You know what genuinely scares me? The fact that one of these days... this ride is going to be replaced because The Mummy came out ages ago. And I REALLY don’t want it replaced because it is such a great ride
I am anonymous however you say it Hi I ain’t lying when I say it is genuinely one of the best Dark Ride coasters ever made. And one of the last genuine rides that aren’t just screens. Go on in as soon as possible
Fun fact: The "faux-ending" for the Florida version where Imhotep sucks the soul out of the cast member in the "loading station" was originally intended for a Stephen King ride that would have been built in Universal. At some point in the ride, riders would pull into the "unload station" where they would be given the instructions on how to exit without injury. But the restraints would not lift and then blood comes flooding out of the exit doors (akin to the lobby scene from the Shining). Then, Pennywise the Dancing Clown would spring out of the control booth to attack the riders and then they would plunge down another drop to the real loading station and gift shop. While the ride was ultimately cancelled in favor of the Men in Black alien shooter, the idea of a "faux" unloading station going awry would be later reused into what we know as Revenge of the Mummy, since John Murdy was in charge of both the Mummy and what could have been the Pennywise/Shining ride.
If Universal ever gets rid of/replaces this ride, I will personally riot and fight them lol This is one of the best rides at Universal, their newer rides these days just don’t live up to The Mummy. All these newer rides that require 3D glasses and have screens everywhere just seem so lazy in things like details compared to rides like The Mummy.
I'll be right there with you on the front lines if that happens. ROTM was an example of Universal can do when they don't rely on screens or 3D. They need to make more rides like this and stop using the same ride formula.
As someone who's learned to love this ride a ton in my later years, I gotta say one of my favorite touches that you didn't mention about the ride's Orlando version is that during the fake-out, before Imhotep appears one last time in the booth, you can actually feel the heat from the flames above, even before they appear. It's actually pretty hot, and you actually feel a bit of water from the "broken glass" to compensate for it.
My father (Timothy Bernardi) actually helped construct Revenge of the Mummy. He used to send me pictures of the construction site and we recently found a 3D animated beta simulation tape of the ride, which included the first test of the coaster vehicle (maybe I'll try to post it online sometime). He also assisted constructing Men In black Alien Attack, and was actually one of the writers of the lyrics for "The universe and You" along side David Cobb. He told me one of the original concepts for The Mummy was a ride based on Stephen King movies. The building was going to resemble King's creepy home and Pennywise the clown was going chase the riders through the ride.
I know this comment is old but can you please send pictures of construction I've wanted to find pictures of that kind of stuff forever but I cant even find any
I agree, this ride is the best example of what Universal should be creating with its new attractions, not relying on screens & 3D. That fake out scarred me for years, I wasn't ready for that at all the first time I went on the ride.
Definitely. It would be a shame to see this go, it was one of my favorites when I went, but it could be used to better service a more relevant property.
Chris S Universal Studios has already made a fast and furious attraction but it’s horrible. I think he meant they should have made the fast and furious ride more like The mummy, not replace it. The Florida park replaced the beetlejuice show, and the Disaster(earthquake) ride with fast and furious.
How surprising. The best ride in the entire park, and its not a 3d simulator with screens. Maybe universal can actually put some thought into these new rides they make. This was the only worthy successor to the old rides they removed. This is still my favorite ride.
I agree, they really need to make their new attractions more like this and stop using the same lazy formula of simulators and screens. It's sounding like the new Harry Potter coaster will be more like ROTM so fingers crossed.
Yes, people want to have an experience, not just watch a damn movie in blurry 3D with muted colours. Actually I just went to Universal Japan a few weeks ago. It was great and wonderful to go on the Jaws ride again. A proper ride with incredible attention to detail. Okay it's not as thrilling as newer rides, but it had pretty long queues all day and people were having a great time.
@@ThemeParkHistory today at USH they are closing Jurrasic Park and turning it into Jurrasic World.. hopefully it doesn't turn into a 4d ride like the rest
10:28 You forgot to mention that when they hit the wall, there’s a (kind of failed) water effect that spits water down on you to pretend the beetles are all over you. This never really worked, as it would go off at the wrong time and miss the car. Although, I certainly have felt the water when I used to ride it.
I thought there was an effect like that when it opened but I couldn't confirm it, probably like you said since it never really worked properly. They should have went with the air spray like the Hollywood version has.
Theme Park History Yep! This ‘beetle spit’ you can see when you go backwards, if it has failed or missed the car. That’s how I realized there was a water effect. Sometimes they’ll even turn it off, as there’s been rides where you won’t even get this beetle spit as I call it. But I certainly do agree with the air spray over the water effect. You can also see the machine itself when you go backwards, right before the walls turn black.
6:29 I went on the ride twice two weeks ago. The first time we got stuck in the fire room for 30mins it was like a sauna that we had a couple people all most pass out from the intensity heat. At least we got 10 Express tickets to make up for it and I little tour of the in and out of ride with the lights on. The Day after we tried again and we got the exact same seats in the front row and it was so déjà vu that we got stuck again in the same stop in the heat room again but only for 3mins delay until then we got to finish the ride. crazy experience to start of with for 2020
LeagueOfFox I had a similar experience to Disney's Haunted Mansion and Dinosaur rides. I was with my parents and during the scenes where the body was coming out of the coffin and the dinosaur was being eaten, we actually were stuck for what felt like a few minutes and honestly, it was a little creepy. Still, it didn't ruin the experience at all; at least for me.
I don’t know what happen to Universal this year, but when my friends and I were there during spring break, there were several rides had problems and we had to wait forever for them to fix it
I used to work at USO and I would sneak through the backstage to ride the ride after work if I had time. It was my favorite stress relief and I sincerely miss being able to snag a seat and scream my day’s frustrations away on this ride. They touch this ride - they catch 👏🏾 these👏🏾hands 👏🏾.
