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The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man

This ride is considered one of the signature rides of Universal's Islands of Adventure. With a budget of $200 million, this ride has to be the most interactive attractions in the world, bringing all the action to you in every sense imaginable. To get to this ride, just take a left to Marvel Superhero Island once you reach the end of the Port of Entry. After crossing the bridge, take a quick right past the road leading to Doctor Doom's and you'll see a statue of the web slinger himself sitting atop the entrance to this amazing ride. As you wait in line for your thrilling adventure, you learn the story behind what exactly is happening inside. Doc Ock has just stolen the Statue of Liberty, so every reporter for New York's famous newspaper, The Daily Bugle, is on the scene. The Bugle has just invented a new vehicle specifically designed for covering news in the most extreme situations and environments such as this. Lucky you gets to take it for a spin.

            Just before taking your seat in the 'SCOOP' news rover, you are required to grab a pair of special glasses to wear so you can see the action in 3-D. once you enter the vehicle, the door closes to where you focus only on what is in front of you. As you journey through, you are never sure which way you'll be going next as the ride twists and turns in every direction.  You first enter the warehouse where Doctor Octopus is holding the Statue of Liberty and plotting evil with the rest of the villains. Now, the fun really kicks in. What makes this ride so unique is how much it feels like you're part of what's going on. When on. When on. When on. When

            Spider-Man jumps on your rover, it actually tilts in synchronization as if he were actually there!

            You face plenty of the villains from the comics who each to their part to greet you. Shocker takes a giant plug to your car, rumbling you around. Aquaman takes a few swings at Spider-Man as you follow him to New York City's sewers, where you'll get sprayed with water from the punches. After crossing the entire city on a wild goose chase, Doc Ock uses the levitation ray he used to take the Statue of Liberty on you! He lifts your entire car to the tops of the New York skyscrapers. Where you take a freefall to the city streets below. Just before impact though, you're saved by the masked hero himself, Spider-Man. As you safely land in a car-sized web, you soon see that Spidey caught the evil Octavius! Spider-Man takes a quick pic of you and you can safely exit the ride.

            What makes this ride so great is that you never actually leave the ground, get shocked, go underground, or anything! The entire ride's simulations are extremely realistic. The attraction puts your senses to good use the entire time you enjoy yourself. Easily a five star ride, Spider-Man is a very family friendly ride with enough action to last you a lifetime. With an exciting & adventurous trip to talk about for the day, Spider-Man is a must ride if you decide to go to Universal's Islands of Adventure.