and Furious, I can in fact confirm that we’re in on the joke. We all know just how terrible this ride is 💀

    • @hellomerio
      @hellomerio  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Lol, awesome. You guys make the ride, thanks for being there!

    • @jujuaurelus
      @jujuaurelus ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hellomerio thanks so much man. It’s so much fun!

  • @fairybarflettuce9549
    @fairybarflettuce9549 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Roller coasters + Donkey Kong Country Returns music? We are best friends now.

  • @Hylodatus
    @Hylodatus ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I always stay in theme parks from rope drop until it closes and Islands of Adventures is no different. During the last 50 minutes of Islands of Adventure being open, I managed to ride VelociCoaster and Hagrid's. Running from Jurassic Park to Hagrid's with only 4 minutes remaining until the park closed was definitely worth it. I got to experience those rides during the daytime and nighttime, and I regret absolutely nothing.

    • @Afineaddition
      @Afineaddition 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Those rides are just meant to be done in the night. They drip with atmosphere

    • @captivatingcarnivore557
      @captivatingcarnivore557 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm trying to do this when I go on Friday but I'm so worried its going to be too busy. Luckily the sun sets earlier now haha.

  • @HM-ye1sz
    @HM-ye1sz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I remember riding hagrids for the first time, and the drop caught me soo off guard. It was an amazing ride with the launches, theming, and backward section.

  • @thetbm961
    @thetbm961 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I TOTALLY AGGRE! Dudley is the best water ride! I'm going to universal in a couple of weeks so it was nice watching this video

    • @mariluascencio7111
      @mariluascencio7111 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I prefer Popeyes in my opinion

    • @n3kochu
      @n3kochu ปีที่แล้ว +1

      dudley is amazing, i'm going to universal in 10 days!!

  • @jonathanbowers8964
    @jonathanbowers8964 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Kings Island in Ohio already has a coaster that would be almost exactly what you would want in a Fast and Furious coaster. Originally themed to "The Italian Job" (a Paramount discount version of Fast and Furious) it has the car chase elements and even a vehicle catching on fire.

    • @AJFStudios
      @AJFStudios ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That ride is so awesome. It’d be a perfect fast coaster

    • @cedarpointfanboy7317
      @cedarpointfanboy7317 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Italian job came waaay before fast and furious and is not at all the same 😭

    • @Simon-fk8ff
      @Simon-fk8ff ปีที่แล้ว

      Italian job is no way a discount version of fast and furious. Such a dick head maybe watch the movie first and you will see 1. Never even close to be a fast and furious movie and 2. Its a brilliant movie unlike the fast and furious franchise

    • @grayward6651
      @grayward6651 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Italian job is S tier as a movie

    • @weallfunthegolden578
      @weallfunthegolden578 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Uh did this guy really just call it a discount fast and furious? Italian job came way before, is wayyyy better, and not to mention it’s not the same thing at all

  • @joeyh2237
    @joeyh2237 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    your opinion of rip ride rockit is absolutely spot on. It is a great ride to experience once or twice while visiting the resort but is nothing to write home about.

  • @WebExtension1
    @WebExtension1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    I prefer Velocicoaster. Hagrids is an incredible ride, but that's all it is, a normal rollercoaster, but significantly better. However, the lap restraints on velocicoaster give it an extra feeling that nothing I've ever experienced before can match. Every turn throws you in ways that no other ride can as your entire upper body is free to move. It's partially why I like space mountain, its absolutely terrifying. The roughness and low over head track gives me a feeling I can only describe as fear, and it gives it a feeling that no other rollercoaster can give me.

  • @hellomerio
    @hellomerio  ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Hey, everyone! Just wanted to let new viewers know that I'm currently working on a video ranking every ride at Walt Disney World, which should release this summer! It's going to be nearly double the amount of rides in this video, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it. Either way, thanks for tuning in!

    • @akrzton1
      @akrzton1 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s awesome! If only you would rank sleepover activities, huh?