As much as I miss Kongfrontation, this is the only attraction that replaced a classic, that I really enjoy. The theming and immersion are phenomenal. Plus the ride itself is very fun.
Chris Baker They should have kept Kongfrontation and done this ride somewhere else. Jaws, Kongfrontation and Back to the Future were important anchors; just like ET still is.
I definitely agree. Although with money always being a huge factor, it cost them less to build in an existing show building and on top of that have the space they needed since Kongfrontation's show building is large. Nonetheless it is extremely sad all of the classics gone with only E.T. remaining. It seems Universal only knows how to do screens now. Everything is screens and digital, with essentially no practical effects.
Well said. Overall, there's nothing wrong with screens in attractions and digital technologies like that. But you have to implement them tastefully and not overdo it. Universal has overdone it and all of their new attractions have this technology. Disney is taking the subtle route and not overdoing it.
Damn never realized how crappy the Hollywood version was! This was my first time seeing the Florida one and that is easily the coolest thing in the park!
It's so odd, because I preferred the Hollywood version back when I first rode it in 2007. I loved the longer backwards section, and the actual kind of scary beginning. I figure now it's just because I'm so used to the RotM we have here in Orlando.
I think the Hollywood version would be fine if it was the only attraction built but when compared to the Florida and Singapore versions it's a bit lackluster with its thrills. That being said, you can't blame Universal for trying, they were working with what they had in the smaller show building.
i rode revenge of the mummy 7 times back in july, and it’s easily my favorite ride at universal studios!! also, this is such a great video, the editing and the way the information is presented makes it really enjoyable to watch! :)
It is definitely worth it! Also helps that the wait times are really that long if you head on the singer riders line 😂Thank you for the kind words, we appreciate the support matsuoka!
I suggest getting there at the crack of dawn, like when the park opens. People don’t like waking up early on Saturday. Heck, I woke up at 6:30 today just to get to Hollywood Studios!
That's an actual good comparison between the two rides. The only excuse I will give Hollywood is because of the lack of space they had to work with for the ride. But that ending...is just terrible.
I live in California so i’ve only ridden the hollywood one, and i had no idea how different the orlando version of the ride was! The ending in my experience has been lackluster a few times- on many occasions smoke effects don’t play and i can recall the projection at the end not displaying correctly and having the timing be off. It’s a shame because the ride up until that point is fun and enjoyable, but the end can be a let down. I had no idea Orlando had such an interesting ending and so many differences compared to hollywood
Super Cody&Kaleb The Theme Park proper opened in the 80s, but the Studio Tour was around since the Silent era, and brought back a year or two after Disneyland opened.
I really liked Revenge of the mummy, but I couldn't handle the walkthrough maze. I was a little kid, and the maps made it look like it was the only way to Jurassic Park, but my parents couldn't carry me, so I had to walk. I bumped into something and instinctively punched, it turned out to be a universal worker. I'm so sorry for that worker.
That queue was dark, I had just ridden it for the first time about 2 weeks ago and we took a fast pass through. We commented to the worker how he can see down here with a reply simply of "Because I work here 5 days a week".
Bryce McKenzie omg u punched a worker? XD! But i feel ya! Its very dark and i was too terrified to go on becoz, i dont like dark coasters, i had no idea what The Mummy was and i was so scared becoz i thought everything was real, and strangely i was the only quiet one on that ride becoz everybody was screaming but i was the only silent one, but i was shocked and terrified and i never wanted to ride it again
I also punched a worker at Universal Studios Hollywood during the Van Hellsing Fortress queue back in 2004. I was like 6 years old at the time and my parents thought it was a great idea to take me there. Needless to say, when a worker, in character (and costume), tried to scare me, I socked him right in the mouth. Luckily, he laughed it off (probably because the sheer horror in my face made his day) and I wasn't kicked out of the park.
I'm really glad Revenge of the Mummy in Singapore is on par with the one in Orlando. It is one of my favorite rides in the park alongside the battlestar galatica ride
My husband and I rode the Mummy ride in Singapore while on our honeymoon a few years ago and we thoroughly enjoyed this dark ride. It genuinely scared me (in a good way) but I felt a bit sorry for the random guy sitting next to me as I was doing this weird laugh/scream reaction 😅 (though he seemed to find that rather entertaining apparently haha). Also, the Singapore version absolutely nailed the theming and attention to detail in the ride entrance/queue section! So so awesome! We’re very keen to visit Universal Orlando and Hollywood sometime as we absolutely love theme parks 😄
ALIEN ENCOUNTER!! It was the best/scariest thing I ever experienced as an 8 year old child! Would love to see a video on that, your videos are so informative and interesting and you can see how much research is put into making them, keep it up xxx
It's one of my biggest regrets when it comes to experiencing attractions, I would have been terrified as a child but would have LOVED it, shame nobody has tried to make something like it these days. It's been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion and the kind words aww suze, we appreciate your support!
I wonder why they didnt get Brendan Fraser back? He's not doing anything at all lately he could use the exposure. I bet the newer movie wouldn't have bombed if it was him instead of Cruise.
He did most of his own stunts for the Mummy movies and it basically destroyed his spine, he had to have multiple surgeries over years and years to repair the damage, so I can understand why he wouldn’t be wanting to jump in to another action movie like that. He has also opened up about being sexually assaulted around the time of the mummy movies, and that’s partly why his career kind of suddenly went no where. Still... it would’ve been awesome to have another mummy movie with him, and I would have much preferred him to Tom Cruise
By the looks of the clips of the Tom Cruise version, the movie takes place in modern day New York, whereas Brandons version seems to take place in the 40's (going off of what Theme Park History said, I actually saw the Florida version shortly after opening but didn't ride it (and also watched the movie as a little kid against my moms wishes)) so his character would've been long dead by then.
