Every Ride at Universal Orlando Resort RANKED!

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  • @hellomerio
    @hellomerio  Рік тому +51

    Enjoyed this video? Well, be sure to check out my NEW video ranking all 58 rides at Walt Disney World: ua-cam.com/video/Dkb0RPtHMTY/v-deo.html

  • @frankrieman
    @frankrieman 2 роки тому +1722

    Hagrid would probably be my favorite ride of all time if the line wasn’t always at least 90 minutes long.

    • @sharonbyrd2762
      @sharonbyrd2762 2 роки тому +8

      Po

    • @jasonsmith530
      @jasonsmith530 2 роки тому +38

      Indeed the best time to visit the park is when it would be harder to get everyone together

    • @Idontknow-pr2fu
      @Idontknow-pr2fu 2 роки тому

      What time of year did you go?

    • @frankrieman
      @frankrieman 2 роки тому +1

      @@Idontknow-pr2fu fall break

    • @jayminyoel7911
      @jayminyoel7911 Рік тому +50

      90 minutes? You are incredibly lucky lol

  • @almightyboi6914
    @almightyboi6914 Рік тому +216

    I agree with you on Hagrid's. I remember the first time I road it, I was truly shocked. I was in line thinking, "Oh, this is just a less intense Hulk ride." But, I was wrong. The intensity wasn't as high as something like Rip Ride Rockit until that drop. I remember when Hagrid said "Looks like you ran out of power.", me and the guy next to me looked at eachother, straight into the other's eyes, then we started to go backwards, and we both screamed. That was 2 years ago, and it still remains as my favorite ride I have ever been on.

    • @conkieplays2451
      @conkieplays2451 9 місяців тому +6

      tell ur bro's to sell me mending for an emerald

    • @almightyboi6914
      @almightyboi6914 9 місяців тому +4

      @@conkieplays2451 hhhrmm, hrrrrmmm (We can give you bread)

    • @conkieplays2451
      @conkieplays2451 9 місяців тому

      Ok well now that i've zombifyed you heres a weakness pot and a gapple. When ur done check the lectern and pick mending pls dont be a normal villager and pick the worst trades for 30 minutes@@almightyboi6914

  • @cyvonix
    @cyvonix Рік тому +551

    I think it's such a good sign that by far the best two rides in either park are the two most recent. Gives me tons of hope and excitement for the future of the resort

    • @doja187
      @doja187 Рік тому +8

      i’m here now for the first time and bummed to learn that these 2 newest rides that i rode on my first day are the only decent rides in the park. i mean the rides are alright but overall feels like i’m just at six flags really. at disney world there are a lot more really interesting and unique rides even if they aren’t all rollercoasters. but i agree universal is going in the right direction. that’s why i decided to go

    • @cyvonix
      @cyvonix Рік тому +15

      @@doja187 Disney is absolutely unmatched in terms of dark rides, I don't think anyone could argue otherwise. But if you're a thrillseeker, I do feel Disney would leave a bit to be desired. Hollywood Studios is definitely the closest but the other three are much more focused on experience rather than excitement I would say. Absolutely nothing wrong w that but they're for different kinda people I think.

    • @doja187
      @doja187 Рік тому +3

      @@cyvonix for sure. disney has substantially more to do, but only a few “roller coasters” but now they have tron, and guardians of the galaxy, which was like a crossbreed between rockn roller coaster and space mountain which was really fun, hopefully they keep adding more. for me disney springs is also a huge plus because it would take seemingly a lifetime to eat at all the different restaurants and experiences. My favorite park is epcot. test track, mission space, spaceship earth, there’s just nothing else out there like it. they really are life changing experiences that all inspired me as a kid to just be a better person. love it

    • @cyvonix
      @cyvonix Рік тому

      @@doja187 I have a strong desire to go back to Epcot. Having all those cultural aesthetics and cuisines within a short walk has always been so cool to me and I would love to revisit it especially now that I'm older. Funnily enough, when we went to Universal they were doing the Mardi Gras event in which they spread food booths around the park each with food and drinks from a different origin, so I ended up getting some of that anyway lol! Agreed with the last part, these kind of places have def inspired my creativity more than anything, I've done deep dives into the design processes and everything that goes into it and that kinda stuff really interests my brain and makes me want to create

    • @nickythehickey
      @nickythehickey Рік тому +1

      @@doja187i wouldn’t say they’re the only decent rides but they’re definitely some of the best

  • @rocky.rocks1445
    @rocky.rocks1445 Рік тому +246

    32. Fast and Furious: Supercharged
    31. Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon
    30. The Cat in the Hat
    29. Caro-Seuss-Sel
    28. King & Kodos Twirl & Hurl
    27. One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
    26. Hogwarts Express (Hogsmeade)
    25. Hogwarts Express (Kings Cross)
    24. Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
    23. The High in the Sky Seuss Trolly Train Ride
    22. Pteranodon Flyers
    21. Poseidon’s Fury
    20. Flight of the Hippogriff
    19. Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster
    18. Storm Force Acceleration
    17. Doctor Doom’s Fearfall
    16. The Simpsons Ride
    15. ET Adventure
    14. Men in Black Alien Attack
    13. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
    12. Transformers The Ride 3D
    11. Skull Island Reign of Kong
    10. Harry Potter and the Escape From Gringotts
    9. Jurassic Park River Adventure
    8. Popeye and Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges
    7. Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls
    6. The Incredible Hulk Coaster
    5. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
    4. The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
    3. Revenge of the Mummy
    2. VelociCoaster
    1. Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

