Wow!!!

LOL, I NEVER realized that...

The only "Universal" thing about "Islands of Adventure" is "Jurassic Park..."

The park REALLY SHOULDN'T be called Universal's "Islands of Adventure..." It should be called "3rd Party Park..."

And KEEP IN MIND...

"Islands of Adventure" receives LESS attendance than its sister park "Universal Studios..."

Hmm... I wonder why that is...

Middiebear is right, which totally surprises me because I thought Islands of Adventure would have the masses, seeing as they've got the thrill rides and roller coasters. Now, Universal has thrill rides dotted here and there, but I think Islands of Adventure takes the cake for thrills. Nowadays, I'd think people head for the thrills, but obviously I'm mistaken. Let's leave it to the statistics. ;)

Top Ten Most Attended Theme Parks (2004)


The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, Fla., 15.2 million, up 8%.
Disneyland, Anaheim, Calif., 13.4 million, up 5%.
Epcot at Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, Fla., 9.4 million, up 9%.
Disney-MGM Studios at Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, Fla., 8.3 million, up 5%.
Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, Fla., 7.8 million, up 7%.
Universal Studios at Universal Orlando, 6.7 million, up 14%.
Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando, 6.3 million, up 13%.
Disney's California Adventures, Anaheim, Calif., 5.6 million, up 6%.
SeaWorld Florida, Orlando, Fla., 5.6 million, up %.
Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, Calif., 5 million, up 8%.


Now, the difference is not a lot, mind you.

~Oranges

Actually... You should EDIT those numbers...

Those are the numbers for 2004...

Here are the numbers for 2005:

1 Magic Kingdom
- Orlando, Florida 16.2m
(+6.5%)
2 Disneyland
- Anaheim, California 14.5m
(+8%)
3 Epcot
- Orlando, Florida 9.9m
(+5.5%)
4 Disney-MGM Studios
- Orlando, Florida 8.6m
(+6%)
5 Disney's Animal Kingdom
- Orlando, Florida 8.2m
(+5%)
6 Universal Studios Florida
- Orlando, Florida 6.1m
(-8.5%)
7 Disney's California Adventure
- Anaheim, California 5.8m
(+3.6%)
8 Islands of Adventure
- Orlando, Florida 5.76m
(-8.5%)
9 SeaWorld Orlando
- Orlando, Florida 5.6m
(+0.2%)
10 Universal Studios Hollywood
- Universal City, California 4.7m
(-6%)

Source: Coastergrotto.com

As you can see Universal had A LOT of trouble last year... And is 2006 looking any better for the Orlando resort??? NOPE...

First quarter reports show that Universal Orlando's attendance was DOWN 3% compared to the same time last year... While Walt Disney World's attendance was UP!!!

Regardless of the year, I'm still surprised. I would have thought that Islands of Adventure took the masses, seeing as they've got the coasters and thrill rides. Universal still has thrill rides, but they always struck me as the #2 park compared to Islands of Adventure.

~Oranges

The year is actually VERY IMPORTANT because it shows that Universal's attendance just keeps on going down and down, while Walt Disney World's just keeps on going up and up...

That wasn't my point, lol. :D

My point was that I thought Islands of Adventure would get more people than Universal. This has nothing to do with ups and downs in attendance rate. I thought the target audience (teens and adults) would be more appeased with IoA, seeing as they've got the Hulk, Dueling Dragons, Spiderman, etc.

~Oranges

Well people who come to Orlando are obviously not looking for "thrills"

They're looking for BALANCE... Which Walt Disney World does a GREAT job at...

I know it's ironic, but it's the truth...

Universal... a park with ONLY ONE thrill ride gets more attendance than a park with Seven...

And that's EXACTLY why a "Disney Villian Thrill Park" will NEVER come into fruition... Disney knows already how successful a park like that will be...

Well people who come to Orlando are obviously not looking for "thrills"

They're looking for BALANCE... Which Walt Disney World does a GREAT job at...

I know it's ironic, but it's the truth...

Universal... a park with ONLY ONE thrill ride gets more attendance than a park with Seven...

And that's EXACTLY why a "Disney Villian Thrill Park" will NEVER come into fruition... Disney knows already how successful a park like that will be...

Depends on who you're talking about.

Families come for balance, and you're right - Disney does a great job at maintaining things for everyone.

A group of rowdy teenage boys (around their late teens) prefer thrills over milds. They don't come for "it's a small world", they come for roller coasters, and most likely, thrill rides are what they prefer.

And that's EXACTLY why I see a TON of teenage girls and guys hovering around Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, Tower of Terror, Everest, and other Disney thrill spots.

You can't make such a bold statement, you have to think about what kinds of people come to Orlando. I didn't really see little kids in Universal, I saw full-fledged thrill-seeking teens, so can we honestly say that everyone comes to Orlando for balance? For some, thrill rides are the only thing they enjoy.

If people didn't come to Orlando for thrills, then why do we have Universal and Islands of Adventure? Their thrills dominate. They have very few mild rides, and they leave the rest to octane rides.

~Oranges

Ok well im not really sure about this but i would think that most ppl going to the parks would be familys with kids 4-13 and of course some familys do have teens 14-18.But getting to the point most little kids go to the parks so many kids are afraid of hieghts dark places and fast things wich most of universals rides are! I mean im not saying no teenagers come bc they but like 50 % of them are kids so If you where a 5 year olld would you want to see your favorite movie caharcters in Disney or go on scary rides in universal. Now i know Kids love super heros but as soon as they see The superheros rides the would be scared maybe even cry! So thats what i think.

Ok... I thought we already covered this...

Universal Studios is NOT A THRILL park... If you're going to that park to be "Thrilled" you will find yourself bored to death like my friends and I were...

And you're BLOWING UP a MINORITY into the MAJORITY...

You CAN'T argue with the numbers... and the numbers show THRILLS are not what the MAJORITY are looking for...

Universal Studios is NOT A THRILL park... If you're going to that park to be "Thrilled" you will find yourself bored to death like my friends and I were...

Is this fact or opinion?

What we did cover, was that Universal is more of a thrill park than Disney. It's one of the more thrilling parks in Florida. Disney accomodates to everyone, whereas Universal accomodates to the thrill-seekers.

And I never said that teens were the majority. I said the teens are the majority of what supply Universal with their crowds. Universal-going teens are a dot on the pie-graph of park attendance. Disney holds a giant piece of this "pie-graph".

Slowly, as this thread goes on, I think this is turning into a "who can defend their favorite park the best" contest. Middiebear, are you sure you're not just saying this because you're defending Disney? I mean, you haven't said anything positive about Universal. They're both excellent parks, but I guess it all comes down to opinion in the end.

~Oranges

It's FACT:

I thought pulling out the thrill rides from Universal and Walt Disney World already proved that they're EQUAL when it comes to thrill rides...

Walt Disney World can ALREADY accomodate teenagers with their thrill rides...

And those teenagers are more than likely locals... TOURISTS are what fuel Central Florida's economy... Once again... Majority Vs. Minority...

No, I'd have to disagree and say that's opinion.

http://travel.discovery.com/fansites/worldsbest/thrillpark/thrillpark2.html

Shall we take a look at this?

Now, you're probably going to disagree, because we know you "absolutely hate Universal", but some people believe it is a thrill park, because it has, oh yes, thrill rides. Disney has thrill rides too, but every park does. Having a few thrill rides amongst a bunch of other mild but wild rides and shows does not make it necessarily a thrill park. Disney has thrills, but that's not all it has. It has a lot more, and the mild but wild rides overpower the thrills. At Universal, it's completely the opposite, which makes it a thrill park, in my opinion, and in the opinion of many others.

