Orlando's Most Intense Roller Coaster? | The Incredible Hulk Review & Analysis

[@edmandhughley4748]

The hulk freaking slaps. That corkscrew after the first loop is ridiculous is soo intense but maan I love it.

[@dannysell5028]

I rode the ride late in the day one time very dehydrated and actually passed out from the Gs during the loop 🤣

[@vegrl]

@Galaxyfnaf And Dino yeah it’s a pretty good ride to go on if you’ve never experienced an inversion before

[@jbsthecoolest]

"Hey Six Flags and Cedar Fair, did you hear that? Yes the lockers are free" 😂

[@ryanmai7888]

There only free because universal doesn’t allow phones and doesn’t want to get a lawsuit so they have free lockers. Six flags and cedar fair allow phones with the exception of steel vengeance which has a pouch.

[@mulinhuan8410]

@@ryanmai7888 But Six Flags Great Adventure does not allow cell phone in line for El Toro, Kingda Ka and Joker

[@ryanmai7888]

Ok then don’t bring it.

[@Extremethrills]

They better be free of how expensive the park tickets are

[@garywinthrope1259]

@@ryanmai7888 Universal has free lockers even for rides that you can bring your phone and keys on

[@drewgeyerr]

You are the only channel where I can sit through an entire 15 minute video. You deserve way more subs. Keep up the good work

[@dboyq329]

Drewskii. BTW Yeah, but he doesn't possess that x factor that Ryan has. Good but not greatness!

[@loveunitedhateglazer7033]

i think you need to open your options up bit more then lol :)

[@N54MyBeloved]

Do you have ADHD?

[@jcwingsofficial]

As a ride operator at Hulk, I'm going to say that this ride is great!

[@moonlight_oats]

You guys are some of the best crews I’ve ever seen. I hope everything gets back to normal after... everything for you all

[@jcwingsofficial]

@@moonlight_oats Hey there! Sorry it took 8 months to reply. Everything is coming slightly back to normal. As long as everyone is smart about COVID-19, we can all get back to "normal" as soon as possible.

[@Kandyn]

@@jcwingsofficial Just rode it last month and this comment is still very valid, the kindest and most efficient crew I've experienced in all the amusement parks I've entered. Whatever you all get paid is not enough for your hospitality. Can't wait to visit Universal Orlando again!

[@ScientificallyStupid]

Thank you for making The Hulk one of the greatest rides ever- it's without a doubt my #1 coaster and you guys are amazing, the way you keep everyone moving in and out. Have always had to wait in a queue to ride (its popularity speaks for itself) but it never stops moving, yet you never make guests feel like we're being rushed or that you're cutting corners with guests safety. Will be back ASAP from NY to ride again- stay healthy!

[@Brycel307]

@Galaxyfnaf And Dino no probably hagrids

[@BWest6]

Hulk is one of the best B&Ms. That shit slaps

[@evanyoung6993]

Brooks Westfall hell no, there r way better b&ms

[@evanyoung6993]

tree rat meh

[@TyroneMcDonalds]

@@vtr4123 still, its not that great compared to many of the b&m's like fury, thunderbird, or mako which is like 20 minutes away

[@Extremethrills]

Fuckin slapss okay!!!!

[@007fan091]

Nothing's better than old school B&Ms

[@chadsmith1703]

I love how B&M can make their tracks sound, my favorite is afterburn at carowinds it has an awesome roar to it that makes it sound like a jet.

[@iamxducky9465]

YES

[@kevinthompson6986]

God that lift hill is loud you need earplugs

[@PandaWithAJetpack]

Exactly why I love great bear at hersheypark! Nothing beats that roar!

