The Troubled Journey Of Poseidon's Fury: Escape From The Lost City | Expedition Islands Of Adventure

Join us on Expedition Islands Of Adventure as we look at the troubled journey of Poseidon's Fury - Escape From The Lost City. The walk through experience is the last at Universal Orlando and had a sudden change shortly after opening.
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Dave Cobb - • Universal Orlando ISLA...
BTL - • Universal Studios Isla...
lee mallaby - • A Walkthrough of Posei...
Relaxing Reality - • Poseidon's Fury Full W...
Bart - • Video
Stuart Newsom - • Poseidon's Fury Run On...
MAdhouse - • Villa Volta 3D animation
ukrides - • Hex POV @ Alton Towers
Technifex - • Technifex - Water Tunn...
Behind The Thrills - • Dreamworks She-Ra Prin...
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Inside Universal Forum - Full Early Ride Concept - s1156.photobuc...

[@averyeml]

"We spared no expense on the technology and the cool water tunnel." "We also picked the most 17-year-old looking dude to put in a bad fake beard/wig with no makeup to play an ancient oracle."

[@coltonsupergame]

To be fair, Old people usually don’t get a job at a theme park.

[@rhodopisdenile8977]

ColtonSuper Game true, but they could of at least gotten some one who was like in their late 20’s

[@MikeJones-eh4zv]

When I went on this experience last, the guide Taylor made one of the best meta-jokes I’ve ever heard. When they shone the UV light on the wall and found the hidden writings, he said “Look! A hidden message! Written... in English... conveniently.” I’d been on it several times and not heard that, but that last time they made that joke and I couldn’t stop giggling through the rest of the show

[@lightning_elextra]

I went just a few days ago and she said the exact thing. The actress’s delivery had me doubled over laughing.

[@clownkid1515]

Bet you Taylor may have been a skipper

[@cmaden78]

I do believe I have an acquaintance that made that joke first few years and got in trouble( but I could be mixing it up with a 🛶"skipper story") drinking with park employees around Orlando is my favorite attraction 😂❤✨🩵✨🥃

[@Emisop]

"Zeus, represents good." Ah yes. The serial cheater of the Gods is such a good guy.

[@a_lethe_ion]

lesss cheating, more all the rape..

[@blah7983]

Posiedon is more prideful which the Greeks considered the greater flaw. Neither of them really represent good honestly.

[@bethkrager6529]

Hades was chill though, maybe he should have swept in and been all, "okay, enough. Do NOT make me get Persephone. You KNOW how she gets."

[@BuckarooBanzai84]

Ironically, yes, compared to the others...

[@Darkstar1484]

@@bethkrager6529 Yeah, Hades was overall pretty chill. He did his job

[@IsurvivedAntiochCA]

GP: “Man, that spider-man ride is really showing it’s age!” Poseidon’s Fury: “hold my Trident.”

[@jwbartel6]

I don't think spiderman is showing it's age at all 🤔

[@IsurvivedAntiochCA]

jwbartel6 I love the Spider-Man ride. I rode it like 8 times when I went to universal last summer. But if you talk to most people they’ll say how it’s aged. Some of the graphics and Especially the Que line with the old school computers etc. the ride is timeless to me I hope it never goes away.

[@IsurvivedAntiochCA]

jwbartel6 part 2 haha. You really notice it after you ride the transformers ride. I’m not a huge fan of the Bay transformers movies but that ride is freaking awesome. Really shows how they’ve evolved the technology.

[@jwbartel6]

@@IsurvivedAntiochCA fair enough. I never liked the transformers ride, to me it felt like a watered down version of the spider man ride tbh

[@melfling]

@@jwbartel6 well to be fair, it looks way better now than it did before they changed to CGI animation.

[@DarMar106]

RIP Poseidon. You weren’t loved by everyone but I loved you for how unique you are

[@armanichu6395]

“Poseidon, the evil brother, and Zeus, who represents good...” Me, a mythology nerd: (X) Doubt

[@tenara-kun5979]

honestly, like, poseidon didn't do nearly all the shitty shit zeus did...why are we on his side again?

[@armanichu6395]

@@Hanzo615 Technically, you're right that Poseidon is the bigger dick of the three brothers in the sense that he carries the biggest ego, while Zeus is extremely impulsive, and Hades is pretty chill...

