I always assumed that the "generic" store names in Marvel Superhero Island (Arcade, Shop, Comiics, Cafe, etc.) is a nod to how store fronts in silver age comics were always generic like "Bakery" or "Flowers".
I know it's a bit dated now but Marvel Superhero Island is still a really fun park to visit with a lot of great attractions that still hold up. Avengers Campus, as it is today, just isn't anywhere close to as fun as Marvel Superhero Island is. The Web Slingers ride just seems like Disney trying to sell you stuff while Marvel Superhero Island kind of feels like a celebration of comic books and the characters that we all know and love.
The island will always be nostalgic for me. I think it will take awhile before Avengers Campus really comes into it's own. In addition, Super Hero Island shows a true Marvel Universe.
Disney galaxy edge and avengers campus is just a mall with 2-3 attractions and the rest is just stores and thats why harry potter is killing galaxy's edge and island of adventure is killing avengers campus even tho islands of adventures is 22 yrs old plus the new guardians of the galaxy ride that they making is a escape from gringots clone disney has been falling off for while now evwrybody be like nah they not falling off but if they wasnt rhey would've never bought lucas films and marvel and now they copying a universal ride disney has lost thier immigration if walt was still alive disney would've never bought and of those company's and fir damn sure would not be copying a universal ride
Hey Peter and Kitra! Adam’s full name is Adam Kubert (: he comes back and checks on his designs every so often. He was actually just on a VIP Tour last week! A fun Easter egg is the name Max in the Ice Man! HOWEVER, if you look at the smaller ice man in the lemon slush cart by the end of the island (just before Toon Lagoon) you can see many more names ;) - Johana
Johana!! We looked for you while we were there and even peeked into the vip guide please when we were walking by 😂 of course you have the goods when it comes to the trivia and Easter eggs!
0:48 COULSON!!!!! Also I love that Spider-Man mentioned Avengers Campus. It just makes you forget about all the legal stuff and makes the characters feel like real people. I remember going to Marvel Super Hero Island in 2016 and Captain America told me to go watch Dr Strange cause that was the next MCU film out. And I don't know why but that just made me feel like a little kid again so imagine how it must be for an actual kid.
I actually remember talking to Storm about how the first Thor movie had just came out and how he was my favorite superhero, so yeah that’s definitely a neat little detail : )
While the campus itself is cool and the setup for it looks accurate to the mcu imma say island has the better place to go to overall (plus their attractions are actually good)
@@nicotinecnts The Avengers Campus is located in upstate New York. Yet, Disney Parks has it located in a theme park called CALIFORNIA Adventures. Right off the bat, the theme or location for the land is wrong. And frankly, I find it rather bland in compare to Avengers Island in Orlando.
@@RPowell43The parks are a part of a separate parallel universe. I think it’s set between the movies so the snap never happened. From what I remember the park story line is that the various campuses around the world are a part of the global Avengers Initiative. They realized that the planet needs more heroes to better defend itself so now they are trying to reach as many people and share their technologies in order to bring about the next generation(s) of heroes. So it’s not in New York.
@@bluepancake1269 Not really true. The contract Universal has states they own the theme park rights to those characters in Florida. Yes, Marvel must approve of anything Universal does but they have to show just cause for denying an approval. Disney/Marvel can't just say no so that Universal can not update or revamp that area. Just cause would have to be something that could be proven in court that is damaging to the Marvel brand ect. The contract that Universal signed with Marvel is online and you can read through it. Nothing in it changes just because Disney bought out Marvel and is a theme park rival to Universal. If Universal wants to build a brand new Avengers ride in IOA, then by contract they have full rights to do so, and Disney/Marvel can only say no if they can prove in a court of law that Universal's plans are damaging to the Marvel brand or don't fit the characters ect. Now there are some blurry lines where the MCU stuff is concerned where Disney has more say, but Universal really holds the biggest cards with that contract.
They were trying to go for a more comic book-y look back when IOA opened in 1999, but with the mcu and all nowadays, the designs have become more obsolete.
Completely agree with you! Marvel Superhero Island wins in the rides category for sure. Merch goes to Island's. Food/theming goes to Avengers Campus (based off of TH-cam). This was built obviously pre Harry Potter, before Universal really upped their game with immersion, theming, and food. I'd be interested to see what a Marvel land would look like from Universal if built today. Obviously we will never see this lol, but thats why the food and overall theming isn't the best. The theming is based off the '90's comics, not the movies, which gives it a bit of a dated/Six Flags feel. I also don't think they're really allowed to make any significant changes to the land in terms of theming because of Disney. The rides at Islands are awesome though, specifically Hulk and Spiderman.
If anything, it seems that the food could be the easiest thing to improve upon. Probably wouldn't be difficult to hire some chefs to come up with better food options than what you'd find in a high school cafeteria or the TV dinner freezers at your local supermarket. And only two adult beverages, one of which was Bud Light? I assume the other is regular Budweiser. Again, they could hire some beverage craftsmen to come up with mixed drinks, or even just have more beer choices on tap.
Food 100% would be the easiest improvement, and I actually really like the classic 90's comic look because it flows really well with the newspaper comic area right after.