[@iceblade019]

I like Leviathan and Orion’s 90mph roar better

[@NA-ur2kg]

@@iceblade019 Leviathan is great

[@BrendanCorwin1030]

make a I305 clone next to incredible hulk and call it Thanos

[@shockwave402]

Comcast doesn't own the rights to Thanos. The contract between Disney and Comcast is so stupid. Basically Comcast owns the park rights to *some* of the marvel characters east of the Mississippi river in perpetuity. But there's limits to what they can do with them. Like as far as I know, they can't update the theming of the rides, but only make safety upgrades...they can't make new rides based on the characters they own. That's why the spider-man ride looks so outdated, along with most of Universal's superhero area. I wish Disney would just make Comcast a ridiculous offer to buy the rights to the contract back. We'll never get an avengers campus on the east coast until that happens. Most of the newer MCU characters are free to use by Disney, thus why we're able to get a GotG ride, and I've seen Black Panther merch in WDW stores. The deal was made back in the 90s, so it's not like Disney could've known how popular these characters would've gotten. They didn't purchase Marvel until like...what...2009?

[@BrendanCorwin1030]

@@shockwave402 yeah thats a shame, i think the MCU themed park would be a home run for disney

[@kristophernekula5151]

@@shockwave402 Lets hope that an Avengers Campus does not come to WDW, because Rock and Roller Coaster, and Tower of Terror are my favorite rides at Hollywood Studios.

[@chrism6880]

Inevitable 305

[@kylebetz9684]

Chris M Hahahah my guy

[@Daynja1]

I love this one. The first time I went on it, I somehow did not know it launched out of that tube, so it was a total shock to me. An inversion at the top of the lift hill? Crazy. Nice too see they rebuilt it instead of scrapping it completely. Too bad about the roar though, I remember being able to hear it from the other side of the park. "I think...I think this time it's going to work! *warning coolant levels dropping* no no NO!"

[@vanessagras]

I was just thinking this...i went on it when it first opened and had noooo idea about that launch....but what a freaking thrill. I'd never felt anything like that before...it was amazing. Im happy to see you had that surprise too 🥰

[@MessyMondanoGaming]

I would mention that the on-ride soundtrack is insanely great, it makes you feel like you could run into a brick wall and it just enhances the ride experience so much

[@AirtimeThrills]

I havent ridden this since 2012, I think when I get back to Florida for RMC Gwazi I'll come back to IOA. I love how your reviews include engineering details, its a nice touch

[@carsonwentz302]

Airtime Thrills lucky man, I’m going to Orlando but I wouldn’t be able to hit up BG. I think IG looks better than SV

[@jsmithers.]

I haven't ridden this since 2000 🙁

[@johanll6321]

Little did he know…RMC Gwazi still hasn’t opened in 2021 and he visited for Velocicoaster

[@knobjob2839]

The amount of detailed information you give in your videos really shows your passion for the subject. You have a really cool channel, I'm enjoying it a lot.

[@brigeem5022]

Probably my favorite coaster of all time. We went to Universal for the first time in 2006, when I was 10. I loved the ride so much I kept sneaking back on over and over again without telling my parents. One of the highlights of childhood.

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

I was scared to ride the Hulk for years but when I did, I rode it four times that day. That zero g roll feels incredible. What really surprised me though was how similar Hagrids feels. It has the speed and multiple launches and a surprising thrill factor, for a coaster that has no inversions.

[@TheDoctorOfThrills]

Honestly, i feel like the hulk does a pretty good job at telling its story without the awful gimmicks of the other rides, which is pretty special considering its age. This coaster is about as old as me (same month, actually). You get transformed into a hulk, then spin and crash into the water. You go into a brief rampage, swinging around on the cannon barrel, and continue. The gamma begins to wear off at the brake run, then you start to lose the violent energy, eventually you calm down as youre taken back to the lab.

[@Ajguy]

The thing I was most from version 1 of this ride was Bruce Banner screaming, "NO! NO! NO!" as you accelerate out of the gamma chamber as the experiment fails.