    • @thejennifershow6766
      @thejennifershow6766 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had to wait 3 hours this year!!!!!!!!!!! For hagrid

    • @akrzton1
      @akrzton1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thejennifershow6766 Sleepover activities are fun to do, aren’t they?

    • @X_XBANANAX_X
      @X_XBANANAX_X ปีที่แล้ว

      The line was 2 hours for me (120 mins) but it was worth it😊

    • @akrzton1
      @akrzton1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@X_XBANANAX_X Our first activity is playing Chopped, Jr. in the Pittsburgh neighborhood of Bloomfield.

  • @nostopit179
    @nostopit179 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'll never forget one year my grandma took me to universal, and I made it my duty to ride rip saw falls 20 times in one day. I somehow managed it by going as a single rider. I haven't been in years, but I still think back to that so fondly. I was happy to see you put it so high on the list, I definitely think it's a bit of a sleeper hit. It will always be my personal favorite because of that trip, I still have most of the script memorized to this day, I don't think I can ever forget it.

  • @christophermendoza6936
    @christophermendoza6936 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very solid list overall and well done. Definitely loveee Hagrids best ride ever, and it’s as you stated the perfect thrill level, so many more people can enjoy it, that don’t do coasters like VelociCoaster. Mummy also one of the best rides ever

  • @hosly101
    @hosly101 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    I will say that the Jimmy Fallon ride isn't very good but it's "never having a line" is probably attributed to the really great way they structure the line / queuing process. After being on my feet all day I vividly remember LOVING this line's queuing system solely because of the ample seating available while you wait during the weird little pre-shows / virtual gaming tables. Again, the "ride" is barely that, but the parkgoer line experience with the card/color system they use for this line SLAPS and I wish they did it for more rides.

  • @jayce3839
    @jayce3839 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Although The Hulk Coaster is a lil slow for me now that I’ve been on other coasters, it’s undeniably a classic at the park. It wouldn’t be the same without it.

    • @Afineaddition
      @Afineaddition 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I remember the period between the closure of Dueling Dragons and the opening of Hagrids. Hulk was the only true coaster there, and I was addicted to it.

    • @redpillthinking6043
      @redpillthinking6043 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      67 mph is "a lil slow" for you? Jesus.

    • @jayce3839
      @jayce3839 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@redpillthinking6043 yes, it's a "a lil slow" for me and what about it? Rip ride rockit and VelociCoaster are way faster.

    • @thelightnigplaz3760
      @thelightnigplaz3760 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This was my first upside down rollercoasert at 10 year old

    • @UltraPancake-qe6vh
      @UltraPancake-qe6vh 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jayce3839 velociraptor at its fastest point is 70 mph

  • @solarkt
    @solarkt 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Hagrid’s is my favorite ride of all time. I’m SO scared of roller coasters and this particular ride got me to take a step in that fear. And I’m so glad I did. Every time I’m at the park, I look forward to the coaster more than any other attraction. Not to mention Harry Potter world is one of my all time favorite places ever.

    • @peytoncottingham2035
      @peytoncottingham2035 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      YES!!! I’m absolutely TERRIFIED of roller coasters, but Hagrids has my entire heart!! I was super scared to ride this the first time but after I rode it- instantly I was hooked. Not sure if I’d ride any other big rollercoaster (like the Hulk) but at least I know I can handle one “big” coaster 😂😂

    • @solarkt
      @solarkt 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@peytoncottingham2035 exactly. it’s probably the most intense roller coaster I’m willing to do but it is AWESOME.

