Rides at Universal Hollywood

[RStar]

After reading Al's report on Universal Hollywood's VIP Tour, I purchased some tickets. However, after having my neck surgery last year, I'm nervous about getting bounced around much.

Now, I can handle Indiana Jones at DL, but not Space Mountain, Matterhorn, or BTMR.

I have not been to Universal since Back to the Future was new, and I'd like to go on the Mummy ride, but the artwork makes it look like a high speed roler coaster. Is it any faster/jerkier than Indy? Does anyone have suggestions of those rides I should be leary of?

[MouseWife]

I haven't been in ages but I only remember Back to the Future...I wouldn't ride that again. Of course, I rode it when it opened and perhaps it has been made not so rough.

Ooo, you are a V.I.P.!!

{but we knew that }

[Gemini Cricket]

If I remember, Indy is jerkier than Mummy... But if you can't do Space, I don't think you can do Mummy.

Maybe there's some Universal Studios or roller coaster expert online who can help.

[BarTopDancer]

I would stay away from Mummy - If your head isn't positioned just right you're going to hurt.

CM! Paging CM!!!!

[Not Afraid]

Mummy hurt me. Stay away.

[innerSpaceman]

Plus, the ride is decidely "meh."



And it will hurt you.

[CoasterMatt]

There's no way Mummy is "jerkier" than Indy, but it does feature a high speed launch, that is similiar to California Screamin' (only it doesn't have the "stupid people, believe it or not, the ride you've been staring at for 45+ minutes goes really fast now" spiel by Paul Reubens).

I'd probably say no to Mummy, Back To The Future, and you may want to sit in the stationary seats at Shrek 4D (they have green covers).

The VIP guides are very good at making accomodations for guests, so PLEASE don't hestitate to let them know about your condition.

Let me know when you visit, maybe I can say hello on a break or something?

BTW, If you have any more questions about Mummy, you might want to ask my wife, she used to be a ride operator/slave girl there.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Plus, the ride is decidely "meh."

I liked it!

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

I liked it!

I did too. And I even had my head in the correct spot. There was one turn and my head slipped off the rest and was jerked backwards. Ouchies.

[Kevy Baby]

And BTW: Taking the VIP tour ROCKS! Skipping in the lines was cool and I really dug the private tram tour. Wanna stop at some set you are passing by? No problem!

I still thank Moonie for that special experience.