[@kpopgrandpa]

yeah they was a automated voice that said warning and a siren that scared me so bad as a 10 yr old on a coaster for the first time lol

[@medusamobile]

I LOVED that! combined with the original coasters roar, omg the theming of the first one will stay with me forever

[@JJ7Redick]

The Hulk may not be the world's most intense coaster, it is one of my favorites and what my mind thinks of when i think high-end, premium coasters. I do miss the roar. That roar brought IOA to life back in the day.. just walking around the park and hearing the roar and being reminded where you are, I love it.

[@taliacrackel1834]

One of my favorite B&M's!

[@Swiftfv1]

@Nicky Star300video every one knows

[@nickystar600video3]

B&m stands for Boillger and Mabillard.

[@wtfsus538]

@@nickystar600video3 duh

[@adavis688]

Love this ride. one of the most underrated aspects of it is when you get launched out of the tunnel at the beginning you're met with the Florida sun and it's so disorienting that you don't know what to expect after that. I feel like that always sets it up to be an exciting ride more than other rides

[@TheSavageChannel3]

I went on this 7 times - IT IS THE BEST RIDE EVER - the music and everything

[@braydenisstillhere]

I feel like the Hulk is really popular, but still under appreciated with how slaptastic that layout is. Some sections of the ride feel like something you’d see on an Intamin blitz coaster, especially starting after the first loop up until the MCBR; I was NOT expecting that airtime pop in the transition after the upward helix, and I rode row 8 for my first go. The pacing is absolutely bonkers.

[@Tortidis987]

for real!! So much unexpected airtime, nearly every element whips, finale is great when the midcourse trims don't hit, and it's so unique compared to any other b&m!!

[@bcfcbeast-jw]

My flight is tomorrow to Orlando got a 9 hour flight to get there and hulk on Thursday it’s gonna slap 🤙🏻

[@tadxo]

BcfcBeast-JW goodluck man, you’re gonna love it

[@kylesarrecchia6758]

It's the best. So much better than Rip Ride Rocket over in the other park! Hit the Mummy if you get to the other side. Enjoy Uni! Its a great place.

[@nadroj-88]

The rip ride rockit is good but this is the best.

[@funtourhawk]

Last time I went I was hyped to ride the hulk and it was fucking getting re-built.....was devastated

[@trainsmusicandmore877]

The whip in that front seat through the zero g roll is insane

[@luciano6967]

I really love this ride. I don’t know how people would consider this overrated... I thought it was more intense than Kumba. I rode Hulk three times in a row and got sicker than riding Kumba five times in a row

[@MichaelRei99]

I first rode the Hulk in 2003. It was fantastic. The last time I rode it was 2014, it really hurt me. So glad they rebuilt it. Hopefully within the next two years I’ll get to ride it again. Great review!!

[@shockwave402]

Easily the best ride at Universal. I love the launch, the music they pump in, and the inversions.

[@nellissh2553]

*VelociCoaster enters the chat* loll

[@Interfacement]

10:52 i was waiting for the "for those of you who are unfamiliar"

[@shaodynasty1017]

Keep these in depth reviews coming mane you are killing it

[@dboyq329]

I swear I'd put your story telling up against any Coaster blogger out there, and you'd murder them!

[@bethd.6670]

I've only been on Hulk once, and I loooved it. I went with a friend who had never been on a roller coaster before. She loved it, too! Such a good ride, I hope to go on it again. Also, they used this in House on Haunted Hill as the fictional "Terror Incognita", which needs to be a real thing.

[@tim5084]

Just rode this ride today. It was so awesome just like this video. ( The midcourse brake run didnt slow down much today which was awesome.)

[@ben-ib3fw]

once again another slaptastic video. love you mang 🤘🏻❤️

[@greghiskhan7426]

I first rode this in 2018 and was amazed with the queue line. It honestly felt more like a 2018 refurbishment than a 2016 which shows they did an amazing job 👍

[@CONGTHEGUERILLA]

This was my first coaster with a 54+ inch height requirement. Went there when I was 9 with my family, and then i learned about "single rider" and rode it again and again!

[@jeremyAyeH]

"Dab for the onride photo" - I"m doing this in honor of you on every coaster from now on.

