Is the ET ride at Universal scary?

How scary is E.T. Adventure? We rate this attraction one out of five Reese's Pieces in terms of fear factor – it's a slow-moving dark ride with no adrenaline-pumping drops or turns. Do keep in mind that, if you have small kids who haven't seen E.T.



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We would rank Forbidden Journey five out of five Dementors in terms of scariness. Close encounters with over-sized spiders and those pesky Dementors, along with the unique ride motion, can make the experience as scary as it is amazing.

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In our opinion, the VelociCoaster is without a doubt the most intense ride at Universal Orlando Resort which is the main reason why we graded it a 10/10 on the thrill scale above. This Jurassic Park-inspired roller coaster shoots riders through two launches, clocking in at over 70 MPH.

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Rip Ride Rockit As one of the big rides at Universal Studios, guests might be wary of the 90-degree angle climb up to the 167-foot steep hill drop. Don't worry, you can pick some of your favorite songs to help guide you along on this rockin' track.

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It is somewhat extreme, but not as extreme as many other coasters. Evaluating thrill levels for other Universal Orlando rides, we give the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit coaster and the Hulk coaster 8s. The more tame Harry Potter and the Escape From Gringotts gets a 4 on the same scale.

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Q: Which Universal park is best for adults? A: We find Universal's Islands of Adventure to be the best Universal Studios park for adults. It simply has the most exciting roller coasters and newest attractions.

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Flight of the Hippogriff: This roller coaster is designed for younger visitors and is a great introduction to thrill rides. It features gentle drops and turns, making it a relatively tame experience. It may not be scary for most adults, but it can still be enjoyable.

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How scary is the Hogwarts Express? We rate the Hogwarts Express one out of five Dementors in terms of fear factor. With a smooth ride and a mostly passive experience, the attraction really is designed for the whole family.

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This is an easy and fun ride in the Harry Potter area. Adults and kids can enjoy the speed. However, it is a smooth and not-too-scary ride for even young ones.

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The fastest rides at Universal Orlando are;
  • Jurassic World Velocicoaster – 70 mph top speed.
  • The Incredible Hulk – 67 mph top speed.
  • Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit – 65 mph.
  • Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure – 50 mph.
  • Revenge of the Mummy – 40 mph.


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Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts is an indoor steel roller coaster designed by Universal Creative and built by Intamin at Universal Studios Florida, a theme park located within the Universal Orlando Resort.

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It is a spooky/scary queue and coaster which makes it really cool and omnious which will build suspense, don't let it deter you! You can absolutely, 100% ride the Mummy if you enjoy Hagrids and Gringotts and I would highly recommend you do.

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Ride Mako®, a hyper coaster known for high speeds, deep dives, and thrills around every turn. Named for one of the ocean's fastest known sharks, this roller coaster speeds up to 73 mph and up to 200 feet high. Surge through ship wreck reef on Orlando's tallest and fastest roller coaster.

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The last day of operation for those attractions will be Jan. 15. The long-running E.T. Adventure attraction, as well as Animal Actors on Location, the SpongeBob StorePants gift shop and KidZone Pizza Company will remain open. The closures come as Universal makes way for new additions to the themed area.

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