Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man side-by-side comparison on-ride HD POV Islands of Adventure

[@themeparkgoon9493]

While overall, l prefer the enhanced version, there are a few things I miss about the original. It had a very comic-book like charm to it. I especially loved the look of Spider-Man himself. Let's not forget that we also lost those kick-ass guitar riffs.

[@Howlingburd19]

+Trend101Warrior and the GUITAR!!! Wait, did I forget to mention the guitar?

[@QuesoGr7]

Yeah, it looked more cartoonish

[@carvahaunter122]

The guitar riff is still there.

[@aheroisamongus308]

Yeah, I really wonder why they took those guitar riffs out. It was a small part that i actually remember 10 years ago and made the ride feel badass. I'm assuming you're talking about the riffs that were played right after doc oc lights the fire, right?

[@deud.]

when are the guitar riffs?

[@Teebs1996]

I think the new one is a ton more convincing and is overall better, I just wish it had the shading style the old one had.

[@WWJimbo]

TronBazzardTheReal I just want the original music.

[@devenstreeter]

Who's that on your profile pic?

[@il100374]

Perfectly said

[@gamerguy425]

2:34 I can literally still FEEL the heat from that I rode it so many times.

[@ploppyjeje8680]

Same

[@Magnetcross]

Gotta love Norman Osborn Tech

[@websurfer8670]

Me too 😂😂😂

[@Supreme-Fishy]

@@Magnetcrossespecially the fuego 🔥 feel the crisp

[@ALuna82393]

I like how the put Stan Lee in 2 spots in the ride. Also at the end "good job team you did great..." Stan Lee now says that too. Always will be one of my FAVORITE rides at Universal!

[@Sandyander]

ALuna82393 he's actually in it four times now 😄

[@nathancasillas6979]

Exactly, he is in 4 spots now in the enhanced version. The dumpster truck, fleeting away with a woman after Dr. Octopus shoots us with the anti gravity cannon, when we are dropped and caught by Spidey, and the voiceover ending.

[@ashantebrown7211]

Rip Stan lee

[@FrappeInsider]

@Nin-ja-Somkeh! better start looking, he is indeed in there 4 times. Riding in person is much easier

[@zurvanmooney4940]

He appears as the truck driver, with a woman fleeing into the movie theater, when spider man stops us from hitting the ground, and in the background as the police reassemble the Statue of Liberty

[@GlenChundemigod]

Best version possible. Old soundtrack with new visuals. Agreed?

[@alecyo12]

Holy crap, i didn't ever realize last time i was there how much those graphics have aged. This is fantastic, a well needed refresher to my favorite ride of all time.

[@Bionic_Fonzie]

Naming the theater the "Excelsior" and adding the "Clone Saga" as the movie playing were nice touches added on the enhanced version. However, I prefer the shading and villain costumes better..

[@SchyllingWhistle]

They should make that last picture spider-man takes an actual picture you can buy in the gift shop

[@Jake-jq3xs]

He does...

[@YourNintendoBoy]

+Jacob Romero um no he doesn't lol

[@ianovo7906]

Mark Lark he does

[@gryffindorryan6594]

Ian Taboada No, it is right before your car is "electrocuted."

[@ianovo7906]

gryffindorryan *approaches mic* Wrong...

[@xar3949]

I like the enhanced way better, the original looks like an early PS2 game.

[@Nick337307]

Or a VERY late Atari Jaguar game

[@leisj_gt]

+Nick's Action Videos Sega never made the Jaguar...Atari did...

[@Nick337307]

LeisJ Productions what it says atari

[@leisj_gt]

Nick's Action Videos You just changed it...

[@Nick337307]

LeisJ Productions I was joking

[@phrog_sage]

1:27 After riding this ride over a dozen times, Ive never not closed my eyes at this part.

[@Glitch_Crazed]

Same lol

[@parasikee]

That always used to scare me as a kid, especially sitting in the front row. This is by far one of the best rides!!!

[@PikachuLee]

Same

[@elpendejo2123]

Lmao Scream is basically a venom but different symbiot

[@retroriley17]

Same the first time I went I was like 4 and over the years I hated it, now I'm 18 I STILL close my eyes

[@masongunter3558]

Personally I liked them both. The first time I rode it was in 2009. You could tell that the graphics were kind of looking a bit...outdated? I'm kinda happy that they wanted to take a step forward to enhancing them with the success of the Amazing Spider Man movies.