[@tankmaster1018]

1:58 I always get a huge smile on my face whenever I see Kumba... I fucking loved that coaster when I was younger. Too bad I haven't had a chance to go back and ride it again, I miss Busch Gardens Tampa

[@stevend285]

I didn't even realize that they had rebuilt the coaster. I just thought I had a bad memory.

[@CelloSeanMuller]

Completely redone! Even took an old section of track and put it over the entrance with the new hulk statue holding it up!

[@CelloSeanMuller]

Additionally, RIP dueling dragons. Incredible ride and very fortunate to have experienced it while it was still around!

[@ProgrammingMadeEZ]

I rode both Dueling Dragons and Hulk the first year Islands of Adventure opened. I agree, DD was a better coaster but the start of Hulk was by far one of the most memorable experiences of the park.

[@kiramarcel8380]

so glad youtube showed me your channel its amazing and i havent been able to stop thinking about blockzones for the past 3 days lol. Hulk is actually the first ever rollercoaster i've ridden, as even though ive lived by the parks all my life i never had the time and/or the funds to really go. about last year when the florida resident deals were too good and i got a raise at my job i finally was able to go and with extreme luck i got to ride hulk front row. It was terrifying with the sudden launch but as soon as my eyes saw the sky I was cheering and from then on fell in love with coasters ^^ sorry for the long comment but im just happy to see an in depth and technical review of my new obsession and i cant wait to try out your favorite coasters one day!

[@silverandgoldfan]

V1 hulk was a bit faster at the ending but it’s still a great ride. Back in the early days before metal detectors you could throw on some ear buds and rock out to music. My best ride on it was when rain started to fall almost at the same time we launched so the ride didn’t have time to stop. We were front row and it was super cool seeing rain go up. Even tho the rain would sometimes feel like needles hitting you face it still made it a great experience.

[@vividvx]

I can agree with you Mang. Hulk is a great coaster! There is some people that give it to much hate because it's just a little rough but roughness is not a factor. Great review mang!

[@TheLargeLebowski]

Really excited to hear how The Hulk holds up against the Velocicoaster!

[@_nikkiknox2852]

Velocicoaster is definitely faster and more intense, but I think Hulk still has the better track. They're equal in different ways 😁

[@Titter2]

Just got done riding both a few days ago. It was actually my first time riding roller coasters. Went big first and did Velocicoaster and Hulk later. Velocicoaster was just insane throughout the entire ride. Absolutely no time to digest what was happening (could have been because I had no idea what to expect). I was holding on for my life but had a blast. The Hulk was such a good time. I was actually able to throw my arms up and I felt like I was able to just let go and enjoy the views. Way different experiences but they were both pretty equal actually.

[@ranenjin]

How have I not found you channel before??? You're so much fun to listen to I'm also a huge fan of coasters and I love that you always seem to know exactly what you're talking about.

[@matthewzampino9640]

I have been loving these reviews!

[@moushimoushi8963]

Ah man, this ride was my childhood~ Memories include -a long chain necklace almost flying off my head at the exit of the tube -giant globs of nasty algae in the bubble tubes during the queue -being convinced by my mom that it would be okay to ride it during a light drizzle, only to feel like we were getting pelted by small rocks, I couldn't even keep my eyes open I honestly think I might enjoy the original story more, it was traditionally animated and showed lots of scenes of The Hulk being destructive while trying to save people and news broadcasts painting him in all sorts of lights according to the scenario. The whole Hero/Villain debate was running through the line, making you connect more to Bruce Banner and understand his risky decision of trying to reverse the effect only for The Hulk to overpower him, and you hear his fear and frustration just before you leave the tunnel was something that stuck with me. I'll have to ride it again after the pandemic to see the new story with my own eyes, but it really stuck with me through the years. That's the thing I've always enjoyed about Islands of Adventure over Disney or Universal Studios (I know technically they're considered the same thing, but Islands of Adventure just seemed to really put a lot of work into the story telling elements) is the fact that you really did feel immersed in what the area or story was trying to tell and they told them in really good ways~

[@samue1991]

This was my first legit coaster I rode, I was probably about 10 or 11. I'll never forget the launch lift, special place in my heart

[@Nick50B]

I grew up riding this coaster and even worked as a ride op on it for a year. The Hulk will always be my favorite coaster. I no longer live in Orlando and haven't ridden it since the retracking but plan to next time I visit home.