This was one of my favorite rides at Universal Hollywood 😍 It's incredible how much info you're able to gather in all of your videos; it shows how much time and energy you spend researching and trying to find out how the different rides and attractions came to be. Absolutely love your channel; keep up the excellent work. 😉😊
Last time I was on the Orlando version, two girls asked to sit in between me and my sister because they were too scared to be on the sides lol. Awesome video, love this queue and ride!
The sides are best part, feels like you get more air when the ride turns into a roller coaster. The queue is also pretty dark, sometimes I feel like I'm going to walk into a wall.
Thank you for going through all of the differences in each one instead of just focusing on the Florida. I’ve only been on the Hollywood version but it’s nice that each one is unique.
Why did Hollywood change their ending of their ride? I remember it use to be a bright room that showed the eclipse separate and destroy Imhotep. After he's destroyed, the room would fill with flames as you rotated and before the door opened to the unloading zone, smoke would shoot at the riders. I miss that ending, is there any info why it changed?
scawfan75 I liked the first ending better too. I couldn't find an explanation about why they changed it, but the simplest reason would be that the effect broke, and they either couldn't or never bothered to fix it for some reason.
scawfan75 the whole attraction in Hollywood is inferior compared to the Orlando version. Its still fun, but a scaled down, less detailed, worse attraction
Love these types of videos and to have a whole channel dedicated to the history of rides is awesome. Would love to see a video on the Incredible Hulk ride or men in Black
I've ridden on Singapore's Revenge of the Mummy, and it was an amazing experience all in all, and I'm no coaster fan. And well, I wonder if you could maybe cover another of Universal Studios Singapore's rides, specifically the Battlestar Galactica dueling coasters. That has a rich history that I feel deserves a video on.
Battlestar Galactica.... Plagued with multiple half year long maintenances due to safety concerns xD Still, an awesome ride but the wait times after the maintenance is horrible since it cut ride capacity in half by reducing the seats per row from 4 to 2. I won't stand in line if it's any more than 40 min for either Human and Cylon. So much so that they totally have forgone the dueling aspect to use 2 ride vehecles at once. Now each side just launches as and when seats are filled, not at the same time. Wonder if Universal can go back to the old dueling aspect or up capacity to 3 per row rather than 2. The new grey paint job over the old classic blue is a head scratcher too.... PS, the channel owner is a busy guy, he might have missed your comment. Might do you some good reposting it xD
I must've ridden this ride at least 5-6 times back in 2014 in Florida and because the lines were short never got to see all the videos and the props. It is one of THE best rides ever! Thank you so much for the background and finally the ride story makes sense to me!
In my opinion it's still one of the best rides at the park currently. I didn't know anything about the backstory until I did research, you never have to wait long enough to actually wait on line and watch the screens or take in the scenery.
Thank you so much for doing these videos!! You’re seriously covering all my favorite rides from different theme parks. It brings me back to when I was young and on vacations with my family. Revenge of the Mummy is a family favorite. My sister used to think the ride said, “Not even the eye can save you now” and not “Not even the majai can save you now” haha! The ride opened when I was 10 years old and I’m 24 now and still love this ride (:
Universal really needs more rides like this, I’m getting close to cancelling my annual pass. I’ve had it since 2004, dont want to but I find myself going less and less cause all the rides are becoming the exact same thing
I have rode this ride many times and watched the walk through scenes many times. Now I have just found out that the medjai necklace Brendan stole from the cast member, that that cast member was Reggie. My life is complete. Also, if they take the mummy ride away I will be very disapointed. Great video btw! 👌
Of course Brian! We plan on releasing a video about HHN closer to Halloween. We still have decided what we will cover (History/Haunts/Icons) but we will have something for sure.
my family are primarily disneyland goers, but we’ve been to universal hollywood once or twice in addition. this ride is a favorite amongst us- reminds us all of indy at DL. when we went in 2019, they had a cast member dressed as a mummy jump scaring people in the outdoor queue. my brother and i are both scaredy cats and didn’t want to be jumpscared, so my brother just went up and started talking to him. it was hilarious. mummy had hands crossed over his chest and at one point took one out from a fist to threateningly wave at my brother as he talked.
The Orlando version pays tribute to Kongfrontation. In the treasure room is a hidden Kong statue. You can catch a glimpse of the Kongfrontation track as you drop after the fake exit scene.
There have been at least two changes to the Florida ride in 2018. The flame effect in the treasure room hasn't been running since spring and, I assume, has been removed. Also, the locker facility has just completed upgrade. The former front entrance is now an indoor version of the type of lockers outside Hulk, moving the entrance to the Museum of Antiquities and opening up the space in front of it. Hopefully that means the ride will be around for awhile longer.
I'm not surprised by the removal of the flame effect, Universal is doing whatever they can to cut back on special effects with their attractions lately. Shame if it's gone, really like the fire. I agree with you, if they changed the lockers that must mean the attractions should be safe for a while.
cant we talk for a minute about the soundtrack to the first two films = simply amazing! Jerry Goldsmith..you could tell he was having so much fun with it.
Protect Revenge of the Mummy. After Universal raped DISASTER for Fast and Furious: Supercharged, and TWISTER for Jimmy Fallon, I'm so scared for the future of their rides. Where Islands of Adventure has predetermined areas to help the team figure out their next venture, Universal Studios seems to have struggled to think outside the box since Diagon Alley opened. Even now that T2: Battle Across Time 3D has closed, I hope whatever takes its place is an even blend of practical effects, actors, AND screen, and not just another movie in a box. If they ever axe Shrek 4D they should change it to How to Train Your Dragon.
This was super interesting to watch ! Revenge of the Mummy is my favorite ride in Universal along with Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. I've ridden it many, many times and I never get tired of it. Hope they keep it for a long time !
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You know what genuinely scares me? The fact that one of these days... this ride is going to be replaced because The Mummy came out ages ago. And I REALLY don’t want it replaced because it is such a great ride
Matthew Knight I don’t want it to die away, I have never rode it. I was too short the last time I went to the studios.
