The 25 Year History of Universal's Islands of Adventure | Then & Now

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  • Опубліковано 30 тра 2024
  • Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure is celebrating its 25th anniversary and in this video, we reflect on the last 25 years and explore the history of this amazing theme park. From it's early days as Cartoon World to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Islands of Adventure has a rich history and I hope you learn something new from this video.
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  • @NicEeEe843
    @NicEeEe843 2 місяці тому +12

    I love how islands is the literature park, all the islands are based off literature (except the newer kong ride now). Jurassic park was a book first, ofc Seuss, comics and the funnies, 1001 Arabian nights, Greek mythology, HP

  • @jamiemorgan3649
    @jamiemorgan3649 2 місяці тому +6

    I first went to Islands for a field trip back in 2004, in 2006 I went with my uncle, aunt and cousins, in 2023 I proposed to my now fiance at the entrance of Islands. So I have a lot of history at this park.

    • @MattAndAlexVlogs
      @MattAndAlexVlogs  2 місяці тому

      Great memories! Glad you have good history to look back on.

  • @maui3551
    @maui3551 2 місяці тому +3

    This video was such an amazing tribute to the 25yrs of Universal Island of Adventures

    • @MattAndAlexVlogs
      @MattAndAlexVlogs  2 місяці тому

      Thank you! Appreciate that very much. Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @SMarch209
    @SMarch209 2 місяці тому +6

    The amount of research that you put into these videos is impressive Matt! I can say there are several spots you mentioned and walked past that had me questioning if I’ve ever noticed before. Looking forward to my next trip to Universal to find all of the “hidden gems” you pointed out!

  • @robertbarga3694
    @robertbarga3694 2 місяці тому +3

    Great video. I'm worried about the future of the Lost Kingdom. It was always (For me one of the most well-themed areas of the park. I would hate to see it go away. I hope instead, they re-vitalize it and add some really great new attractions.

    • @MattAndAlexVlogs
      @MattAndAlexVlogs  2 місяці тому +2

      I hope the same. There’s rumors about Zelda possibly taking over but I’d love to see them breathe some new life into the area while sticking to the original theming. Thanks for watching!

  • @daneecto_8412
    @daneecto_8412 Місяць тому

    Great video, my favourite theme park

  • @mario-mario822
    @mario-mario822 2 місяці тому +1

    6:00 That concept art Reminds me of the portals that are being put up at Epic Universe. Mind blowing :D I hope Universal doesn't abandon stages like the Lost continent and Toon lagoon stages with Epic universe it's not a good look. I go to Islands of adventure every year now after always wanted to go since opening. It's so fun. Since The redesign of Kidzone I hope Lost continent gets new experiences in the future. :D🦔

    • @MattAndAlexVlogs
      @MattAndAlexVlogs  2 місяці тому

      Good catch! That does resemble the portal design they’re using at Epic.

  • @ChristopherDorobek
    @ChristopherDorobek 2 місяці тому +1

    Fun! Well done. Thanks!

  • @187Melvin
    @187Melvin 2 місяці тому +2

    Island of Adventure 🎢 is my favorite theme park, the attractions I enjoy the most are Hagrid's Motorbike Adventure, Velocicoaster and Popeye's, I love the water one. Greetings from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷.

    • @MattAndAlexVlogs
      @MattAndAlexVlogs  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for watching and sharing your favorite things! 3 great rides there!

  • @thomastracey7677
    @thomastracey7677 13 днів тому

    awesome vid😎

  • @glenpreece
    @glenpreece 2 місяці тому

    Great video!!! I'm looking forward to visiting universal again this November.

  • @olgagachaphoenix9130
    @olgagachaphoenix9130 2 місяці тому

    Awesome!

  • @eviltom17
    @eviltom17 2 місяці тому +2

    Kind of weird they aren't making a big deal out of the anniversary....

    • @MattAndAlexVlogs
      @MattAndAlexVlogs  2 місяці тому +1

      Yeah I thought a little acknowledgment on the day of would have gone a long way. Oh well.