[@mookie714]

I rode this in 2000 and it was my favorite of that park. I'm glad to see it's still out there

[@MrMattogreen25]

I think the chill ending might have something to do with the story, it's where you return to a normal human after the experiment.

[@amanor409]

I worked version 1.0 and it was quite rough near the end. The launch often gave errors if the trains were fully loaded, and if the block brake didn’t trim enough speed it caused e-stops after a while. It really needed a lot of work when it closed in 2015.

[@theplatinumtakeoff6215]

We went to Islands of Adventure early this month. This was the first roller coaster I’d been on in years. Man did I love it!!!!

[@JerseyDevils21]

I rode this for the first time every with my dad at night, let me tell you, that was an experience. My first launch too!

[@Brandon-qd2lb]

Love the marvel super hero music in the video!!! That slaps. This ride got the crap beat out of every day they were so fast at cycling! How has kumba not reached its life cycle after running for longer than hulk?

[@ssmows6]

This was my first coaster in middle school in 99. One of my favorites!

[@stalkingurmom1473]

Just rode this for the first time last month, it is definitely one of the best coasters I've ever been on!

[@zbfuller]

LOOOOOVE this ride! Crazy awesome B&M and I absolutely love the soundtrack.

[@sawyer5072]

"airtime is my favorite" Krakatoa : allow me to introduce myself.

[@super_cyb0rg226]

Bro, the story in that ride is fucking dope. The ride now depicts you the rider Hulking out. An intense beginning followed by a calm end, just like a Hulk rampage.

[@luciano6967]

Finally someone giving Hulk the love it should get in my opinion. I even thought it was a bit more intense than Kumba. Fight me.

[@justiceleaguebattleformetr9239]

I agree. Kumba wasn’t intense at all while Hulk was way more intense than I expected

[@chrisgoblin4857]

I still remember being 12 years old on holiday to Orlando from the UK. Riding the incredible Hulk was the big thing for the whole trip for me. Was definitely worth the anticipation. When I went back 4 years later it was just as good. It's really cool to see that the original has been recreated though because it's one of the best roller coasters I've had the pleasure of riding. I can't choose between The Incredible Hulk or Nemesis at Alton here in the UK as my all time favourite.

[@araasis3239]

This coaster was my first "big kid" roller coaster. It also made me get over my fear of roller coasters in general. It will always have a special place in my heart!

[@pineappleginseng1557]

The Hulk seems to have aged like a 1967 Camaro. Timeless, amazing-looking, and a crowd favorite in its class. Given that they decided to give that old "Camaro" its same engine, same seats, and wheels, the analogy seemed appropriate! What's just about as good as an original classic? The same car that's restored. It ain't gonna be exactly the same, but it's just as cool!

[@KatieLHall-fy1hw]

This coaster is tops. Rode it in 2006, found a bonus fast pass in an abandoned locker same day, rode it twice. Love this memory 😆

[@Faithinator133]

I love how the hulk ride was opened exactly on my birthday, yes the year too lol.

[@angiectoan4543]

This coaster is the BANE OF MY EXISTENCE. First time I came to Universal, I wasn't tall enough. Next time I went, it was still being rebuilt. To make matters worse, my dad kept saying it was the best coaster he's been on. 😡 At least I got to ride both Dragons before they were torn down (even though they didn't duel, which I didn't really mind).