I am anonymous however you say it Hi I ain’t lying when I say it is genuinely one of the best Dark Ride coasters ever made. And one of the last genuine rides that aren’t just screens. Go on in as soon as possible
Matthew Knight I plan to head to IOA first, since I’ve got a lot of catching up to do with Universal in general.
Matthew Knight I’ve recently rode the Mummy, and it’s awesome. I refuse to let it go.
Luckily the one in Singapore is only 9 years old. That one will live for a good while longer!!
Fun fact: The "faux-ending" for the Florida version where Imhotep sucks the soul out of the cast member in the "loading station" was originally intended for a Stephen King ride that would have been built in Universal. At some point in the ride, riders would pull into the "unload station" where they would be given the instructions on how to exit without injury. But the restraints would not lift and then blood comes flooding out of the exit doors (akin to the lobby scene from the Shining). Then, Pennywise the Dancing Clown would spring out of the control booth to attack the riders and then they would plunge down another drop to the real loading station and gift shop. While the ride was ultimately cancelled in favor of the Men in Black alien shooter, the idea of a "faux" unloading station going awry would be later reused into what we know as Revenge of the Mummy, since John Murdy was in charge of both the Mummy and what could have been the Pennywise/Shining ride.
Interesting stuff.
That sounds amazing. Thanks for sharing!
The original idea would be awesome. They need to make it happen.
Ohmygod I would’ve loved that Stephen King ride so much!!! Big IT fan here!!
That’s badass
If Universal ever gets rid of/replaces this ride, I will personally riot and fight them lol This is one of the best rides at Universal, their newer rides these days just don’t live up to The Mummy. All these newer rides that require 3D glasses and have screens everywhere just seem so lazy in things like details compared to rides like The Mummy.
I'll be right there with you on the front lines if that happens. ROTM was an example of Universal can do when they don't rely on screens or 3D. They need to make more rides like this and stop using the same ride formula.
I mean..i'll sue if they got rid of the ride.
We shall riot at both parks if that happens
brightgoldenstar welcome to the *insert your favorite movie* ride! Heres your 3D glasses enjoy!
Well yes one day it will have to leave but so far I don't think it is leaving anytime soon
As someone who's learned to love this ride a ton in my later years, I gotta say one of my favorite touches that you didn't mention about the ride's Orlando version is that during the fake-out, before Imhotep appears one last time in the booth, you can actually feel the heat from the flames above, even before they appear. It's actually pretty hot, and you actually feel a bit of water from the "broken glass" to compensate for it.
My parents said it was over, and yet I knew that it wasn’t
yes
best part of the ride
I was mad about ET being replaced at first, but all my hang ups vanished after my first ride. The Mummy absolutely destroyed ET!
My father (Timothy Bernardi) actually helped construct Revenge of the Mummy. He used to send me pictures of the construction site and we recently found a 3D animated beta simulation tape of the ride, which included the first test of the coaster vehicle (maybe I'll try to post it online sometime).
He also assisted constructing Men In black Alien Attack, and was actually one of the writers of the lyrics for "The universe and You" along side David Cobb.
He told me one of the original concepts for The Mummy was a ride based on Stephen King movies. The building was going to resemble King's creepy home and Pennywise the clown was going chase the riders through the ride.
bro upload it please :)
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That's so cool!! I think that's awesome :D
I know this comment is old but can you please send pictures of construction I've wanted to find pictures of that kind of stuff forever but I cant even find any
One of my favorite rides of all time! Why can't they make more dark ride hybrids with practical effects like this? No more screens lol
Also that fake out unloading station when I first rode this ride many years ago was so well done and surprising!
I agree, this ride is the best example of what Universal should be creating with its new attractions, not relying on screens & 3D. That fake out scarred me for years, I wasn't ready for that at all the first time I went on the ride.
that's what the new harry potter ride sounds like it going to be. im so hyped
Hopefully they'll be shifting away from screens with Super Nintendo World and the rumored Secret Life of Pets dark ride
Theme Park History The new Harry Potter ride shows that they're getting back on track.
It would have made sense to make fast and furious like this ride. Universal should consider removing or redoing the joke that is f&f.
Definitely. It would be a shame to see this go, it was one of my favorites when I went, but it could be used to better service a more relevant property.
I totally agree. I actually thought that's what they were doing at first and was HORRIBLY disappointed... 🙄
Chris S Universal Studios has already made a fast and furious attraction but it’s horrible. I think he meant they should have made the fast and furious ride more like The mummy, not replace it. The Florida park replaced the beetlejuice show, and the Disaster(earthquake) ride with fast and furious.
Ah ok I see now. Lol I misread. Definitely agreed though. F&F was definitely the worst attraction when I went
I hate the new F&F ride so much. I went 3 weeks after opening day, and it only had a 20 minute wait. Very telling.
How surprising. The best ride in the entire park, and its not a 3d simulator with screens. Maybe universal can actually put some thought into these new rides they make. This was the only worthy successor to the old rides they removed. This is still my favorite ride.
I agree, they really need to make their new attractions more like this and stop using the same lazy formula of simulators and screens. It's sounding like the new Harry Potter coaster will be more like ROTM so fingers crossed.
Yes, people want to have an experience, not just watch a damn movie in blurry 3D with muted colours.
Actually I just went to Universal Japan a few weeks ago. It was great and wonderful to go on the Jaws ride again. A proper ride with incredible attention to detail. Okay it's not as thrilling as newer rides, but it had pretty long queues all day and people were having a great time.
They’re building the new Harry Potter coaster opening next year
I agree, but is a major amount of money
@@ThemeParkHistory today at USH they are closing Jurrasic Park and turning it into Jurrasic World..
hopefully it doesn't turn into a 4d ride like the rest
The Mummy was the best ride in Universal. Rode it 10 times in a row - the single rider line is a blessing.
