The Theme Park History of The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man (Universal's Islands of Adventure)

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man is a motion-based, 3D dark ride that opened at Islands of Adventure on May 28th, 1999, and at Universal Studios Japan on January 23rd, 2004. Based on Marvel Comics’ Spider-Man, the attraction is a hybrid ride combining special roving motion vehicles with 3D projection, elaborate physical sets, and both practical and tactile effects. In this episode we take a look at the history of Islands of Adventure, how a failed deal with DC Comics paved the way for Marvel, the new technologies and techniques used for the attraction, the deal between Marvel and Universal, and how that affects Marvel’s parent company Disney, and the upgrades to the attraction in 2012.
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[@ben87graves]

This ride is always a "first ride" of the day when I visit Islands Of Adventures.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Same here! It's always my "last ride" as well. Also if there's a wait time less than 20 minutes when I finish riding it 😂

[@gms4966chi]

Theme Park History It’s only one of the best rides ever made

[@lunahetfield]

Benjamin Graves its always my "last ride" before i leave the resort, and go to the gift shops with my mom and i always wanted two things from the shops a niffler plushie and a back to the future candy bar, becoz i never had a chance to ride it its the only way i get to experience back to the future, though a candy bar

[@madisontaylor17]

Benjamin Graves I love this ride!

[@SG-so8jc]

Benjamin Graves same

[@docette2015]

You know, I almost DIDN'T like this ride, because the very first time I rode it, that fancy and wonderful timing system that controls all the screens and special effects was actually OFF. Nothing fired at the time it was supposed to, so we never actually knew what was going on. Fortunately, the employees, once we came back to the loading dock, immediately told us "no, stay on, we're letting you go again, sorry about that," and so my family and I got to experience the ride in its full glory. :) INSTANTLY became one of our favorites, and I'm so glad that it's still in the park. :)

[@SlushysSecret]

Better than avengers campus at Disney

[@gabrielarredondo3825]

Now that Stan Lee is no longer with us, I'm more in favor of them keeping the Spider-Man ride at Universal forever as a relic. Cause the ride itself has 2 cameos by Stan Lee. Not to mention that it's a fun ride on it's own merits. It's arguably *the* best ride at Islands of Adventure.

[@erynrosecrochets]

Gabriel Arredondo Stan Lee actually has 4 cameos in the ride

[@gabrielarredondo3825]

Eryn Rose Really? I knew about the one in the truck near the beginning and the one where he's with the crowd. What were the other two?

[@erynrosecrochets]

You see him running into the theater with a date right before Doc ock destroys it and then when the scoop falls into spidey's web you see him standing outside of the store that you fall in front of

[@DanielG-db9jq]

Plus Stan Lee loved the ride. He rode it quite a few times even into his 90s.

[@randomfools808]

God I've been on this so many times and don't remember those. Especially not the garbage truck. I never knew that. I guess I was paying too much attention to Spidey. I can still say quite a few of the lines from this too. "If you think you're getting out of here....you're in for a shock!!"

[@nilus2k]

That first scene when Spider-man jumps on the ride vehicle and the whole thing jolts you is the most amazing integration of 3D screens and actual ride movement I have ever scene. This ride is a masterpiece.

[@derekllewellyn6663]

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[@derekllewellyn6663]

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[@ReyhanJoseph]

Can someone please applaud this man for having the best intros bruh

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thank you dude 😂If there's one thing I'm good at it's making a good intro.

[@ReyhanJoseph]

@@ThemeParkHistory I just love the synergy of it all

[@212013114]

Reyhan Joseph Hey! Don’t tell me what to do. . . But yes, the intros are cool. 😎

[@yaquelinecanello8668]

Reyhan Joseph i agree

[@eronskpopclassroom7041]

SO TRUE every intro gives me chills and feels as if I'm watching a pre-show for a ride!!