  • @michaelcoogan7413
    @michaelcoogan7413 Місяць тому

    The Lost Continent area really is sad to walk through now, it’s almost useless but I feel like they’re super hesitant to demolish it completely because it’ll become the forgotten continent 😢

    • @MattAndAlexVlogs
      @MattAndAlexVlogs  Місяць тому +1

      It definitely needs a refresh. Fingers crossed the rumors come to fruition and it gets a refurb in the next year or two 🤞🏻

  • @CathleenWithAC
    @CathleenWithAC 2 місяці тому +1

    Wow. I never knew that they were considering Looney Tunes. What a lost opportunity.

    • @MattAndAlexVlogs
      @MattAndAlexVlogs  2 місяці тому +1

      It was originally supposed to be quite different!

  • @starmancrusader
    @starmancrusader 22 дні тому

    That shirt on a site by any chance? I think I want me one

    • @MattAndAlexVlogs
      @MattAndAlexVlogs  22 дні тому

      Unfortunately not. Best bet would be eBay or another reseller site.

  • @Troopertroll
    @Troopertroll 2 місяці тому

    I hate to say it, but almost every attraction in Islands barring Hagrid's and Velocicoaster needs an overhaul.
    I would argue that the theming and set designs across the board are almost timeless, but there are so many opening day rides still in operation that simply did not receive the maintenance they needed. Worse still, they're still running a shell of an area in Lost Continent with no real offerings. This was my favourite theme park for a long time and I hope they go back and revitalise it after Epic Universe opens.

    • @MattAndAlexVlogs
      @MattAndAlexVlogs  2 місяці тому

      Heavy rumors that Lost Continent will be getting a retheme in the coming year or two. Definitely agree that that area needs some life breathed back into it.

  • @metallicnole4514
    @metallicnole4514 2 місяці тому

    Universal's rights with marvel is a double edged sword. They have the rights forever, but they can never further develop/expand the marvel area without disney's approval. I wonder if they will ever retheme the marvel area in the future.

    • @MattAndAlexVlogs
      @MattAndAlexVlogs  2 місяці тому

      Definitely a unique situation

    • @deadstrider
      @deadstrider Місяць тому

      I don't think it's a double edge sword at all. MCU has changed the perception of classic heroes so much that the comic originals are almost unrecognizable today. The classic comic portrayals of the characters are timeless and really make you feel like you're jumping into the comics. One need only pay a visit to avengers campus to see how much better Superhero island handles the source material

    • @metallicnole4514
      @metallicnole4514 Місяць тому

      @@deadstrider My point is that universal can never add expansions and further develop marvel superhero island without disney's approval, per the contract is my understanding. They can only update and refurbish the current attractions.
      Also on another note, the mcu versions of the characters are the most well known with the general public. In reality, only a very small portion read the comics compared to the widespread general audiences.

    • @deadstrider
      @deadstrider Місяць тому

      @metallicnole4514 Yes I understand that they can't expand on the park. It's unfortunate, but I never leave Superhero Island thinking I didn't get my fill of thrills and the alternative is Guradians of the galaxy and Avengers campus which I wasn't very impressed by. The fact that very few people are still aware with what comics used to be like is exactly why Superhero island is so important. It's one of the last ways to experience that Era of comics

    • @metallicnole4514
      @metallicnole4514 Місяць тому

      @@deadstrider I enjoy the superhero island. I also enjoy cosmic rewind at epcot. It's a stellar attraction. I just wonder if universal will keep the island as is forever, retheme it in the future, or strike a new deal with disney allowing them to expand.

  • @sunnygirl523
    @sunnygirl523 17 днів тому

    I actually cry everytime I got to the Harry Potter world really can’t wait to see ministry of magic in the epic universe at universal studios 🥹

    • @MattAndAlexVlogs
      @MattAndAlexVlogs  17 днів тому +1

      @@sunnygirl523 should be pretty awesome! Thanks for watching!

    • @sunnygirl523
      @sunnygirl523 17 днів тому

      @@MattAndAlexVlogs ur welcome ☺️