So it ain’t just me lol Halloween horror nights 2010 the ride was kinda empty so we just kept riding it for a good bit.
At the end while Fraser screams he actually screams “THAT FEELS GOOOOD!!!!!”
Oh, lord...
My favorite ride! I just wish it was longer!!
taylor aha You sound like my Girlfriend.
😂😂😂same!
I feel universal should make a retro park where all the rides are the ones from opening day like Jaws,E.T, Back to the future and rides like that
At least give me a museum or something, they shouldn't forget what help make the park into what it is 30 years later.
YES!
Everyone is recommending that
Why havent they done it yet
@@Lizrose03 - Because rides like Fast & Furious are too precious to get rid of.
That's sarcasm BTW.
10:28 You forgot to mention that when they hit the wall, there’s a (kind of failed) water effect that spits water down on you to pretend the beetles are all over you. This never really worked, as it would go off at the wrong time and miss the car. Although, I certainly have felt the water when I used to ride it.
I thought there was an effect like that when it opened but I couldn't confirm it, probably like you said since it never really worked properly. They should have went with the air spray like the Hollywood version has.
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Yep! This ‘beetle spit’ you can see when you go backwards, if it has failed or missed the car. That’s how I realized there was a water effect. Sometimes they’ll even turn it off, as there’s been rides where you won’t even get this beetle spit as I call it. But I certainly do agree with the air spray over the water effect.
You can also see the machine itself when you go backwards, right before the walls turn black.
6:29 I went on the ride twice two weeks ago. The first time we got stuck in the fire room for 30mins it was like a sauna that we had a couple people all most pass out from the intensity heat. At least we got 10 Express tickets to make up for it and I little tour of the in and out of ride with the lights on. The Day after we tried again and we got the exact same seats in the front row and it was so déjà vu that we got stuck again in the same stop in the heat room again but only for 3mins delay until then we got to finish the ride. crazy experience to start of with for 2020
LeagueOfFox I had a similar experience to Disney's Haunted Mansion and Dinosaur rides. I was with my parents and during the scenes where the body was coming out of the coffin and the dinosaur was being eaten, we actually were stuck for what felt like a few minutes and honestly, it was a little creepy. Still, it didn't ruin the experience at all; at least for me.
2020 is a bad year man, and I feel like it may be your fault. The curse is real!
I don’t know what happen to Universal this year, but when my friends and I were there during spring break, there were several rides had problems and we had to wait forever for them to fix it
I used to work at USO and I would sneak through the backstage to ride the ride after work if I had time. It was my favorite stress relief and I sincerely miss being able to snag a seat and scream my day’s frustrations away on this ride. They touch this ride - they catch 👏🏾 these👏🏾hands 👏🏾.
As much as I miss Kongfrontation, this is the only attraction that replaced a classic, that I really enjoy. The theming and immersion are phenomenal. Plus the ride itself is very fun.
Chris Baker They should have kept Kongfrontation and done this ride somewhere else. Jaws, Kongfrontation and Back to the Future were important anchors; just like ET still is.
I definitely agree. Although with money always being a huge factor, it cost them less to build in an existing show building and on top of that have the space they needed since Kongfrontation's show building is large. Nonetheless it is extremely sad all of the classics gone with only E.T. remaining. It seems Universal only knows how to do screens now. Everything is screens and digital, with essentially no practical effects.
Well said. Overall, there's nothing wrong with screens in attractions and digital technologies like that. But you have to implement them tastefully and not overdo it. Universal has overdone it and all of their new attractions have this technology. Disney is taking the subtle route and not overdoing it.
@@ChrisB2007 E.T doesn't even exist in Hollywood. All the classics are gone
Fun Fact.
The huge King Kong from Kongfrontation is still inside the mummy ride in Orlando.
Damn never realized how crappy the Hollywood version was! This was my first time seeing the Florida one and that is easily the coolest thing in the park!
Same here, the Hollywood version is lacking when it comes to thrills but I guess they did the best they could with the space they had available.
It's so odd, because I preferred the Hollywood version back when I first rode it in 2007. I loved the longer backwards section, and the actual kind of scary beginning. I figure now it's just because I'm so used to the RotM we have here in Orlando.
I think the Hollywood version would be fine if it was the only attraction built but when compared to the Florida and Singapore versions it's a bit lackluster with its thrills. That being said, you can't blame Universal for trying, they were working with what they had in the smaller show building.
I rode the Hollywood ride and I was disappointed then I saw the Florida one.
Same although the Hollywood version is fun. Best ride next to Jurrasic Park/World
I pray to god this attraction never closes. It’s freaking awesome!!!
I agree Gabriel! If they were to remove it for something else with screens I would really reconsider going back to the park as much as I do now.
i rode revenge of the mummy 7 times back in july, and it’s easily my favorite ride at universal studios!! also, this is such a great video, the editing and the way the information is presented makes it really enjoyable to watch! :)
It is definitely worth it! Also helps that the wait times are really that long if you head on the singer riders line 😂Thank you for the kind words, we appreciate the support matsuoka!
I suggest getting there at the crack of dawn, like when the park opens. People don’t like waking up early on Saturday. Heck, I woke up at 6:30 today just to get to Hollywood Studios!
The Florida version will always be the best.
The Florida version has Brendan Fraser so it automatically wins by default.
How is it different than the one in Hollywood, CA?
Different story/track layout/finale. Besides the name the two rides are completely different experiences.
Miguel Reyna WOW!
i still need to ride the florida one... its beats our ( hollywood) for sure
I hate the Hollywood one. Comparing the Mummy Hollywood to Orlando is like comparing Pirates Orlando to Pirates at Disneyland.
That's an actual good comparison between the two rides. The only excuse I will give Hollywood is because of the lack of space they had to work with for the ride. But that ending...is just terrible.