[@MsHolli09]

Zeus who represents causing shit for the sake of causing shit 😂

[@boomboom122]

@@MsHolli09 I mean, knowing anything about mythology makes the original story make sense lmfao. Zeus takes the audience into danger, kind of so he can show off and defeat Poseidon in front of them because Zeus. Then he saves them because it's something to do. TBH if they were keeping it close to mythology, Zeus probably would have left the audience to die and had one of his many children save them instead... UNLESS one of the audience members was a beautiful woman. 🤣🤣🤣

[@MsHolli09]

boomboom122 (stepha g) he literally would! 'See ya folks, I'm off on a date' 😂

[@robj7481]

Disney wisely decided against doing the Haunted Mansion as a walkthrough attraction because they feared that guests would “linger” too long. Also, the “doombuggys” control where the rider’s attention is focused so Disney can concentrate all the best effects in one place during each scene. Poseidon’s Fury should have been a boat ride.

[@CarloisBuriedAlive]

Disney either makes genius decisions or incredibly stupid ones lol

[@keithwellerlounge74]

Disney also decided against making the Haunted Mansion a boat ride.

[@troykawahara4496]

Meh. I’m kind of sad that Universal more and more is moving away from these practical and person led experiences. That said, if they could make it something like the great movie ride count me in.

[@CarloisBuriedAlive]

Troy Kawahara a lot of positive talk coming out of the new Epic Universe and combining practical and digital so we’ll see 🤘🏼

[@troykawahara4496]

CarloisBuriedAlive fingers crossed then!

[@mirandamcdonald1745]

Ah glad to know that I was NOT supposed to get wet when I went through that water tunnel 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Haha you did?

[@MaraKeumi]

I got droplets here and there too lol

[@blackwing97]

you definitely get dripped on quite a bit

[@Fletch55]

I thought it was just an effect. I remember it being more of a mist than anything, so it wasn't terrible. The more you know.

[@blackwing97]

@@Fletch55 I've only been on it once but there was mist PLUS big droplets. idk if it's supposed to be dryer than that but it was kinda annoying 🤷

[@wickedphant0m]

Honestly, I LOVED it. I went in to it knowing nothing except that the employee out front said it was a special effects experience. Each room continues to one-up the previous one, and it's so immersive. Maybe the story is a little cheesy, but like... it's a theme park show. The attraction is so unique, and I hope it sticks around. Not everything needs to be a ride.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Exactly!

[@Hieagandaus]

Oddly enough, the show building for Poseidon's Fury is roughly the same size for Flight of Passage. Just some perspective to imagine what they could do with it.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Space for a flying theatre ride

[@crazylemurs]

This is actually one of my favorite attractions at universal. It’s just so over the top and goofy that you just can’t help but to love it. Plus I mean the water vortex and that sweet, sweet central air conditioning 😍

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

All about that air-conditioning in those Florida Summers!

[@jt8162]

You could just stay home and sit with he AC on there.

[@ace34473]

I was on this one time when the water vortex broke down and soaked everyone.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Always fun!

[@ace34473]

ya got a free overpriced shirt 😆

[@lunahetfield]

ace34473 lucky...

[@sydneyhall8610]

I’d be so mad! I usually have a book in my bag so this would suck!

[@ace34473]

Oh I seen a bunch of new cellphones stop working that day.

[@jjrudy41]

The original story was very good, but the final room left you wondering what was going on. the updated story didn’t make any sense based on original layout. Once the waterway was discontinued, it was no longer worth exploring. But the building itself is awesome. They could totally turn this into something of value, but people don’t want to stand for 45 minutes. I say gut and Re-theme the inside with a sit down dark boat ride.

[@TheTrekkie42]

I feel like this building and the same walk-through concept would be amazing if they’d re-theme it to The Legend of Zelda.

[@amandat.7169]

Agreed, but when did they discontinue the waterway? My husband and I went in 2017 and it was still there

[@airtimehillzone]

They still do the water tunnel. Just once in awhile it’s having an issue and doesn’t work

[@MustachioFurioso9134]

It was working when we went last year, def was the coolest thing on this attraction.

[@jjrudy41]

Amanda T. I think they only operated it seasonally now. Or thats what they were doing for a while.

[@HollywoodandWine101]

I have a soft spot for this attraction. Is it good for modern. Standards? Not really but it is such a cool look back at theme park history. I think it could definitely do with a big refurb, but I don't want to see the last lost continent attraction leave. Between Epcot getting taken over by the IPs and Harry Potter everywhere at universal, I'd like to see some original rides remain.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

I love it too

[@davidthomas6679]

I always enjoyed this ride, though I know the actual show doesn’t live up to the theming. The circular door opening and the water tunnel were spectacular

[@carminecdinoproductions]

David Thomas It’s not a true ride because it doesn’t have a ride system!

