WDWFREAK53
Well-Known Member
I think IoA has too many boat rides. Cooler months hit and a lot of those attractions get passed by which cause the other attraction wait times to jump.I was curious to see how Epic Universe compares to IoA in 1999, and they're similar in attraction count and make up
IoA opened with 12 rides (including the ill fated Skipper Island Tours), 3 indoor theater shows, 3 children's play areas and 2 walk through attractions. The park had 3 roller coaster, 4 boat rides, 3 flat rides and 2 dark rides.
Epic will have 11 rides, 2 indoor theater shows, 2 children's play areas and 1 walk through (the upcharge Bowser's challenge). The park will have 4 roller coasters, 3 dark rides, 2 flat rides, 1 boat ride and Yoshi.
The main thing Epic has is more interactive stuff as that's the focus of many activities, plus a night time show, something IoA still doesn't have. A 12th ride was planned, but scrapped. At least none will require you be with someone under 4ft tall to ride. Coincidentally, they both have dueling coasters upon opening. Epic could use more boat rides first IMO, along with another indoor theater show and/or exhibit.
I think Epic needs one dark boat ride but definitely not a "soaker" boat ride. Creature from the Black Lagoon is the perfect choice.