~Oranges

Ok that proved nothing...

MOST of those attractions listed on there are at "Islands of Adventure..."

There are MANY COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS that exist in the world today, and this just happens to be one of them...

I've been on those rides and there's NOTHING thrilling about them... They sure sound thrilling on paper, until you actually ride them...

And I REALLY don't understand what you're trying to get at???

The numbers PROVE "Thrills" are not nearly as successful as BALANCE... and you can't seem to grasp that??? This argument is really nonsense...

I've been on those rides and there's NOTHING thrilling about them... They sure sound thrilling on paper, until you actually ride them...

That's definitely opinion. Ever think that you could be on of those people who are not easily thrilled? Usually, when people are excited or thrilled, they scream, and when I ride the Hulk, I hear people scream. They're not "I'm having fun screams" (well, I guess they are), they're "whoa this is really scary" screams.


The numbers PROVE "Thrills" are not nearly as successful as BALANCE... and you can't seem to grasp that??? This argument is really nonsense...

Please don't put words in my mouth. I never said thrills are more successful than balance. I've ALWAYS known Disney has been/is doing better, and they're BALANCED, as you put it.

This "argument" started because you took my opinion and twisted it into something it wasn't. I said I thought Islands of Adventure would do better than Universal, and then you went off on some sort of statistics and numbers spiel. That had nothing to do with what I was saying.

The thing that I posted with park attendance has been clarified. There was no need to drag it on to this extent. The root of the problem was my opinion being turned into something else.

~Oranges

PS - The title of this thread is called "Disney vs. Universal", which means debate. Another word for debate is "argument".

That's definitely opinion. Ever think that you could be on of those people who are not easily thrilled? Usually, when people are excited or thrilled, they scream, and when I ride the Hulk, I hear people scream. They're not "I'm having fun screams" (well, I guess they are), they're "whoa this is really scary" screams.

Ok... That attraction is at "Islands of Adventure..." ;)

We're not talking about that park...

Even still, you may not be thrilled on the Mummy at Universal, but I've heard others completely shrieking on that ride.

In my opinion, that wasn't exactly a "scream" ride. It was fun, but it wasn't something to scream on. It was just one of those rides to go "woo" on.

~Oranges

Even still, you may not be thrilled on the Mummy at Universal, but I've heard others completely shrieking on that ride.

In my opinion, that wasn't exactly a "scream" ride. It was fun, but it wasn't something to scream on. It was just one of those rides to go "woo" on.

Ok... You brought up the ONE AND ONLY thrill ride in Universal Studios...

Which brings me to my point... Universal Studios is NOT A THRILL PARK!!! ;)

Ok... You brought up the ONE AND ONLY thrill ride in Universal Studios...

Which brings me to my point... Universal Studios is NOT A THRILL PARK!!! ;)

*laughs*

Ok, ok, I give up! :D

Let's debate over something a little more, shall I say, debate-able.

Food, perhaps?

~Oranges

Hey guys, there is a PM system on this forum. ;) hee hee look at the last pages of the posts.

*laughs*

Ok, ok, I give up! :D

Let's debate over something a little more, shall I say, debate-able.

Food, perhaps?

~Oranges

LOL...

Sorry, you're going to have to wait until Skippyskippy comes on for that...

Hey guys, there is a PM system on this forum. hee hee look at the last pages of the posts.

That's true... But i'm POSITIVE someone else reading this thread has the same thoughts as Oranges when it comes to thrill rides...

I wanted to get the TRUTH OUT for everyone to read...

Yes, but PMs aren't needed at this time. After all, this thread is called Disney vs. Universal - which means debate, and a lot of it. Middiebear and I were simply debating.

Lol, it's other people's fault for not jumping in on it! :D

~Oranges

How could maddiebear say Universal isnt a thirll park my goodness with the mummy the hulk Dr.Doom's Free fall i mean come on thats thrill maybe you and your friends don't think it's scary but i do. I guess it also depends on the age level you know? I mean if a 11 year old went on the mummy the would be like omg that was scary but if a 30 year old when on it they would probably saw uh whatever not the big of a deal. But it also depends what your afraid if your afraid of hieghts dark places fast things so it depends on that to. Just saying :D :D

agree with the post above. Honestly, FlordiaOranges COMPLETELY won that arguement. Bottom line.

Now, let's learn a nice little saying...

JUST BECAUSE A PARK HAS SMALLER ATTENDANCE DOESN'T MEAN IT'S A BAD PARK. I mean GEESH MiddieBear, at least I have good things to say about Disney! I love Disney! And by the way, you don't consider Back to the Future a thrill ride?

We will get into the fine arts of cuisine later... :D

-skippyskippy

Well hmm if you think about if your going to say Back To The Future is a thrill ride couldn't you say Star Tours is to i mean there both the same types of rides i havent been on ethier but my family has jusy saying.

Back to the Future is considerably rougher, but it's considerably BETTER than Star Tours. In fact, it's probably one of the best simulator rides I've been on in a while. I feel a little claustrophobic in the room in which the ride takes place, because it's probably smaller than your bedroom, LOL :D.

Ahh, food. A subject I know very well...;)

~Oranges

LOL...

Sorry, you're going to have to wait until Skippyskippy comes on for that...



That's true... But i'm POSITIVE someone else reading this thread has the same thoughts as Oranges when it comes to thrill rides...

I wanted to get the TRUTH OUT for everyone to read...
The truth? I have been following this thread for a while, without necessarily posting on it. But because of that one sentence, I am about to post my heart out (without double-posting, of course).

How is stating that Universal is not a thrill park the truth? I am of course going to be called out because of the fact that Universal Studios only has a few amount of thrill rides. Well, the same goes for the Magic Kingdom. And noticed I said the Magic Kingdom, and not Disney. This is where the title of the thread is misleading. Disney vs. Universal refers to the entire resorts. Whereas if the thread was titled Magic Kingdom vs. Universal studios, that blatant sentence might actually hold some truth. i sjare the same opinion and Oranges becuase it is the perfect truth. When put all together, Universal does have more thrilling rides than Disney, whereas Disney aims for the family. None of the Disney parks can never hold up in terms of thrills to IOA, because the park is made up of thrill rides. The park is even named after thrills! Islands (Each land is an Island around the Seven Sea Lagoon) of(Preposition:used as a function word to indicate a point of reckoning) Adventures (Exciment, Expedtion, THRILLS). Saying that a resort that has a park named after thrills does not have any thrills is either a misconception, or just one big lie.

Disney World To Me Is 100% Better Then Universal. Universal Rides Get Soooo Boring After You Go On Them Once But To Me The Disney Rides Are Great, They Never Get Boring And I Even Have A Season Pass. I Love Disney World. Its A Great Experience.
People have their own preferences.. I have an Annual pass to both Walt Disney World 4 parks, and to Universal Orlando 2 parks. (Universal's has more discounts.... like food all over the entire resort..)

Back to the Future is considerably rougher, but it's considerably BETTER than Star Tours. In fact, it's probably one of the best simulator rides I've been on in a while. I feel a little claustrophobic in the room in which the ride takes place, because it's probably smaller than your bedroom, LOL :D.

Ahh, food. A subject I know very well...;)

~Oranges

BTTF was programmed from the front row.. Star Tours was programmed for the back row... Each use a different way of telling story like BTTF with it's many cars and 2 omni max screens.. or Star Tours with its 6 simulators... each with their own emerced screen....