You guys brings such a fresh perspective on your experiences at the parks and fair opinions; I appreciate it so much! Kitra, I had the chicken fettuccine alfredo at Cafe 4 and you’re right! It tastes exactly like the Lean Cuisine frozen meal 😅
@@OrdinaryAdventures It was probably frozen and not cooked right. 😂 I would have taken it back if I didn’t like it, and I like Alfredo. I’m sure they will allow you to bring food back!
This video brought me back to 2008 when I was 10 visiting Universal with my parents all the rides, and marvel merch! Especially riding the incredible hulk coaster and the dr doom ride! Thankyou for bringing the memories back today! ❤️😄
Avengers campus is opening in phases so my honest opinion is it’s way too early to even judge it. Galaxy’s edge got the same back lash when it opened up only having 1 ride and now look at it now 🤷🏾♂️
@@krystalkade3249 everyone has their own opinions the point I was making is that it’s too early to judge avengers campus cause it’s not completely done yet
I’ve been there a few times and I get to go again in a week! That Spider-Man ride is one of the best attractions I’ve been on EVER! Avengers campus looks like fun but to me Super-hero Island will always beat it out because of that ride and the Hulk coaster. Which is still one of my all time favorite coasters.
If you go through the regular line for Spider-Man they actually have an office set up with Stan Lee's actual desk and a bunch of his original sketches of spiderman on top of it the tribute is more than just that picture with JJJ. Also Covid has the characters limited for that area usually you see several heros throughout the day.
I went here for the first time a month ago. This land was by far my favorite, I’m not even a comic book reader. It’s just you can tell you put some love into this part of the theme park.
The character experiences and shows makes up for just web slingers as the only new ride. When I was there during opening weekend that was the highlight for me. Guardians of the Galaxy will be the anchor for avengers campus until the avengers quinjet experience which will hopefully rival the popularity of rise of the resistance
I saw your photos on your instagram and Marvel Hero Istand looks really really neat. I definitely want to visit this someday. Love the merchandise for sure! The food looks more like cafeteria type food but it sounds like its mass produced too where isn't is made to order in Disneyland/CA adventure? Thank you again for another awesome trip.
Thanks for the vid. Loved the Marvel store. The meatball sub was worrisome, I thought it was covered in a white sauce, it looked nothing like cheese. Lol If I had the money, I'd buy so many figures. My wallet is happy that I can't go figure shopping.
I love your detailed comparisons! Thanks for the insights Peter and Kitra! Based on the footage, I think the Avengers Campus food is more themed and exciting (Plus the beverages)… yes! 🍻🍹
I was just there last week and it was such a blast! I used to go bi annually wit my parents and of course Spiderman is still the VIP. My only complaint was the comic book shop used to actually be filled to the brim with actual comics, now it was about 10% comics and 90% toys. Sad but still fun!
There is more characters. every few hours they all come out on their bikes and have photo ops all over the area. Also spiderman is wearing a different outfit for that. Cafe 4 was never really a Character dining area. The food has been basic and never has been updated. Hard to compare with a NEW park when they are all super theming everything. Just like how all the new potter stuff is better themed than anything else. Most parks never update their theming on stuff. Also the Hulk was rough before. it was torn down full a few years ago and fully rebuilt with a all new track.
1. The Spider-Man ride is better at Universal. 2. They sell COMICS in the merch shop! 3. The art is better. 4. Hulk coaster is BEST coaster there is! They play Marvel cartoons while you wait in line. Have NOT seen comics sold in the Disney Web store. Please someone tell me if Disney merch shop sells comics??? The lack of a Stan Lee tribute at Disney is disturbing. Considering he created the most valuable character IPs of all time, more so than Walt did by a million miles. Something fishy there for sure.
Haven’t watched the video all the way through (I’m an Orlando native so I already know everything there is to this park), but they do sell comics in the Marvel merch shop at Avengers Campus. As far as a Stan Lee tribute goes, idk if there is one at the Universal park, and as much as there should be, I feel as if we really should be crediting more creators than just Stan Lee when it comes to the creation of the Marvel universe. He was the fact of it, for sure, but not the only component.
@@QIsForK12 Stan was the only common denominator in every major character. The artists were Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and a few others. But Stan was successful on every creation in making them relatable with flaws, yet fun with great dialogue. Jack and Steve never succeeded without Stan in their other works.
Hey guys, Simon from Sydney Australia. Great vlog, very balanced opinion. I am still very excited to get back to CA to experience Avengers Campus and return to Galaxies Edge. Florida looks 🥵 and steamy but the Island park looks fun. AC’s Pims Kitchen looks amazing and like you guys, I am a foodie. Maybe Kitras Kitchen will attempt some Pims Particle plates??? 🥨 Cheers
It's actually surprising how great Super Hero Island compares, especially since it opened like 22 years ago, and Avengers campus is brand new. New Universal park sections have fared much better since then in theming and food so I suspect that stuff would have been better if it weren't still old. Could use a refresh, but I bet they can't stray too far from what they have now, and probably don't want to put much more money into something that basically advertises their rival's property. Last time I was at the park a few years ago Hulk was really super smooth. I hear it was bumpy for a while but they did close it for awhile to refirbish it and even replace some track sections to make it smoother.
Great report! Always super well filmed and edited. Thanks. Personally, I find the architecture style of Avengers Campus more pleasing and quality-looking.