  • @73aguilera
    @73aguilera 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    On my first ride on Hagrids the ride broke down right after my wife and I had dropped down. We were so scared the next car was gonna drop down on us lol

    • @GentlemanofLight
      @GentlemanofLight 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Same! I think that's a funny part to shut down on, almost seems intentional 😂

    • @73aguilera
      @73aguilera 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@GentlemanofLight it was terrifying for the good 3-5 mins we sat there, just expecting to get crushed to death at any moment lmao

    • @GentlemanofLight
      @GentlemanofLight 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @73aguilera Yes exactly and then out of nowhere we just take off, my friend on the motorbike was jolted as he grasped for the handlebars! Lol

  • @katehartley5561
    @katehartley5561 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I almost completely agree with this list, especially the part about Hagrid’s ride. The only bad thing I have to say about it is the wait time is super long

  • @SwagachuFR
    @SwagachuFR ปีที่แล้ว +17

    RACE THROUGH NEW YORK DONE DIRTY

    • @Zenix_Emera1ds
      @Zenix_Emera1ds ปีที่แล้ว

      Just like the pricing to birth you

  • @BullyBruv
    @BullyBruv ปีที่แล้ว

    W video love this very much after I just visited Universal and I agree with the list. Fury 325 is also a great ride this deserves a sub.

  • @sabik6979
    @sabik6979 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I worked at Disney World back in 1999. I went to Universal, and it has definitely changed a lot since then. I'd love to visit Disney and see how much has changed since I worked there. Before I quit Disney, they had just completed the Rockin Rollercoaster which I really enjoyed. The tower of terror was another one of my favorites. I used to go into work early just to go on all of the rides and to try the new rides.

  • @Ragan31687
    @Ragan31687 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The worst part about The Hogwarts Express Hogsmead Station is when you get off in Universal Studios, you do go immediately into Diagon Alley. You leave the station and see Krustyland. Kills the immersion. Much better in the opposite direction. Getting off in Hogsmead and see Hogwarts Castle and Haggrid’s is so much better.

  • @trombonesectionbestsection9935
    @trombonesectionbestsection9935 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Me and some friends got stuck in cat in that for about 13 minutes. It certainly made it memorable for me

  • @bhunt799
    @bhunt799 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I’d put Pteranodon flyers at the bottom for simply being an agist ride.

  • @PinchOlivemlg
    @PinchOlivemlg ปีที่แล้ว +73

    E.T at 15 is insane. Should be at least top 5

    • @jgd5ygdyhcr6
      @jgd5ygdyhcr6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Not a chance

    • @tbgtabias
      @tbgtabias ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jgd5ygdyhcr6 yes it does. you're lost

    • @jgd5ygdyhcr6
      @jgd5ygdyhcr6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@tbgtabias no I've just got my opinion and u can have urs mate

    • @tbgtabias
      @tbgtabias ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jgd5ygdyhcr6 "mate" stfu lmao you're an american

    • @jgd5ygdyhcr6
      @jgd5ygdyhcr6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @TBG Tabias no I'm English belive it or not what lead u to belive I was?

  • @GameEsthetics
    @GameEsthetics ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I didn't know there was a Jimmy Fallon ride 😂 super strange... Great video!

  • @thatfluffyoofy153
    @thatfluffyoofy153 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My dad wanted to really go on hagrid in our 2 week stay there, which ended today sadly 😥. I'm really gonna miss it because apparently that's the last time I go until ik older.
    Anyway, when I saw the ride time, I swear it said 200-300 mins...
    Insane!!
    We went on the ride twice though, so we were all happy.

  • @CajunStats
    @CajunStats ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I went to universal in December, I just want to say that, Revenge of the Mummy has opened up but it breaks
    down so often sometimes there are 6 delays IN A DAY its super annoying, but despite that it is fun.

  • @NaturebyGus
    @NaturebyGus ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Hey, nice list but I think will be even better if you use a table for the rankings such a Tiermaker, so we can all see the ranking in a graphical way or table while you are listing the rides one by one. Cheers

    • @hellomerio
      @hellomerio  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I'll consider it in the future!

  • @quietchap
    @quietchap ปีที่แล้ว

    Woah! Can’t believe Fury 325 got a shout out in this vid. As a NC resident, it warms my heart to see our home park getting recognized 😅

  • @MichaelTaylor-qp2xf
    @MichaelTaylor-qp2xf ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I used to really love Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls, finding the mix of thrilling drops and legitimately funny theming a great mix, until they split the logs into individual seats with safety bars and as a big guy I can barely get in and out of it.