    • @killswitch251
      @killswitch251 Рік тому +4

      thanks

    • @playmasterangie
      @playmasterangie 8 місяців тому

      the long ride was lame

    • @rocky.rocks1445
      @rocky.rocks1445 8 місяців тому +1

      @@playmasterangie which one

    • @CircuitBloxYT2
      @CircuitBloxYT2 7 місяців тому +4

      33. Probably Villain Con Minion Blast

    • @rocky.rocks1445
      @rocky.rocks1445 7 місяців тому +1

      @@CircuitBloxYT2 better than fast and furious I would put it below that but it’s worse than all the other rides

  • @allysonbrandt996
    @allysonbrandt996 2 роки тому +160

    The mummy has been my favorite ride FOR YEARS!!! My friends and i rode this back to back so many times. There was never a line!! I feel like this is underrated

    • @FlipflopB
      @FlipflopB Рік тому +2

      Incredible ride. I went with my brother last year and I took my girlfriend for her first time there… of course it was closed 😭

    • @daisiesvidzz
      @daisiesvidzz Рік тому +6

      The Mummy's Ride never gets old. That ride is amazingly good. For me never gets old. 10/10

    • @Drew-zr2fu
      @Drew-zr2fu 10 місяців тому +1

      Bro it's a masterpiece

    • @Liamboyeverything
      @Liamboyeverything 10 місяців тому +1

      Yah

    • @lemesj
      @lemesj 9 місяців тому +1

      I agree. The Mummy is the best ride in the two parks.

  • @ItsEds7
    @ItsEds7 Рік тому +214

    Honestly Jimmy Fallon ride is probably my guilty pleasure💀 the queue was amazing imo and the ride is great to take a break from walking for a while

    • @dfghsjhjkasnjdbs
      @dfghsjhjkasnjdbs Рік тому +13

      same!! its just fun for me and a great filler lol

    • @ballzz2thewall
      @ballzz2thewall Рік тому +5

      Same, I think its quite relaxing

    • @gregg6113
      @gregg6113 Рік тому +4

      I like the ride

    • @Familymavs0731
      @Familymavs0731 Рік тому +6

      I was surprised at how fun it was. Yeah it replaced Twister and it was another 3-D/Simulator ride at Universal Studios Florida. But reviews made it out to be worst than FF Supercharged. It just a fun ride to rest and sit a few minutes from all the walking in the park.

    • @ashleewoods9205
      @ashleewoods9205 11 місяців тому +4

      Jimmy Fallon's ride is a lot better than people want to admit honestly. It's not great, but it's fine enough to where I don't feel insulted by it lmao

  • @solcarlosofficial
    @solcarlosofficial Рік тому +255

    I wish they changed the cat in the hat to a Lorax ride and have the songs from the movie

    • @ZA-en4bb
      @ZA-en4bb Рік тому +14

      for such a weird and kinda mediocre movie it had some genuinely good songs

    • @imnotcrazy7108
      @imnotcrazy7108 Рік тому +17

      How ba-a-a-ad could that be?
      …actually, I think that would be a pretty cool idea. Not bad at all :)

    • @JacobJohnsen-nu7nl
      @JacobJohnsen-nu7nl Рік тому +2

      1972 or 2012?

    • @KrisRenegadeAngel
      @KrisRenegadeAngel Рік тому +2

      I honestly would like them to update it to fit the live action movie. That one was WAY better than the cartoon version and honestly would be way funnier since it's even referenced in the movie

    • @wyario2025
      @wyario2025 Рік тому

      Exactly and it was a water ride simmalar to pirates of the Caribbean and it would take u through the movie the 2 drops will be where he cuts down the trees and when he sings how bad could I possibly be

  • @niachampignie944
    @niachampignie944 Рік тому +146

    Velocicoaster is my favorite too because I love the thrill and I only ever wait tops an hour. I tried to ride hagrid at a 75 min wait and ended up waiting an hour and 40 mins, the line would not move at all. Hagrid is beyond incredible but that wait just makes it so hard for me to want to ride it

    • @niachampignie944
      @niachampignie944 Рік тому +8

      It was crazy, got to IOA at rope drop and every single person SPRINTED to Hagrid, next thing you knew 120 min wait before the park even opened and I got to ride Velocicoaster back to back 😆

    • @WELOVEAXY
      @WELOVEAXY Рік тому

      I LOVE volocicoster to! I didn't like hagrid though:(

    • @MichaelTaylor-qp2xf
      @MichaelTaylor-qp2xf Рік тому +2

      Velocicoaster is awesome, but also the most insane ride I've ever been on. At 6'7" and 300 lbs I've never experienced that much hangtime on any ride.

    • @Trahzy
      @Trahzy Рік тому +1

      Hagrid is an over hyped kiddie coaster, duleing dragons was better.

  • @timfolly7323
    @timfolly7323 2 роки тому +326

    I think your list brings to mind that Universal/IOA need more dark rides. It would nice to see a 8+ minute dark ride in the vain of Pirates, Haunted Mansion, or even Small World. All high capacity with good ride length. Hopefully we will get a Creature from the Black Lagoon or Lord of the Rings boat ride in the future. I appreciate E.T. because it’s enjoyable and of decent length and allows you to chill and enjoy. Not every ride needs to be intense or be interactive. Think of all the rides at both parks. How many don’t have jarring or intense elements? Seuss trolley, carousel, ET, Flyers, and the dumbo clones. Universal has upped its story building with Potter lands and attractions. Dark rides are great opportunities to tell a longer more in-depth story. Plus a long ride in a cool building in Florida is always welcome. Great video and list.

    • @bmush
      @bmush Рік тому +6

      Agree totally but I think they cater to the masses now . Nobody is planning a trip around a non thrilling dark ride. The public wants bigger faster and more exciting.

