Restored VHS Home Video: Visiting Universal's Islands Of Adventure in 1999 (HD 50FPS)

🌟 Time Capsule Unveiled: Universal's Islands of Adventure Opening Year (1999) | Home Movies Collection 🎥🎢
Prepare to journey back to a time when adventure knew no bounds! In this video, I'm thrilled to share my cherished home movies from the opening year of Universal's Islands of Adventure in 1999. Join me as we revisit my visit of that day and explore the wonders of this iconic theme park.
🦸 The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man Ride: Swing into action with Spider-Man on this epic 3D ride, where you'll battle villains and experience the thrill of being a superhero.
🦸‍♂️ Marvel Super Hero Island Area: Immerse yourself in the Marvel universe in this action-packed island featuring your favourite superheroes.
🦕 Jurassic Park Area: Step into the prehistoric world of dinosaurs, where adventure and discovery await.
🦖 The Triceratops Encounter Experience (Defunct Attraction): Get up close and personal with a triceratops in this unforgettable and now-defunct attraction.
🔮 Poseidon's Fury Attraction (Defunct Attraction): Unearth the secrets of Poseidon in this now-defunct attraction filled with special effects and mythological wonder.
🎩 The Cat in the Hat Ride: Join the mischievous Cat in the Hat for a whimsical ride through Dr. Seuss's beloved storybook world.
🌊 Toon Lagoon: Splash into the zany world of cartoons and comic strips in this watery wonderland.
🦖 Jurassic Park River Adventure Ride: Embark on a thrilling river adventure through the heart of Jurassic Park, where dinosaurs roam free.
💎 Amber Mines in Camp Jurassic: Explore the hidden amber mines and archaeological wonders in the Camp Jurassic play area.
🏛️ Jurassic Park Discovery Centre: Dive into the world of palaeontology and learn about the ancient creatures that once ruled the Earth.
🧙 The Lost Continent: Discover the enchanting and mysterious realm of The Lost Continent, where myths and legends come to life.
💦 The Mystic Fountain: Interact with the mischievous Mystic Fountain and witness its playful water antics.
🔮 Eighth Voyage of Sindbad Show (Defunct Attraction): Join the legendary Sindbad on a daring adventure in this now-defunct live-action stunt show.
🎬 The Mummy - Sets and Props from the Film (Seasonal Attraction for the Release of the Movie): Explore the movie magic behind The Mummy and see authentic sets and props.
🚲 E.T. Adventure Ride: Hop on your bike and join E.T. on an intergalactic adventure to save his home planet.
🌪️ Twister...Ride it Out (Defunct Attraction): Experience the fury of a tornado in this now-defunct attraction inspired by the blockbuster movie.
🎥 About this Video: Join me on an extraordinary journey through time with my collection of home movies from the opening year of Universal's Islands of Adventure in 1999. Let's relive the magic and excitement of this historic theme park!
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[Disclaimer: This video is for nostalgic and entertainment purposes only. All footage is personal and used with permission.]
VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 - Disney Dave Home Movies Intro
00:13 - Arriving at Islands Of Adventure
00:32 - The Amazing Adventures Of Spider-Man
05:12 - Marvel Super Hero Island
06:54 - Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls
07:23 - Jurassic Park Area
07:47 - Jurassic Park River Adventure
13:17 - The Triceratops Encounter Experience (Defunct Attraction)
14:57 - Poseidon's Fury (Defunct Attraction)
20:04 - The Cat In The Hat
23:58 - Toon Lagoon
24:31 - Jurassic Park Area
25:18 - Jurassic Park River Adventure (2nd ride of the day)
31:49 - Amber Mines in Camp Jurassic
32:37 - Jurassic Park Discovery Centre
34:09 - Views Round The Park
34:32 - The Lost Continent
34:58 - The Mystic Fountain
35:52 - Eighth Voyage of Sindbad Show (Defunct Attraction)
45:26 - Poseidon's Fury (Defunct Attraction)
46:34 - The Mummy - Sets and Props from the film (Seasonal Attraction for the release of the movie)
48:22 - E.T. Adventure Ride
52:42 - Twister...Ride it Out (Defunct Attraction)
56:54 - Disney Dave Feature End
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🌟 Please don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to my channel for more nostalgic Universal Studios Florida & Walt Disney World Vintage Home Movie theme park adventures. Share your own favourite moments from your own epic day in the comments below!

[@Akileese]

It's incredible how much of IOA looks exactly like it did nearly 25 years ago.

[@DisneyDave]

agreed 👍 easily one of the least changed parks in Orlando

[@eviltom17]

To me, that's not a bad thing. Only major difference now is Lost Continent is pretty much gone and replaced with Harry Potter now.

[@oak2396]

​@@eviltom17I miss the originality of the Lost Continent :/

[@eviltom17]

@@oak2396 Same!