[@bottlecap7533]

I truly hope Marvel Superhero Island never leaves, because while I love the MCU and it's versions of the characters, there is something so special about how 90s the island is. It's a bygone era of Marvel Comics that I cherish. The early 2000s carried over the feeling of the 90s Marvel and that's the Marvel I grew up on. This ride feels like it was ripped directly from the 90s animated series and that era of books and I couldn't love it more. W.E.B. is cool and all and the Spider-Man stunt animatronic is beautiful and Tom Holland is an amazing Spider-Man, but this right here? This is *my* Spider-Man

[@TheMastermind729]

I agree with much of what you said except the MCU is garbage and Tom Holland is terrible at his role.

[@StorytellerStudios]

The excellence of this ride is seen in it's longevity. Despite being nearly 20 years old, it is still a great ride!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

It has stood the test of time and for the right reasons! It's will probably be the most important attraction Universal will ever create, as it help usher in a new era of theme park rides and upped the ante of what an attraction can be.

[@tazzmaniandevilboy42]

I love how when you encounter Spidey for the first time he says "nice shades" referring to the fact that you're wearing the 3D glasses

[@sideeswipe]

I’m confused as to why you needed to explain why he said nice shades, like it was pretty self explanatory

[@kittykittybangbang9367]

I did not notice that

[@Taniere]

I respond "Thank you, Spiderman!!"

[@racheljackson4428]

Now That is Immersion!

[@XENO3007]

Nah really?

[@brycevo]

I hope you also cover the Hulk Coaster for Stan Lee. Excelsior

[@edgarcantero438]

Check the end credit scene

[@nilus2k]

Ive never been all that impressed with the Hulk. Its an innovative coast but its theming to Hulk seems to be primarily in the fact that its green. Its disappointing compared to Spider-man

[@lilbuztahs]

I had NO IDEA that the buildings and set moved down like that, the ride felt so realistic that as a child i though we had legitimately started moving up like an elevator.💀💀💀 This is so incredibly fascinating it BLOWS my mind that something like this was conceived and executed so long ago. The new generation of rides should follow in Spider-Man’s footprints, its not just screens, its the practical effects and sets that really build and sell a 3D ride like this.

[@gonzacollao]

I rode this for the first time (and only time) when I was 8 years old, on 2007. It completely rocked my world, felt like I was Spidey. I was scared of almost all attractions but it made me feel brave, because no matter what, Spidey was there for me. Couple of weeks ago, I got to travel to the US once again and visited Islands of Adventure, I knew I had to ride this. Got so emotional, felt like a kid all over again. Plus that Stan Lee voice at the end hit me like a truck. I love this ride. If I ever have kids one day, I'd love for them to experience it.

[@alb0403]

Originally went to Universal Orlando in 2009 as a high schooler. Just went a few weeks ago as a 30 year old. Just as amazed as I was back then. Hope it’s maintained forever

[@nobleskywalker4639]

Same I just went last year and the ride is still "amazing" but someone needs to redesign the suit of the Universal park spidey

[@RossTheNinja]

The drop at the end feels massive. I was convinced it was a roller coaster on my first ride

[@j.r.shartzer]

10 inches!? I remember that drop and how intense it felt 18 years after I rode the thing. That’s a very impressive simulation, especially for its time.

[@ProductionsRedone]

Cover all Marvel Super Hero Island for Stan Lee's memory. Excelsior!

[@johnkrejsa9977]

I second that! Follow it up with Dr. Doom's Fear Fall.

[@billygarcia9885]

Thank you for including that last clip where Spidey awkwardly swings onto the stage during that Universal press conference. I’ve been looking for it for years now, because it was so painful to watch and I needed to share it with friends and family.

[@HelperUnknownGB]

For some reason it had “Live & Learn” from Sonic Adventure 2... Not complaining, it’s a great song! But why that specifically and not the 60’s or 90’s theme?

[@microwavedpepsi]

@@HelperUnknownGB Live and Learn kinda fits, though. Sonic and Spidey are both young teenagers who have attitude and edge.