    • @idkidc2388
      @idkidc2388 Рік тому +5

      @@bmushdisney’s most hyped ride in the past 5 years was a dark ride

    • @Lanetgm
      @Lanetgm Рік тому +1

      If they do I hope they add a Willy wonka one

    • @zachellenburg5738
      @zachellenburg5738 9 місяців тому +1

      @@idkidc2388 because that’s really been Disney’s only ride in the last 5 years. Nothing intense in the last 5 too.

    • @peacocca190
      @peacocca190 8 місяців тому +2

      @@zachellenburg5738 Really? Rise of the Resistance is Disney's only ride in the last 5 years?
      Since Rise of the Resistance Disney has made 2 roller coasters. And one of them, Cosmic Rewind, is amazing. Tron is just so so.
      They aren't as intense as some other roller coasters, but they are both intense enough to not be considered kiddie rides.
      Cosmic Rewind is the most intense indoor coaster I've ever seen. Way more than Gringotts or Mummy or Space Mountain and a bit more then Rock 'n' Roller Coaster (The spinning makes it a bit more intense to me than Rock n Roller Coaster, but since that has inversions I can see a bit of a debate).
      Regardless, Disney has made intense rides since Rise.

  • @julie124
    @julie124 9 місяців тому +42

    Let’s all be honest we all use fast and furious as an AC Break

    • @Skrishee
      @Skrishee 7 місяців тому +3

      I kinda liked it...
      By that I mean the cars you can buy at the gift shop

    • @MoonOnThe_Moon
      @MoonOnThe_Moon 7 місяців тому +1

      😅

    • @gloriarozoniuxm3425
      @gloriarozoniuxm3425 7 місяців тому

      Same with E.T

    • @gwobbaaayt7
      @gwobbaaayt7 6 місяців тому +3

      @@gloriarozoniuxm3425don’t disrespect my beloved E.T

    • @cloudshines812
      @cloudshines812 11 днів тому

      I actually love how its in the Studio Tour ride in the Hollywood version. Its less intense than King Kong but a nice finish to a great tour

  • @jessicag4488
    @jessicag4488 Рік тому +63

    I rode Pteradon Flyers at a private event once, and it was surprisingly terrifying. It goes a lot faster than it looks, and you swing out a bit! I'm glad I had the chance to ride it, and I'd love to do it again now that I know what to expect :D

  • @jujuaurelus
    @jujuaurelus Рік тому +125

    As a cast member at Fast and Furious, I can in fact confirm that we’re in on the joke. We all know just how terrible this ride is 💀

    • @hellomerio
      @hellomerio  Рік тому +26

      Lol, awesome. You guys make the ride, thanks for being there!

    • @jujuaurelus
      @jujuaurelus Рік тому +6

      @@hellomerio thanks so much man. It’s so much fun!

    • @EpicDude589
      @EpicDude589 5 місяців тому

      looked u up on imdb. you are not in fast and furious blud

    • @vibrio16
      @vibrio16 5 місяців тому +7

      @@EpicDude589he's talking about the ride, not the movie

    • @EpicDude589
      @EpicDude589 5 місяців тому

      @@vibrio16 oop

  • @HM-ye1sz
    @HM-ye1sz Рік тому +13

    I remember riding hagrids for the first time, and the drop caught me soo off guard. It was an amazing ride with the launches, theming, and backward section.

  • @mari5128
    @mari5128 Рік тому +69

    As a total beginner, revenge of the mummy was so cool. Before I went to universal last month, the last time I'd been to a theme park was over 10 years ago. My nephews first took me to the minions ride which I actually found a bit scary 😂 and directly after that it was straight to revenge of the mummy. I was TERRIFIED. When I got off I swore I'd never get on it again. And yet I rode it all 4 days I went to the park, because I loved it so much. I even walked between parks because I wanted to get on it so bad it didn't matter I was exhausted. I got a cat plushie from the gift shop to remember it. This is my love letter to revenge of the mummy ❤

    • @FlipflopB
      @FlipflopB Рік тому +3

      One of my favorite rides all time. Such a cool queue and theme. And a genuinely scary ride too. I went with my girlfriend and brother last June/July and was so sad to see it closed

  • @fairybarflettuce9549
    @fairybarflettuce9549 Рік тому +12

    Roller coasters + Donkey Kong Country Returns music? We are best friends now.

  • @joeyh2237
    @joeyh2237 Рік тому +7

    your opinion of rip ride rockit is absolutely spot on. It is a great ride to experience once or twice while visiting the resort but is nothing to write home about.

  • @fawnoverbrawn
    @fawnoverbrawn 6 місяців тому +4

    The cast members of my pre show on Supercharged were so utterly done with it and didn't even respond. The first one we spoke with seemed depressed as hell. I will never forget him

    • @matiasmansilla2319
      @matiasmansilla2319 3 місяці тому +1

      I don’t blame them, it’s so bad 😂 it was only meant for the studio tour at Hollywood, not its own ride

  • @Hylodatus
    @Hylodatus Рік тому +27

    I always stay in theme parks from rope drop until it closes and Islands of Adventures is no different. During the last 50 minutes of Islands of Adventure being open, I managed to ride VelociCoaster and Hagrid's. Running from Jurassic Park to Hagrid's with only 4 minutes remaining until the park closed was definitely worth it. I got to experience those rides during the daytime and nighttime, and I regret absolutely nothing.

    • @Afineaddition
      @Afineaddition Рік тому +1

      Those rides are just meant to be done in the night. They drip with atmosphere

    • @captivatingcarnivore557
      @captivatingcarnivore557 Рік тому +1

      I'm trying to do this when I go on Friday but I'm so worried its going to be too busy. Luckily the sun sets earlier now haha.