[@Eternaldarkness3166]

Needs to be refurbished and it has to have better actors for its guides.

[@largol33t1]

corey mason, so did I. I can't remember where I saw something like this but it brought back the earliest memories of visiting a theme park. I saw something similar when I was a kid and it also had a host who did live performances in the room with the guests. I think it was about ancient Mexican/Mayan history and we had to walk through a massive life size temple but I know it was not at a Disney park. I went to Universal Orlando last month and this attraction brought back a few of my oldest vacation memories. This memory was probably from one of the very first family vacations I could remember!

[@Petro43]

I honestly had no idea this attraction existed so was pretty interesting to know about it. I think the updated version does look better but not a massive improvement.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Hope you get to experience it

[@Eternaldarkness3166]

kind of like the ride at Sea World Journey to Atlantis, original was great, now it's meh.

[@magicman205]

I'm sorry but the current incarnation of Poseidon's Fury is one of my favorite things in any theme park anywhere in the world. The immersive effects just make me feel like a kid again. I will say that the experience does partly depend on the guide, but it's just too exciting to dismiss.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

I am also a fan

[@phoenixcoffey3839]

I've only been through it twice but I can definitely tell the importance of a good guide

[@TransistorBased]

Yes! The guides I had were really good

[@FlightyAphrod1te]

It also depends on your expectations going in. I thought it was going to be like a thrilling ride (like a boat ride, or like Indiana Jones in Disneyland), not a show, so I was ready for it to be over.

[@emilylewis5373]

I did a Dcp and forced some friends on this attraction as I was a huge fan of it. We all loved it.

[@MidasOfMesses]

I really do love this attraction, but my favorite thing is when Poseidon triumphantly says "It is done!" after he defeats Darkenon and no one claps. Comedy gold. Also, one time I had an awesome Taylor who read the spell at the beginning and said, "that sounds like a Black Sabbath lyric or something."

[@leTOFUBUNNY]

I have been WAITING for someone to tackle this ride. One of my favorites as a kid for its sheer immersion and magic. I hate to say goodbye to all of IOAs ip attractions :(. Wicked job, friend. Thanks for this!

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thank you for watching!

[@nintendude2297]

The CGI looks like the “I’m blue” video.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Haha I can see that

[@Tati_ab]

I vividly remember asking my parents to go on this attraction when we went back in 2016 and my dads response was “I’m not walking through no water tunnel again” , now I know why

[@sonicscrewdrivr5964]

The teleportation effect really blew me away when I first experienced it. It was a great effect. You really had to think about what just happened. Now it's just meh. Kind of like when dueling dragons no longer dueled. Take that one piece away and it wrecks the experience.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Yeah it's a shame

[@davidthomas6679]

I’m sad to hear that effect was removed

[@pcbassoon3892]

I thought the transition to the big room was really cool. I wasn't expecting it.

[@sonicscrewdrivr5964]

@@pcbassoon3892 Yeah, I guess if I had never experienced it the original way I may like the new way a little more. I think of it this way though. The Water tunnel use to "transport" you into a new realm and a giant open room. Now it takes you to a small room like the one you were previously in, and then you magically get transported. The feel is very different. I think this is a perfect case study for how attractions get changed from their original intent and how there is a cascade effect throughout the entire attraction because of it.

[@pcbassoon3892]

@@sonicscrewdrivr5964 Yeah. I only went on the new version so I have nothing to compare it to.

[@Pixel-dan]

I really appreciate how you kept bringing it back to He-Man. :-)

[@knokout1]

One time, years ago, my wife let our the worst fart of her life towards the end of the queue for this. It was completely enclosed, far away from the entrance. Everyone in that room was visually disturbed. My wife was laughing hysterically, which everyone of course noticed. So who are they going to blame, my small not even 6 ft wife, or the big 6 ft 3 fatty next to her. ME OF COURSE!! People were pointing at me in absolute disgust. I just hope the little girl at ass height behind my wife recovered, because she took the most damage.

[@batmandalorian5504]

knokout1 now THAT puts the magic in the kingdom

[@thcxgold]

💀💀💀🤣🤣😭 OMG! The last part got me

[@CoasterHorizons]

After all, special effects are what made universal special!

[@young321bookie]

If that's true, I think you and your wife are a great couple together, you deserve each other.