[@bluethunder250]

The new enhancements are good, but I'll miss the old graphics. Mainly because I went on the ride back in the day.

[@cpt.dr.hawkeye1740]

Some parts of the original actually look better.... But overall I'm glad they updated it.

[@brandonkrol]

I feel like the lighting and practical effects are better in the enhanced version, but I prefer the original screen footage. I like the designs of the characters much better. I wish they would have made all those enhancements, including the Easter eggs but kept the shading and costumes of the original ride.

[@andrewc1199]

I never went on the original version, but I agree.

[@redshirtdrawings7097]

it's kinda funny how the ride itself is updated but the line-vids aren't. doc ock is still shown in the old costume in the videos while the updated ride has him in a spider man 2 type outfit.

[@tyshco2969]

I think Doc Ock’s outfit’s actually a mix. He wears his classic yellow and green jumpsuit from the comics while wearing a brown overcoat. Which I’m guessing is based off of his design from Spider-Man 2.

[@philipdefibaugh5683]

I hate the jacket, keep Doc. Ock the classic comic book look.

[@ethankleinman1067]

@@philipdefibaugh5683 why do you hate the jacket? I think it suits the doc oak a lot.

[@ethankleinman1067]

*Ock

[@ethankleinman1067]

@@philipdefibaugh5683 He also has the same yellow and green custome but with the brown jacket over it in the enhanced version. It's the best of both world in my opinion.

[@Howlingburd19]

As someone who grew up with the movies and realism instead of the comics, I prefer the new one over the original. However, they are much different from each other, and have different styles, so I don't think it's right to compare the two. You feel like your in the Spider-Man universe more in the new one in terms of graphics and motions, but they should've kept the soundtrack from the old one, as it gives a lot of adrenaline and marvel feel. Both are great, and Universal's enhanced version is an incredible upgrade! Nothing beats this ride. Nothing!

[@cjapplesauseee]

What about Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey?

[@Howlingburd19]

SomethingBlue Productions you got me there

[@cringenetwork3962]

SomeBlu Productions For someone who doesn’t like Harry Potter that much (especially its usual 2-hr wait for its rides), nothing actually DOES beat this ride for me

[@Howlingburd19]

@@tennojiberri the only other dark ride that I think can truly compete is Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, but that’s about it

[@Howlingburd19]

@@tennojiberri and I can’t believe I got a notification for a 6 year old comment lol

[@jamiemorgan3649]

2006 was the last time I've been to Universal Orlando, I'm going back in a couple of days and can't wait to ride the enhanced version considering this is my favorite ride of all time.

[@Randomdude34]

Have fun!!!

[@jfreaks5]

Going back in February 2013....CANNOT WAIT to ride this again!! You did a fabulous job of doing this side by side viewing! Thanks!

[@websurfer8670]

How was the trip

[@matt32539]

its even better with coasterforce plastered across the screen

[@ZacharyDietze]

The original seems like a comic style, and the latest one seems like it's from one of the original movie trilogy, such as Spider-Man to Spider-Man 3. I honestly like the newer style, because it seems like your in the movie, and not some sort of cartoon.

[@garrywarne1]

Nah, the old version character models are based on the 90s TV series, which is near and dear to my heart, but the movie character designs just don't have the same magic.

[@philipdefibaugh5683]

Exactly! I'm but the Doc Ock coat look from Spiderman 2 doesn't do it for me.

[@nathanblevins158]

Plus scream and hydro man was not in the films.

[@_tsweezy_]

The enhanced version is the newer version, it's got a lot of the same stuff, but it has more advanced graphics. Basically it just helps it look more natural and realistic.

[@majorastorm]

The things I liked from the original was Doc Ock looked exactly from the Animated Series from the 90s, and how Spider-Man looked also, What I liked from the modern (enhanced version) is the graphhics overall, and making hob goblin also from the Animated Series into a more realistic translations. Didn't really care for the newer Spider-Man, and Doc Ock look, but that's just me

[@toykyle1]

ya and the new audio with new lines like "NO!" when the SCOOP was about to fall and spider man sees them

[@robertogarcia9587]

toykyle1 noticed that too. Spiderman more involved in the enhanced version

[@tyshco2969]

The voice clip of Spider-Man shouting "NO!" was in the original version, but it’s clearer in the enhanced version.