I agree with all the ratings but avengers campus feels like I stepped into the marvel world. At universal it feels like a fun theme instead of actually feeling apart of marvel. The spider man ride will always hold a special place in my heart. I rode it four times in one day when I was five and my parents stopped me from being there the entire day. Regardless I think avengers campus is better because of the magical feel it gives. But that is just my opinion.
@@graciecreations3267 Superhero Island is better in my opinion because Avengers Campus may make you feel like you are in the MCU, but Superhero Island makes you feel like you are inside the comics, which I think is way better and much more Marvel.
@@joaquindonoso5481 I completely get where you’re coming from! I do think it depends on the type of fan you are, whether that’s wanting to feel more apart of the films or more apart of the comics xxx
Didn't know this existed. Makes sense because Marvel was basically giving themselves away back in the day to stay afloat. It doesn't have any of the modern stuff but it feels like a nice retro experience with cool rides. Spider-Man looks like the one that showed up at my 9th birthday party though.
it's crazy coming here as a Floridian, and seeing so many people who have no clue this existed. Definitley one of my favorite theme park areas out of them all.
So cool that you guys did a comparison. We will see how Avengers Campus stacks up when the second ride opens. I get why everyone does a Spiderman ride. That is one of the most popular characters ever but it still would have been nice to have a bit more variety.
8:49..I actually KNOW the answer about the elevator! Those are maintenance elevators for the NYC Subway system (remember: most of Marvel comics take place in real world cities like New York) and there are still a few of them left in Manhattan (there was one about a block from my Grandmother’s office on 23rd street back in the 1970’s that I thought looked a bit weird when we’d visit her-it’s just an elevator out there on the sidewalk that no one really is allowed to use so it’s just…there)
Funny story: when I was a teenager (many, many years ago 🙃), I was walking through the queue for the Spider-Man ride, and when I reached the dark room, they had the Spider-Man character literally perching on the handrail. I had ridden the ride dozens of times before, but I did NOT see that coming, and he scared the crap out of me! I screamed so loudly, I have no idea how he didn’t break character! 🤣🤣
There's an indoor park in Dubai called IMG, they also have a Marvel themed land that is similar to this one, although a lot smaller. Haven't had the chance to visit Avengers Campus yet, planning to go next year when restrictions ease up. Thank you Peter and Kitra for the amazing coverage!!
Hulk was completely rebuilt a few years ago so if you haven’t ridden it in years you’ll be pleasantly surprised. The piece of train the Hulk is holding is from the old version.
Thank You Peter And Kitra we totally missed super hero island as we were rushing through at note before closing we rode Spiderman luckaly before close it was Awesome but sadly that was it as it was closing time. Thank you for sharing you guys are Awesome😀👍
I do agree with you on the food and rides in this video. I do like my character meet and greets at Universal studios Orlando. Because of the pandemic they don't have as many characters as they did before. I miss them riding down the street on there 4 wheelers and getting off to get pictures with everyone. And I do think that the Spiderman meet & greet looks cooler that Universal studios. Maybe one day I will get to Disneyland
I judge a new area at any park based on rides: options and experience. So far, Universal's Marvel World may not be based on the popular MCU but has a greater experience. Personally, even though i live in CA, my vote goes to Universal.
Adam Kubert is the son of Legendary DC comic book artist, Joe Kubert. Joe had been drawing comics since the 1940's and has been inducted into 2 prestiguous comic book hall of fame's, the Jack Kirby hall of fame and the Will Eisner hall of fame. Adam has worked for both DC and Marvel and has won an Eisner award for best inker on Batman vs Predator back in 1992. His brother Andy is also an amazing comic book artist.
Marvel Superhero Island all day for me. It's like walking into an actual comic book which is just frozen in time, plus comic books of the 80s-90s are cooler than the modern comics tbh. Avengers Campus I never been to because FL resident. But it seems more MCU based which is kinda bit cool but Superhero Island is and always will be cool in my book!
Awww this takes me back many many years when we had our honeymoon in Orlando. Loved universal especially the marvel part.. When Peter says, ‘I swear to god..’ relating to Kitra and the food I was expecting the clip from Batman begins, ‘swear to me’🤣
I'm happy that I don't have to worry about islands of adventure loosing marvel. Spiderman and hulk are my favorite rides there. Not favorite of all universal but of the marvel area.
Cafe 4 was always meant to be a basic quick service. I don’t remember when they added characters. I used to do day visits and would get the pasta salad and a drink for less than $10. The food there was never great. If you want good table service food in IOA you have to try Mythos.
Ive been to universal in Orlando and just recently visited the Avengers campus in Anaheim. Gotta say...even though the orlando park is 20 years older. its much much better haha
@@Cjtpine I love silver age comics too but this is just bad...cardboard cutouts=/=silver age. It is just tacky and lazy. Disney blows this out of the water
@@asudevil316 from the people I've talked with I think you're in the minority . Seems like most people hate the new avengers campus. And web slingers was blah as well. But at least some people enjoy it. Hopefully they keep building onto it
The Universal one is obviously bigger so it has more power to it. But Avengers Campus is just a campus that’s why it feels so different. But both are cool in their own way
They're vastly different, different enough to the point I'd say that both Super Hero Island and Avengers Campus can really coexist without significant conflict. Super Hero Island is like you stepped back into the golden age of comics, Avengers Campus is more like the world of the movies. From what I've seen of Avengers Campus, I'm going to have to say I prefer Super Hero Island. The fact that the entire land is built based on that classic comic style. It sets it apart from the admittedly more generic look of Avengers Campus. This isn't helped by the fact that Web Slingers is quite inferior compared to the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man.