    • @Pizzaguy975
      @Pizzaguy975 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here man I still had fun riding it though

  • @themetalbowler
    @themetalbowler ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree with you on all but I would have to switch the top 2, Hagrids is great themed but since it's always shut down now I can only put it at number 2, Velocicoaster is just, to me, superior in operations, durability and thrills!! But your list is spot on every where else

  • @zekidash
    @zekidash ปีที่แล้ว

    ive always loved hagrids from povs to when i actually rode it its amazing

  • @Zappr
    @Zappr หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was lucky enough to ride on peteranadon flyers, as I was still young enough and I was with my father in the parks. I believe around the time skull island was being constructed. From what I remember, it was a very peaceful and nice when we were up there. The swinging from side-to-side was neat, and it makes it more speedy and akin to “flying” than the ski-lift style attractions from my local fair. It was cool seeing jurassic park from above, as velocicoaster hadn’t been built. I think we even got to see the kong building being constructed, but I don’t really remember.
    Overall, it was a neat ride. Not the most thrilling or interesting ride in the park by a long shot, but it was a nice place to chill out for a bit after the hot sun.
    (Also, for the record, Mythos was still SO UNDERRATED back then. We would go in the cool air-conditioned building and get served an incredible dish and we’d be the only ones in there. Also R.I.P Poseidons fury)

  • @haileyvines9171
    @haileyvines9171 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I rode hagrids at night time blind with no preconceived notions of what the ride was going to be, I swear the best ride I’ve ever been on

  • @KolMan2000
    @KolMan2000 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Some of the funniest memories I have at Universal was watching other people get absolutely drenched on the barge ride, then immediately getting soaked myself. Everybody goes into it so unassuming, while I just sit there waiting to see who gets hit by the giant wave that happens during the rapids section, or the dang firehose worth of water coming from that one canon.

  • @PancakeTheKat
    @PancakeTheKat ปีที่แล้ว +1

    16:40 that man dancing on the ride was vibing and I’m here for it

  • @JRMagro
    @JRMagro 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dudley falls is also my fav water ride I've ever been on. So good ❤

  • @Voxtr1sity
    @Voxtr1sity ปีที่แล้ว +3

    “Hagrids’s has the longest name in the park”
    High in the Sky Suess Trolley Train Ride: 😢

  • @EricDean97
    @EricDean97 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I haven’t been since 2015, so I’m planning a mammoth 8 or 9 day trip for 2025 when Epic Universe opens, but man this video made me want to go back before then so bad. It says a lot that the two best rides are also the two most recent, which bodes well for Epic Universe.
    I’ve been following the construction of EU closely and it really seems like they are sparing no expense. It’ll be very interesting to see what this list looks like when that opens.
    All told, the 2020s look to be absolutely dominated by Universal over Disney.

  • @cmwaves
    @cmwaves ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have a soft spot for Race through New York and is one of my favorite rides since it was my first exposure to the tonight show, but I can understand why it’s so low. The queue is really cool though.

    • @mxmaddds
      @mxmaddds ปีที่แล้ว

      it’s especially amazing when you need a break from the heat it feels amazing in that building

  • @ThemeParkAvenue
    @ThemeParkAvenue ปีที่แล้ว

    There’s a certain ride on this list that to live your analysis of, but you were much more generous than I will be on Saturday.

  • @destroyvalentine
    @destroyvalentine ปีที่แล้ว +6

    my top 5 at universal as a guy who hates roller coasters is:
    1. The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
    2. Transformers: The Ride 3D
    3. Jurassic Park River Adventure
    4. Popeye and Bluto's Bilge Rat Barges
    5. The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride
    hate it or love it, i'm just too scared to try any big roller coaster.