[@madzilla666]

knokout1 thanks for sharing your story.... truly tragic😢

[@jimcannon]

I’ve been to IoA several times over the past 20 years, but never visited this attraction. I’ve never known whether it was a ride or a show. The entrance, although impressive, never had anyone walking in, so I’ve always assumed it was never worth visiting. Maybe next time I’ll pop in.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

You should for sure

[@e-manr.486]

Just a heads up that the upkeep on the attraction has been lacking so some of the audio and effects may be worse.

[@jonbobjoni298]

Me and my sister did the same thing for years but finally said let’s check it out since we always walk pat it

[@CJSmith1998]

Definitely do it! It's my favorite attraction in the park!

[@emmau23]

I went through this as a little kid, but way too young to remember it. All I could recall was the water corridor, which for a long time I thought was a part of a dream. As I went through it as an adult, I was blown away it was something real.

[@SeanFlaharty]

Another fantastic video! I experienced this attraction in "preview mode" in 1999. It was incredible. Once they changed the story and some of the effects, I wasn't the biggest fan of it. I would walk through that attraction just to watch people's faces at the end, just looking at the confusion as to how it ended.

[@batmandalorian5504]

"A new character was introduced called .....Neoprene"

[@kellyweingart3692]

lol

[@davidthomas6679]

I thought you were joking till I heard him say it with my own ears.

[@caketropolis]

I saw it on the paper and was like "that cant be right" lol

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

People like Mythos at the Lost Continent but my favorite part about the land is the talking fountain

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Great part

[@carminecdinoproductions]

Expedition Theme Park YEAH! The restaurant is pretty good and well themed!

[@laughythaklown7661]

It made fun of me when i fell down

[@Tryingtohaveityall]

Mythos was gross when we went. I can get better Greek/Mediterranean food in my town. The talking fountain is cool.

[@samdaley8484]

The talking fountain was down for maintenance last time I visited and that was honestly the most disappointing part of my entire experience.

[@jasminedozier7933]

I will admit, I grew up with this attraction with the second one and I loved this very much. Sure it's not for everybody, but it was my favorite attraction.

[@hollum1648]

I absolutely adore Poseidon's Fury. ah yes, my most trusted advisor, DARKENON..

[@carminecdinoproductions]

The Lost Continent should’ve been themed around the stories of Greek Mythology and under the name “Isle of Mythos”!

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Maybe in the future if they keep it original

[@gladiatordragon9219]

The isle of the restaurant that was winner of best theme park restaurant 6 years in a row.

[@carminecdinoproductions]

Expedition Theme Park Maybe...

[@mrl2126]

They should definitely do this

[@annalisahartmann5661]

I stumble upon this attraction this past year while visiting the park for the first time and I really enjoyed it. Taylor had a kid in the audience "help" guide the other guests, and they really played off the cheesiness. Plus, not expecting the water vortex made it super impressive. With some upgrades to battle video I think it could be a super cool attraction.

[@marclovel]

We finally were able to "ride" this last December 2019 for the first time. The Taylor we had was male and he was so into his job as the bumbling assistant explorer (or whatever his position was). I didn't care much about the outdated cinematic and effects. We really enjoyed this walk through because of the person who played Taylor.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Most of them are really great

[@vickycastillo2286]

"Guest would enter the fabulously chilly air conditioned queue..." I felt that

[@whoguru5]

You post this as I start queuing for E.T at Universal orlando good timing.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

I just left haha

[@quinnzykir]

Hope it was fun

[@Mr2013Drew]

a better name for a villain in the second version would have been Oceanus (the Titan of the ocean in Greek mythology).

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Good choice!

[@shotpack8374]

Or Morpheus the god of nightmares or the god of doom(can’t remember his name)

[@TheDrutse]

With all those Water and Fire effects, I kind of wished they did an extreme rebranding to Avatar the Last Airbender in that area. Especially since netflix is going to do a live action reboot. I see resurgence interest in that IP.

[@e-manr.486]

I gotta say that's a pretty brilliant idea.

[@TheDrutse]

@@e-manr.486 Thanks. I was also thinking they could create Avatar themed food stalls too. Just imagine Uncle Iroh's (bubble) Tea, Egg Custard Tarts (Aang's fav), Cabbage merchant's cabbage rolls. Have Kyoshi Warriors wandering for additional theming. I do wonder what Universal's relationship with Nickelodeon is like now.

[@keithwellerlounge74]

IPs are shit. Terrible idea. Nobody even half respects those films.

[@ThatOneGuy0006]

@@keithwellerlounge74 Films? It's a cartoon. Also I hate to break it to you, but IPs are the cornerstone of the Themepark industry at the moment. You see there's this small indie animation studio called Disney, you may have heared of them.