Did I mention Universal Annual passes have a discount on all restaurants on resort… even quick service.. and ice cream… even a cheese burger in paradise from jimmy buffets…

agree with the post above. Honestly, FlordiaOranges COMPLETELY won that arguement. Bottom line.

JUST BECAUSE A PARK HAS SMALLER ATTENDANCE DOESN'T MEAN IT'S A BAD PARK.

I believe Oranges threw in the towel... ;)

I NEVER said it was a "Bad Park..." But I'm going to continue to defend Walt Disney World as long as this thread remains active... HONESTLY... It seems like if I don't defend Walt Disney World on this thread, nobody will...

How could maddiebear say Universal isnt a thirll park my goodness with the mummy the hulk Dr.Doom's Free fall i mean come on thats thrill maybe you and your friends don't think it's scary but i do. I guess it also depends on the age level you know? I mean if a 11 year old went on the mummy the would be like omg that was scary but if a 30 year old when on it they would probably saw uh whatever not the big of a deal. But it also depends what your afraid if your afraid of hieghts dark places fast things so it depends on that to. Just saying

I can EASILY say Universal Studios is not a thrill park because it ISN'T... I don't care how you try and twist it... A theme park with only ONE THRILL ride does NOT CLASSIFY AS A THRILL PARK!!! ;)

If you notice joe1357900...; A lot of those attractions are located in the park NEXT DOOR Islands of Adventure...

People are CONFUSING the Universal Studios theme park..., with the Universal Orlando resort... THERE IS A DIFFERENCE...

And to be honest...; Animal Kingdom has more thrill rides than Universal Studios... And is a MUCH BETTER park to receive thrills at... But I don't see anyone mentioning that...

When put all together, Universal does have more thrilling rides than Disney, whereas Disney aims for the family. None of the Disney parks can never hold up in terms of thrills to IOA, because the park is made up of thrill rides

Do I seriously have to repeat myself OVER AND OVER...?

Once again, I don't care how you try and twist it Universal Orlando DOES NOT have more thrill rides than Walt Disney World...

What Walt Disney World did do was DIVIDE AND SEPERATE those thrill rides and put them into four different parks...

Universal Orlando put them into ONE...

So while you have to go to FOUR DIFFERENT theme parks to receive the SAME thrilling experience in Walt Disney World... You only have to go to ONE in Universal Orlando...

Do I honestly have to list out all the different thrill rides to prove my point again...?

Staff At Universal Can Be Very Rude And Mean Sometimes.Personhally I <3 It At Christmas Time In Suess Landing When The Got Sledding..

Although Does Universal Have VMK Centrel - NO Giving Disney My Vote..Plus EVEREST ROCKS!

If universal creative did not make revenge of the mummy rollercoasters, expedition everest may not have got off the ground...

(Creative announced mummy, then imagineering announced everest)

Spiderman is a universal design for the emv, which uses movie rather then aa to run...

Mib is an enhanced buzz lightyear...

Jaws is a jungle cruise (and depends on skipper for a good ride)

Et is like petar pan,

Woodys coaster is like goofys coaster,

They have a foam ball shooting area themed to curious george,

Twister is a demonstration,

Shrek is like the bugs life 4d movie,

All the resorts have streetmasphere which is dwindeling,

Both resorts have characters..

Hulk is a launched, musicless (but only launched b&m coaster) while rnrc is with music, but cloned twice...

The list goes on...

I believe Oranges threw in the towel... ;)

I NEVER said it was a "Bad Park..." But I'm going to continue to defend Walt Disney World as long as this thread remains active... HONESTLY... It seems like if I don't defend Walt Disney World on this thread, nobody will...


I can EASILY say Universal Studios is not a thrill park because it ISN'T... I don't care how you try and twist it... A theme park with only ONE THRILL ride does NOT CLASSIFY AS A THRILL PARK!!! ;)

If you notice joe1357900...; A lot of those attractions are located in the park NEXT DOOR Islands of Adventure...

People are CONFUSING the Universal Studios theme park..., with the Universal Orlando resort... THERE IS A DIFFERENCE...

And to be honest...; Animal Kingdom has more thrill rides than Universal Studios... And is a MUCH BETTER park to receive thrills at... But I don't see anyone mentioning that...



Do I seriously have to repeat myself OVER AND OVER...?

Once again, I don't care how you try and twist it Universal Orlando DOES NOT have more thrill rides than Walt Disney World...

What Walt Disney World did do was DIVIDE AND SEPERATE those thrill rides and put them into four different parks...

Universal Orlando put them into ONE...

So while you have to go to FOUR DIFFERENT theme parks to receive the SAME thrilling experience in Walt Disney World... You only have to go to ONE in Universal Orlando...

Do I honestly have to list out all the different thrill rides to prove my point again...?

Ok, I think we're confusing fact with opinion here. Especially this:

[Animal Kingdom]And is a MUCH BETTER park to receive thrills at... But I don't see anyone mentioning that...

Some people probably think the COMPLETE opposite. Some people probably find Animal Kingdom boring, regardless of their thrills. On the opposite perspective, some people feel that Universal provides more rides that are up their alley; rides that have more, shall I say, je nė saís quói.

I think, went people are saying "Universal is a thrill park" (much like cavowonder) had stated, I believe they mean the ENTIRE Universal resort. And, if I am not mistaken, I believe that skippyskippy MEANT the entire Universal Resort when he created this thread. The entire premisis of Universal Orlando, which includes UNIVERSAL STUDIOS AND UNIVERSAL'S ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE, is definitely in fact a thrill park/resort.

Anyways, Middiebear, you make it seem like you're the only one in this thread who enjoys Disney World. We all know Disney is more successful right now, and we all know it's a great park. We're not even debating over which has better [insert park aspect here], we're talking about park thrills, and the big issue of Universal came into fruition. Hence, this big arguement.

~Oranges

Wow this debate went on for a while. Good work skippyskippy! Oh and i still really like both universal and disney.:wave2:

Wow this debate went on for a while. Good work skippyskippy! Oh and i still really like both universal and disney.

Yes, because they are both great parks.

Like figmentisback has stated, each ride at Universal (and Middiebear, I mean the ENTIRE RESORT) is similar to rides at Disney World.

~Oranges

Yes, because they are both great parks.

Like figmentisback has stated, each ride at Universal (and Middiebear, I mean the ENTIRE RESORT) is similar to rides at Disney World.

~Oranges

YAY!!!

You got my point!!!

All 7 theme parks in Orlando are pretty much the same when it comes to rides and attractions!!!

But Walt Disney World is SPECIAL because hey, it's Disney... ;)

That doesn't mean they aren't unique. I haven't seen any ride quite like Spiderman, and I like the Jungle Cruise, but I have never in my life seen anything more stupid than that waste-of-space, boring, idiotic, overly cheesey excuse for a boat ride Jaws. Hated it. It's similar to Jungle Cruise in the sense that you're in a boat looking at animals. I definitely give Disney all the credit for Jungle Cruise, because I actually ENJOY that ride.

~Oranges

That doesn't mean they aren't unique. I haven't seen any ride quite like Spiderman, and I like the Jungle Cruise, but I have never in my life seen anything more stupid than that waste-of-space, boring, idiotic, overly cheesey excuse for a boat ride Jaws. Hated it. It's similar to Jungle Cruise in the sense that you're in a boat looking at animals. I definitely give Disney all the credit for Jungle Cruise, because I actually ENJOY that ride.