    • @kardiakemba3337
      @kardiakemba3337 6 місяців тому

      ok weirdo

  • @73aguilera
    @73aguilera Рік тому +15

    On my first ride on Hagrids the ride broke down right after my wife and I had dropped down. We were so scared the next car was gonna drop down on us lol

    • @GentlemanofLight
      @GentlemanofLight 8 місяців тому +1

      Same! I think that's a funny part to shut down on, almost seems intentional 😂

    • @73aguilera
      @73aguilera 8 місяців тому +1

      @@GentlemanofLight it was terrifying for the good 3-5 mins we sat there, just expecting to get crushed to death at any moment lmao

    • @GentlemanofLight
      @GentlemanofLight 8 місяців тому +2

      @73aguilera Yes exactly and then out of nowhere we just take off, my friend on the motorbike was jolted as he grasped for the handlebars! Lol

  • @solarkt
    @solarkt Рік тому +8

    Hagrid’s is my favorite ride of all time. I’m SO scared of roller coasters and this particular ride got me to take a step in that fear. And I’m so glad I did. Every time I’m at the park, I look forward to the coaster more than any other attraction. Not to mention Harry Potter world is one of my all time favorite places ever.

    • @peytoncottingham2035
      @peytoncottingham2035 Рік тому +1

      YES!!! I’m absolutely TERRIFIED of roller coasters, but Hagrids has my entire heart!! I was super scared to ride this the first time but after I rode it- instantly I was hooked. Not sure if I’d ride any other big rollercoaster (like the Hulk) but at least I know I can handle one “big” coaster 😂😂

    • @solarkt
      @solarkt Рік тому

      @@peytoncottingham2035 exactly. it’s probably the most intense roller coaster I’m willing to do but it is AWESOME.

  • @jonathanbowers8964
    @jonathanbowers8964 2 роки тому +65

    Kings Island in Ohio already has a coaster that would be almost exactly what you would want in a Fast and Furious coaster. Originally themed to "The Italian Job" (a Paramount discount version of Fast and Furious) it has the car chase elements and even a vehicle catching on fire.

    • @AJFStudios
      @AJFStudios Рік тому +3

      That ride is so awesome. It’d be a perfect fast coaster

    • @cedarpointfanboy7317
      @cedarpointfanboy7317 Рік тому +7

      Italian job came waaay before fast and furious and is not at all the same 😭

    • @Coxy-82
      @Coxy-82 Рік тому

      Italian job is no way a discount version of fast and furious. Such a dick head maybe watch the movie first and you will see 1. Never even close to be a fast and furious movie and 2. Its a brilliant movie unlike the fast and furious franchise

    • @grayward6651
      @grayward6651 Рік тому +2

      Italian job is S tier as a movie

    • @weallfunthegolden578
      @weallfunthegolden578 Рік тому +5

      Uh did this guy really just call it a discount fast and furious? Italian job came way before, is wayyyy better, and not to mention it’s not the same thing at all

  • @WebExtension1
    @WebExtension1 Рік тому +18

    I prefer Velocicoaster. Hagrids is an incredible ride, but that's all it is, a normal rollercoaster, but significantly better. However, the lap restraints on velocicoaster give it an extra feeling that nothing I've ever experienced before can match. Every turn throws you in ways that no other ride can as your entire upper body is free to move. It's partially why I like space mountain, its absolutely terrifying. The roughness and low over head track gives me a feeling I can only describe as fear, and it gives it a feeling that no other rollercoaster can give me.

  • @SwagachuFR
    @SwagachuFR 2 роки тому +18

    RACE THROUGH NEW YORK DONE DIRTY

  • @hellomerio
    @hellomerio  Рік тому +93

    Hey, everyone! Just wanted to let new viewers know that I'm currently working on a video ranking every ride at Walt Disney World, which should release this summer! It's going to be nearly double the amount of rides in this video, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it. Either way, thanks for tuning in!

    • @akrzton1
      @akrzton1 Рік тому

      That’s awesome! If only you would rank sleepover activities, huh?

    • @thejennifershow6766
      @thejennifershow6766 Рік тому

      I had to wait 3 hours this year!!!!!!!!!!! For hagrid

    • @akrzton1
      @akrzton1 Рік тому

      @@thejennifershow6766 Sleepover activities are fun to do, aren’t they?

    • @Locked_Up_Tight_End
      @Locked_Up_Tight_End Рік тому

      The line was 2 hours for me (120 mins) but it was worth it😊

    • @akrzton1
      @akrzton1 Рік тому

      @@Locked_Up_Tight_End Our first activity is playing Chopped, Jr. in the Pittsburgh neighborhood of Bloomfield.

  • @MNShadow_Slayer
    @MNShadow_Slayer Рік тому +8

    Me and some friends got stuck in cat in that for about 13 minutes. It certainly made it memorable for me

  • @jayce3839
    @jayce3839 Рік тому +32

    Although The Hulk Coaster is a lil slow for me now that I’ve been on other coasters, it’s undeniably a classic at the park. It wouldn’t be the same without it.

    • @Afineaddition
      @Afineaddition Рік тому +2

      I remember the period between the closure of Dueling Dragons and the opening of Hagrids. Hulk was the only true coaster there, and I was addicted to it.

    • @redpillthinking6043
      @redpillthinking6043 Рік тому +1

      67 mph is "a lil slow" for you? Jesus.

    • @jayce3839
      @jayce3839 Рік тому

      @@redpillthinking6043 yes, it's a "a lil slow" for me and what about it? Rip ride rockit and VelociCoaster are way faster.