[@luisLP5752]

Ideas go and come back like a boomerAang. No wonder I started seeing merchandise at some stores.

[@roycebracket]

I went on this when I was about 5, and every time I've been back I've made an effort to go back on it. A couple times elements didn't work but last time I went, the water tunnel was operational, all the lasers worked, everything was exactly like it was back then and the magic was back for me. This was in 2017 I think. I hope this ride gets the love it deserves.

[@cryptical5018]

This would’ve been a better ride if it was a water ride

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

True

[@jonathanwallis3300]

Expedition Theme Park At least the story of the attraction is well written. It’s very rare to find attractions with a structured plot nowadays.

[@coltonsupergame]

Yeah, my dad makes the joke “Where is the ride at the end?”, as it seems more like a part of a que line, rather than an actual experience.

[@carminecdinoproductions]

Cryptical I agree with you... They should tear it down and replace it with a much better water ride attraction with a pretty cool ride system!

[@tonil.476]

Or a boat ride like POTC, since it was a watery experience.

[@marcussheen]

I always loved the teleportation effect. It blew me away on the first time I did the attraction, and even after I thought it was pretty neat.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

It is really great

[@queencancerous5332]

that water tunnel is still one of the coolest things I've ever seen on a walk through attraction

[@Ryytikki]

Went there last week for the first time and this ride made me full on cry with laughter Its so cheesy that it goes full circle and becomes incredible again

[@donabaypro6782]

I am in the love group of the original. Yes the story was a bit wonky; however the effects made up for it. It is hard to describe just how amazingly to have that room reappeared at the end.

[@IAmKry]

I remember being terrified by this attraction as a small child but coming back as a teenager and thoroughly enjoying it.

[@NimbusDX]

Glad to know this still exists. I was there over 10 years ago before Harry Potter World was built. I assumed this whole section was taken over by Harry Potter stuff since Dueling Dragons became a Harry Potter attraction. Mythos restaurant’s food was and is the most delicious food I’ve ever eaten in my entire life.

[@I_Crit_My_Pants]

This needs to remain open for all time, it's still an incredible experience and unique.

[@lunamax1214]

Original poetry for the video opening? With a swearing gag? 10/10, totally recommend, and I haven't even finished watching yet.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Haha thank you. I didnt swear... :D

[@maxnorwood1870]

We went to Universal in August 2016, and this was definitely my favorite attraction! I had no clue what it was but went on it nonetheless and was so surprised at how technically advanced it seemed!

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Imagine it back in 1999!

[@gpturner0924]

I saw the Goddard version of this attraction in 2012 and loved it. Was it state of the art? Definitely not, but the cheesy script and acting was amusing, Taylor having a conversation with the obviously pre-recorded video of Darkenon was hilariously awkward, the musical score was gorgeous, and the original special effects still worked like a charm. That Oracle Door and water tunnel were amazing, and the room changing around me before my eyes was magical. My glasses fogging up while I stayed dry while walking through the tunnel added to the fantasy of the attraction. Definitely well worth the 20 minutes it took to experience.

[@cmike.skywalker]

I love Poseidon’s Fury so much! 🔱 All of the Lost Continent has some of the most beautiful and immersive theming. I also really enjoy special effects shows like this, they’re always a nice break from rides and… screens.

[@sogenesis5738]

This ride definitely surprised me. I went to Universal in September of 2019, and didn't even know it existed until I got a map on day 1. My family went on one of the walkthroughs, and now I anxiously await for when I return with my friends in June to hopefully go on this journey with them. I was definitely a fan.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

hope you get to go again soon!

[@isabelunwin4082]

"People loved it or thought it was shi-"😂

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

I didn't say nothing!

[@lunahetfield]

izzi onion LOL

[@jasfizzle12]

Played it back like 4x 😂

[@flaco171ac]

This land and attraction was by far my favorite in Island of Adventure. The set is incredible.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

So so good

[@OatmealDonk]

honestly, i personally love this attraction. Going over from the UK i love the use of its effects, especially using the big blinder to cause peoples eyes to adjust, meaning they wont see the walls moving up. A lot of people say it should be a boat ride, or that it should be a roller coaster or stuff like that but i personally like the change of pace from all of the other rides. there are more than enough rollercoasters and boat rides in Orlando, let alone in the world, and there are just so few fully immersive rides like this one is. Realistically, i would call it a promenade theatre show since it involves you walking between different specially built sets to tell the story (which is basically the definition of a promenade show) and at the end of the day, promenade shows simply aren't for everyone. the majority of negative reviews i have seen are never about the experience itself but people complaining that they had to walk around. To be honest i could right a full 2 page review on this show. in fact i did. i had to write a review on a show to get into my university (as a lighting technician) and i chose this ride as it has really stuck with me. honestly the only thing i even think is comparable for this type of attraction is the Alton Towers dungeons but even on that the boat ride to me just feels a bit out of place with nothing much happening of any relevance. If this were to go i would be very sad, to put it simply. especially if they removed the expanding room effect.