[@will_mcdermott]

KZbin top comments always manage to spoil a video even if it’s a damn tour of a theme park

[@Psychotomy]

The Cat in the Hat spinning is a relic of time that will be missed

[@twisterxv-tech1160]

Time really passes. Love that early "Jurassic Park River Adventure" the animatronics were astounding at that era.

[@DisneyDave]

It certainly does @twisterxv-tech1160, and they were awesome back in the day!

[@eviltom17]

@@DisneyDave Back when they actually worked too! Ha, ha! i went back in July this year, and some of the dinos were missing, and the others that were present... sadly wern't working that well or at all. It was really sad to see the state of it.

[@DisneyDave]

@@eviltom17 that’s such a shame to hear they are not maintaining the ride especially when it was only a few years ago when the ride had a refurbishment 😞

[@Shockzone1495]

Crazy how many decades later this Park still manages to hold up.

[@alexgeorge501]

Nice flashback back to the early days of what many considered the "Nect-Generation" of theme parks, Thanks for uploading and keep the classic thrills coming!

[@diamondxdragons]

Man, I really miss Dueling Dragons and honestly that whole area that used to be there. And with the closing and demolishment of Lost Continent, It's really sad to see. Though, I guess nostalgia will make it more than it actually was. Besides DD, that was an awesome rollar coaster back in the day.

[@TwilightLink77]

Well you might want to go to HHN because there’s a entire house based off Dueling Dragons

[@diamondxdragons]

@@TwilightLink77 I've heard and scene but I'm really not into the haunted house sort of stuff

[@jamilmike610]

I love so much your home video footage of the parks!! It’s so amazing and beautiful to admire these precious memories of these precious parks. In a couple days, (12 days and counting to be exact haha) me and my partner are gonna go on vacation and visit these parks, and we love watching your videos in anticipation for our trip as we are gonna get to see how much these parks have changed and evolved today in just a few more daysss🥰 so excited and so grateful for your capturing and time-capsuling of these beautiful places💚

[@DisneyDave]

@jamilmike610 Thank you and great to hear that, Have the most fabulous and amazing time when you and your partner visit soon ❤️❤️

[@MollyFitzBrown]

Wonderful footage! I've always loved this park and we just got passes here again this past week :)

[@DisneyDave]

Thank you Molly, Great to hear you've got new passes, that's awesome 🥳

[@meki1420]

that river adventure trex looks amazing

[@bartplays3392]

Dude thank you so much for uploading this!!! I've been trying to find a good video of IOA and we finally have one thanks to you! You're a 👑 for this!

[@DisneyDave]

your welcome

[@aegisofhonor]

I wish I saved the money and went on a trip to Islands of Adventure back when it was first opened, it would ahve been such an experience to behold back then. I went late in 2023 and though I was 24 years late, it still holds up.

[@benjamindenton]

Dueling Dragons and it's secret short cut back through the line!

[@JamieGAdaire]

Excellent, as usual! Cheers!

[@JamieGAdaire]

PS. Sometimes I watch to see if my family is ever in any of them. We used to go to Disney and Universal every year. I know the chances are slim any of the home videos were shot the same day, but we usually went for xmas & New Years!

[@DisneyDave]

It would be so cool if you were to spot your family and you, I am hoping this will happen one day, I have had a couple of different cast members commenting saying they were in my video, but no park guest yet, But fingers crossed this will happen one day! Thanks for watching Jamie, Appreciate that 👍

[@WheezyLiam]

Wow I guess the dinos were always slow in Florida compared to how they look in that 1997 Hollywood video.

[@greatone33j]

Potter destroyed the Lost Continent.

[@danielbspinola]

I completaly agree. Dueling dragons with the sculpture was just awesome. And complete the theming. After potter it became shallow

[@NicEeEe843]

HP area was so immersive Disney hasn’t even been able to respond ever, none of their lands have gotten close both Star Wars and Toy Story land suck

[@dragondaveltd1992]

Zeus: No creature is insignificant Posideon, but in ten thousand years, you still haven't figure it out! Posideon: *SILENCE!!!* You are nothing but a spiting ol' flame, but it is now, time to put... YOU OUT!!! 18:38

[@ambarc.ortega8440]

So Next Year 25th Anniversary Celebration Of Islands Of Adventure!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@DisneyDave]

It would be great to see a big celebration for it 25th anniversary 👍

[@AlphaTraveler1]

Hey Dave, will you and your partner be coming back when Park 3 opens? I think you probably will. LOL. How long has it been since you were in Orlando? LIKE 42. 👍👍👍

[@DisneyDave]

Hey Kenny, Sure we will be back, and we were there this time last year for 2 weeks, it was especially rememberable because we were there for EPCOT's 40th & when Hurricane Ian hit Orlando! 👍

[@KylertheDisneyandUniversalFan]

They said the ride is way worse now, the projections and screens are horrible in 99, way better now.

[@KylertheDisneyandUniversalFan]

For the cat in the hat I mean

[@oak2396]

Take me home

[@Jimmietruck]

_Country Roads..._

[@greatone33j]

Already miss PF ☹️

[@DisneyDave]

☹