Universal’s Islands of Adventure completely turns the standard Universal formula on its head, providing a refreshing experience that is almost unmatched in the entirety of the United States. But how does the park achieve this, and being so close to family holiday capital of the world Walt Disney World, it is suitable for everybody to visit?
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00:47 Family Rides
03:55 Thrill Rides
05:49 Experiences
08:17 Entertainment
09:21 Operations
11:32 Theming
13:37 Merchandise
14:49 Affordability
17:18 Atmosphere
18:42 Services
20:30 Final Thoughts
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It’s amazing how well the mash up of themes still work
1:07 I just can't understand why they are dumping that much water on the rafts. I ride the rafts for fun, not to get drenched all the way to my underwear. If water splashes in the raft from the river, that's expected and you have to be extremely unlucky to get very wet from that. But intentionally dumping a firehose amount of water in the boat from above is just unnecessary and frankly stupid. I would not ride this attraction because of that, the rest of my day would be ruined in soaked clothes.
My only issue with the park is the ride lockers. Absolutely too small to put my stuff in, I had to get two lockers every time. Just the hassle of having to do this with the lockers is no fun at all, and redirects you at the beginning and end of your rides which takes up more and more time. Had I known, I would’ve travelled lighter, but even then its Orlando so i always travel to the parks with a spare pair of shoes and rainjacket. Seriously, for as amazing as Velocicoaster is, their ride lockers are horribly as bad.
Needs more kid-friendly dark rides. The height requirement for the Hogwarts ride is too high for little kids who would otherwise love the ride. So the creepy, dated Cat in the Hat ride is all that's left.
Haven't been there sadly since 2012 and while a few rides there a bit rough, still a fun experience in any land and wonderful how they pull it off.
I've spent enough days vacationing at Orlando to say IOA is truly the best park in the area. The only thing it lacks is another nighttime spectacular over at the lagoon.
Was operations a 6 out of 10 or a 9 out of 10? The text didn't match the voice over.
While I prefer the theming and attractions at magic kingdom, the value, simplicity and way you’re treated at universal makes me prefer IOA
another amazing video…. and that's how you do paid fast-pass RIGHT!
Seuss, sue sue not zoo zoo Zeus.
I love this park. Haven’t been in a while. Was last their prior to King Kong ride. Looking forward to checking it out again soon.
Have y’all been to Universal Singapore yet? Hope to see your review of that park soon
Was there a final score for the full review? Would love to compare the points to Disney Sea
9:22 So are operations nine out of ten or six out of ten?!?!!!
If you guys thought Islands of adventure is one of the best theme parks in the world, wait until 2025 because it's going to be epic! 😊
"petradon" flyers?! Say what now?
I love the channel. Could you please elaborate on something that was confusing to me? At first you said, "You'll have an amazing day, without doing a single ride, with the sheer amount of experiences on offer." But then you continue, "Entertainment: 6 out of 10". Followed a moment later by, "The sheer amount of entertainment on offer at Islands of Adventure is disappointing compared to the scope of the theme park". How will I have an amazing day, without going on any rides, when the entertainment on offer is disappointing? Besides eating, shopping, shows and rides, that doesn't leave much on the table. Thanks.
If you guys ever do an "oddly similar rides" episode, or episodes, I would appreciate it. Maybe do it on the 1-10 scale; but of course, you wouldn't have any 1s, otherwise that isn't really a copy-cat. Love your vids! <3
Thank you. Since I live a few minutes from the resort I tend to take it for granted. Your review makes me appreciate it and what I have a little bit more.
ReviewTyme will you review my marriage????
“Operations! Nine out of ten!” squints at phone “six out of ten” 😂 I thought wow, he was so enthusiastic for a six out of ten.
Operations 6 out of 10 no wait a 9 out of 10? Your writing at that part was off from what you said. Love this park though, so amazing!
best theme park in the world
I loved going every weekend when i had the annuals passes
When i lived in Florida
Greetings from korea 🇰🇷 💕 ❤️ 😊
What's your favourite ride at Islands Of Adventure?
A huge thanks to Universal for inviting us out for the purpose of our review!
From a long time friend of Taylor, thank you for your love of Poseidon 🙂
I've been going to IOA since it opened back in 1999 and it is definitely the best park in Florida. For my money, the best place to eat is the Jurassic Park Thunder Falls Terrace which features spectacular BBQ food for an actual reasonable price. And as a longtime Marvel fan I favour the IOA Marvel land over Disney's MCU theming because it is true to the original comics. I dare anyone to say "Spider-man WEB Adventure" even approaches the exhilaration of "The Amazing Adventures of Spider-man".
I have to say…as a Disney parks fan…it’s hard to admit that Universal parks are amazing, but they are. Our visits have always been great and their theming is top notch. Their guest service surpasses Disney high brow service.
9:21 Operations, 9 or six out of 10?