And the TRUTH comes out about Jaws...

Although I think they're both corny rides... Jaws has to be the WORST ride in all of Orlando in my opinion...

I really hate when people try and make it out to be a "Scary" ride...

You can CLEARLY tell when "Jaws" is about to make an appearance... and he STAYS a good 3 feet CLEAR of the boat...

Yes... Each does have their own "unique" qualities... BUT one or the other having more thrill rides is NOT ONE OF THEM... ;)

I still say the emotions one may feel at Walt Disney World still overpowers anything Universal Orlando can dish out...

Ok first of all, MiddleBear you have no right to be rude or mean. And you should read the rules again because it says no all caps. Second of all these are people's choices which theme park is better. They can say universal or they can say disney. It's their choice, not yours. So there is no need to be rude or make them change their decision.

Ok first of all, MiddleBear you have no right to be rude or mean. And you should read the rules again because it says no all caps. Second of all these are people's choices which theme park is better. They can say universal or they can say disney. It's their choice, not yours. So there is no need to be rude or make them change their decision.

I'm not trying to be rude... I'm just defending a GREAT PLACE like Walt Disney World that I think deserves to be defended...

I CAN use caps to express emotion or stress a point I'm trying to get out...

And I'm not trying to sway anyone's opinion based on my personal opinions...

I'm only stating the FACTS... and trying REALLY HARD to clear up some common misconceptions when it comes to Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World... :)

When I'm stating my own opinion, I'll make sure to use the word I... ;)

And the TRUTH comes out about Jaws...

Although I think they're both corny rides... Jaws has to be the WORST ride in all of Orlando in my opinion...

I really hate when people try and make it out to be a "Scary" ride...

You can CLEARLY tell when "Jaws" is about to make an appearance... and he STAYS a good 3 feet CLEAR of the boat...

Yes... Each does have their own "unique" qualities... BUT one or the other having more thrill rides is NOT ONE OF THEM... ;)

I still say the emotions one may feel at Walt Disney World still overpowers anything Universal Orlando can dish out...

At least people actually enjoy Jungle Cruise, because it's a fun ride.

You can CLEARLY tell when "Jaws" is about to make an appearance... and he STAYS a good 3 feet CLEAR of the boat...

And on top of that, the water's only 3 feet DEEP to begin with...LOL :D.

And I agree 100% about the emotions being more significant at Disney rather than Universal. Universal's fun, but they don't really have that "magical ambience" which Disney possesses.

...Now, let's all put our hearts together, and make a wish come true....

:D

~Oranges

Well then thanks, lol.

That doesn't mean they aren't unique. I haven't seen any ride quite like Spiderman, and I like the Jungle Cruise, but I have never in my life seen anything more stupid than that waste-of-space, boring, idiotic, overly cheesey excuse for a boat ride Jaws. Hated it. It's similar to Jungle Cruise in the sense that you're in a boat looking at animals. I definitely give Disney all the credit for Jungle Cruise, because I actually ENJOY that ride.

~Oranges

I completly agree. jaws is such a waste of space. The sharks look like plastic from three feet away, the water looks really shallow and overall its just cheesy. Out of every single ride at the Universal Parks Jaws has to be the worst.

I think the Hulk is considerably different than Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney. For one thing, the launch is twenty miles an hour slower, and you launch at an upward angle. On RnRC, you launch flat.

There's more loops and inversions on the Hulk, whereas RnRC only has three. Hulk is outdoors, whereas RnRC is indoors. Hulk has no music, RnRC has music. Hulk is not overly themed, whereas RnRC is VERY themed.

I'd say they're pretty different...

~Oranges

100% Universal all the way not to mention I have had passes to Universal since I was two and the cheese burgar plave is Margirita Ville

I think the Hulk is considerably different than Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney. For one thing, the launch is twenty miles an hour slower, and you launch at an upward angle. On RnRC, you launch flat.

There's more loops and inversions on the Hulk, whereas RnRC only has three. Hulk is outdoors, whereas RnRC is indoors. Hulk has no music, RnRC has music. Hulk is not overly themed, whereas RnRC is VERY themed.

I'd say they're pretty different...

~Oranges

I think they're both equal when it comes to "thrill factor..."

But I do find that "The Hulk" is extremely overrated and there's nothing really special about it...

I'd give them both a 9/10...

And I'm I the only one who thinks "Loops" in Roller Coasters are overrated???:confused:

I think universal has a lot more thrill but the way disney has been proddpering Disney could actually be a more intenese park than universal

And I'm I the only one who thinks "Loops" in Roller Coasters are overrated???:confused:

That makes no sense, lol. :D

Hulk isn't overrated. The Hulk is one of the biggest go-to rides in the whole resort. It's fun, fast, and thrilling, and almost everyone who's ridden it has thought that it was a fun ride.

~Oranges

That makes no sense, lol. :D

Hulk isn't overrated. The Hulk is one of the biggest go-to rides in the whole resort. It's fun, fast, and thrilling, and almost everyone who's ridden it has thought that it was a fun ride.

~Oranges

That's only my personal opinion...

I NEVER said the ride was bad nor did I say that the coaster wasn't fun...

I did give it a 9/10... ;)

But I think there's A LOT more hype surrounding "The Hulk" than that that surrounds "Rock 'n' Roller Coaster..."

I've got to say... I only found it to be a good coaster with loops... Not Great... It wasn't any better, nor worse, than any other coaster you would find in any theme/amusement park with loops...

That's only my personal opinion...

I NEVER said the ride was bad nor did I say that the coaster wasn't fun...

I did give it a 9/10... ;)

But I think there's A LOT more hype surrounding "The Hulk" than that that surrounds "Rock 'n' Roller Coaster..."

I've got to say... I only found it to be a good coaster with loops... Not Great... It wasn't any better, nor worse, than any other coaster you would find in any theme/amusement park with loops...

Ok. I never accused you of saying it was bad or wasn't fun. I was simply stating MY opinion. Relax. Deep Breaths..:Tongue:

If you didn't think Hulk was a great looping coaster, then I'm not sure any looping coaster pleases you...

~Oranges

Ok. I never accused you of saying it was bad or wasn't fun. I was simply stating MY opinion. Relax. Deep Breaths..:Tongue:

If you didn't think Hulk was a great looping coaster, then I'm not sure any looping coaster pleases you...

~Oranges

Hmm... I'm thinking more along the lines of SheiKra at Busch Gardens Africa... Or even Kraken at Sea World... I LOVE Drops on Roller Coasters!!! :)

Universal Orlando NOR Walt Disney World really supply good drops on their coasters...

Although Expedition Everest's drop is pretty good...

Hmm... I'm thinking more along the lines of SheiKra at Busch Gardens Africa... Or even Kraken at Sea World... I LOVE Drops on Roller Coasters!!! :)

Universal Orlando NOR Walt Disney World really supply good drops on their coasters...

Although Expedition Everest's drop is pretty good...

I LOVE Sheikra. It's definitely a world class coaster. I still think Kumba is my favorite though.

Everest's drop is high yes, but I don't really get that "come out of your seat" feeling. I felt it on Hulk quite a bit. I'd say Universal's coaster drops are a little more intense, but that's just me.

~Oranges

I LOVE Sheikra. It's definitely a world class coaster. I still think Kumba is my favorite though.