[@HelperUnknownGB]

@@microwavedpepsi That’s true. Most Sonic music fits in with Marvel stuff. Just play the Sonic 3 final boss music or the Egg Viper theme over the Green Goblin fight in the 2002 movie

[@Lizrose03]

21:14

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

@@HelperUnknownGB The Sonic music was the icing on the cake.

[@jamierosefaz1641]

This ride will always have a special place in my heart. I spent my seventh birthday at islands of adventure ten years ago and was given a fast pass for Spider-Man. That ride marked the beginning of my obsession with superhero’s. My family had a yearly pass for universal for 5 years when I was growing up and Spider-Man was a ride that we went on every single visit.

[@Danielpeter2344]

The queue for this ride is tied for my favorite of all time with E.T.

[@Jaxymann]

I remember visitng Universal Studios Orlando as a kid and being completely blown away by this ride. Over a decade later, I rode the attraction at Universal Studios Japan, and let me tell you, I was grinning from ear to ear every bit as much as I did as a kid! More than 20 years on, and it's *still* one of the most spectacular dark rides ever made.

[@pouncingninja]

This is my favorite ride of all time. I've been a HUGE Spidey fan ever since I was a little boy and the fact this ride opened just one week prior to me being born is truly awesome!

[@DGDXanimation]

Fantastic World of Hanna Barbera

[@ThemeParkHistory]

The Funtastic World of Hanna Barbera has been added to the list, thank you for the suggestion DGDXanimation.

[@DaveDynamite1]

DGDXanimation I agree, I want to see a video on this attraction.

[@mibevan]

19:03 I love how they found this loophole.

[@BelleLaBella]

Thank you for doing the tribute for Uncle Stan. It makes me really sad but Ive been waiting for this episode :) its finally here!!!! And amazing to see Stan the man Lee even touch the theme park industry with an amusing dark ride.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thanks for watching Mr Zoso! It's amazing how much of an impact Stan Lee had in general with Marvel. Whether it was comics/cartoons/tv shows/movies/video games/theme parks, Stan Lee had a major role in creating some of the best experiences thanks to all the characters he helped create.

[@Belicure]

Okay that makes more sense. When I went on the ride for the firs time this year, I figured it opened sometime in the 90's because of the cartoon in the line que, and I kept thinking "wow, that is really good CGI for the 90's."

[@Kariss_182]

Given the age of this ride it’s still really impressive

[@mikediaz6783]

11:09 this whole segment of JJJ speaking, oh my lord, it brings back sooo many good memories, it’s odd how it warms my heart listening to this grumpy man tell us what to do

[@ThemeParkHistory]

There was no way I wasn't going to include it, I quote whenever I go on the ride!

[@Phantom1356]

The opening of the ride with the silhouette of Spider-Man swinging by, the Spider Signal sliding across the walls with that music... Gives me goosebumps!

[@MrSHIV923]

Biggest Spider-Man fan in the world. This ride changed my life when i was five. Now im 24 and its still great. The best indoor ride only Mummy comes Close

[@metalgearmoogle852]

I love this channel. I hope that your channel continues to grow because it is way underrated

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thank you Metal Gear Moogle! We appreciate the kind words, we're just happy to read comments like these 😭

[@LancerX916]

Nice. The Avengers artwork at 16:46 is the artwork that I did for Marvel years ago. Nice to see it still being used.

[@Howlingburd19]

Everything about this ride is perfect! The screens are so beautiful to the eye, the vehicles sync up so well with the screens, the booms and practicals are perfect, the voice acting is fun, and so is the music! 10/10 :)

[@bl00d_l0v3r]

This is the best ride in the entire world. Every time I go to Universal, I go on it two or three times, most iconic thing ever

[@Beeimus]

I visit Universal more often than Disney World. The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman is a ride that has never gotten old. From age 5 to 25, this is still my favorite ride!

[@beebee1794]

This is my all time FAVORITE ride at islands of adventures! Its so fun and such a classic, always the first ride of the day!