    • @rickygalusha8870
      @rickygalusha8870 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Try escape from gringotts

    • @mxmaddds
      @mxmaddds ปีที่แล้ว

      i used to hate roller coasters but one day i just forced myself on to rip ride rocket and yes i did have an anxiety attack the entire time in line and going up but it was amazing and ever since i’ve loved roller coasters i still get nervous to go on them but that’s part of the fun so just try it and force yourself out of your comfort zone

    • @Ihave2000kidsinmybasement
      @Ihave2000kidsinmybasement ปีที่แล้ว

      The dr seuss train ride is the worst ride there imo, i waited 1 hour for that ride. Wish i never waited. Boring and slow.
      But spider man and transformers are great

    • @destroyvalentine
      @destroyvalentine ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Ihave2000kidsinmybasement the only reason why that ride is up there is bc it gives a perfect view of the scenery arlund

    • @Ihave2000kidsinmybasement
      @Ihave2000kidsinmybasement ปีที่แล้ว

      @@destroyvalentine true, but the view on the dr dooms fearfall is awesome. I went on it a few days ago with my brother and i was admiring the view while my brother was screaming for dear life

  • @omegaman3004
    @omegaman3004 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have never related to something as much as this list and what you said about each ride. Also the music in velocicoaster, hulk and hagrids, play a huge part in the thrill in my opinion.

  • @Mckenzie_Hoffman
    @Mckenzie_Hoffman 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Shiveria town for life!😂 love the music!

  • @ericnoh7339
    @ericnoh7339 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The Storm Force Accelatron is such a baffling ride to me. When I went on it, the door to the cup flew open. I alerted it to the staff and their response was "uhhh yea, that's supposed to happen." When I told him that none of the other cups did that, he just shrugged.

  • @user-go3jf7vb5w
    @user-go3jf7vb5w 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m 15 and just yesterday went and experienced the velocicoaster and as my first big coaster it was beautiful

  • @hailey.marie10
    @hailey.marie10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Last time I went to universal was my first time ever going on Hagrid’s Motorbike ride. I had no idea what it was or what happened. Best time of my life

  • @lordziz
    @lordziz ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I was going to say I didn't understand Hagrid's being at #1, but then I realized my opinion of it is probably tainted by how long I had to wait to get on it and how often it has technical issues. By itself, when everything goes right, it really is an amazing experience you can't get anywhere else. That said, Velocicoaster felt much more worth the wait that I had to get through to go on it. Hopefully the next time I go I can get a less biased view of both, as well as Escape from Gringotts which was barely functioning the only time I went on it.

  • @Eternaldarkness3166
    @Eternaldarkness3166 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What I like about the parks is they have a tester outside for every ride, unlike Disney where you just waste your time waiting in line for a ride you can't get on. At least you know where you stand at Universal.

    • @aaronb.7751
      @aaronb.7751 ปีที่แล้ว

      There are testers at some Disney rides. Tron and Avatar have testers

  • @ciscoduncan1490
    @ciscoduncan1490 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If I were universal brass, I would lean on Spielberg a little to maybe fork up a little bit of money to give ET a good refurbish, upgrade and refresh. Tell him if you want to keep the attraction in our park. More than welcome but you have deep pockets and this attraction needs some love. Same goes for MIB. Thanks for the video.

  • @danisports8194
    @danisports8194 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    jimmy fallow is kinda cool, i mean i know it isnt amazing but on a full day its a good time killer

  • @puppys_and_cats.-
    @puppys_and_cats.- 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    LET GOOOOO. I was so happy when you said #1

  • @jacobroberts8584
    @jacobroberts8584 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    16:41 I'd like to point out that there were signs on Pop-Eyes that say "Warning you may get a bit wet" or something to that extent
    BIGGEST MISLEADING SIGN I'VE EVER ENCOUNTERED ON A RIDE

  • @cd1zzy
    @cd1zzy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was waiting for you to put revenge of the mummy! That’s always been my favorite ride ever and the second they take it out I’ll stop setting foot there

  • @musicmastrr8000
    @musicmastrr8000 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I honestly hated Forbidden Journey just because of the fact that while we were riding it they had technical difficulties and of course it had to stop while we were hanging upside down. Definitely felt like I was gonna die until they were able to fix it.