    • @TheWeirdgatcha
      @TheWeirdgatcha Рік тому

      This was my first upside down rollercoasert at 10 year old

    • @UltraPancake-qe6vh
      @UltraPancake-qe6vh 11 місяців тому

      @@jayce3839 velociraptor at its fastest point is 70 mph

  • @nostopit179
    @nostopit179 8 місяців тому

    I'll never forget one year my grandma took me to universal, and I made it my duty to ride rip saw falls 20 times in one day. I somehow managed it by going as a single rider. I haven't been in years, but I still think back to that so fondly. I was happy to see you put it so high on the list, I definitely think it's a bit of a sleeper hit. It will always be my personal favorite because of that trip, I still have most of the script memorized to this day, I don't think I can ever forget it.

  • @hosly101
    @hosly101 Рік тому +17

    I will say that the Jimmy Fallon ride isn't very good but it's "never having a line" is probably attributed to the really great way they structure the line / queuing process. After being on my feet all day I vividly remember LOVING this line's queuing system solely because of the ample seating available while you wait during the weird little pre-shows / virtual gaming tables. Again, the "ride" is barely that, but the parkgoer line experience with the card/color system they use for this line SLAPS and I wish they did it for more rides.

  • @katehartley5561
    @katehartley5561 Рік тому +8

    I almost completely agree with this list, especially the part about Hagrid’s ride. The only bad thing I have to say about it is the wait time is super long

  • @haileyvines9171
    @haileyvines9171 Рік тому +6

    I rode hagrids at night time blind with no preconceived notions of what the ride was going to be, I swear the best ride I’ve ever been on

  • @ciscoduncan1490
    @ciscoduncan1490 Рік тому +2

    If I were universal brass, I would lean on Spielberg a little to maybe fork up a little bit of money to give ET a good refurbish, upgrade and refresh. Tell him if you want to keep the attraction in our park. More than welcome but you have deep pockets and this attraction needs some love. Same goes for MIB. Thanks for the video.

  • @Solar740
    @Solar740 Рік тому +5

    “Hagrids’s has the longest name in the park”
    High in the Sky Suess Trolley Train Ride: 😢

  • @bhunt799
    @bhunt799 Рік тому +22

    I’d put Pteranodon flyers at the bottom for simply being an agist ride.

  • @KolMan2000
    @KolMan2000 Рік тому +1

    Some of the funniest memories I have at Universal was watching other people get absolutely drenched on the barge ride, then immediately getting soaked myself. Everybody goes into it so unassuming, while I just sit there waiting to see who gets hit by the giant wave that happens during the rapids section, or the dang firehose worth of water coming from that one canon.

  • @Tbm_961
    @Tbm_961 2 роки тому +41

    I TOTALLY AGGRE! Dudley is the best water ride! I'm going to universal in a couple of weeks so it was nice watching this video

    • @mariluascencio7111
      @mariluascencio7111 2 роки тому +1

      I prefer Popeyes in my opinion

    • @n3kochu
      @n3kochu Рік тому +1

      dudley is amazing, i'm going to universal in 10 days!!

  • @destroyvalentine
    @destroyvalentine Рік тому +7

    my top 5 at universal as a guy who hates roller coasters is:
    1. The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
    2. Transformers: The Ride 3D
    3. Jurassic Park River Adventure
    4. Popeye and Bluto's Bilge Rat Barges
    5. The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride
    hate it or love it, i'm just too scared to try any big roller coaster.

    • @rickygalusha8870
      @rickygalusha8870 Рік тому +2

      Try escape from gringotts

    • @madsss133
      @madsss133 Рік тому

      i used to hate roller coasters but one day i just forced myself on to rip ride rocket and yes i did have an anxiety attack the entire time in line and going up but it was amazing and ever since i’ve loved roller coasters i still get nervous to go on them but that’s part of the fun so just try it and force yourself out of your comfort zone

    • @Ihave2000kidsinmybasement
      @Ihave2000kidsinmybasement Рік тому

      The dr seuss train ride is the worst ride there imo, i waited 1 hour for that ride. Wish i never waited. Boring and slow.
      But spider man and transformers are great

    • @destroyvalentine
      @destroyvalentine Рік тому

      @@Ihave2000kidsinmybasement the only reason why that ride is up there is bc it gives a perfect view of the scenery arlund

    • @Ihave2000kidsinmybasement
      @Ihave2000kidsinmybasement Рік тому

      @@destroyvalentine true, but the view on the dr dooms fearfall is awesome. I went on it a few days ago with my brother and i was admiring the view while my brother was screaming for dear life

  • @sabik6979
    @sabik6979 Рік тому +1

    I worked at Disney World back in 1999. I went to Universal, and it has definitely changed a lot since then. I'd love to visit Disney and see how much has changed since I worked there. Before I quit Disney, they had just completed the Rockin Rollercoaster which I really enjoyed. The tower of terror was another one of my favorites. I used to go into work early just to go on all of the rides and to try the new rides.

  • @Ragan31687
    @Ragan31687 Рік тому +5

    The worst part about The Hogwarts Express Hogsmead Station is when you get off in Universal Studios, you do go immediately into Diagon Alley. You leave the station and see Krustyland. Kills the immersion. Much better in the opposite direction. Getting off in Hogsmead and see Hogwarts Castle and Haggrid’s is so much better.

  • @leahscarth2595
    @leahscarth2595 Рік тому +2

    16:56 you should try Timberwolf falls at Canada’s wonderland lol
    That ride completely soaks you every time

  • @user-go3jf7vb5w
    @user-go3jf7vb5w 10 місяців тому +1

    I’m 15 and just yesterday went and experienced the velocicoaster and as my first big coaster it was beautiful

  • @KristopherKing518
    @KristopherKing518 2 роки тому +75

    E.T at 15 is insane. Should be at least top 5

    • @jgd5ygdyhcr6
      @jgd5ygdyhcr6 Рік тому +13

      Not a chance

    • @tbgtabias
      @tbgtabias Рік тому

      @@jgd5ygdyhcr6 yes it does. you're lost

    • @jgd5ygdyhcr6
      @jgd5ygdyhcr6 Рік тому +2

      @@tbgtabias no I've just got my opinion and u can have urs mate

    • @tbgtabias
      @tbgtabias Рік тому

      @@jgd5ygdyhcr6 "mate" stfu lmao you're an american

    • @jgd5ygdyhcr6
      @jgd5ygdyhcr6 Рік тому

      @TBG Tabias no I'm English belive it or not what lead u to belive I was?