I didn't even know that this exists! I was wondering why Disney didn't use the actual comic themes, but now I know. The drawn comics is where this all come from, and they still are the most loved within many. This looks great, but I'm still hoping that Disney and Universal could negotiate somehow a sharing agreement on the use license.
I would say Marvel Superhero Island as it has more comic side to it and Adam Kubert's artwork being used and shown as part of the experience is just amazing. I would really wish I could go there.
I’m late to the video but I live in Florida and was at universal close to when they opened the Spider Man ride. Spider man was climbing the queue bars crouched down sneaking up on people. That spidey was definitely an imposter!! 😂
All I gotta say is the Fantastic 4 cafe food was gross when we went. I got that same alfredo pasta. lol. However, I LOVE their Spider-Man ride and the theming especially in Hulk. I feel like if you took the food from AC and put it in this park, it'd be the perfect combo judging from your videos.
Marvel Super Hero Island had great merchandise. Really cool shops. Hope to make it to Avengers Camps one day, but I will enjoy FL when I come until I get to CA.
Those shirts were awesome xD my husband got the Spider-Man one and it looks awesome! Peter you should’ve gotten the Iron Man and Kitra the Thor one! Also the Spider-Man ride at Islands of Adventure is a favorite for sure!!!
I’ve never been to either, but based on everything universals seems to be more cohesive with multiple tides vs Disney’s 1 ride that’s been done over again to death....
I always assumed that the "generic" store names in Marvel Superhero Island (Arcade, Shop, Comiics, Cafe, etc.) is a nod to how store fronts in silver age comics were always generic like "Bakery" or "Flowers".
Ah that makes sense
Yeah, they said that was the intention
I know it's a bit dated now but Marvel Superhero Island is still a really fun park to visit with a lot of great attractions that still hold up. Avengers Campus, as it is today, just isn't anywhere close to as fun as Marvel Superhero Island is. The Web Slingers ride just seems like Disney trying to sell you stuff while Marvel Superhero Island kind of feels like a celebration of comic books and the characters that we all know and love.
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The island will always be nostalgic for me. I think it will take awhile before Avengers Campus really comes into it's own. In addition, Super Hero Island shows a true Marvel Universe.
We love it too
Avengers campus Disneyland California anaheim to florida Orlando over universal studios marvel superhero island 1999 year
Disney galaxy edge and avengers campus is just a mall with 2-3 attractions and the rest is just stores and thats why harry potter is killing galaxy's edge and island of adventure is killing avengers campus even tho islands of adventures is 22 yrs old plus the new guardians of the galaxy ride that they making is a escape from gringots clone disney has been falling off for while now evwrybody be like nah they not falling off but if they wasnt rhey would've never bought lucas films and marvel and now they copying a universal ride disney has lost thier immigration if walt was still alive disney would've never bought and of those company's and fir damn sure would not be copying a universal ride
Thanks for clearing up the confusion of why Marvel exists in Disneyland California and Universal Orlando.
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You’re welcome
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Honestly I’m happy this place is still going it’s like a huge time capsule from Marvels 90’s Golden Era
Haha yup
Hey Peter and Kitra! Adam’s full name is Adam Kubert (: he comes back and checks on his designs every so often. He was actually just on a VIP Tour last week!
A fun Easter egg is the name Max in the Ice Man! HOWEVER, if you look at the smaller ice man in the lemon slush cart by the end of the island (just before Toon Lagoon) you can see many more names ;)
- Johana
Johana!! We looked for you while we were there and even peeked into the vip guide please when we were walking by 😂 of course you have the goods when it comes to the trivia and Easter eggs!
@@OrdinaryAdventures We must catch up when you come back for HHN! Tickets just went on sale yesterday 🙌🏽🙌🏽🥰
0:48 COULSON!!!!!
Also I love that Spider-Man mentioned Avengers Campus. It just makes you forget about all the legal stuff and makes the characters feel like real people. I remember going to Marvel Super Hero Island in 2016 and Captain America told me to go watch Dr Strange cause that was the next MCU film out. And I don't know why but that just made me feel like a little kid again so imagine how it must be for an actual kid.
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I actually remember talking to Storm about how the first Thor movie had just came out and how he was my favorite superhero, so yeah that’s definitely a neat little detail : )
While the campus itself is cool and the setup for it looks accurate to the mcu imma say island has the better place to go to overall (plus their attractions are actually good)
I feel like campus is better than island because in campus you really feel immersed like your actually in the mcu though i respect your opinion
@@nicotinecnts The Avengers Campus is located in upstate New York. Yet, Disney Parks has it located in a theme park called CALIFORNIA Adventures. Right off the bat, the theme or location for the land is wrong. And frankly, I find it rather bland in compare to Avengers Island in Orlando.
@@RPowell43The parks are a part of a separate parallel universe. I think it’s set between the movies so the snap never happened. From what I remember the park story line is that the various campuses around the world are a part of the global Avengers Initiative. They realized that the planet needs more heroes to better defend itself so now they are trying to reach as many people and share their technologies in order to bring about the next generation(s) of heroes. So it’s not in New York.