Everest's drop is high yes, but I don't really get that "come out of your seat" feeling. I felt it on Hulk quite a bit. I'd say Universal's coaster drops are a little more intense, but that's just me.

~Oranges

Yea...

But I would say they're both pretty tame compared to the 150+ foot drops of Kraken and SheiKra...

That makes no sense, lol. :D

Hulk isn't overrated. The Hulk is one of the biggest go-to rides in the whole resort. It's fun, fast, and thrilling, and almost everyone who's ridden it has thought that it was a fun ride.

~Oranges

I go to IoA frequently and Oranges is right. I've only seen one person come off that ride unhappy. It was a girl about 7 years old.

Yea...

But I would say they're both pretty tame compared to the 150+ foot drops of Kraken and SheiKra...
Just looked it up...

Kraken only has a:
Drop: 144'

Sheikra only has a:
Drop: About 200'

Hulk only has a drop of:
Drop: 105'


Kraken is chain lift, Sheikra is a drop from 0 MPH, Hulk is launched from 67 mph.. each it's own experiences...

Kraken is chain lift, Sheikra is a drop from 0 MPH, Hulk is launched from 67 mph.. each it's own experiences...

Hulk doesn't launch that fast. It only launches to 40mph.

~Oranges

Staff At Universal Can Be Very Rude And Mean Sometimes.Personhally I <3 It At Christmas Time In Suess Landing When The Got Sledding..

Although Does Universal Have VMK Centrel - NO Giving Disney My Vote..Plus EVEREST ROCKS!I 100% Agree With this Dude..

Yeah, Jungle Cruise & Jaws are both extremely corny. But I like them both about the same... and the Jaws water is not 3 feet deep. I believe it goes as far as 18 feet in some areas?

Now, if we were comparing the ORIGINAL Jaws ride, then it would totally kill Jungle Cruise. The original version had the shark bite on to your boat and flip you around plus some other neat stuff. The ending was bad, though. Point being: the original was closed due to maintenance problems, and then replaced with what we have today. The old one beat Jungle Cruise, the new one is about tied with it. (My opinion.)

Hulk launches 40 MPH, Revenge of the Mummy launches 45. "Out of your seat feeling" = "Airtime".

And yes, I intended the resorts to be the discussion for this thread.

-skippyskippy

My bad... read the wrong part of the Database..

Hulk:
Max Acceleration: 0 − 40 mph in 2 seconds
Speed: 67 mph
RNRC:
Max Acceleration: 0 − 57 mph in 2.8 seconds
Speed: 57 mph

Wow.. hulk has slower acceleration... Yet goes faster... lol
RNRC tops off on it's acceleration..

To each it's own.

I'm gonna bump this up.

Btw, I think Disneyland Park PWNS Universal Hollywood.

Happy Middiebear? ;)

-skippyskippy

personally, i think downtown disney in wdw is way too big and much too spread out. there are a lot of cool things to do, but there are just so many, you never get to do them all. both are great places but i think universal's design makes for easier access to the parks as well as to other areas in the actual city walk.

btw, was the restaurant jimmy buffet's margaritaville?

^Yeah... I've had like 5 people PM me asking that, LOL!

I couldn't agree more. Downtown Disney gives you that feeling of "Um... how are we going to do all of this!?", a feeling that I do not enjoy. Citywalk is compact, easy access, good transportation, and a bunch of good eats.

-skippyskippy

O CAN'T BELIEVE U GUYS U ARE JUST LIKE THAT GIRL ON THE COMERICAL ''IF I HAVE TO HUG ANOTHER PRINCESS I WILL BE SICK'' i HATE TO CALL SOME OF YOU PPL DISNEY FANS AND THATS MY OPPINON:poison:

Well, I'll be going to Universal Studios Hollywood for my birthday for the first time. Then I can compare DLR to it, not saying that I'll put down Universal. I just heard Universal likes to hit on Disney. Like the whole "If I hug another princess" commercial and that I heard that on Jurrasic Park you can see a raft that was attacked by a dinosaur that has a pair of mickey ears in it.

Downtown Disney gives you that feeling of "Um... how are we going to do all of this!?", -skippyskippy

Thats what disney wants you to feel, because they want you to think its so big, youll come again and again just to see all of the park for your first time. They can boost there attendance that way ;).

I think that universal has lower attendace then WDW does is because Universal only has 3 US parks and disney has 5.. So its not really fair that you can compare attendance if disney will get the upper hand.

Ive been to WDW once in my life ,and never to universal, so youd assume I would take disneyworlds side, but if I ever go there, Im willing to give universal a chance.

But you cant really compare the parks saying which one is better, you can say which ones you prefer, but Universal has completly different rides then WDW does, so they beat each other in certain aspects.

But I guess thats debate.. ;)

^Yeah... I've had like 5 people PM me asking that, LOL!

I couldn't agree more. Downtown Disney gives you that feeling of "Um... how are we going to do all of this!?", a feeling that I do not enjoy. City walk is compact, easy access, good transportation, and a bunch of good eats.

-skippyskippy
DTD is slowly loosing that feeling... Pleasure island is a huge construction zone right now... they are attempting to make a walk through from Marketplace to Westside... which is happening slowly.. The west side bridge is getting reconstructed in place of the old Stage.... (This time made of steel rather than wood..) and they are adding 2 open air plazas to the island….

Okay so no one has posted in awhile..Sooo the holdiay overlay in Disney and Universal. Any opinions on how the stack up?

Okay so no one has posted in awhile..Sooo the holdiay overlay in Disney and Universal. Any opinions on how the stack up?

Disney hands down. It's just more "magical". :D

Dude, Thank goodness. Unviersals is so not magical..

sorry to say it but UNIVERSAL ROCKS

5 YEAR PASS HOLDER AND COUNTING

Oh geez, who resurrected this? >_>

Well, Disneyland has a very nice holiday overlay. Nice decorations and storefronts, it's a small world holiday, and of course Haunted Mansion Holiday. Grinchmas is not running this year as the High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride is now where the Grinch's Lair once was... however, I believe tons of wonderful decorations are up at Universal Studios plus Macey's Holiday Parade.

Walt Disney World really has nothing special, so...

-skippyskippy

Oh geez, who resurrected this? >_>

Well, Disneyland has a very nice holiday overlay. Nice decorations and storefronts, it's a small world holiday, and of course Haunted Mansion Holiday. Grinchmas is not running this year as the High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride is now where the Grinch's Lair once was... however, I believe tons of wonderful decorations are up at Universal Studios plus Macey's Holiday Parade.

Walt Disney World really has nothing special, so...

-skippyskippy

Are you serious? NO GRINCHMAS?!?!

Aww man I was going to see that this year :(
Guess not now

But Ive been a pass holder to Universal for years
Disney is just TOO exspensive when it comes to Annual Pass Holders and getting them

I <3 Universal
But Disney is just as cool lol

Although I don't quite remeber all that much about Universal, I do remember their backlot, which was the first, Disney World copied. I saw scenes that I have seen in movies. However, Disney is all based on Disney... Universal is actually based on, shows, lots of different things. I haven't been to Univ. since they had that big sand-glass thing counting down the days that The Mummy ride would open. A few years ago. I have been an annual pass holder for Disneyland for two years, well last year and this year, but not all the way this year, it won't expire for a while. Disney is better to me though, because Unvi. Studios has MOSTLY shows, but not only shows, there are a few rides. From my memory, at least.

I used to love Universal and still do, but when i went to Disneyland, I loved it. Now i kind of perfer Disney.