[@AdriansSideQuests]

I got to experience this attraction for the first time a few weeks ago. My friends and I were so impressed. I appreciate seeing this bit of history, thank you!

[@Emisop]

I'd love to see a Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey video! It's one of my favorite rides of all time. (Even though I do close my eyes at the spider part because I'm arachnophobic like Ron.)

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey has been added to the list, thank you for the suggestion Brianna.

[@horrificbeast7251]

Yea i want harry potter too

[@horrificbeast7251]

Also i close my eyes when you go underground

[@cartoonkeeper]

@@horrificbeast7251 I think another Harry Potter based attraction that should be added is Escape from Gringotts Bank

[@Alex_Logan22]

Brianna Chiavetta I’m afraid of spiders too, but only real ones, not obviously fake ones. If they somehow dangled a real spider than yea I would be terrified.

[@brandonpadilla5402]

I never understood why scream has such a small role in the ride due to how different and cool her character was not to mention I don’t even remember them using hair for anything which is her actually power. I remember being quite terrified of her as a child so I wonder if that hindered the amount of Time she is featured.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

I think they didn't give her a bigger role because she isn't that well known as Doc Ock or the other villains are with casual fans. I always though her inclusion with the sinister syndicate was weird, like they threw her with the group at the last minute.

[@eduardopantoja9115]

I'm honestly surprised that they didn't use Venom instead of Scream

[@nickythehickey]

Eduardo Pantoja for some reason I thought she was supposed to be a venom redesign of sorts

[@somecartoonweeb3947]

I think they originally planned to use Venom or Carnage but their roles got increasingly smaller, so they switched them out for Scream

[@AdamYJ]

They probably wanted to include a female foe so that the Syndicate wasn’t such a boys’ club. But Spidey doesn’t have many villainesses (and the ones he does have often reform like Black Cat). If they put it together now, I guess they could use the new version of the Beetle.

[@lukegreen5341]

R.I.P Stan Lee. 1922 - 2018. We Missed You Very Much. X

[@ethanlaborde]

I went on this ride on a high school senior trip to Universal Orlando. It was (and still is) one of my favorite rides there.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Same here! Rode it back when it first opened in 99 and there's been very few rides that have been able to match how exciting Spider-Man is.

[@MzDoctorStrange2u]

I remember my first riding. I nearly jumped out of skin when spider man jumped on the car. I didn’t know what to expect but WOW.

[@lt1342]

what I also love about this ride is when the ride needed an update, instead of completely changing the beloved ride, they kept it all the same just updated the graphics! this is how all rides should be updated instead of being taken away!

[@d4_yep37]

I love how this ride and even the line up just drops you into the Spider-Man 90’s series’s.

[@TheIrishGamerGuy]

I swear this ride blew my mind back in '04 when I was a kid. Still the best effects I have ever seen on any theme park ride ever!

[@HypeMaster1473]

I’ve been on that ride a dozen times already and I still love it! 🕷️

[@RealHyperHedgehog]

This is my favorite ride ever!

[@smoynihan777]

Thank you for doing this ride and paying tribute to Stan Lee!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thanks for watching smoynihan777! The timing was unfortunate but we hope we honored Stan Lee with the video.

[@bewaretheconficker]

Great video, I love the background music being from the PS4 game and the 90s show.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

A big thank you to you Nick for recording the queue video, it really helped us tell what the story for the attraction is! Had to include the music from the game and theme song from the show because they are awesome and really helped us set the mood for the video.

[@bewaretheconficker]

Thanks for making these! I wish the queue video was officially released online somewhere someday, I think the Hulk ride doesn't even have its queue video anymore so that one's probably lost media now.

[@southparkboyproductions6040]

This is one of my favorite Universal rides

[@ThemeParkHistory]

It's in my top 3 along with Revenge of the Mummy and MIB: Alien Attack.