I love the Pirates of the Caribbean at Orlando, lots of people don't.
Hey, you’re talking to an Orlando local.
Theme Park History I actually really like the Hollywood one, for the small space they had they did pretty good!
I live in California so i’ve only ridden the hollywood one, and i had no idea how different the orlando version of the ride was! The ending in my experience has been lackluster a few times- on many occasions smoke effects don’t play and i can recall the projection at the end not displaying correctly and having the timing be off. It’s a shame because the ride up until that point is fun and enjoyable, but the end can be a let down. I had no idea Orlando had such an interesting ending and so many differences compared to hollywood
I'm a ride operator for the Mummy Ride in Universal Studios Hollywood!
Javier Arroyo 👍........ 👎
Javier Arroyo as Christian Bale would say: "Oh, good for you!"
I’m one for Orlando!
travtotheworld to build excitement!
travtotheworld we clap because you survived the curse and you're still alive
GOD DAMMIT!!!
I JUST WANT A CUP OF COFFEE!!!
Edit: still waiting my coffe…
you still waiting for that coffee?
I WOULD BE SO SO SAD IF THEY CLOSED THIS RIDE SAVE THE MUMMY!!!!
Best part of the ride? ‘Ghostly swoosh’
LOL LOL LOL - so true though. We reference it all the time. -- K
Why not cover the Studio Tour? It's The most iconic Universal ride.
Bryce Mckenzie don’t worry bud I’m sure they will. It takes hella time to make content like this
Not the most iconic
Super Cody&Kaleb
It is Literally the thing that started it All in the 20s and 50s.
Bryce Mckenzie I meant the actual Universal Studios that was open to the public in the 80’s.
Super Cody&Kaleb
The Theme Park proper opened in the 80s, but the Studio Tour was around since the Silent era, and brought back a year or two after Disneyland opened.
I really liked Revenge of the mummy, but I couldn't handle the walkthrough maze. I was a little kid, and the maps made it look like it was the only way to Jurassic Park, but my parents couldn't carry me, so I had to walk. I bumped into something and instinctively punched, it turned out to be a universal worker. I'm so sorry for that worker.
That queue was dark, I had just ridden it for the first time about 2 weeks ago and we took a fast pass through. We commented to the worker how he can see down here with a reply simply of "Because I work here 5 days a week".
@@the_humanspider
Nice, but it's not the same. There was once a Maze house in Hollywood and it was Worse.
Bryce McKenzie omg u punched a worker? XD! But i feel ya! Its very dark and i was too terrified to go on becoz, i dont like dark coasters, i had no idea what The Mummy was and i was so scared becoz i thought everything was real, and strangely i was the only quiet one on that ride becoz everybody was screaming but i was the only silent one, but i was shocked and terrified and i never wanted to ride it again
I also punched a worker at Universal Studios Hollywood during the Van Hellsing Fortress queue back in 2004. I was like 6 years old at the time and my parents thought it was a great idea to take me there. Needless to say, when a worker, in character (and costume), tried to scare me, I socked him right in the mouth. Luckily, he laughed it off (probably because the sheer horror in my face made his day) and I wasn't kicked out of the park.
I got to do the Hollywood version in 2004. It broke down and we had to do it with the lights on. Much more terrifying seeing how close everything is.
I'm really glad Revenge of the Mummy in Singapore is on par with the one in Orlando. It is one of my favorite rides in the park alongside the battlestar galatica ride
My husband and I rode the Mummy ride in Singapore while on our honeymoon a few years ago and we thoroughly enjoyed this dark ride. It genuinely scared me (in a good way) but I felt a bit sorry for the random guy sitting next to me as I was doing this weird laugh/scream reaction 😅 (though he seemed to find that rather entertaining apparently haha). Also, the Singapore version absolutely nailed the theming and attention to detail in the ride entrance/queue section! So so awesome!
We’re very keen to visit Universal Orlando and Hollywood sometime as we absolutely love theme parks 😄
I was screaming "oh shit" at the top of my lungs when the cart would go full speed and the guy next to me was dying of laughter 😂
@@armandolopezjr5906 you people couldn’t handle rip ride or hulk or veloci if THE MUMMY is intense cause it’s not intense at all
MIB at Universal Studios Orlando would be an amazing one to do!
MIB: Alien Attack has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Matt.
No problem bro I am thankful for being featured
Thank you for helping us with your suggestion! We appreciate it.
It's no wonder I always loved this ride. The engineering behind it is incredible.
I love revenge of the mummy!! One of my favorite rides at universal studios(Hollywood that is I never been to Florida 😢)!! I hope it doesn’t go away
ALIEN ENCOUNTER!! It was the best/scariest thing I ever experienced as an 8 year old child! Would love to see a video on that, your videos are so informative and interesting and you can see how much research is put into making them, keep it up xxx
It's one of my biggest regrets when it comes to experiencing attractions, I would have been terrified as a child but would have LOVED it, shame nobody has tried to make something like it these days. It's been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion and the kind words aww suze, we appreciate your support!
I wonder why they didnt get Brendan Fraser back? He's not doing anything at all lately he could use the exposure. I bet the newer movie wouldn't have bombed if it was him instead of Cruise.
I know right? How can you not like Brendan Fraser, he was great in The Mummy films and George of the Jungle.
He did most of his own stunts for the Mummy movies and it basically destroyed his spine, he had to have multiple surgeries over years and years to repair the damage, so I can understand why he wouldn’t be wanting to jump in to another action movie like that. He has also opened up about being sexually assaulted around the time of the mummy movies, and that’s partly why his career kind of suddenly went no where. Still... it would’ve been awesome to have another mummy movie with him, and I would have much preferred him to Tom Cruise
By the looks of the clips of the Tom Cruise version, the movie takes place in modern day New York, whereas Brandons version seems to take place in the 40's (going off of what Theme Park History said, I actually saw the Florida version shortly after opening but didn't ride it (and also watched the movie as a little kid against my moms wishes)) so his character would've been long dead by then.