California - To me, I perfer Disneylad. The feeling of being there is so magical. And with over 50 attrations, there is always something to do. And it has two theme parks, but DCA isn't all that great.

Universal is also good, but I dont find it as entertaining as Disneyland. Most of their attractions are movies. But I must say, their Tram Tour is very good. But one thing that nugs me are those long long stairs you have to take to go to the - backlot i think

I perfer Disneyland's Hotels. The Disneyland Hotel, The Grand Californian Hotel and Spa, and The Paridice Hotel.

Universal has a Sheriten and a Hilton.

Florida - I never been to either of these parks, but i hear alot of good things about these two parks.

Disney has for parks, and alot alot of nice Hotels. But I hear some of the rides are kind of old and in bad condition.

Universal Studios has two parks. I love the idea of DR. Suess, and Islands of Adventure looks very fun and entertaining.

Japan - I never been to any of these park either but did some research.

I absolutly perfer Tokyo DisneyLand and Tokyo DisneySea. Its just amazing there. Tokyo DisneySea is such a new and different park. Its aimed for a more mature audience, and is strongly themed. And both parks are very high tech.

Universal studios is a nice place and seems very interesting. It has a Wizzard of OZ land, and a snoopy studio land. Plus it has a Peter pan show in the air and Sesame Street in 4D. But the thing that bugs me is there is no tram tour. Instead, its kind of like jungle cruse, but with Jaws. And I hear they are building a new coaster.

Wow.... so many about universal and Disney..

Universal does beat disney but Disney is great to be at if u have kids and urself having fun wiit hall type of disney characters.
Universal is like a park for families too but most of da rides are for older peoples.


thats what i think!

lol

-Pirate

Although I don't quite remeber all that much about Universal, I do remember their backlot, which was the first, Disney World copied. I saw scenes that I have seen in movies. However, Disney is all based on Disney... Universal is actually based on, shows, lots of different things. I haven't been to Univ. since they had that big sand-glass thing counting down the days that The Mummy ride would open. A few years ago. I have been an annual pass holder for Disneyland for two years, well last year and this year, but not all the way this year, it won't expire for a while. Disney is better to me though, because Unvi. Studios has MOSTLY shows, but not only shows, there are a few rides. From my memory, at least.

Disney copied nothing from Universal Studios.

Both parks were creating their own movie studios at the exact same time. However, Universal announced their construction FIRST, and Disney followed suit. Thus, the misconception that Disney "copied" Universal rose from the depths of amusement industry gossip. After being announced, it was a race to see who could open first. You guessed it, the Disney/MGM Studios opened their gates first, but with very little in the park.

~Oranges

Universal has the better restaurants. Downtown Disney has ESPN Zone and Rainforest Cafe, but in my opinion Citywalk's selection is surperior featuring NBA Live, Hard Rock Cafe, Bob Marley's, and a Cheeseburger in Paradise (its exact name escapes me).

...

BUT, they're closing that down and replacing it with a *gasp* unoriginal restaurant, ESPN Zone!

-skippyskippy

Is the cheeseburger place called the Buffet Buffet? (Jimmy Buffet wrote and sings that song...)

That's stupid. Why would they close a fantastic place (best place in Disney for a rainy day) and replace it with a restuarant they already have one of?




Anyhow, I think Universal has more coaster-type things and some scarier things. Little kids spend more time in the stroller than on rides.

But in Disney, the magic is there for everyone! There are rides for everyone.

Winnie the pooh, peter pan, and the other dark rides for little ones.
Rockin Roller Coaster & ToT for teens.
Splash Mtn, space mtn, btm for teens AND adults. fun fun fun for everybody in the family!

Just my opinion.

As of right now, I would definitely say Walt Disney World over Universal Orlando. The Universal ads prove it. You only mock the other side when you cannot beat it. Disney is a great place with a great atmosphere. When I'm there, I am not worried about anything. The people are friendly, the rides are extraordinary, and the memories are priceless.

Sometimes TOO fast. Okay, who here likes MGM Studios? All of us? That's what I thought. Well, if it weren't for Universal Orlando, MGM Studios never would've happened, guys.

Here's a cliffs notes version of what happened:
-Universal announces they are building a theme park similar to their successful park in California.
-Disney "copies" Universal and announces they will be building a studio park, too.
-A construction race begins. Disney works "too fast"... MGM Studios opens about a year ahead of Universal Studios
-About a year after MGM's opening Universal opens their park to great success.

Now, it sounds as if MGM had the upper hand, correct? Wrong! When MGM opened... it had TWO attractions. The Great Movie Ride and the Backlot Tour. You've GOT to be kidding me. Meanwhile, Universal opens their park with state-of-the-art rides and plenty of them such as KONGfrontation, Jaws, Ghostbusters, E.T., Back to the Future, and many others.

So, I think Universtal deserves a little more respect. Without it MGM Studios would not exist.

-skippyskippy

i watched something on Disney World and they were saying that there was a race but Disney was da first to say that there was going to be a MGM Studios and then they had competion (universal studios) and Disney made the park and there wasnt much and then they went to George Lucas and blablablablabla we know the rest... ok i think disney is better is because theres a magic feeling that i think nobody can describe and is fun for all ages (not that universal isnt) but i think that it was THE FIRST THEME PARK MADE lol and i think Disney will remain the top dog cause of that and you think Out With The Old In With New (universal) but its the other way around because Disney World is a Classic and look when you go to magic kingdom you see the castle and your like wow thats crazy but when you see the big blue ball your like cool it doesnt amaze you like the castle and i wont lie Universal beats Disney in thrills (there but still lol) and i notice talking about food Universal vs Disney in food does Epcots Worlds food ring any bells PLUS+ **** & Food thing event i know i sound like i pull for disney but i like universal to but disney is still my favortie and probably for a long time well i talk again soon

I believe that these are equally good. I have not had much of an expirience at Universal. the one day I went there it rained and I couldn't do much. We spent like two hours looking for jackets or sweatshirts in stores! The only thing we did there was go to a movie theater and watch most of What A Girl Wants. Lol it was the only movie that had a convient show-time.

-blue:xmas35: :xmastree:

hey this blog stuff is cool

The great thing about Downtown Disney, though, is Disney Quest, the virtual indoor theme park. BUT, they're closing that down and replacing it with a *gasp* unoriginal restaurant, ESPN Zone!

If you are true, then that would have to be one of the WORST decisions Disney ever made. I have yet been able to go and do that. ESPN is lame. I have yet to have been to City Walk but it sounds good. I agree, Downtown Disney is a lets down in some aspects. There is a gap left out that I believe Universal has. Disney markets to families and children, what about the gap in between. Universal has that with a strong hold. Yeah Downtown has a HUGE 24 screen theater and a MASSIVE Virgin Music Store, but that is it. I enjoy going to the Lego store, but bisdes that, nothing there interests me. The stores are either toy stores or brand name high-end stores, like a Wolf-gang Puck resturant. I never really go just because of it.

