Hey everybody! I just got back from my first trip to IOA and I thought I would share my experiences.
I went for one day, and boy, we filled that day up. I had a real good time there. I wasnt sure what to expect, but everything there was new to me, which I think yiou can all imagine would be pretty much like Disney opening 10 new e-tickets at the same time.
My favorite land had to be Toon Lagoon. I like the whole twisty, crazy mood of the place, especially the Jay Ward area with Dudly Doo Right (Here's a guy who's seen way too many episodes of Rocky and Bullwinkle
). Although Spider Man was great, I would have to say my two favorite rides were Dudley and Popeye. Call me crazy, but I just loved them, especially the water guns on the Olive Ship....perfect for getting revenge after riding Bildge Rat Bardges!!
Somewhat similar in architectural concept and anoter favorite land of mine was Seuss Landing. Although the only ride I went on and really wanted to do was Cat in the Hat (which is great), the whole area is just really fun/funny. Its just like walking through one of my old Dr Seuss Books!
I enjoyed Posideon's Fury and the Sinbad show, but I dont think they were up to the same standards as some of Disney's shows. ALthough I gotta say, the burning witch in Sinbad was pretty cool :animwink:
The coasters, Hulk and the Dragons.were a lot of fun. Dr Doom's fearfall could have been better (much higher). But I gotta say, and I am sure I am just repeating what everyone has been hearing all the time, that Spider Man is woderful. Just like the billboard says, "It the best theme park ride anywhere"! They really went all out on that one.
Oh, and Jurrassic Park RIver Adventure was fun too
I have always respected Universal for being one of the the only companies to create a place up to Disney's standards. I still prefer MGM Studios as my favorite park in Orlando, but IOA is surre up there, and I expect Universal Creative to come up with a ton of great stuff for the future of the park, hopefully including a night time show....
I went for one day, and boy, we filled that day up. I had a real good time there. I wasnt sure what to expect, but everything there was new to me, which I think yiou can all imagine would be pretty much like Disney opening 10 new e-tickets at the same time.
My favorite land had to be Toon Lagoon. I like the whole twisty, crazy mood of the place, especially the Jay Ward area with Dudly Doo Right (Here's a guy who's seen way too many episodes of Rocky and Bullwinkle
). Although Spider Man was great, I would have to say my two favorite rides were Dudley and Popeye. Call me crazy, but I just loved them, especially the water guns on the Olive Ship....perfect for getting revenge after riding Bildge Rat Bardges!!Somewhat similar in architectural concept and anoter favorite land of mine was Seuss Landing. Although the only ride I went on and really wanted to do was Cat in the Hat (which is great), the whole area is just really fun/funny. Its just like walking through one of my old Dr Seuss Books!
I enjoyed Posideon's Fury and the Sinbad show, but I dont think they were up to the same standards as some of Disney's shows. ALthough I gotta say, the burning witch in Sinbad was pretty cool :animwink:
The coasters, Hulk and the Dragons.were a lot of fun. Dr Doom's fearfall could have been better (much higher). But I gotta say, and I am sure I am just repeating what everyone has been hearing all the time, that Spider Man is woderful. Just like the billboard says, "It the best theme park ride anywhere"! They really went all out on that one.
Oh, and Jurrassic Park RIver Adventure was fun too
I have always respected Universal for being one of the the only companies to create a place up to Disney's standards. I still prefer MGM Studios as my favorite park in Orlando, but IOA is surre up there, and I expect Universal Creative to come up with a ton of great stuff for the future of the park, hopefully including a night time show....