[@carminecdinoproductions]

A sibling rivalry with an evil sibling voiced by Jeremy Irons? That sounds kinda familiar to what happened in The Lion King!

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

At least no Mufasa's were harmed in this ride

[@carminecdinoproductions]

@@ExpeditionThemePark Exactly!

[@timeweaverscreations3483]

It was and still is dear to my heart!!! I remember being a kid and freaking loving it!! Then I came back and I think the nostalgia made it easy to keep loving it!

[@Flies2FLL]

Sounds like a case where the people behind the attraction were too into the experience and didn't put themselves into the shoes of the people who were paying to see it. A short video explaining everything, to include that this is a special effects show, not a ride in a very generic room would have made it work. "This is the story of Poseidon, the god of the sea, and this is his story, you will be teleported...Twice". People are simple creatures, but if they know what to look for ahead of time, then things make a lot more sense to them. I spent four years as a flight instructor and from this I have learned to put myself in other people's positions. I found that if I did that, and SHUT MY MOUTH when they were trying to perform a maneuver with the airplane then they did far better.

[@PHGRP]

It’s weird how you forget something even existed until your reminded. I’ve seen this show a few times and had a vivid flashback/memories once I watched this. Damn your channel is good. Defunctland is one of my favorites and I’m happy I have another now too.

[@garbongo6721]

I've only gone once, but I had thought that it would be a water ride, but me and my family were disappointing with the result. was good if you want to cool down on a hot summer day in Florida.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Yeab

[@pcbassoon3892]

It's better than The Hall of Presidents, which is where my mom likes to go on a hot day in the Magic Kingdom.

[@amandajohnson650]

Rebecca O'Sullivan At least with the Hall of Presidents you get to sit down

[@pcbassoon3892]

@@amandajohnson650 True. And it is 30 minutes long so it's easy to fit in a nap.

[@lunatpr5594]

Went on this when my school's marching band went to Universal. Found myself enjoying the attraction, especially thanks to Taylor's actor's performance. Didn't expect to be on an attraction within a month of its closure. Edit: As a fan of the She-Ra reboot, I wish I could've have been able to see She-Ra while I was there!

[@CoolFilmMovies]

This show is amazing. It's the best experience at islands (and I have been on all the potter rides). The finally is simply breathtaking. There is simply nothing like it in the world. While yes, it does need a refurbishment badly, it's simply breathtaking from the time you see the exterior to the very end.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

i am a fan just wish it would be updated

[@OldManTheseDays]

It was awesome for no other reason that it was COOL in there after walking around in the Florida sauna.

[@stickskinny1266]

Absolutely the best intro ever loved that cut😂😂

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thanks! :D

[@naarahjanemorris3121]

Thank you for the Informative Video on this walk Through attraction its sad we don't have things like this In the UK.

[@scrambled5948]

Although it would be cool to see this attraction be replaced by a Zelda themed one, this concept is just too good to not at least give a new spin on. (But a Breath of the Wild version of the concept would be cool. The temple facade could be changed to Hyrule castle, instead of finding the trident , you’d have to find the master sword and the final battle could be an epic showdown between Link and Calamity Ganon)

[@SirBlackReeds]

I think the series deserves better than just being the retheme for a polarizing attraction.

[@choo_choo_]

yawn

[@clubbedmink]

This would make for a fantastic Water Temple From Zelda OOC.

[@Troopertroll]

That'd sell with Nintendo fans, but wouldn't fit in this particular park. As someone who actively dislikes Zelda games, I'd stay away from it, so I imagine the average parkgoer would be just as lukewarm towards a Zelda attraction as the current one.

[@eleanor1526]

Troopertroll why do you actively dislike zelda? lmao

[@guyvanarsdall7686]

So glad you did this vid. I "experienced" this attraction on day 3 of a 5 day, 5 parks vacation in 2016. This was the only ride break down we witnessed during that excruciatingly humid July visit. The door into the final chamber malfunctioned and didn't open. Our guide excused himself and disappeared for what seemed like several minutes. We all stood there, with the water tunnel still roaring behind us, making the room feel particularly dank, as we nervously waited for something to happen. Suddenly an emergency light clicked to our right, illuminating an exit door. A voice over the PA system advised us to use it as our way out. That was it, no apology, no banter with the now missing guide, nothing. It was a bit jarring to suddenly stumble back out into the Florida sun and heat, mid-experience. Needless to say it set the tone for the for the rest of our stay at Universal and I was rather happy to find myself back in the Magic Kingdom the following day. With your vid I finally got to see not just how the ride might have ended but also how it was intended to originally be experienced. Thanks!