Disney is going to the ADULTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AH!!!!!!!!!!!! no really i think they are lol bc they are have ESPN everywhere. lol

I say Disney is much better than Universal Studios. I have been to Six Flags, Universal Studios, and Sea World. I still say Disney is much better than any other park I have been too. Disney is fun for every person it has the fantasyland for the kids and tomorrowland can also be for the kids.(really every section is for the kids but those are the ones I see more going towards them) Disney is for you to go have a great time and can enjoy no matter what age you are. That is my opinion sorry for all you Universal fans. But I think Disney was great then is great now and will always be great. Please don't call me biased with Disney.I have given all other parks a chance but they can not beat Disney nor ever will. As I said before that is my opinion.

lets put it this way..does universal studios have a virtual game thats opened everyday where ppl all around the U.S can communicate with others and just have fun hanging around and playing games with old and new friends ? exactly:)
ive been to both DW and US i had bad expereinces at US and though i did like some of the ride at US and i actually did like ET better the peter pans flight i say DW triumphs over US

yea i had bad expereinces too. lyke loosing me purse wit me phone and everything at universal! so sad..

and im going to universal actually islands of the adventure as a skool field trip in Jan....

Disney Is Like The Best Ever!!!!

I stated in another thread I would post this, so here it is. The place to disagree over which is better, Universal or Disney! Please, let's try to keep this from getting out of hand.

To start things off, I believe that Citywalk is better than Downtown Disney. Citywalk is sleek and compact, while Downtown Disney is bulky and inefficent. Meaning, you have to walk all the way around Pleasure Island JUST to get from the Marketplace to West Side, or vice versa. Plus, bussing and parking is hectic. Citywalk is convenient and is located right next to the parks, plus right outside its border there are two huge parking structures with moving sidewalks that transport you right into the complex. Instead of hectic bussing, Citywalk provides a serene Water Taxi to and from parks, hotels, and Citywalk. I also think Universal has the better restaurants. Downtown Disney has ESPN Zone and Rainforest Cafe, but in my opinion Citywalk's selection is surperior featuring NBA Live, Hard Rock Cafe, Bob Marley's, and a Cheeseburger in Paradise (its exact name escapes me). They also both have a huge cineplex, but that's really a tie there. No real winner. The great thing about Downtown Disney, though, is Disney Quest, the virtual indoor theme park. BUT, they're closing that down and replacing it with a *gasp* unoriginal restaurant, ESPN Zone! Meanwhile, Universal is getting a brand new club and restaurant titled the Red Coconut.

Just my opinion. Argue all you wish.

-skippyskippy

Well the reasons for this was keep in mind when disney was created. Also keep in mind, on average, more people go to Disneyland (correct?.. Correct me if im wrong). So more space would be required, and Disney has been working on many other projects so remodeling just to put in space would take a while. Universal studios? The citywalk may be good, but can they walk the walk? Their rides aren't best quality.

DisneyLand!

WOW i like islands of adventure better bc it has a lot more faster and better rides!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!

i <3 espn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I perfer WDW,DLR,DLP,HKDL,or any Disney:)

Disney has the magic. I enjoy Universal very much, but it isn't the same. I'm not sure, it might be favored more by people who grew up with it, but come on. Disney never loses it's touch, while Universal's rides get a bit outdated a bit too fast. I just don't know, they are just really different. But I'd go to Disneyland or Walt Disney World over Universal any day.

~Key

I totally agree with KEBSD.

_Trick

sorry to who all who disagree with me, but disney IS better, at least in my oppion (sp) remember MY oppion. There's more of a magical aria to it

just a little question for you ppl...

HOW CAN YOU REPLACE IT"S A SMALL WORLD?? So so many people enjoy that! especially older and younger kids. Sure the song may be a bit annoying but, It's a small small world was inspired by Walt Disney. - sure not really in WDW but it was for the world fair! - To me, taking away "it's a small world" is like taking away... pirates, the haunted mansion, or even Soarin'! It just wouldn't be fantasyland with out that song in the distance Fantasyland is i admit aimed just a LITTLE bit more tword older folks and yonger children. But fantasyland to me has alot of those classic rides like Dumbo that you've always dreamed of riding when you were littler.

as for the comparison of WDW and Universal...
I don't know. I TOTALLY admit that i AM a disney - whatever you call that word LOL - i may visit universal someday but for now i'm all disney! sorry Universal lovers.

i love disney better bc the cast of full house went there

I did both parks this past Christmas, and I'll say Disney is far better. Alot of rides at Universal broke down and the service was bad. A lot of unfriendly workers at both parks at Universal. So from now on when i visit the Orlando area it will always be Disney for me.

Also the pass system they use at Universal stinks. They wanted $50.00 more on top of the ticket I already bought to use like a fast pass.

omg walt disney is like tha best!! well thats wat i think but anyways universal is awesome to!! there both tha best!!

P.S plz dont be catchy on the 1s u like the best.. i like both.. just

~THINK BRIGHT~


OK i got to say Disney unleashes the magic the happiness and hey! it says the happiest place on earth! also the attractions!

.. universal is awesome but doesn't have the joy of happiness like disney does.. P.S I like disney so much cuz my friend's mom works there and she would give me and my friend gifts from there and i guess i just grew to love disney but hey universal is awesome to but will never be like disney it's a possiblity.. I guess ~UNLEASH THE MAGIC~!!!

Oh geez, who resurrected this? >_>

Well, Disneyland has a very nice holiday overlay. Nice decorations and storefronts, it's a small world holiday, and of course Haunted Mansion Holiday. Grinchmas is not running this year as the High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride is now where the Grinch's Lair once was... however, I believe tons of wonderful decorations are up at Universal Studios plus Macey's Holiday Parade.

Walt Disney World really has nothing special, so...

-skippyskippyDisney has the magic!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've been to both on many different occasions and say that Disney if FAR superior. Universal definitely has more daring rides and I guess Citywalk is planned out better, but you have to pay for their parking, but not at Downtown Disney.

Also, Disney has SO MUCH MORE to offer. I've been going to Disney for about 30 years & STILL love it!

UNIVERSAl.. i hate it. The lines are horrific. They scare me. Have you seen the Mummy line? it keeps going and going first your outside you have to go thru about 6 obstacles of thoses ropes then your inside and you go thru like 4 ropes then you get inside and go thru 10 ropes then you go to the other room where the lights dim and their is a hand in the middle and that has 20 ropes after you exit your in another room with 4 ropes then you go to this small rope with 5 ropes and stairs you go up the stairs and go thru like 10 more ropes then you go back down the stairs (No point of stairs) and go thru 20 more ropes and then you wait like 10 minutes so they can assist you to your seat. I hate Universal. The people are not near as friendly as the Cast Member's in Disney. I grew up as a DisneyGirl and forever i will stay that way. Besides Disney has something called MAGIC. Universal&Islands of Adventure just call out 'Theme Park' but Disney... no no! it's called the 'Happiest Place on Earth' and it truley is a place where 'Dreams come true!'

Okay, so I like Disney better, but I do like THE MUMMY ride! One thing they offer is the single riders line. My child even did this & he's not too old. Many times, they'll even let you ride with your party (if you ask nicely).

Uh oh, cat's out of the bag!

Now I will say Disney is my overtop favorite. But Universal does have many good things such as restauraunts and rides, as does disney. I will say Universal is better for an "intense" thrill seeker because they have amazing rollercoasters such as The Hulk, Dueling Dragons, etc. Also I enjoy eating at Margaritaville on City Walk as well the more abundent shops. Although I say these things I do enjoy Disney more because employees are a bit happier and more accomodating.

My opinions have kinda switched around a little. Universal is not as clean as certain parts of Disney, and disney is bigger and has more shows, rides, and things that everyone can do.

I still like some parts of Universal.

Disney over Universal as of now.

Disney over universal in general, i'd say.

For me it's kinda 50/50. But this was a very stupid thread to post. I'm sorry but it is. Your posting a thread on disney and universal in a disney forum. And both are pretrty much alike but I like Universal Orlando's costumes better.

