What is so good about VelociCoaster?

The thrilling fast pace is such a great experience. I personally love tall coasters and when your stomach feels twisted on a ride, but that's just me.



The Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal Islands of Adventure is widely considered one of the best roller coasters in the world due to its perfect blend of theming, speed, and "airtime." Its standout features include two high-speed launches—the second of which propels riders to 70 mph in just 2.4 seconds—and a 155-foot-tall "top hat" that offers a terrifying view of the park. What makes it truly "good" is its "Mosasaurus Roll," a heartline roll taken at high speed just inches above the water, which provides a sensation of nearly falling out of the train. The ride uses a lap-bar-only restraint system, which enhances the feeling of "vulnerability" and freedom during its 12 airtime moments. In 2026, enthusiasts still praise its "near-miss" encounters with rockwork and raptor animatronics in the "paddock" section, making it a rare attraction that satisfies both hardcore thrill-seekers and fans of immersive storytelling.

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“With outstanding coaster elements, engaging theming, and wonderful decoration from the queue through the ride itself, VelociCoaster wins raves both from devoted roller coaster enthusiasts and casual theme park fans, making a winning combination for everyone, including our readers.”

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VelociCoaster features two high-speed launches powered by linear synchronous motors, a signature 155-foot-tall (47 m) top hat, four inversions, and a maximum speed of 70 mph (110 km/h).

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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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How does the VelociCoaster hold you in? Although there is not an over-the-shoulder harness with handles bars to hold onto, the VelociCoaster restraints holds guests in using a lap bar. This lap bar also comes with handle bars for guests to grip tight during the rides 155 foot drop and the multiple inversions.

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A Guest claimed to have an intense headache after exiting the ride. This incident was reported on February 11, 2023. A month later, on March 12, 2023, a Guest experienced abdominal pain after riding Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal's Islands of Adventure.

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Q: Is the Hulk more intense than Velocicoaster? A: In our opinion, the VelociCoaster is more intense than the Hulk. It is faster and has more thrill features overall than the Hulk 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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On a thrill scale of 0 to 10 (with 0 being stimulation free and 10 being egads!), we think VelociCoaster rates 8.5. That's plenty thrilling. It's partly the height—155 feet is nothing to scoff at—as well as the 80-degree drop and its 70 mph speed.

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Not only did Universal have to remove the former Triceratops attraction, but they also had to remove the former Velociraptor Encounter.

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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 Jurassic World VelociCoaster is the scariest ride in Universal Studios Orlando and will make your heart pound as you make your way through. You can expect two separate launches, with one of them going up to 70 mph into a 140-foot drop and even an inverted zero-gravity 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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