[@TINAM81]

The Ctoan your lucky when I got to the dueling dragons I was 7 and I wasn’t tall enough when I got back there like when I was 11 (I’m still eleven) I was so surprised they knocked it down I finally road the hulk tho at 11

[@TINAM81]

Yesterday lol

[@bbgun061]

Somehow during the wait in the queue & boarding, my brother didn't realize that this coaster had a powered launch. His reaction upon launching was hilarious!

[@averyhodges2302]

The Incredible Hulk was my first ever roller coaster, and will always hold a special place in my heart ☺️

[@Titter2]

I had that option to "ease" my way in, but I chose Velocicoaster. It was crazy!!

[@Renegade_Kyle]

I saw renegade in this video!!!!! Thanks for showing off the best GCI ever built

[@ThemeParkGlobal]

Nice to see some more detail about the rebuilding of this ride, although just thought I'd point out that Nemesis (a B&M Invert) at Alton Towers here in the UK has a very loud B&M roar!

[@ollieocrouch324]

7:40 i guess you could say that Incredible Hulk has an incredible capacity

[@TheAlternateYT]

I think I didn't find it intense because I did it the same trip I did Kumba but it is beautiful. And I wouldn't say its more intense than Mine Blower.

[@bostonbhudda2923]

"say cheese or dab at the onride photo" hahaha this video slapped

[@justepic1]

Love this ride, but wouldn’t be awesome if the final portion after the corkscrew was inside? It could make the last few turns and second corkscrew more intense with some strobe lighting, and could also expand the entire story.

[@sterospa]

Just rode it over Christmas 2020. One of the best B&M’s I’ve ever ridden!!

[@bluecollarben9836]

*Incredible Hulk:* the most intense roller coaster in Orlando *Velocicoaster:* was

[@GoldenRoyalty88]

Looove the hulk! Especially when the ride shoots from the tunnel into the corkscrew and it’s most definitely faster at night. I wish there was more rides like this!

[@angelnumbers47]

went on this ride as many times as i could when i was last at universal. one of the best rollercoasters i've been on so far

[@cdude9295]

Best coaster 😍😍😍 I live about an hour away from Orlando and I’ve been on it countless times. Riding it before they fixed it a bit was jarring, but once they fixed it it went back to being AWESOME 👏

[@sherra-sama]

I rode v1 of The Hulk back in 2006 with my at-the-time-boyfriend who was much less of a coaster fan than I. Because it was a cold Valentines Day, there was basically no line so I kept reriding it over and over, I think a total of 6 or 7 times in a row. Needless to say, boyfriend barfed everywhere and was so motion sick I had to drive him home. Still one of my best memories.

[@alexrose3504]

This coaster was my favourite before Velocicoaster opened, can’t wait to ride this next year when I go back

[@jkattack2640]

RIP hulk's roar. Riddler's is loud but I love that sound.

[@edmund3504]

I love the Hulk coaster... My favorite ride at Islands of Adventure. The revamp made it even better

[@JJJJ-he8bz]

I was too small to ride back in 99 I finally got to ride it at 31 years old and it was such a joy to experience.

[@Cl0akedB0ar43]

Man I remember this being one of the bumpiest rides at the bottoms of loops and stuff. Had a great roar

[@hotshot4512]

I love this one. I got a chance to ride it after a 2 hour wait time, and while it isn't as intense as some of the other coasters I've ridden, I love it!

[@Buzz9530]

Montu & Kumba have the same roars in my opinion.. literally one of the favourites sounds of my childhood.. I got to hear it often with Nemsis Inferno at Thorpe Park near where I grew up.

[@Carlisho]

My little bro got on this ride while he was still 2 inches short of the 54in height, my dad bought him shoes with a lot of padding + some socks inside the shoe and my bro got to experience the ride when he was 11 years old. Trully a great moment since we all got to ride together.

[@honeyag6456]

I got the front the first time I went on this beauty!! Super intense absolutely awesome!