[@RedHood8181]

If you were a kid and grew up with the original you'd have an appreciation for both, although I do miss the original, it felt cool to see all of stan Lee's cameos! That's something I never thought I grew up to see, honestly I thought they would retire it but it's here to stay!!! Crazy what we grow up with

[@viji6094]

I always preferred Spidey to have a bright orange hue to the red of his suit, with big almost triangular white eyes. Something from the first film and the original ride. Otherwise, love both versions for their pluses

[@SCYedits777]

I like the bright, vibrant colors and the bigger eyes of the old spidey suit sad they changed it

[@OGkoko]

Lol, the original was so 90s

[@raidenstark315]

FallowSkyes felt like be inside spiderman 90's animated series. my favorite tv series of all time

[@cringenetwork3962]

raiden stark Isn’t this ride like loosely based off of the 90’s animated series?

[@magmorix3883]

Cringe Network I’m fairly certain it is. The queue still seems to be heavily themed to it.

[@youngpoeticangel]

I'd much prefer the enhanced version; seems to be more smooth when transitioning to each scene. However, the original music was better and would be better suited with the enhancements.

[@KillConLeche]

Something about the lighting and rendering of the original made it horrifyingly awesome to me. Also love the todd macfarlane esque design he had

[@Theme_parchive]

His design in this ride is actually based off John Romita Jr.‘s spidey design. I found a model sheet of it online that looks almost identical just with web wings

[@MasonWhite-f5z]

3:40 why is there a buzzing sound?

[@markmenzies418]

I love Orlando its so fucking cool

[@TheUnbrokenGamer]

+JerickCraftHD well we got Transformers

[@sebastianzuzi311]

mark menzies i

[@flamingeagleattack]

Chumungus97 so does Orlando

[@Luna-bj3hb]

mark menzies no it’s not ulgy you bilnd

[@moviesperson100001]

Even if this wasn't requested, it still would have been worth it!!!

[@WEDenterprise]

I like how the old one captured the idea of a comic book like world, but the enhanced

[@skysamfreeman]

I just wish they’d kept the original designs. Mainly because it clashes with the cartoon in the queue. Updating the CGI is fine but don’t make the whole experience inconsistent.

[@LukeLeonettiYouTube]

The enhanced version gives Scream something else to do other than scare the living daylights out of me no matter how many times I ride it

[@elvingarcia3010]

yes

[@meanmelons]

I got stuck at the part with the green smoke and it just kept releasing smoke until the ride continued haha.

[@srikanthramprasad565]

Scream looks even more scarier in the enhanced version

[@BluJayMix]

You have done a wonderful job with this video! Loved this.

[@NotWatching666999]

The upgrade's were well worth the investment.

[@JamesTaylorMain]

Here is my comparison comment. Original Version: CGI animation looks simple, Has Black 3D Glasses, and the characters in this version have their comic appearances. Enhanced Version: CGI is more detailed, Has Blue 3D Glasses like the Japanese Version, and the characters in this version have their Live-Action Movie appearances.

[@ProfessorStuDDS]

The only complaint with the new one seems to be that they replaced the rock soundtrack with a techno one.

[@tyshco2969]

I just want them to release the original version’s soundtrack.

[@ENZiRTV]

I like the enhanced version but prefer the original. The music was way better too.

[@Keychaine]

The new graphics are impressive and the facial animations are a big step up, but i actually miss the dramatic lighting and vibrant colors of the original. It just popped and felt more comic booky.

[@neitherworld]

the caustic lighting on the statue of liberty book looks so nice. great change

[@dogvader19]

new visuals with the old spidey costume , i like the mcfarlen like look

[@Les342]

Yes, it's still there. It was just upgraded. I never rode the old version, but the new one is in 3D and in HD, according to the ad.

[@plasticbeelzebub7892]

The enhanced improves a lot but I have a massive weakness for the style of the original.