  • @stopproductions2045
    @stopproductions2045 4 місяці тому +2

    2:18 bro predicted the future

  • @cmwaves
    @cmwaves Рік тому +6

    I have a soft spot for Race through New York and is one of my favorite rides since it was my first exposure to the tonight show, but I can understand why it’s so low. The queue is really cool though.

    • @madsss133
      @madsss133 Рік тому

      it’s especially amazing when you need a break from the heat it feels amazing in that building

  • @CSToffical
    @CSToffical 2 роки тому +4

    I went to universal in December, I just want to say that, Revenge of the Mummy has opened up but it breaks
    down so often sometimes there are 6 delays IN A DAY its super annoying, but despite that it is fun.

  • @PancakeTheKat
    @PancakeTheKat Рік тому +1

    16:40 that man dancing on the ride was vibing and I’m here for it

  • @mojopin2000
    @mojopin2000 11 місяців тому +1

    For a park with so many screen-based rides, I sure hope Universal intends to overhaul all those screens to 4K quality. Even a ride as fabulous as Forbidden Journey is negatively affected by dull looking screens. The screens in Spider-Man manage somehow to look sharper than on Forbidden Journey.
    And don’t get me started with Simpsons. That’s ground zero for dull and blurry screens.

  • @christophermendoza6936
    @christophermendoza6936 Рік тому +5

    Very solid list overall and well done. Definitely loveee Hagrids best ride ever, and it’s as you stated the perfect thrill level, so many more people can enjoy it, that don’t do coasters like VelociCoaster. Mummy also one of the best rides ever

  • @raywestmoreland5531
    @raywestmoreland5531 4 місяці тому

    I love Minion Mayhem and I think it is because of my daughter. My daughter loved the minion mayhem ride, and seeing her laugh hysterically on the ride moves it into a top 10 ride for me.

  • @deaker123
    @deaker123 Рік тому +9

    Never in my life have i gotten more sick than I have after the simpsons ride. So glad my parents got to bring me to universal when i was younger so i got to experience Jaws, Twister, earthquake, back to the future... Back then it was so much better with less of all their 3D video/motion movie rides. Jaws might have looked so bad and fake but the cast members making it fun trumps any moving projector rides.

    • @commissionproductions
      @commissionproductions Рік тому +2

      I was there last year and totally agree… that thing is the closest thing to a torture machine I’ve ever been on

    • @christophermendoza6936
      @christophermendoza6936 Рік тому +1

      That and Forbidden Journey destroy me

    • @madsss133
      @madsss133 Рік тому +1

      it’s so nauseating and gives me such a bad headache

    • @Alex_Logan22
      @Alex_Logan22 9 місяців тому

      Terminator was 3D

  • @ryans413
    @ryans413 Рік тому +1

    I know how to fix The Fast and Furious ride. Have a dark ride section with props of the cars and video clips of the movies playing with sound effects. Then the coaster stops the lights dim and then you get shot out of the building at fast speeds do a couple of inversions and then back to the station. That’s all the ride really has to be.

  • @NaturebyGus
    @NaturebyGus 2 роки тому +14

    Hey, nice list but I think will be even better if you use a table for the rankings such a Tiermaker, so we can all see the ranking in a graphical way or table while you are listing the rides one by one. Cheers

    • @hellomerio
      @hellomerio  2 роки тому +6

      I'll consider it in the future!

  • @SoulReaper1901
    @SoulReaper1901 Рік тому +3

    16:41 I'd like to point out that there were signs on Pop-Eyes that say "Warning you may get a bit wet" or something to that extent
    BIGGEST MISLEADING SIGN I'VE EVER ENCOUNTERED ON A RIDE

  • @DaDuckNamedDucky
    @DaDuckNamedDucky 29 днів тому

    My family always goes on hagrids, no matter the wait time. We went on it 3 times on one trip to universal/islands of adventures. We waited 3 hours for 1 ride on it. It’s just so good. We went on veliococoaster twice that same day

  • @MichaelTaylor-qp2xf
    @MichaelTaylor-qp2xf Рік тому +17

    I used to really love Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls, finding the mix of thrilling drops and legitimately funny theming a great mix, until they split the logs into individual seats with safety bars and as a big guy I can barely get in and out of it.

    • @Pizzaguy975
      @Pizzaguy975 Рік тому +2

      Same here man I still had fun riding it though

  • @Eternaldarkness3166
    @Eternaldarkness3166 Рік тому +7

    What I like about the parks is they have a tester outside for every ride, unlike Disney where you just waste your time waiting in line for a ride you can't get on. At least you know where you stand at Universal.

    • @aaronb.7751
      @aaronb.7751 Рік тому

      There are testers at some Disney rides. Tron and Avatar have testers

  • @GameEsthetics
    @GameEsthetics Рік тому +2

    I didn't know there was a Jimmy Fallon ride 😂 super strange... Great video!

  • @Scarletspeedster90
    @Scarletspeedster90 11 місяців тому

    Fun fact about the Poseidon walk through ride, the trident is actually the same one from the shop, I remember because I got to hold it since the cast member noticed I had the birthday badge lol.