[@Awolraven2]

As someone who probably has a few thousand coaster rides under his belt and worked at Cedar Point, I didn't expect much going onto Hulk the first time - that made it better for me. The first launch is AWESOME, and unlike anything I'd been on prior. This ride absolutely punches you for most of it, but like Ryan said, after the break it really does die off and you get a -very- mild dissatisfaction from it. Overall it's an 8.5 for me, definitely worth checking out.

[@SlopedOtter]

Whippy corkscrews? Shockwave at Drayton Manor. It's like they used the same profile as an invert, they SLAP

[@tim8801]

Got over my fear of roller coasters on this thing and it was amazing. Had a blast I don’t think I screamed that much ever

[@Shockzone1495]

I hope this ride never leaves.

[@alexriggs1110]

This was the coaster that got me addicted to riding more. I was HELLA scared doing this for my first rollercoaster but now it's a top 2 for me.

[@Amybb1234]

Tips on relieving the fear? I am so anxious to ride this lol, if i stay committed I’ll ride in November or December

[@alexriggs1110]

@@Amybb1234 just a few things I have learned, don't close your eyes on really any coaster cause it will make you feel sick. If your scared, don't sit there on the coaster and tense up, just scream as loud as you can(it will relax you). Lastly, force yourself into the que even if your really nervous, only way to get over a fear is to face it.

[@Amybb1234]

@@alexriggs1110 thank you! I learned that the hard way with Mako. I was so tense and terrified. This time I’ll start screaming soon as i get into the tunnel lol. Im sure everyone already will be too

[@andrew_gamez6363]

9:04 was a super smooth transition

[@yellowapple512]

My friend keeps recommending this ride to me if I go to Universal, but I haven’t ridden a coaster with an inversion before, so I think I should try a less intense one first.

[@kaylawilliamson1216]

Do the rip ride rocket on the other side of the park. it doesn't have an inversion, but it does have a loop that makes it feel like there is one. the track twists as it loops, so you stay upright the whole time

[@Titter2]

Take it from me, someone who had previously NEVER ridden a roller coaster but chose Velocicoaster for my first. DO IT!! I was so nervous for the upside down parts, but they were the best. I was in the same boat wondering if I should start with The Hulk or Hagrid's before Velocicoaster, but I'm so glad I did it the way I did.

[@makyostarr515]

I rode the hulk pre-rebuild and the pop of airtime was nothing BUT existent after the midcourse brake run. It was also the first steel coaster I ever rode.

[@MrBigPipesYT]

I was really fortunate to visit Universal Studios soon after Islands of Adventure opened. I went with my Mom and we had 3 days unlimited Fast Pass due to staying at a hotel on the property. Fast Pass was only available to regular guests in a limited capacity. I made it my goal to ride The Incredible Hulk 20 times in a row. I was also able to ride Dueling Dragons in the front row while they actually dueled too. I rode the front row most of the time unless the wait was more than 10 minutes otherwise, I just walked right on immediately. It's one of my favorite memories as a 13-year-old. I haven't really been to a theme park since but I would love to visit Disney or Universal again someday.

[@Druid_Plow]

Definitely one of my favorite coasters of all time. Haven't been on it since the rebuild.

[@Proetus]

massive improvement, the launch to the corkscrew slaps way harder

[@lucrative6477]

we went to islands of adventure the year it opened up (unplanned) as a kid. i got to ride the hulk, get off, and get right back on. there was zero line. it was hands down my favorite ride for a long time.

[@geneeckhardt443]

Fun fact: the updated version of the ride has a music track that plays through speakers on the trains, which was written specifically for the ride by Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy- it's my favorite part & I think it makes the experience much cooler!

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I have seen speculation that the track and supports manufacturers for the "New" Hulk were actually originally ordered for a clone of the ride at Universal Studios Dubailand, much like how a clone is being built for Universal Studios Beijing, but once the former project was scrapped the newly manufactured ride would replace the "Old" Hulk. While Hulk did receive quite a lot of wear and tear as you pointed out, I find it difficult to believe that a B&M steel coaster reached the end of it's service life in only 16 years.