[@jakecobovic9091]

The drop felt a lot more scary on the old version, but you could tell how outdated the visuals were getting. To be honest, the queue videos are what really need attention now that the ride itself is done. The videos are 90s cartoons with the old villain costumes. Also, the line itself. The website that shows up on the computers in the cubicles looks like a four year old's PowerPoint. Even in 1999 websites looked better than that. Every item on the cubicles are plain white. Have and apple? It's plain white now! Croissant? Plain white! The line really needs some TLC.

[@juztin567]

that’s because the ride is supposed to look like the background of the comics, in the old spider-man comics the backdrops were always muted colors while the main characters would have all the color to pop out. meaning the guest in line are actually important characters in the comic book.

[@mikediloreto5965]

Huh, i didint notice the differences until now. Thanks CF

[@NELSONMARVEL]

i love this ride i miss the old one but i like the new one now

[@TheCartoonistMan]

Thanks for doing that! I've Tried doing that with two different pages and it didn't work!

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

The original version has a different narration of the end show ride and the sound effects different and the music is different

[@floatyjam]

There wasn't a spider signal in the original one?

[@Theme_parchive]

There was it’s just broken in that video. The original spider signal also had a different design with wider separations between the webs and bigger eyes.

[@nicolaspajuelo]

I LOVE THE RIDE

[@mook5555]

I really enjoyed the new version - the visuals were in need of an update - but I feel like the big drop at the end was better in the old version.

[@MoonLitCat]

Hey Coasterforce, can you do a side-by-side comparison of the original and newly refurbished Test Track?

[@MCfilms13]

everything is good except for the drop because it's too slow at first and then the film skips from halfway through the drop to hitting the ground still the overall experience improved

[@MovieEggman]

The enhanced version doesn't really feel like a refurbishment in other cases it feels like something new, something completely re-maked from scratch.

[@alecyo12]

They didn't change the ride just the animation. Which i am happy about

[@katheaven1]

You can really see the difference! Is it worth going on

[@Themeanmachine16]

I have to wait 3 MORE YEARS till I get to ride the enhanced one, going in 2016 live in England

[@GoldenMindStudios]

I was hoping someone would make something like this

[@182supermario]

Do you think they'll bring this ride to Disney World when they replace the Marvel Island area in Universal Studios with something else?

[@JGuy97]

+Trend101Warrior While the contract does explicitly state that any non-Universal park within 60 miles of a Universal park cannot build a simulator themed to any Marvel property, it says nothing about being limited exclusively to physical sets and animatronics for other types of rides. Mission Breakout demonstrates that Disney can indeed incorporate digital effects into their Marvel rides, as long as said ride isn't purely a simulator.

[@JGuy97]

+Trend101Warrior Fortunately, the terms outlined in the contract give the Disneyland Resort a lot of wiggle room with their Marvel rides. They can pretty much build whatever they want, so long as it can qualify as something that's not just a simulator. This is a good thing for somebody like me who enjoys having large scale attractions that don't rely only on screens.

[@JGuy97]

+Trend101Warrior The contract only takes immediate Comic Book "families" into account. As Islands of Adventure uses the Avengers, Spider-Man, and X-Men, those characters are obviously out of consideration. The Guardians of the Galaxy aren't considered to be a part of any of those groups, and shouldn't violate the contract. (Even if they will show up in a future Avengers film)

[@JGuy97]

+Trend101Warrior Unlikely. It's talking about the main characters, side characters, and villains associated with that brand. Guardians may interact with it, but they're still considered their own family. On top of that, the contract only applies to the Marvel comics representation.

[@JGuy97]

+Trend101Warrior At the same time, Disney could argue that even if they do share the same universe as the Avengers, the GotG do not closely related them, in general. Honestly, I don't think Universal would care too much, so long as they Disney doesn't explicitly use characters that are currently appearing in Islands of Adventure. Otherwise, they would have already said something when Disney had Star Lord, Groot, and Dr. Strange had character appearances in Hollywood Studios. (At the same time, they did speak up when Disney included a newspaper case selling a copy of the Daily Bugle)

[@ryandiggs750]

I like the original version better it's from the fox version 90s cartoon and the bricks with doc ock bust through and shoot fire out of his tentacle is better either way it's still a good ride overall with the update

[@clever_girl_766]

Did you play the same audio at the same time cause it hurts my ears

[@williamreid3707]

old is like a cartoon while enhanced version looks like the spiderman movies

[@campo1169]

i went on this ride a million times it is sooo much fun

[@ToshisGarden]

Hey just think they were talking about replacing the whole thing with Michael Bay's Transformers...at least we were allowed to keep SOMETHING of a precious memory.