Both are fun
They need to re-do that Spider-Man costume for the meet and greets
they cant :( all the changes to designs and architecture needs to be approved by marvel, and since disney now owns marvel, they wont approve it
🤣🤣🤣🤣 looked so cheap
@@bluepancake1269 Not really true. The contract Universal has states they own the theme park rights to those characters in Florida. Yes, Marvel must approve of anything Universal does but they have to show just cause for denying an approval. Disney/Marvel can't just say no so that Universal can not update or revamp that area. Just cause would have to be something that could be proven in court that is damaging to the Marvel brand ect. The contract that Universal signed with Marvel is online and you can read through it. Nothing in it changes just because Disney bought out Marvel and is a theme park rival to Universal. If Universal wants to build a brand new Avengers ride in IOA, then by contract they have full rights to do so, and Disney/Marvel can only say no if they can prove in a court of law that Universal's plans are damaging to the Marvel brand or don't fit the characters ect. Now there are some blurry lines where the MCU stuff is concerned where Disney has more say, but Universal really holds the biggest cards with that contract.
They were trying to go for a more comic book-y look back when IOA opened in 1999, but with the mcu and all nowadays, the designs have become more obsolete.
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Completely agree with you! Marvel Superhero Island wins in the rides category for sure. Merch goes to Island's. Food/theming goes to Avengers Campus (based off of TH-cam). This was built obviously pre Harry Potter, before Universal really upped their game with immersion, theming, and food. I'd be interested to see what a Marvel land would look like from Universal if built today. Obviously we will never see this lol, but thats why the food and overall theming isn't the best. The theming is based off the '90's comics, not the movies, which gives it a bit of a dated/Six Flags feel. I also don't think they're really allowed to make any significant changes to the land in terms of theming because of Disney. The rides at Islands are awesome though, specifically Hulk and Spiderman.
If anything, it seems that the food could be the easiest thing to improve upon. Probably wouldn't be difficult to hire some chefs to come up with better food options than what you'd find in a high school cafeteria or the TV dinner freezers at your local supermarket. And only two adult beverages, one of which was Bud Light? I assume the other is regular Budweiser. Again, they could hire some beverage craftsmen to come up with mixed drinks, or even just have more beer choices on tap.
That’s so true, it would be awesome with a upgrade and Harry potter like details
Food 100% would be the easiest improvement, and I actually really like the classic 90's comic look because it flows really well with the newspaper comic area right after.
Food at Universal sucks...even in the Harry Potter lands. Besides butterbeer their food is mediocre
I disagree here. The food at three broomsticks is great. The fish and chips is one of the best theme park meals you can get
You guys brings such a fresh perspective on your experiences at the parks and fair opinions; I appreciate it so much! Kitra, I had the chicken fettuccine alfredo at Cafe 4 and you’re right! It tastes exactly like the Lean Cuisine frozen meal 😅
Haha yesss it took me a few minutes to realize that
@@OrdinaryAdventures It was probably frozen and not cooked right. 😂 I would have taken it back if I didn’t like it, and I like Alfredo. I’m sure they will allow you to bring food back!
This video brought me back to 2008 when I was 10 visiting Universal with my parents all the rides, and marvel merch! Especially riding the incredible hulk coaster and the dr doom ride! Thankyou for bringing the memories back today! ❤️😄
You’re welcome Victoria
Loved the video!!!! Avengers Campus NEEDS a comic book shop!!!! The merchandise is a million times better than what we have in DCA!!!!
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Avengers campus is opening in phases so my honest opinion is it’s way too early to even judge it. Galaxy’s edge got the same back lash when it opened up only having 1 ride and now look at it now 🤷🏾♂️
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Galaxy’s edge is still lame imo lol
we’ve been there many times and it’s one of our favorite places in all of Disney parks. Not lame at all
@@krystalkade3249 everyone has their own opinions the point I was making is that it’s too early to judge avengers campus cause it’s not completely done yet
I’ve been there a few times and I get to go again in a week! That Spider-Man ride is one of the best attractions I’ve been on EVER! Avengers campus looks like fun but to me Super-hero Island will always beat it out because of that ride and the Hulk coaster. Which is still one of my all time favorite coasters.
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I totally agree....when I first road this Spider-Man ride it BLEW ME AWAY! And it STILL holds up GREAT!
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If you go through the regular line for Spider-Man they actually have an office set up with Stan Lee's actual desk and a bunch of his original sketches of spiderman on top of it the tribute is more than just that picture with JJJ. Also Covid has the characters limited for that area usually you see several heros throughout the day.
That’s great
I went here for the first time a month ago. This land was by far my favorite, I’m not even a comic book reader. It’s just you can tell you put some love into this part of the theme park.
The character experiences and shows makes up for just web slingers as the only new ride. When I was there during opening weekend that was the highlight for me. Guardians of the Galaxy will be the anchor for avengers campus until the avengers quinjet experience which will hopefully rival the popularity of rise of the resistance
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This was a great video! Peter always knows about the best easter eggs!
Thanks so much
I saw your photos on your instagram and Marvel Hero Istand looks really really neat. I definitely want to visit this someday. Love the merchandise for sure! The food looks more like cafeteria type food but it sounds like its mass produced too where isn't is made to order in Disneyland/CA adventure? Thank you again for another awesome trip.
It’s cool but very 90s and different
Putting everything on hold, and watching this video!