Kyoko Kosplay! They could have just said it was his relative or something lol
Kyoko Kosplay! // They could just time it 20 years later. The movie wouldn't have to take place in modern day.
Fun drinking game: Take a shot every time he says Imhotep
This was one of my favorite rides at Universal Hollywood 😍
It's incredible how much info you're able to gather in all of your videos; it shows how much time and energy you spend researching and trying to find out how the different rides and attractions came to be.
Absolutely love your channel; keep up the excellent work. 😉😊
I can recite nearly the entire script to that ride. I absolutely love it, thanks for finally giving us the history!!
Last time I was on the Orlando version, two girls asked to sit in between me and my sister because they were too scared to be on the sides lol. Awesome video, love this queue and ride!
The sides are best part, feels like you get more air when the ride turns into a roller coaster. The queue is also pretty dark, sometimes I feel like I'm going to walk into a wall.
Even though I only love Universal studios hollywood I have to be honest the mummy ride at Florida is better
that bit at 17:00 was hysterical!!! thank u
( 11:40 ah yes. . . the UOAP meme x'D )
Thank you! Tried to keep the jokes going, both for new viewers and hardcore fans.
This is one of those rides that is surprisingly thrilling! I wasn't expecting what this ride had in store!
Thank you for going through all of the differences in each one instead of just focusing on the Florida. I’ve only been on the Hollywood version but it’s nice that each one is unique.
Yesss! I have been waiting for this :D
I hope you enjoy the video Emilia-Sebas!
Great Movie Ride!
The Great Movie Ride has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion S-INFINITE.
Why did Hollywood change their ending of their ride? I remember it use to be a bright room that showed the eclipse separate and destroy Imhotep. After he's destroyed, the room would fill with flames as you rotated and before the door opened to the unloading zone, smoke would shoot at the riders. I miss that ending, is there any info why it changed?
scawfan75 I liked the first ending better too. I couldn't find an explanation about why they changed it, but the simplest reason would be that the effect broke, and they either couldn't or never bothered to fix it for some reason.
I should have read more of the comments, I just asked the same question. THE ECLIPSE.... NOOOOOOO.
That sounds like an awesome ending! The lightning flash and sound at the end is kinda anti climatic
scawfan75 the whole attraction in Hollywood is inferior compared to the Orlando version. Its still fun, but a scaled down, less detailed, worse attraction
Omg i remember this ride! I was 5 and FRONT SEAT! I absolutely loved it! If you looked at me i woulve looked terrified but i really enjoyed it!
I'm glad they're refurbishing it and not getting rid of it
Love these types of videos and to have a whole channel dedicated to the history of rides is awesome. Would love to see a video on the Incredible Hulk ride or men in Black
Thank you luvgirl623, we appreciate the kind words! Both of your suggestions have been added to the list, thank you for your suggestions.
I've ridden on Singapore's Revenge of the Mummy, and it was an amazing experience all in all, and I'm no coaster fan. And well, I wonder if you could maybe cover another of Universal Studios Singapore's rides, specifically the Battlestar Galactica dueling coasters. That has a rich history that I feel deserves a video on.
Battlestar Galactica....
Plagued with multiple half year long maintenances due to safety concerns xD
Still, an awesome ride but the wait times after the maintenance is horrible since it cut ride capacity in half by reducing the seats per row from 4 to 2. I won't stand in line if it's any more than 40 min for either Human and Cylon. So much so that they totally have forgone the dueling aspect to use 2 ride vehecles at once. Now each side just launches as and when seats are filled, not at the same time. Wonder if Universal can go back to the old dueling aspect or up capacity to 3 per row rather than 2.
The new grey paint job over the old classic blue is a head scratcher too....
PS, the channel owner is a busy guy, he might have missed your comment. Might do you some good reposting it xD
Excellent video. Get the man some coffee, already!
Thank you Detroit Diezel, appreciate the kind words! How come they never made a shirt with that quote? I would have bought it in a heartbeat.
Theme Park History me too!
I must've ridden this ride at least 5-6 times back in 2014 in Florida and because the lines were short never got to see all the videos and the props. It is one of THE best rides ever! Thank you so much for the background and finally the ride story makes sense to me!
In my opinion it's still one of the best rides at the park currently. I didn't know anything about the backstory until I did research, you never have to wait long enough to actually wait on line and watch the screens or take in the scenery.
I love how cold this ride is. it's so refreshing!
I just realized how much ride lore I miss every time I go on an attraction because I Fast/Express Pass everything.
I was the same when I did my research, you never really have to wait long enough to watch the monitors to learn about the backstory.
I dont see the mummy ride at orlando getting replaced anytime soon its one of the best rides at universal
I hope it doesn't either.
Universal Hollywood House of Horrors!!!
Universal's House of Horrors has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Jackson.
No it's not a ride it's a walkthrough to scary
@@diegocoppin2875 it's still an attraction
@@gator9339 no I hate it and i don't want a history of house of horrors
@@diegocoppin2875 we too bad he put it on the list
Thank you so much for doing these videos!! You’re seriously covering all my favorite rides from different theme parks. It brings me back to when I was young and on vacations with my family. Revenge of the Mummy is a family favorite. My sister used to think the ride said, “Not even the eye can save you now” and not “Not even the majai can save you now” haha! The ride opened when I was 10 years old and I’m 24 now and still love this ride (:
I love this ride so much! Every time I walk through the queue, it gives me chills.
Please make a video on the Incredible Hulk or superhero land!! Love your videos btw!
The Incredible Hulk and Marvel's Superhero Island has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Molly.