[@dablife1380]

I like how Spider-Man has to give you a thumbs down to get a thumbs up 😂

[@ThePlumster15]

this is the same ride right?

[@1992Xenomorph]

I think the fall was more suspenseful in the original. Cause you don't see the web until the last second.

[@AlyssaFruitNinja10]

Enhanced is wayyyyyy better...except for at 1:29, that's just scary beyond frickin belief...

[@mrmcomics9488]

I don’t know if it’s bias from growing up with the original, but the newer version looks so much worse and lacks so much character from the og. Gets rid of the 90s animated designs, and absolutely hate the spidey mask eyes on the new version

[@itsbeedle7357]

The only thing I liked more about the original than the new version is that it is longer!

[@TheUnbrokenGamer]

How is it longer

[@itsbeedle7357]

+The Unbroken Gamer watch them separately!

[@deliportela4182]

1:28 and 2:33 are the Scream Roar and The Explosion Destruction.

[@battleframestudios8989]

This would have made my childhood. But I never got to see this ever.

[@ciaranrafferty6724]

I prefair the webs on the old one but I like the new one to I am going here next week for my holidays please tell me what is the best ride in universal

[@AcaStudios]

In the new ride theyve added stan lee in it. I counted him 4 different times when i was there

[@toanuva6178]

Kinda prefer the eyes of the original

[@bethmaretti2905]

3:55 😊

[@bladewolf39]

Dang, the enhanced looked so much better

[@jakemiller4411]

I still think scream was interesting to add at the time this ride was made because not many people knew about her. Also it’s funny that universal has the best Spider-Man ride while Disney owns marvel

[@tfc1193]

Honestly they both look great

[@floatyjam]

I hear a humming throughout the video

[@DudleyDoRightsRipsawFallsFan]

Why does the old water villain or whatever his name is (i dont watch Spiderman) look like he was animated out of blender.

[@DudleyDoRightsRipsawFallsFan]

@@MorpGorpNorp ikr

[@toykyle1]

did that evil electric guy say "doctor octapus". it looks like different from doctor octagonapus

[@cesarespinoza1735]

Oh and I like both versions!!!!!!!!

[@spiderandre3280]

Is sad that i havent got the chance to get in the ride but both look amazing the original looks like a cómic book type and the enchance looks modern so my opinión i like both

[@10randhawas]

Went on this in Singapore it was awesome.

[@marlo5424]

The original is from the 90s Spider-Man cartoon

[@ellispope6571]

Seems the unpopular op but I love the original ❤️

[@ddrlear]

Call it nostalgia, but I prefer the original sound track over the new one.

[@Theme_parchive]

Tell me about it. Nothing beats the pure badass sound of some electric guitars and a heavy drum kit.

[@_ralexryzer_]

Doc ock looks all crunched up in the original one

[@CaptainCarno]

is it just me or does this ride break down alot more than any other rides in universal?

[@jtbackup4553]

CaptainCarno2000 I’ve only witnessed it breaking it down once though.

[@Tarika916]

1:18 Original looks better on this one

[@robertogarcia9587]

Does the enhanced version show the iron man billboard like the original did? Also, I feel soudehan looks more built and buff in the enhanced version. Nice touch

[@nathanblevins158]

What happen to scream. We don’t see at the end. What happen to her?

[@santiagosolano268]

what does enhanced mean

[@Krillinish2]

Santiago Solano They updated the lighting in the practical scenes and updated the 3D animation. Sorry no one has replied in 5 years.

[@cringenetwork3962]

Krillinish2 XD

[@WEDenterprise]

The enhanced is just soo much nicer and more realistic

[@thirdysaruca]

What do you mean? They cant replace it because it's in Marvel WOrld (or something like that). If they replace it, it wont make any sense. They'll have to destory the track and everything, then they have to put it with the new one. Also, why would Universal Studios do such a thing! Replacing the original ride with a ride modeled after it, that doesn't make any sense