    • @frozenvoice9472
      @frozenvoice9472 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same thing happened to me

    • @ARCHIVED9610
      @ARCHIVED9610 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      LMAOO, same! hurt my neck so bad

    • @Alex_Logan22
      @Alex_Logan22 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I never realized it went upside down.

  • @Username_user693
    @Username_user693 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Most underrated TH-camr of all time as someone who went tho the resort 2 weeks ago this is valid I might rank Jimmy Fallon a bit higher but I grew up watching some of his skits and loved the theme It could be more thrilling though overall 100/10 tearlist

  • @collisWest
    @collisWest หลายเดือนก่อน

    I remember riding the fury 325 it was phenomenal especially the 300+ foot drop

  • @AJ-sx4zz
    @AJ-sx4zz 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I went on my own recently and took advantage of the single rider line it was great

  • @mumblejumble9022
    @mumblejumble9022 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Went through fast an furious ride for the first time and I have to say the best part was that I was one of the last groups and the ride/wait people knew the prerecorded dialog so well that they could make jokes around it

  • @eee-th8yk
    @eee-th8yk ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Went to Universals last month it was fun! Sadly, the Hagrid one was broken for 2 weeks so we couldn't attend, though everyone said it was soo fun. :(

  • @BigMeachRants
    @BigMeachRants ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a former Florida resident I gotta say you didn't miss much on the back to the future ride. Setting aside nostalgia it is a low tier sim ride. The upgrade is better in every way, but it's still a sim...son!

  • @thewalrus8396
    @thewalrus8396 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Cat in the Hat is great for one reason: short line = cooling off in the AC

  • @user-lb5qs6gk3b
    @user-lb5qs6gk3b 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good I’ll look forward to it!

  • @UniversalAddicts
    @UniversalAddicts 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hagrids is always more than 60 minutes long for the wait times. It’s sad that Hagrids doesn’t accept express pass. This is what makes Velocicoaster my favorite. Velocicoaster is a BEAST.

    • @ARCHIVED9610
      @ARCHIVED9610 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yea!! Velocicoaster was my first ‘big’ coaster and j cant stop thinking about it lol

  • @anamelessyoutuber1462
    @anamelessyoutuber1462 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It feels weird hearing someone talk about how getting theme park rights to Harry Potter was super important and would get you tons of popularity considering Harry Potter's current reputation.

    • @gingersnap3625
      @gingersnap3625 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I mean they are based on the original movie franchise which is considered to be amazing and is a huge part of so many peoples childhoods.

  • @sam06pr
    @sam06pr ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cat and the hat was so good back in the day. So sad to see it like it is now.

  • @jgd5ygdyhcr6
    @jgd5ygdyhcr6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As someone who got to pteranodon flyers several years ago when I was very young I remember loving it so much I forced my mum to take me back on altho she was terrified I'd fall out for some reason lol

  • @deaker123
    @deaker123 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Never in my life have i gotten more sick than I have after the simpsons ride. So glad my parents got to bring me to universal when i was younger so i got to experience Jaws, Twister, earthquake, back to the future... Back then it was so much better with less of all their 3D video/motion movie rides. Jaws might have looked so bad and fake but the cast members making it fun trumps any moving projector rides.

    • @commissionproductions
      @commissionproductions ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was there last year and totally agree… that thing is the closest thing to a torture machine I’ve ever been on

    • @christophermendoza6936
      @christophermendoza6936 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That and Forbidden Journey destroy me

    • @mxmaddds
      @mxmaddds ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it’s so nauseating and gives me such a bad headache

    • @Alex_Logan22
      @Alex_Logan22 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Terminator was 3D

  • @giganosaurus7777
    @giganosaurus7777 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fun fact about the Poseidon walk through ride, the trident is actually the same one from the shop, I remember because I got to hold it since the cast member noticed I had the birthday badge lol.