[@morethanthrills1616]

God this channel is just so good. Great content, please keep the USF/IOA videos coming. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@dylan9382]

I know right

[@RICKJAME5]

Nostalgia factor 10/10 I remember riding the Spider-Man ride with half a pack of napkins in my shoes just to ride it for the first time. You are truly a legend with your work never stop making awesome videos brother!!!

[@someoneout-there2165]

You know a ride is good when it's 20+ years old and still has incredible effects

[@MachineWashable101]

This ride is so great. love the mix of physical sets and screens, and all the fun effects they got going on!!

[@alexcastellini2672]

Thanks so much for doing this one. I requested it about 4 months back and glad to see it payed off. RIP Stan Lee

[@ThemeParkHistory]

No problem Darth Revan! We try to listen to as much feedback as possible for future videos, even if the requests are from months ago. Thank you for your suggestion!

[@alexcastellini2672]

@@ThemeParkHistory bro, you deserve way more subs for putting this much effort into your videos

[@SJPace1776]

My greatest theme park experience was getting in 1999 for the soft open of Islands of Adventure. I rode Spider-Man four times because there were almost no lines. It was mind blowing at the time.

[@morethanthrills1616]

We need a RipSaw Falls video too, also Poseidon's Fury as I've said a million times lol. One of the best theme park channels on YT.

[@CrowSpellman]

This is BY FAR in my top 3 favorite rides at Universal!

[@MidnightWinterWolf]

Yet another wonderfully done episode! Great job! I am absolutely loving this channel.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thank you so much MidnightWinterWolf! We appreciate the support!

[@Turbofurby]

I absolutely loved the use of the Spider-Man TAS theme as the outro.

[@OldMovieRob]

I love the historical details you include in these videos. Very well done.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thank you reformedfruit! We try to include as much interesting information without bring the video to a bore.

[@Tisholgosit]

God, I love this ride! And love the walk right on without waiting 2 hours for such an epic perfect ride

[@lachlanjenkin1659]

Who’s here after the spider man ride at universal studios Japan closed and since they said if universal closed a marvel ride it’s probably all over for marvel super hero island

[@EM-wo6wf]

This is my favorite dark ride ever! Hell I'd say this is the best dark ride ever made!

[@JeddtheJedi]

One of my favourite theme park attractions ever. Excellent video. The second time I rode this, the screen for the climactic section malfunctioned and was blank. It was interesting to feel how much of the motion was enhanced and exaggerated by the video.

[@Josh7170]

Love these videos. I have been obsessed with Universal and Islands of Adventure since i was younger. Keep making quality content!

[@Carlisho]

The ride never gets old, i still find it to be the best dark ride because its still the most agressive ride, the car movements are snappy and fast and it feels more connected to what happens on screen, specially when Electro electrocutes the car and when Doc grabs it with one of its arms to burn you. Other dark rides, or similar rides are not as agressive, most just take a more smooth and soft approach, which is fine, but not as fun imo.

[@jamiemorgan3649]

Absolutely love this ride

[@kenzieblack5152]

Hands down, one of the coolest rides I’ve ever been on 💕

[@TheGoldenNeil]

Oh man I’d love to go to this, especially with the 90’s aesthetics. It’s nostalgic.

[@LoneSpeedsterDX]

History of The forbidden journey next? That’s my suggestion anyway

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Harry Potter and The Forbidden Journey has been added to the list, thank you for the suggestion G/7

[@rapmusiccritic6008]

YES!!