[@thicxcsticcy8570]

I haven’t gone to universal or islands of adventure since I was 5. But I do remember when we went 8 fell asleep in my stroller and when I woke up my family was pushing me down the water vortex tunnel. I didn’t know where the hell I was and I seriously thought I was going to another dimension. But when I finally saw the show I thought it was the coolest thing ever!

[@RavenclawTia]

I happen to love Poseidon. After 3 visits Universal I finally experienced it. I had no idea it was there. I love the fountain too.

[@morethanthrills1616]

I love The Lost Continent, and thank you so much for doing this video. Jeremy Irons 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Me too!

[@UlshaRS]

Took 3 different trips to IOA to finally see this. First time it was shut down to be a HHN house that was honestly the best of that year. Next time it was out of service for indeterminate length across visit window which may have been the revamp. Finally on the 3rd try it was up but ooof you could feel the years of bad history the kept return visitors away as even in the heat of the day it took a while for them to get a group large enough to even start the show.

[@TheVloggerDude2018]

I love this attraction. Could be changed to Percy Jackson easily....

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Yeah

[@madelynbrown7114]

Yep

[@coltonsupergame]

Yeah that would be entertaining if they did, but there might be licensing issues.

[@TheVloggerDude2018]

ColtonSuper Game yeah but theme park rights are entirely different. Ex the Simpson’s

[@TheVloggerDude2018]

ColtonSuper Game also my name is Colton too!!!!

[@kateweiss8362]

I went on this when i was younger, and my dad had left his sunglasses in a room as we started to move on and I literally cried because I was so worried the doors would close and he'd be stuck inside the room we had just left and that is quite literally the only thing that made an impression on me about this ride

[@mehproductions1031]

Universal: “it’s called Journey to Atlantis!” Seaworld: “that’s a nice name...it would be a shame if someone were to steal it”

[@caketropolis]

Holy crap that new story is soooo much better than the old one

[@themisfitowl2595]

Ironically, I've heard that the water vortex tunnel is actually the thing keeping Poseidon's Fury together, in more ways than one. Not only is it the star effect of the show, but it may actually be too expensive to remove from the area and too delicate to build a new attraction around. They wanted the latest tech for what they believed would be a headliner attraction, and that tech may actually have turned into an anchor for an old but awesome classic attraction.

[@jessikachu3893]

I'm probably in the minor here, but I genuinely like posedien's fury. I think it's partly due to nostalgia, but I also think the cheesy acting and special effects are charming. It really reminds me of old school universal where they focused more on telling a story rather than relying on screen based technology.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

You and me both Jessica

[@allmightysmeg7452]

I would love to try both versions of this ride it really sounds right up my alley these cheesy walk through shows. I loved the one in Portaventura templo del fuego even though it was mostly in Spanish I got the idea of the story

[@Emma-re5th]

I haven't been on these videos in a hot minute but as soon as I heard the voiceover a huge smile broke out on my face. What a great channel.

[@ryanrenn4815]

When I went through Poseidon's Fury for the first time last year, I definitely did wish that it lived up to the fantastically impressive exterior. The water vortex was very close, though. I hope they think to redo it on less of a time & budget crunch.

[@dragondaveltd1992]

I just popping by to say thank you very much to include my reconstruction version of the original Poseidon's Fury video to your show! Many Thanks, DragonDave LTD

[@coltonsupergame]

I love your attention to detail, especially The Lost Continent sound track. Keep up the good work!

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thank you!

[@NimbusCumulus]

14:58 It actually used to all happen in about 2 seconds. It was surprisingly quick. There would be a final blast of sound and light effects deafening and dazzling you, the room would go dark, and about 2 seconds later the lights would come on again and you were back in the previous room. It was pretty obvious it was meant to be a teleportation effect and I don’t know why anyone would be confused by the show? The storyline was pretty clear - the “evil” Poseidon was trying to escape and Zeus needed the visitors to help him gain access to the final chamber to help defeat Poseidon. It was all explained in the first two rooms - assuming people actually listened (this might be where the problem lay)! I’d heard that the main problem was with the name of the show - Poseidon’s Fury made some people think Poseidon was the “hero” because they didn’t listen in the preshow - and the fact that some people were expecting a ride rather than a walk-through show.