I like Disney.
Universal is nice && all, but mostly thrill rides and stuff I'm not into. Disney, there's always something that I'll do.

Disney.. 1 Zillion 400 cat-trillion percent!!

Why you ask?

Uncle Walt made it... now, whose Uncle made Universal.

IMHO as always.

Nemo

HMMM,
well i would say that the parks at disney world ( Epcot, Magic Kingdom ) are better than universal if we are not including islands of adventure but if we are than that is a different story.

I think Walt Disney World is a thousand times better than Universal. I mean Universal just doesn't have the magic in it like Disney World!

Anything Disney will ALWAYS AND FOREVER top Universal.

Like kevgam18 said, Universal just isn't as magical as the Disney parks. I'm still trying to figure out what it is, but Disney just has this magic to it that you can't even explain. That's why I love going there so much. It's almost like being in a whole other world. As soon as you enter the park gates, everything changes.

It may sound cheesy, but it's definately true, and I'm sure a lot of you would agree with me ;]

~Pink

When i go to Disney World I feel like im home! SO comfotable, fun, safe it really is a dream come true!

Universal all the way.

For tweens or kids, Disney would be a lot more fun than Universal, since its aimed towards children. Universal/Islands of Adventure is more aimed toward teens - adults, excluding Dr. Suess Land in Universal. So most kids would choose disney, teens would probably choose Universal. I choose both, since they're both fun. BUT if I HAD to choose between one of them, I would deffinetly pick Universal.

~2sweet

wow this is a very hard choice! i like universal studios bc of like the tour ride, you can see celebs, jurassic park ride, mummy ride and more, but to me their enviroment is just plain but with disneyland and DCA lets see. there is haunted mansion, space mountain, cali screamin, soarin, and so much more. and to me disney's enviroment really feels like your in a magical place (LOL) and like it doesnt seem like your in a neighborhood or something lol thats just my opinion so i would probably have to go with Disneyland ;)

OK - This is going to be Long. Im a hardcore Disney Fan!

So here is my opinion . I dont like it much more then disney, but it still is VERY nice. I dont like the fact there is a limited amount of hotels. In Disney world there are So many hotels to pick from each with its own very diffarent theme. I think getting into the park is hectic enough. You need to wait 30 minutes to get a ticket for parking, then maybe another 30 minutes to find a spot, you then need to walk to the escalortors if your not on ground floor, go allt he way up then you get to the moving sidewalks. Sure I think they are kinda fun, but I think its pure laziness. Basically they are saying "Hey you havent enterd the park and your already tired! Take A rest!" I think it is too close together, its very busy, and crowded. I like how disney is spread out and not all in a giant landmass! Disney has Monarail, Boat, Cars, Buses, and Walking. Many diffarent kinda transporations and some resorts offer more then one. That Proves it most certainly aint hard to get around. They come and go every few minutes, very easy. My second time at Universal - Oh my..I was entering the park, we waited like 60 minutes to get our tickets, then went to the park gate, My mom, and myself both got in but my brother did not his ticket didnt have a barcode since they scan your tickets to get it. The staff at the desk didnt even take the time to make sure its right? Sure maybe We could have checked them but they push you away to quickly hand you your tickets and screma NEXT! Disney staff is pacitnece and friendly and will do whatever it takes to take care of your problem. One time I lost my autogrpah book that had dozens of autogrpahs in it from years and years, I was at innoventions crying my eyes out and 2 men, Who where just about to go home from a hard day at worked spent 2 hours helping me look all around EPCOT for it, We found it at England Country thanks to their help, and told the WDW COMPANY about their good work, and couldnt thank them enough. It ment alot. I love rides!! They both rock Disney is more kid-ish, yes But i think universal is to thriving. But they are both a+ on rides..

All in all DISNEY ROCKKS <33
IMO!

OK - This is going to be Long. Im a hardcore Disney Fan!

So here is my opinion . I dont like it much more then disney, but it still is VERY nice. I dont like the fact there is a limited amount of hotels. In Disney world there are So many hotels to pick from each with its own very diffarent theme. I think getting into the park is hectic enough. You need to wait 30 minutes to get a ticket for parking, then maybe another 30 minutes to find a spot, you then need to walk to the escalortors if your not on ground floor, go allt he way up then you get to the moving sidewalks.

On many days, you have to wait in a line to get into any Disney Theme Park, and then depending on your day, you may be parking pretty far away from the Park's entrance.
At universal...its a parking lot, there can be six different walkways for each level leading to the meeting space before Citywalk.
Magic Kingdom is a park to can take 30 minutes to get to...again depending on type and time of day.

Sure I think they are kinda fun, but I think its pure laziness. Basically they are saying "Hey you havent enterd the park and your already tired! Take A rest!" I think it is too close together, its very busy, and crowded. I like how disney is spread out and not all in a giant landmass! Disney has Monarail, Boat, Cars, Buses, and Walking. Many diffarent kinda transporations and some resorts offer more then one. That Proves it most certainly aint hard to get around. They come and go every few minutes, very easy.

Disney is more spread out simply because there is more land! If you look at DLR and TDL, they both have two parks and three hotels that are all built next to each other (and on a smaller amount of land than what Universal Studios Florida has).
There is no need for a monorail that is used primarly for transportation since they designed the area so that everything is in walking distance...which they did a great job on!!
Universal actually does have boats. They are used from transporting resort guests to the Citywalk area...like what WDW does.
Having a boat or monorail connecting from the area where the two parking lot walkways meet wouldnt justify for the amount of time it would take to unload the vehicle, load it, and then give the all clear to leave. It would be faster to walk. Same with if they have a station in front of Universal Studios and IOA, the two parks are close enough to walk. Like you stated earlier, whats the need to be lazy?
DLR has an extended monorail because it started out as an attraction, then it was extended to the Disneyland Hotel for guests staying there...more convinent for them. Today, its faster to walk from the DD Monorail station to the DLR gates.
TDL has a monorail that glides around the resort property because the two parks entrances are not near each other, while most of the hotels are not.


My second time at Universal - Oh my..I was entering the park, we waited like 60 minutes to get our tickets, then went to the park gate, My mom, and myself both got in but my brother did not his ticket didnt have a barcode since they scan your tickets to get it. The staff at the desk didnt even take the time to make sure its right? Sure maybe We could have checked them but they push you away to quickly hand you your tickets and screma NEXT!

try buying tickets in advance next time...saves alot of time.

I think the main reason i love disney so much..is its use of scenery...like indian jones..the lines makes you feels like ur in an actual temple...frontierland looks like an old western place...thats just be though..

if it doesnt have good scenery i dont like it...

On many days, you have to wait in a line to get into any Disney Theme Park, and then depending on your day, you may be parking pretty far away from the Park's entrance..

There is a tram which is very quick, and it takes about 1/2 an hour, on a empty day to get to the main gate at univiersal, from the perfered parking.

Magic Kingdom is a park to can take 30 minutes to get to...again depending on type and time of day.

Sorry, But I'm going to have to disagree. It does not take 30 minutes to get it, unless there is a problem. It takes about 10 mins. top. I've gone during the peak seasons, and Disney is very quick with the lines.


There is More land at WDW yes, but we are comparing the parks in Orlando. I dont like how it's very crowded becuase it's so cramped and all jamed together. Buying tickets in advance are great, but still that is NO excuse for such bad service with the tickets.


I think Disney has much more to offer, and is way better.