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Fantastic Fork! Love that idea. I do wish they'd make some modern changes to some of the areas, but Spiderman can't be beat at IOA
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Thank you for showing that photo booth pictures I'm definitely going to do one. You 2 are awesome
Yay!! It was so fun
That Spider-man ride is one of my all time favorite.
Agreed
That spider man ride is sooo much better wtfff
Its definitely better but Webslingers is a lot of fun. Ride it for yourself before making a judgement.
🤣🤣 "it's not as bad as it looks!" Love you guys!
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it is :)
Cool to see Adam Kuberts art so big! I saw on Instagram he hid his son's name in Ice Man's foot.
Oh thanks for the info
Finding the hidden Adam’s is almost like hidden Mickeys. Agree, your Hollywood Spider-Man was way more authentic than the Florida one 😂-S
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Also, @Peter, I love how you know facts about each attraction. It's so interesting learning about the license agreements or the history behind them. 4
Thanks Tiffany
Thanks for the vid. Loved the Marvel store. The meatball sub was worrisome, I thought it was covered in a white sauce, it looked nothing like cheese. Lol If I had the money, I'd buy so many figures. My wallet is happy that I can't go figure shopping.
So many cool things in there but I’m sure you could find them all for a lot cheaper online
@@OrdinaryAdventures True enough & good point.
I love your detailed comparisons! Thanks for the insights Peter and Kitra! Based on the footage, I think the Avengers Campus food is more themed and exciting (Plus the beverages)… yes! 🍻🍹
Thanks for watching misty
I was just there last week and it was such a blast! I used to go bi annually wit my parents and of course Spiderman is still the VIP. My only complaint was the comic book shop used to actually be filled to the brim with actual comics, now it was about 10% comics and 90% toys. Sad but still fun!
So sad there isn’t that many anymore
These videos are so cool! Just first perspective on the park I think the illustrations look really cool on this park !
Agreed thanks for watching
There is more characters. every few hours they all come out on their bikes and have photo ops all over the area. Also spiderman is wearing a different outfit for that. Cafe 4 was never really a Character dining area. The food has been basic and never has been updated. Hard to compare with a NEW park when they are all super theming everything. Just like how all the new potter stuff is better themed than anything else. Most parks never update their theming on stuff. Also the Hulk was rough before. it was torn down full a few years ago and fully rebuilt with a all new track.
Doesn’t your last sentence contradict your statement about parks not updating their stuff?
@@ShaferScott I'm speaking when it comes to themes and food. Rebuilding hulk isn't doing anything new.
True but it’s still fun to compare
1. The Spider-Man ride is better at Universal.
2. They sell COMICS in the merch shop!
3. The art is better.
4. Hulk coaster is BEST coaster there is!
They play Marvel cartoons while you wait in line.
Have NOT seen comics sold in the Disney Web store. Please someone tell me if Disney merch shop sells comics??? The lack of a Stan Lee tribute at Disney is disturbing. Considering he created the most valuable character IPs of all time, more so than Walt did by a million miles. Something fishy there for sure.
Haven’t watched the video all the way through (I’m an Orlando native so I already know everything there is to this park), but they do sell comics in the Marvel merch shop at Avengers Campus. As far as a Stan Lee tribute goes, idk if there is one at the Universal park, and as much as there should be, I feel as if we really should be crediting more creators than just Stan Lee when it comes to the creation of the Marvel universe. He was the fact of it, for sure, but not the only component.
@@QIsForK12 Stan was the only common denominator in every major character. The artists were Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and a few others. But Stan was successful on every creation in making them relatable with flaws, yet fun with great dialogue. Jack and Steve never succeeded without Stan in their other works.
They don’t sell comics in avengers campus
Hey guys, Simon from Sydney Australia. Great vlog, very balanced opinion. I am still very excited to get back to CA to experience Avengers Campus and return to Galaxies Edge. Florida looks 🥵 and steamy but the Island park looks fun. AC’s Pims Kitchen looks amazing and like you guys, I am a foodie. Maybe Kitras Kitchen will attempt some Pims Particle plates??? 🥨 Cheers
Great idea!!!
The people screaming on the Spider-Man ride were hilarious hahaha
So many kids screaming it was so funny
It's actually surprising how great Super Hero Island compares, especially since it opened like 22 years ago, and Avengers campus is brand new. New Universal park sections have fared much better since then in theming and food so I suspect that stuff would have been better if it weren't still old. Could use a refresh, but I bet they can't stray too far from what they have now, and probably don't want to put much more money into something that basically advertises their rival's property.
Last time I was at the park a few years ago Hulk was really super smooth. I hear it was bumpy for a while but they did close it for awhile to refirbish it and even replace some track sections to make it smoother.
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The Spiderman ride is one of my favorites!!
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Great report! Always super well filmed and edited. Thanks. Personally, I find the architecture style of Avengers Campus more pleasing and quality-looking.
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“Butt check on the human torch” has to be the oddest sentence ever, lol
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Coool again I feel like I am here with you so thank you so much 😊 .
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I agree with all the ratings but avengers campus feels like I stepped into the marvel world. At universal it feels like a fun theme instead of actually feeling apart of marvel. The spider man ride will always hold a special place in my heart. I rode it four times in one day when I was five and my parents stopped me from being there the entire day. Regardless I think avengers campus is better because of the magical feel it gives. But that is just my opinion.