  • @Randomvids12681
    @Randomvids12681 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As much as I love Hagrid and Hollywood rip ride rocket it always breaks,wait times are long, and it gets delayed

  • @zaksims1981
    @zaksims1981 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m going in the middle of September, quieter time , what’s the ques like at velocoaster and hagrids? Week days ??
    Staying on resort to so can get in the park an hour early as well

    • @mxmaddds
      @mxmaddds ปีที่แล้ว

      it’s always long you definitely will be waiting more than a hour

    • @zaksims1981
      @zaksims1981 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mxmaddds I’ll make sure to get there at 7am before the 8am 1 hour early walk for people staying in resort in a midweek day , and go to straight to it 😆 😃

    • @zaksims1981
      @zaksims1981 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mxmaddds I’ll make sure to get there at 7am before the 8am 1 hour early walk for people staying in resort in a midweek day , and go to straight to it 😆 😃

  • @ArianaWoods112
    @ArianaWoods112 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love Hagrids. People say I’m crazy but it’s my favorite

  • @MasterCorneilous
    @MasterCorneilous 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I went on the mummy. It was pretty good. Also. The velocicoster. That was awesome.

  • @Hexxedxxx
    @Hexxedxxx 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bro hagrid was so intense bro that ride is perfect it’s not too short it’s literally so fast man I wish we would’ve road again

  • @Bowl-0f-Soup
    @Bowl-0f-Soup ปีที่แล้ว

    The cat in hat used to go so hard, it was really fast when spinning, it was on MIB levels of spins when it opened

  • @ChrisHonthy
    @ChrisHonthy ปีที่แล้ว

    My friends and I went for my graduation trip a couple years ago and we made the mistake on our Islands of Adventure day to go on the Popeyes ride second. We were soaked and cold for almost the entire day.

  • @maxdoerr4755
    @maxdoerr4755 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I agree a lot except you ranked hulk way too low, it is no doubt top 5 and for me top 3

  • @Bryceyo
    @Bryceyo 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Shocked how low you ranked Rip Ride Rocket. Maybe my all time favorite Rollercoaster. Such a blast.

  • @adamwick3262
    @adamwick3262 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fire video, subscription added

  • @aidanmarshall8469
    @aidanmarshall8469 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I think that the best you can do with fast and furious is to make it like testrack at Disney where you can make your own car with 3 upgrades being durability, speed, and handling. There would also be car customization

  • @colinowen9891
    @colinowen9891 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I went hagrids yesterday and the line stop because of lightning 5 miles from the area so for me 9/10

  • @Laurens-corner
    @Laurens-corner 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hagrids is so good but the one ride that I can’t stop thinking about since my first trip earlier this year is velocicoaster

  • @slaynan421
    @slaynan421 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It hurt me seeing fast and furious in last but yea I guess the ride itself isn’t the greatest 😂 I’m a major car nerd though so I love it

  • @kylebicker7649
    @kylebicker7649 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I mean, if Dr. Doom had a second shot and bounce, and then a drop at the end, it'd be better

  • @burntmilk
    @burntmilk 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Here’s a tip! If you want to go on forbidden journey but you don’t want to wait 20 minutes, go in the single rider line.
    There’s always like 4 people max in that line, so you’ll get on the ride pretty quickly.
    My record is 13 times in a row!

  • @cshimp10
    @cshimp10 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pre-spin fix Cat in the Hat was THE BEST. I totally love Tilt-a-Whirl, but CitH? Fantastic.
    Back to the Future was awesome, and was similar to how Simpsons the Ride works, whereas you sit in the vehicle and it's on a piston with a surrounding screen. Plus, being able to chase Biff through time was just mesmerizing. I believe I was 10 so it was long ago.
    [edited for spelling errors]

  • @Voxtr1sity
    @Voxtr1sity 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @hellomerio you should do an updated version of this with minion blast added to the list