  • @bengeisler102
    @bengeisler102 6 місяців тому

    When I went on Dr. Dooms drop tower, there was absolutely no one in line so I went on it twice. On the second drop the shoulder strap unlocked and the buckle was the only thing holding it down. I pulled it back down and it locked back in but it still scared me a little.

  • @LowkeeyLoki
    @LowkeeyLoki Рік тому +1

    in my opinion, revenge of the mummy scared me so mf much, ive never really have been on a real ride in general so thats probably why this ride scares me so much

  • @anamelessyoutuber1462
    @anamelessyoutuber1462 Рік тому +5

    It feels weird hearing someone talk about how getting theme park rights to Harry Potter was super important and would get you tons of popularity considering Harry Potter's current reputation.

    • @gingersnap3625
      @gingersnap3625 Рік тому

      I mean they are based on the original movie franchise which is considered to be amazing and is a huge part of so many peoples childhoods.

  • @quietchap
    @quietchap Рік тому

    Woah! Can’t believe Fury 325 got a shout out in this vid. As a NC resident, it warms my heart to see our home park getting recognized 😅

  • @lordziz
    @lordziz Рік тому +14

    I was going to say I didn't understand Hagrid's being at #1, but then I realized my opinion of it is probably tainted by how long I had to wait to get on it and how often it has technical issues. By itself, when everything goes right, it really is an amazing experience you can't get anywhere else. That said, Velocicoaster felt much more worth the wait that I had to get through to go on it. Hopefully the next time I go I can get a less biased view of both, as well as Escape from Gringotts which was barely functioning the only time I went on it.

  • @BigMeachRants
    @BigMeachRants Рік тому +1

    As a former Florida resident I gotta say you didn't miss much on the back to the future ride. Setting aside nostalgia it is a low tier sim ride. The upgrade is better in every way, but it's still a sim...son!

  • @DB-yw3yf
    @DB-yw3yf 8 місяців тому +1

    I was wondering why a piece of the track was just sticking up and there was no other piece connected to it

  • @musicmastrr8000
    @musicmastrr8000 Рік тому +10

    I honestly hated Forbidden Journey just because of the fact that while we were riding it they had technical difficulties and of course it had to stop while we were hanging upside down. Definitely felt like I was gonna die until they were able to fix it.

    • @FrozenVoice
      @FrozenVoice Рік тому +1

      Same thing happened to me

    • @ARCHIVED9610
      @ARCHIVED9610 Рік тому

      LMAOO, same! hurt my neck so bad

    • @Alex_Logan22
      @Alex_Logan22 9 місяців тому

      I never realized it went upside down.

  • @spencerriding2904
    @spencerriding2904 6 місяців тому

    The mummy is criminally underrated. Never a long line but a great ride with great theming

  • @Alex_Logan22
    @Alex_Logan22 9 місяців тому +2

    What replaced Terminator?

  • @thatfluffyoofy153
    @thatfluffyoofy153 Рік тому +2

    My dad wanted to really go on hagrid in our 2 week stay there, which ended today sadly 😥. I'm really gonna miss it because apparently that's the last time I go until ik older.
    Anyway, when I saw the ride time, I swear it said 200-300 mins...
    Insane!!
    We went on the ride twice though, so we were all happy.

  • @gabrielfiremarques64
    @gabrielfiremarques64 11 місяців тому +1

    14:10 this one is really bad man, idk, the queue is soo god, but the ride is terrible... Rock It is much better than it (just my opinion)

  • @cloudshines812
    @cloudshines812 9 днів тому

    I hope Universal Orlando will update the Jurassic Park ride to the Jurassic World variation from Universal Hollywood in the future. The JW variation I’d put a couple spots higher mostly because I find the theming of Jurassic World a huge improvement over park as one of the best aspects from the movie was how they actually made a really awesome dinosaur theme park work. On top of that, the Indominus animatronic is pretty neat (when it worked), and I love how the opening has a really cool projection sequence of the Mausosaurus. Overall a great update on top of a fantastic ride at Universal

  • @maxdoerr4755
    @maxdoerr4755 2 роки тому +7

    I agree a lot except you ranked hulk way too low, it is no doubt top 5 and for me top 3

  • @thehoodiegod123
    @thehoodiegod123 Рік тому +1

    16:59 tidal wave at Thorpe park would like to know your location

  • @danisports8194
    @danisports8194 Рік тому +5

    jimmy fallow is kinda cool, i mean i know it isnt amazing but on a full day its a good time killer

  • @ThemeParkAvenue
    @ThemeParkAvenue Рік тому

    There’s a certain ride on this list that to live your analysis of, but you were much more generous than I will be on Saturday.

  • @Potatoishere12
    @Potatoishere12 Рік тому +1

    As much as I love Hagrid and Hollywood rip ride rocket it always breaks,wait times are long, and it gets delayed

  • @ericnoh7339
    @ericnoh7339 Рік тому +1

    The Storm Force Accelatron is such a baffling ride to me. When I went on it, the door to the cup flew open. I alerted it to the staff and their response was "uhhh yea, that's supposed to happen." When I told him that none of the other cups did that, he just shrugged.

  • @Ricendeans
    @Ricendeans Рік тому +3

    I haven’t been since 2015, so I’m planning a mammoth 8 or 9 day trip for 2025 when Epic Universe opens, but man this video made me want to go back before then so bad. It says a lot that the two best rides are also the two most recent, which bodes well for Epic Universe.
    I’ve been following the construction of EU closely and it really seems like they are sparing no expense. It’ll be very interesting to see what this list looks like when that opens.
    All told, the 2020s look to be absolutely dominated by Universal over Disney.