Universal really needs more rides like this, I’m getting close to cancelling my annual pass. I’ve had it since 2004, dont want to but I find myself going less and less cause all the rides are becoming the exact same thing
I have rode this ride many times and watched the walk through scenes many times. Now I have just found out that the medjai necklace Brendan stole from the cast member, that that cast member was Reggie. My life is complete.
Also, if they take the mummy ride away I will be very disapointed.
Great video btw! 👌
Found you through Defunctland. Really enjoying your content! Mummy is my favorite universal ride. That drop always gets me!
One of my favorite rides almost ever
This ride was fast 💨!!!!! I went on all the rides except jurassic Ride my favorite.
History of Splash Mountain!!!!!!!
Splash Mountain has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Jericho.
Can you please do Indiana Jones the ride next from Disneyland
The Indiana Jones Adventure has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Jennifer.
This channel was made for me! So glad to have found this channel!
Thank you Elora for your support! We hope you enjoy our videos and any future content we release!
Replacing every good ride with screens, that Is what universal is good at
You should do a backdraft episode, really miss that attraction😩
Backdraft has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Claudia.
I just did this attraction in Japan.
speaking of darkness. Is it possible to do Halloween horror nights?
Of course Brian! We plan on releasing a video about HHN closer to Halloween. We still have decided what we will cover (History/Haunts/Icons) but we will have something for sure.
It should never shut down it's the best ride ever !
I agree!
my family are primarily disneyland goers, but we’ve been to universal hollywood once or twice in addition. this ride is a favorite amongst us- reminds us all of indy at DL. when we went in 2019, they had a cast member dressed as a mummy jump scaring people in the outdoor queue. my brother and i are both scaredy cats and didn’t want to be jumpscared, so my brother just went up and started talking to him. it was hilarious. mummy had hands crossed over his chest and at one point took one out from a fist to threateningly wave at my brother as he talked.
The Orlando version pays tribute to Kongfrontation. In the treasure room is a hidden Kong statue. You can catch a glimpse of the Kongfrontation track as you drop after the fake exit scene.
17:01 - 17:05 timing on fleek bruh. I laughed so hard.
There have been at least two changes to the Florida ride in 2018. The flame effect in the treasure room hasn't been running since spring and, I assume, has been removed. Also, the locker facility has just completed upgrade. The former front entrance is now an indoor version of the type of lockers outside Hulk, moving the entrance to the Museum of Antiquities and opening up the space in front of it. Hopefully that means the ride will be around for awhile longer.
I'm not surprised by the removal of the flame effect, Universal is doing whatever they can to cut back on special effects with their attractions lately. Shame if it's gone, really like the fire. I agree with you, if they changed the lockers that must mean the attractions should be safe for a while.
Could you do a vid on dinosaur at disney world?
Dinosaur has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Taco.
No it's too scary cancelled it
No dinosaur is still operating
Diego Coppin So is ROTM
I hope you know how much I apretiate you ad the actual SCORES to these already great videos. Thank you!
Probably my favorite video you have done so far! Awesome stuff!
Can you discuss island of adventures. The history of how it became to be and all
Islands of Adventure has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Omarachu.
Best ride in USO, hands down no question.
Peppersnoop nonsense!
The amazing adventures of spiderman reign supreme.
no that goes to gringotts
Incorrect
No love for rip rocket?
Great again!!! Please do MIB and Horizons!!!!!
Thank you very much Matheus PG, appreciate the kind words! Both have been added to the list, thank you for your suggestions.
Theme Park History Thank YOU for your great content!!!
cant we talk for a minute about the soundtrack to the first two films = simply amazing! Jerry Goldsmith..you could tell he was having so much fun with it.
Damn, Singapore's facade is outstanding! They really outdid themselves with the theming.
Protect Revenge of the Mummy. After Universal raped DISASTER for Fast and Furious: Supercharged, and TWISTER for Jimmy Fallon, I'm so scared for the future of their rides. Where Islands of Adventure has predetermined areas to help the team figure out their next venture, Universal Studios seems to have struggled to think outside the box since Diagon Alley opened. Even now that T2: Battle Across Time 3D has closed, I hope whatever takes its place is an even blend of practical effects, actors, AND screen, and not just another movie in a box.
If they ever axe Shrek 4D they should change it to How to Train Your Dragon.
Blast22 Or even better, Shrek should let his swamp to five (later six) teenagers with attitude.
Shrek will never surrender to some 18-year old dragon kid. Daddy Shrek already has a dragon, bitch.
Good news, Jason Bourne is actually a perfect mix of actors, practical and screens.
You should do Men In Black: Alien Attack. Love your content!
MIB: Alien Attack has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Soap141ish. We appreciate the kind words!
Can you do the history of The Amazing Spider-Man ride.
The Amazing Adventures of Spider Man has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Super RJ.
Theme Park History Thank You
I always forget how good the end of this video is. Love your stuff and rewatch pretty regularly. Keep up the awesome work man. Love it
This was super interesting to watch ! Revenge of the Mummy is my favorite ride in Universal along with Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. I've ridden it many, many times and I never get tired of it. Hope they keep it for a long time !
You should do Captain EO
Captain EO has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Zabivaka.
Cover Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey next!
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Ashlee.
The simpsons ride!
The Simpsons Ride has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Ross The Boss.
Please do Si mpsons Ride if you havent!!!! (i am new to thecchannel)
I’ve been on this ride dozens of times and never knew the plot...so this was helpful!
Thank you! The problem is you never have to wait too long so there's never enough time to watch what's on the monitors 😂
I had an absolutely blast of this ride at Hollywood. It was so fun
There's also the ride for the Mummy Returns.
The Mummy Returns: Chamber of Doom! We're going to mention it in next month's video.
You should cover the Men in Black ride at Universal
MIB: Alien Attack has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Scarlet.
Maybe you could do men in black
Men In Black: Alien Attack has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Gamer A.
All time favorite ride
This ride is one of my favorites in both parks! it's not only has a good story/theming it's also such a smooth feeling coaster!