That’s exactly how I feel🙌🏻 for this day and age now I feel like Avengers Campus just makes you feel apart of the films 🙌🏻
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@@graciecreations3267 Superhero Island is better in my opinion because Avengers Campus may make you feel like you are in the MCU, but Superhero Island makes you feel like you are inside the comics, which I think is way better and much more Marvel.
@@joaquindonoso5481 I completely get where you’re coming from! I do think it depends on the type of fan you are, whether that’s wanting to feel more apart of the films or more apart of the comics xxx
@@graciecreations3267 for me Avengers Campus feels so barren, so unoriginal that I can't enjoy it.
Didn't know this existed. Makes sense because Marvel was basically giving themselves away back in the day to stay afloat. It doesn't have any of the modern stuff but it feels like a nice retro experience with cool rides. Spider-Man looks like the one that showed up at my 9th birthday party though.
it's crazy coming here as a Floridian, and seeing so many people who have no clue this existed. Definitley one of my favorite theme park areas out of them all.
So cool that you guys did a comparison. We will see how Avengers Campus stacks up when the second ride opens. I get why everyone does a Spiderman ride. That is one of the most popular characters ever but it still would have been nice to have a bit more variety.
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Your opening is amazing you guys mind blown the art 🖼 beautiful
Thanks Stacy!
8:49..I actually KNOW the answer about the elevator! Those are maintenance elevators for the NYC Subway system (remember: most of Marvel comics take place in real world cities like New York) and there are still a few of them left in Manhattan (there was one about a block from my Grandmother’s office on 23rd street back in the 1970’s that I thought looked a bit weird when we’d visit her-it’s just an elevator out there on the sidewalk that no one really is allowed to use so it’s just…there)
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I hope universal keeps the rights I love this island and hope it stays forever
Same it is so fun! But at the same time I’d love to see what Disney world would do if they could
You both do such a great job chatting with characters. Always great work on your videos! 👏👏👏
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Funny story: when I was a teenager (many, many years ago 🙃), I was walking through the queue for the Spider-Man ride, and when I reached the dark room, they had the Spider-Man character literally perching on the handrail. I had ridden the ride dozens of times before, but I did NOT see that coming, and he scared the crap out of me! I screamed so loudly, I have no idea how he didn’t break character! 🤣🤣
Doctor Doom character would sometimes scare guests in the queue for Fear Fall. They would look like a statue until they moved.
There's an indoor park in Dubai called IMG, they also have a Marvel themed land that is similar to this one, although a lot smaller. Haven't had the chance to visit Avengers Campus yet, planning to go next year when restrictions ease up. Thank you Peter and Kitra for the amazing coverage!!
We’d lovvveee to go there one day
There was a little kids restaurant in Canada themed to marvel characters, they even had their own low budget spiderman ride
7:35 OMG Shy Guy plushie! My fav. So cute
Love him
Hulk was completely rebuilt a few years ago so if you haven’t ridden it in years you’ll be pleasantly surprised. The piece of train the Hulk is holding is from the old version.
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Felt like I was on the ride. Loved this video
Thanks for watching
U could tell that Spiderman was quarantined without working out
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Kitra and “the butt check.” Lol! “You’re welcome.”
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Thank You Peter And Kitra we totally missed super hero island as we were rushing through at note before closing we rode Spiderman luckaly before close it was Awesome but sadly that was it as it was closing time. Thank you for sharing you guys are Awesome😀👍
Thanks for watching Horacio
I do agree with you on the food and rides in this video. I do like my character meet and greets at Universal studios Orlando. Because of the pandemic they don't have as many characters as they did before. I miss them riding down the street on there 4 wheelers and getting off to get pictures with everyone. And I do think that the Spiderman meet & greet looks cooler that Universal studios. Maybe one day I will get to Disneyland
Yeah we miss that too
The intro was amazing 👏🏼👏🏼 So good!
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I judge a new area at any park based on rides: options and experience. So far, Universal's Marvel World may not be based on the popular MCU but has a greater experience. Personally, even though i live in CA, my vote goes to Universal.
Both are so fun though
This part of the park gives me serious Six Flags vibes…
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I love to let myself fling around openly in the vehicle on the Spiderman ride cuz its INSANE.
Agreed it’s sooo fun
The back story on this is cool had no idea. Awesome video.
Thanks Jacob
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Ohh that comic book cover was cute! Yes, it was worth $10!
I didn’t see Adams name in the torch…I was blinded by other parts😳of his body.
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Adam Kubert is the son of Legendary DC comic book artist, Joe Kubert. Joe had been drawing comics since the 1940's and has been inducted into 2 prestiguous comic book hall of fame's, the Jack Kirby hall of fame and the Will Eisner hall of fame. Adam has worked for both DC and Marvel and has won an Eisner award for best inker on Batman vs Predator back in 1992. His brother Andy is also an amazing comic book artist.
So cool
Marvel Superhero Island all day for me. It's like walking into an actual comic book which is just frozen in time, plus comic books of the 80s-90s are cooler than the modern comics tbh. Avengers Campus I never been to because FL resident. But it seems more MCU based which is kinda bit cool but Superhero Island is and always will be cool in my book!