[@ian8lisle572]

Theme Park History DUDE THE RIDE SYSTEM OF FORBIDDEN JOURNEY IS AWESOME PLEASE GO ALL OUT

[@dewdpqfg7728]

@@ThemeParkHistory Where is the video? It can not be found any more. :(

[@ThemeParkGroupie]

Just now seeing this. Thanks for using our footage! It's an honor. 👍

[@michaelhopp2700]

Two things #1 R.I.P Stan Lee you will be missed 😢😢 and #2 even though I never been to Universal thank you for telling me that all of the cool Marvel rides are staying at Universal 😁😁

[@delloliod]

A UAOP here just rewatching because I miss it so while in Quarantine. .... How lucky am I to miss something this special I did weekly but I do

[@phasemollasis6748]

Rest In Peace Stan Lee I know it’s been 3 years without you but….it still feels so recent I miss you and you cameos

[@VinluvAntonHandesbukia]

I always loved how Peter screamed “DONT”. Man wasn’t just concerned,he was reliving the night Gwen Stacy’s spine just did that thing for no discernible reason.

[@lukegreen5341]

Happy 20th Birthday The Amazing Adventures Of Spider Man The Ride. 1999 - 2019. 20 Years. X

[@NinthShinigami]

Loved how you used the PS4 theme for the video, one of my favorite video games and my favorite superhero, LONG LIVE SPIDER-MAN!!!

[@brycevo]

Rest in Peace Stan the Man Lee. Excelsior, True Believer.

[@coastertime7687]

You guys have literally some of the best content I’ve ever seen.

[@AnnoyingNerdLoL]

Rip Stan Lee You will always be my hero

[@ThemeParkHistory]

There will never be another Stan Lee, RIP.

[@Brenaissanceman]

I was a fragile child back in the day. Scared of my own shadow. I went on practically nothing when I visited Universal as a kid, and the things I did go on my parents practically had to drag me on. The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man was probably the only ride I wanted to go on out of my own free will, even though I was scared. He was my idol back then and I was willing to get over my fear of everything if it meant going on and seeing him. My parents were probably thrilled to see me flex my knowledge of comics for the first time and see me amazed at seeing my favorite hero and some of the coolest villains out there come to life. To that I owe a great deal of respect for this ride and I know you will give it the analysis it deserves. God bless this ride.

[@asian.andrew]

The legend The myth The guardian The coolest The best The hero The awesome The stan lee

[@ThemeParkHistory]

There will never be another Stan Lee, RIP.

[@jediarco]

As a comic book fan, and a fan of thrill rides, I have LOVED this ride since it's debut. Thanks for covering it. : )

[@8675309858]

History of Hulk sounds fun But also why not Posideons Fury too

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Don't worry, we will get to Poseidon's Fury soon enough. Our journey into the Islands of Adventure have just begun.

[@mozartsghost9271]

@@ThemeParkHistory Poseidon's Fury is still alive for the time being, right? I'm going to IoA in December, so I wanted to see it one last time before I presume they kill the lost continent.

[@yeemcgee8149]

Poseidon’s fury is probably one of the strangest attractions I’ve ever experienced but I definitely think it’s awesome and creative. I’ll definitely be disappointed when it becomes a Harry Potter attraction

[@mozartsghost9271]

@@yeemcgee8149 Supposedly the Lost Continent is being bulldozed for Zelda land.

[@MrKmac13]

This attraction is pure torture.....

[@Love4Pop]

These videos never fail to blow me away! It’s obvious how much work and effort you put into them and they’re definitely some of my fav theme park themed videos here on KZbin! And your intros always NAIL IT 😂🙌🏼👌🏼

[@ewreckshunned592]

Has someone been playing Spider-Man PS4? I hear a lot of familiar music ;)

[@ThemeParkHistory]

You caught me! 100% completed it last month, such a good game!

[@natedawg9006]

@@ThemeParkHistory he caught yo ass😂………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………yeahmun………………………

[@hiraethofficial2413]

Your videos have some of the best animations/editing I have ever seen. Great content. Keep it up, man!

[@goast2]

YEESSSS!!! I've only gotten to ride this once, but its still one of the best ride experiences I've ever had. Too bad it'll probably be closed down once Disney starts making marvel stuff

[@gamera.8828]

Disney can't have them close it due to contracts made before they owned Marvel

[@goast2]

Oh really? Thank god! I thought id never get to ride this again

[@ThemeParkHistory]

@ Ghost Dragon Gamer A. is correct, Universal's deal with Marvel stands as long as the attractions remain open and operational, meaning they aren't going anywhere for a while or unless Disney throws an amount of money so big at Universal they can't refuse.

