Is Hulk coaster Scarier Than VelociCoaster?

Yes, the VelociCoaster is the scariest roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort. Other coasters come close, like The Incredible Hulk Coaster, but we believe that the scariest roller coaster at Universal is VelociCoaster. Guests can reach speeds over 70 mph and are being chased by Velociraptors the entire time!



Whether The Incredible Hulk Coaster is "scarier" than Jurassic World VelociCoaster is a major debate among Universal Orlando fans in 2026, but the consensus usually leans toward the VelociCoaster for sheer thrill. The Hulk coaster is famous for its intense "gamma-ray" launch and consistent, heavy G-forces throughout its seven inversions, making it a "classic" high-intensity steel coaster. However, the VelociCoaster is widely considered more "scary" because of its extreme "airtime" and unique elements. It features two high-speed launches, a massive 155-foot "Top Hat" drop, and a heartline roll over the water that feels like you are being ejected from the seat. While the Hulk is a "head-banging" powerhouse of raw force, the VelociCoaster is a smooth, high-tech marvel that uses "negative Gs" to create a terrifying sense of vulnerability. If you prefer sustained force, Hulk is your pick; but if you want the sensation of flying out of your harness at 70 mph, VelociCoaster takes the crown for being the more modern and unpredictable "scare."

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AP Graphics Bank The Incredible Hulk Coaster at Universal's Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Fla. is ranked 44th on CoasterFanatics.com's best 50 roller coasters list.

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VelociCoaster is a launched roller coaster at Universal Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida. Manufactured by Intamin, the ride opened to the public on June 10, 2021.

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VelociCoaster is a launched roller coaster at Universal Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida. Manufactured by Intamin, the ride opened to the public on June 10, 2021.

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The Incredible Hulk Coaster® at Universal's Islands of Adventure™ is one of the world's most thrilling amusement rides. It sends you whizzing through the air at incredible speeds, twisting around, and turning upside down on an epic ride.

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Keep the Kids in Mind Although there aren't specific age limits to ride the VelociCoaster, there are height limits. If your children are under 4 foot 3 inches, they won't be able to go on the ride. Fortunately, there is a waiting space for the children to watch as the adults speed down and around the tracks.

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Hagrids is super smooth, Hulk is intense but I didn't find it particularly jerky (YDS was obsessed so we rode it many many times). Hagrid, Veloci, Hippogryph, Nuthouse, Mummy, and Gringotts are all very smooth. Hulk's outer seats can be a little rough, depends on the wear of the wheels I've found.

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- Universal's Islands of Adventure. Hulk closed so that they could do some much needed maintenance. It hadn't had any major maintenance done on it since it opened. They also redid the track (your feet used to hang and now they are enclosed).

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*The Incredible Hulk Coaster® - Must be at least 54 ? (137cm). The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man® - Must be at least 40 ? (102cm). Children between 40 ?-48 ? (102cm-122cm) must be accompanied by a supervising companion.

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The launch sends the train into a steep climb up to its tallest point, a 155-foot-tall (47 m) top hat. The train then plummets down 140 feet (43 m) at an 80-degree angle, turning to the right and snapping back to the left to complete the 100-foot (30 m) long zero-g stall.

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VelociCoaster is intense, yet smooth – the intensity comes from the airtime and crazy maneuvers and not the roughness of the track. The only thing holding you in is a lap bar, which makes it comfortable one yet thrilling thanks to the air time, speed and the two separate launches. Child Swap?

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The launch sends the train into a steep climb up to its tallest point, a 155-foot-tall (47 m) top hat. The train then plummets down 140 feet (43 m) at an 80-degree angle, turning to the right and snapping back to the left to complete the 100-foot (30 m) long zero-g stall.

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This is an amazing, thrilling roller coaster. Not for the faint of heart but absolutely a blast! After being at Universal the year prior and seeing the testing of this coaster the year prior to opening, I felt safe riding it. This is also one of the coasters that feels like a nice, long ride.

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