Posts Tagged ‘Universal Islands of Adventure’

The Hulk Roller Coaster Review

Universal Islands of Adventure, Orlando

Located near the entrance in Orlando’s Islands of Adventure The Hulk Roller Coaster is definitely worth waiting 40 minutes to experience an adrenaline packed 2 minutes 15 seconds of terrifying fun. The intense roar of the parks flagship coaster and the screams of the riders add to the anticipation whilst waiting in the boarding area.

My favourite part of  The Hulk is the launch which propels riders from 0-40 mph in 2 seconds.

The Hulk was manufactured by Bolliger + Mabillard and the launch lift hill was especially commissioned. The launch requires as much thrust as a US Air-Force F16 jet, awesome and intense.

This green steel coaster feels fast at 67mph, not the tallest at 110ft but I loved the launch and the dips into the fog filled  subterranean tunnels.

Intense G-forces, 7 inversions, cobra roll over the water, vertical loop, corkscrew, definitely in my top 5 favorite coasters.

If you have been on this roller coaster please rate it here:

(9 votes, average: 4.33 out of 5)
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Dueling Dragons (Fire) Roller Coaster Review

Universal Islands of Adventure, Orlando

Even this HD video cannot prepare you for this incredible steel roller coaster. Dual tracked suspended dueling coaster the fire ride is 3200 ft long and the drop is 115 ft. I am scared of heights but after this exhilarating ride I am addicted to the combination of  speed and excitement.  Definitely worth waiting an extra  20 minutes to get front row seats.

The Fire and Ice dragon coasters dual each other 5 times, feels incredibly close at times (18″). Have ridden both coasters many times but hard to pick a favorite. One enthusiast managed to ride Dueling Dragons 64 times in one day, presuming he had an Express Pass!

In awe at the level of detail Universal lavished on the dragons castle. I went in October when the queues where minimal and confined to the final boarding area. Can imagine the wait in the peak times stretching back through the claustrophobic creepy corridors to the castle entrance, however this is one amazing ride which should not be missed.

If you have been on this roller coaster please rate it here:

(11 votes, average: 4.64 out of 5)
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