[@ryanhadley2685]

This is the only Lost continat attraction around i remember when it was a Little Bigger and had the flying unicorn and dueling dragons and eigth voyage of Sinbad

[@pocodfe]

As someone who lives in Orlando, I've been to all the parks many times. The only real problem with this attraction is not what is mentioned here, but rather, the actual physical location of this gorgeous and awesome attraction. You have to experience it to appreciate it, and this video doesn't even remotely do it justice. When guests are walking around the park, they are inclined to walk right past Poseidon's Fury, because it doesn't really stand out...it's off to one side. Indeed, for years, I never noticed it! But if you actually walk into it, the overall setting is STUNNING! It's so cool and massive. The experience is incredible, and the indoor fire and water display is amazing. This is my favorite attraction. If Universal could open up the area more so it stands out, or force people to walk into it, the attendance would probably double.

[@brycevo]

The Lost Continent could use an update. But Mythos and that fountain are amazing

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

I agree

[@tympestbooks1727]

I remember the Lost Continent being my favorite part of the Islands of Adventure back when my school's Marching band was there for a competition. Poseidon's Fury was definitely part of that because of how cool the effects were and how delightfully cheesy the story was.

[@cbgott]

Been going to the park since it opened. The land looks amazing and its actually nice to walk through. Just wish they would add a top attraction to it.

[@Internet_Canuck]

The one thing I always think about when people build giant ancient themed theme parks or areas is that if Humanity wiped itself out and if the rock sculptures last longer than anything else we built future civilizations like aliens could discover this stuff and genuinely mistake it for ancient ruins.

[@Yukendoit]

This is my favorite attraction at islands. Terror mines was a fun use of this for a haunted house.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

I am also a fan

[@coasterkraken6088]

So as a Florida resident who has been in love is IOA and US for as long as I can remember, It broke my heart to hear about this ride's closing. I'm a theme park buff and love hearing about all the little tricks and tidbits I've come to learn on my own through out the years. Hearing the narrator say "Close your eyes before the flash" made me giddy with joy because that is something I learned to do when I was a teen on this attraction. I'll always have a soft spot for this attraction even if most people hated it. I know these parks like the back of my hand and get insanely happy when I hear anything about them. I'm looking forward to when the Velocicoaster opens on June 10th!!

[@wesleytoll1267]

I was there in 2012 and I thought it was kinda cool. The good ole days when dragons challenge was still there.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Good times!

[@heinuchung8680]

This ride is what you need on a hot summers day truthfully.

[@ben_the_cat_guy]

I do like the new version it’s probably my favourite walk through attraction but I think it depends on who your Taylor is

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

can make a huge difference

[@wdwhsf]

yeah i was there two dys in a row becausec i had ptp and the first taylor was incredible while the second one hardly matched the audio

[@TerrolAxelor]

That final fight scene and the lady above the door made me think I was being teleported to the 70s the first time I went through this. Now I just go through and giggle. It does scare some of the kids though, which is always fun. Thanks for all the great background information!

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thank you!

[@therowlet3979]

When my friends and I first saw this place, I wasn't even sure it was an attraction, because we didn't see anyone going in. But we managed to find the entrance and decided to give it a shot, having utterly no idea what to expect. Was it a ride? Was it a show? Who knows! It was probably one of the highlights of our trip because it was the most ridiculously cheesy thing I had ever seen. It felt super dated but we were impressed with the effects. And the fact it wasn't based on any movie or IP just kinda' made it this weird little oddball thing. I recommend it to all of my friends who go to Universal because it's such a weird surprise.

[@astrogirl927]

I used to work at universal and I AM SO EXCITED for this video!

[@codyneuman2696]

I remember when they did a haunted house for hhn with those hard hats with lights that changed when you walked thru the house.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Yeah terror mines!

[@adinacoomber1571]

I’ve always felt that placing seats and theming the inner chamber as an underwater chariot would have drastically helped the experience make more sense during the battle scene

[@adinacoomber1571]

Of course if universal could workout a licensing deal with Warner brothers, they could easily change the story to suit Aquaman

[@Payne824]

“Poseidon is the evil brother” Hades: Am I a joke to you?

[@KeepCalmContemplateYourChoices]

I see you have watched the Disney film.

[@Illadapter]

We often walked by this one because we had no idea anything was in there. We really enjoyed it when we finally went in but now it’s a good place to escape the heat for tourists