  • @Ruroraggy861
    @Ruroraggy861 Рік тому

    Most underrated UA-camr of all time as someone who went tho the resort 2 weeks ago this is valid I might rank Jimmy Fallon a bit higher but I grew up watching some of his skits and loved the theme It could be more thrilling though overall 100/10 tearlist

  • @thewalrus8396
    @thewalrus8396 Рік тому +1

    The Cat in the Hat is great for one reason: short line = cooling off in the AC

  • @BrandonLee-y2j
    @BrandonLee-y2j Рік тому +1

    I’m going to Universal Orlando Resort this weekend because my birthday is this weekend on Saturday so I’m going to have fun at Universal

  • @savannah4439
    @savannah4439 7 місяців тому

    The queue for the Jimmy Fallon ride is more fun than the actual ride lol…I love the acapella group that performs in there

  • @zaksims1981
    @zaksims1981 Рік тому +1

    I’m going in the middle of September, quieter time , what’s the ques like at velocoaster and hagrids? Week days ??
    Staying on resort to so can get in the park an hour early as well

    • @madsss133
      @madsss133 Рік тому

      it’s always long you definitely will be waiting more than a hour

    • @zaksims1981
      @zaksims1981 Рік тому

      @@madsss133 I’ll make sure to get there at 7am before the 8am 1 hour early walk for people staying in resort in a midweek day , and go to straight to it 😆 😃

    • @zaksims1981
      @zaksims1981 Рік тому

      @@madsss133 I’ll make sure to get there at 7am before the 8am 1 hour early walk for people staying in resort in a midweek day , and go to straight to it 😆 😃

  • @RyanDaRizzle
    @RyanDaRizzle Рік тому +2

    Do you know about the secret song list on Hollwood RRR? It gives rise to my favorite way to cheat at the coaster count: Counting each individual song on Hollywood RRR as a separate credit

    • @hellomerio
      @hellomerio  Рік тому

      Lol, I love picking Movin' Right Along.

    • @RyanDaRizzle
      @RyanDaRizzle Рік тому

      @@hellomerio I usually go with one of the Metallica songs

  • @Laurens-corner
    @Laurens-corner 8 місяців тому

    Hagrids is so good but the one ride that I can’t stop thinking about since my first trip earlier this year is velocicoaster

  • @kaelyn7628
    @kaelyn7628 6 місяців тому

    I went to universal for the first time two years ago during a random February heat wave (it was 90 degrees the day I was there) and the cat in the hat was a nice place to just sit down and relax in air conditioning

  • @kylebicker7649
    @kylebicker7649 2 роки тому +5

    I mean, if Dr. Doom had a second shot and bounce, and then a drop at the end, it'd be better

  • @sam06pr
    @sam06pr Рік тому +2

    Cat and the hat was so good back in the day. So sad to see it like it is now.

  • @derekrequiem4359
    @derekrequiem4359 7 місяців тому +2

    Statistically, Fast and Furious is the absolute favorite ride of someone in the world 😂

  • @beep.1017
    @beep.1017 6 місяців тому

    Bummed you never got to experience the Back To The Future ride it was one of my favorites as a kid. I think you would’ve loved it!

  • @kitkatt24
    @kitkatt24 6 місяців тому

    ET needs and upgrade like you wouldn't believe. I was there last year, and its THE SAME ride I rode when I was a kid. That was a long time ago. The Simpson Ride has a strong standing rumor of getting people sick. I would also say that the Forbidden Journey is another ride where it's best to go in blind.

  • @Kirbykrusher
    @Kirbykrusher Рік тому

    One fish two fish has a place in heart due to the fact that on the first day my older sister fell and hurt her leg getting off. She didn’t break it or anything but it hurt to walk on. So they gave her a wheelchair and my family got to skip the line the rest of the trip.

  • @Bryceyo
    @Bryceyo 8 місяців тому

    Shocked how low you ranked Rip Ride Rocket. Maybe my all time favorite Rollercoaster. Such a blast.

  • @ruefulcatbat4478
    @ruefulcatbat4478 Рік тому +1

    Revenge of the mummy will never be boring. I honestly rode 4 times in a row on my visit many moons ago.

    • @madsss133
      @madsss133 Рік тому +1

      on halloween horror nights a couple years ago there was no line and you get just walk straight on to it i swore i rode it over 15+ times

  • @cd1zzy
    @cd1zzy Рік тому

    I was waiting for you to put revenge of the mummy! That’s always been my favorite ride ever and the second they take it out I’ll stop setting foot there

  • @PeterGrayson
    @PeterGrayson 9 місяців тому +1

    I love dudley do's ride!

  • @CentralFloridaCoasters
    @CentralFloridaCoasters Рік тому +2

    Hagrids is always more than 60 minutes long for the wait times. It’s sad that Hagrids doesn’t accept express pass. This is what makes Velocicoaster my favorite. Velocicoaster is a BEAST.

    • @ARCHIVED9610
      @ARCHIVED9610 Рік тому

      Yea!! Velocicoaster was my first ‘big’ coaster and j cant stop thinking about it lol

  • @BullyBruv
    @BullyBruv Рік тому

    W video love this very much after I just visited Universal and I agree with the list. Fury 325 is also a great ride this deserves a sub.

  • @TannMan_Animation
    @TannMan_Animation 10 місяців тому

    Here’s a tip! If you want to go on forbidden journey but you don’t want to wait 20 minutes, go in the single rider line.
    There’s always like 4 people max in that line, so you’ll get on the ride pretty quickly.
    My record is 13 times in a row!

  • @jamesestelle7260
    @jamesestelle7260 8 місяців тому +1

    Hagrid's being number 1 ALMOST makes up for the fact that it replaced my all-time favorite ride Dueling Dragons. Too bad people were stupid and didnt follow directions and forced the ride to close down. I wish they would redesign it with current technology.