We love it too
Awww this takes me back many many years when we had our honeymoon in Orlando. Loved universal especially the marvel part.. When Peter says, ‘I swear to god..’ relating to Kitra and the food I was expecting the clip from Batman begins, ‘swear to me’🤣
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From what I’ve been watching from other you tubers I feel island of adventures is still better than avengers campus so far
Both are fun in their own ways
I'm happy that I don't have to worry about islands of adventure loosing marvel. Spiderman and hulk are my favorite rides there. Not favorite of all universal but of the marvel area.
Me too I love those rides so much
It's so cool how Universal Studios and Disney Owns Marvel
Yeah Universal just owns the theme park rights East of the Mississippi
Cafe 4 was always meant to be a basic quick service. I don’t remember when they added characters. I used to do day visits and would get the pasta salad and a drink for less than $10. The food there was never great. If you want good table service food in IOA you have to try Mythos.
We wanna try that
Ive been to universal in Orlando and just recently visited the Avengers campus in Anaheim. Gotta say...even though the orlando park is 20 years older. its much much better haha
Haha we love them both
I guess if you like horrible food and tacky design....
@@asudevil316 I think the design is amazing! Very old school comic . I love silver age comics so I love it
@@Cjtpine I love silver age comics too but this is just bad...cardboard cutouts=/=silver age. It is just tacky and lazy. Disney blows this out of the water
@@asudevil316 from the people I've talked with I think you're in the minority . Seems like most people hate the new avengers campus. And web slingers was blah as well. But at least some people enjoy it. Hopefully they keep building onto it
Got to ride Spiderman with the ride developers during soft opening of IOA. That was a nice surprise once we got off the ride.
That’s so cool
The Universal one is obviously bigger so it has more power to it. But Avengers Campus is just a campus that’s why it feels so different. But both are cool in their own way
Agreed
The way the picture plots out of the printer at 6:52 makes it look like there was a person inside and they just plopped it out.
Totally
Wow that land looks awesome
It’s a lot of fun
I’d pay 10$ all day to be on a avenger cover
Me too, i'll have it laminated and framed
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Kitra, please tell me you bought that Deadpool Loungefly?!?! Haha 😂 it’s so funny and cute!
I didn’t but it’s awesome
They're vastly different, different enough to the point I'd say that both Super Hero Island and Avengers Campus can really coexist without significant conflict.
Super Hero Island is like you stepped back into the golden age of comics, Avengers Campus is more like the world of the movies.
From what I've seen of Avengers Campus, I'm going to have to say I prefer Super Hero Island. The fact that the entire land is built based on that classic comic style. It sets it apart from the admittedly more generic look of Avengers Campus. This isn't helped by the fact that Web Slingers is quite inferior compared to the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man.
I agree, both have their own advantages
Thank you Kitra and Peter.
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This place is so 90's :)
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I didn't even know that this exists! I was wondering why Disney didn't use the actual comic themes, but now I know. The drawn comics is where this all come from, and they still are the most loved within many. This looks great, but I'm still hoping that Disney and Universal could negotiate somehow a sharing agreement on the use license.
I wish that too someday
A magneto dark ride/launch coaster would be epic
That’s a great idea
I want the Deadpool lounge fly!!!
Me too
I would say Marvel Superhero Island as it has more comic side to it and Adam Kubert's artwork being used and shown as part of the experience is just amazing. I would really wish I could go there.
Love the art
I’m late to the video but I live in Florida and was at universal close to when they opened the Spider Man ride. Spider man was climbing the queue bars crouched down sneaking up on people. That spidey was definitely an imposter!! 😂
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Just love you guys yall to funning! hope to one day run into you in Disney in Cali!
I like how Spider-Man acknowledged Avengers Campus even though its at a competing park.
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Great video 😉🤩💚
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All I gotta say is the Fantastic 4 cafe food was gross when we went. I got that same alfredo pasta. lol. However, I LOVE their Spider-Man ride and the theming especially in Hulk. I feel like if you took the food from AC and put it in this park, it'd be the perfect combo judging from your videos.
Yeah it def was not good
Spidy's costume was the one from the comics. The zipper across the back is how it is done in the comics. Very classical.
Really?
@@OrdinaryAdventures Yes. Also, it's the way they had Spider-man's costume for the live action TV show.
Spider man at islands of adventure is my favorite theme park ride of all time.
It’s great
Marvel Super Hero Island had great merchandise. Really cool shops. Hope to make it to Avengers Camps one day, but I will enjoy FL when I come until I get to CA.
Hope you make it there too
The $9.50! about the photo booth made me snort out my soda
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Fear Fall is one of my favorite drop towers 🥰
Loved it
I actually went that island myself and my family back in 2017, it was really fun, it was my first time going to the US and go to the parks in Orlando
Sounds fun Gabriel
@@OrdinaryAdventures it was, it certainly was 😁
Very cool Thank you
Thanks Phil
Those shirts were awesome xD my husband got the Spider-Man one and it looks awesome! Peter you should’ve gotten the Iron Man and Kitra the Thor one! Also the Spider-Man ride at Islands of Adventure is a favorite for sure!!!
we regret not getting them
@@OrdinaryAdventures There’s always next time :D!
I’ve never been to either, but based on everything universals seems to be more cohesive with multiple tides vs Disney’s 1 ride that’s been done over again to death....
Disney’s version is super modern but it lacks any real kinetic energy. It just feels corporate