[@JasonCShipps]

This ride was always my first stop when my family went to Islands of Adventure. They don't make them like they used to.

[@sideeswipe]

I mean they kinda do transformers is new and the same type of ride

[@millabasset1710]

@@sideeswipe Transformers is kind of boring, the narrative is pretty lazy.

[@MasterChiefSpartan117]

Do you know how many times Disney has used the MARVEL name including on Products and Merchandise? They've already broke that rule so many times 🤣

[@Reezy884]

This was my FAVORITE ride!!!

[@nobleskywalker4639]

Not anymore?

[@thrillverse]

I think spiderman could do with another overhaul. All the queue still feels very 90's and IMO it should be updated to have the more modern aesthetic that hulk now has.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Problem with any overhaul is Universal needs to get approval from Marvel. I don't know if Disney would be willing to allow them to make any changes, especially since Comcast and Disney are rivals now.

[@thrillverse]

@@ThemeParkHistory Ah ok I didn't realise that, but hulk recently got overhauled so there's a possibility. The ride itself is fine I just think the queue could do with updating

[@ThemeParkHistory]

They might be able to update the queue, looking at the Hulk they did update the queue so it's possible. Might be because of the Spider-Man ride opening at California Adventure in 2019. Maybe Disney is waiting for their ride to open before they let Universal update theirs?

[@paulakroy2635]

Theme Park History the 90’s cartoon is nostalgic and will not be dated compared to mission breakout which is based off the movies and not the comics

[@thrillverse]

@@paulakroy2635 But look at hulk that has the balance right imo

[@dexrexauraus]

The Disney deal coincidently created this beautiful time bubble for Marvel. I grew up on the 90’s Spider-Man and X-Men cartoons and because Disney owns Marvel, Universal hasn’t updated the land at all (it feels like even the merch style isn’t updated). So it’s a perfect bubble of 90’s marvel nostalgia. While every other park seems to be updating rides to be more relevant, it feels so good going back to Marvel Island and knowing it’s still 90’s Marvel aesthetic. Universal is the perfect marvel comics, while Disneyland can have updated MCU stuff.

[@CapSolo010]

I remember sitting in that ride thinking what the hell is up with Spideys voice?

[@ThemeParkHistory]

The first Spider-Man sounds like he is in his 40's and smokes a pack of cigaretts a day.

[@samplautz5586]

I’ve been to probably 15 amusement parks around the country, and this is easily the best non coaster ride I have ever been on. It’s insane that something this good is 25 years old

[@duhneesy293]

YESSSS THAT INTRO!!!!!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

👍

[@levvy8188]

I couldn't believe the ride was this old! It's graphics are very advanced more than it looks in the video it's one of the best rides in the park and is a must

[@AndrewB..]

Awesome! Next could you do The Great Movie Ride from Hollywood Studios? And also since you mentioned it in the video, I'd love to see Curse of Dark Kastle. Its such a cool ride

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Both The Great Movie Ride and Curse of Darkastle have been added to the list, thank you for the suggestion Andrew!

[@gms4966chi]

Andrew B your profile picture is bleeping amazing

[@TheWPack911]

Amazing video! One of the best rides ever for sure, same for the Hulk Coaster, can't wait for that!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thank you TheWPack911! Both rides should be considered in the conversation as the the best attraction in their ride genre.

[@TheWPack911]

@@ThemeParkHistory Indeed, totally agree.

[@ChrisB2007]

Loving the new intro!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thank you Chris! It's our favorite intro for the channel so far!

[@nathanblevins158]

You know. It nice to see scream. She really underrated and she deserves more love. And I hope she get more love. Also it really cool to here Patrick and squidward voice actor here. Yep they were in this. Pretty cool.