Revenge of the Mummy Refurbishment (Late 2022) | Page 8 | Inside Universal Forums
Inside Universal Forums
Inside Universal Forums
  • Home
  • Forums
    New posts Search forums Account Upgrades
  • News
    Universal Studios Hollywood Universal Orlando Universal Studios Japan Universal Studios Singapore Universal Studios Beijing
  • Merchandise
Log in Register
What's new Search

Search

By:
  • New posts
  • Search forums
  • Account Upgrades
Menu
Log in

Register

Install the app
  • Signing up for a Premium Membership is a donation to help Inside Universal maintain costs and offers an ad-free experience on the forum. Learn more about it here.
  • Forums
  • Universal Parks & Resorts
  • Universal Orlando Resort
  • Universal Studios Florida
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.

Revenge of the Mummy Refurbishment (Late 2022)

  • Thread starter Thread starter tankart150
  • Start date Start date Jan 13, 2016
Prev
  • 1
  • …

    Go to page

  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • …

    Go to page

  • 137
Next
First Prev 8 of 137

Go to page

Next Last
snayberry

snayberry

Jurassic Ranger
Joined
Jul 27, 2015
Messages
1,759
Location
Miami
  • Jun 15, 2016
  • #141
Cheezbat said:
What the Mummy has going for it is is continually ranked as a ride with the highest guest satisfaction. It's 12 years old and it still brings 'em in. I know it's my favorite at USF, it's many of my friend's favorites, and I hear more positive things coming off that ride than I do any other in that park.

I wouldn't be terribly upset if the ride got re-themed(Back to the Future anyone?), as long as that ride system stays in place. It's just so much fun with just enough thrill to make most people happy.
Click to expand...

I love Mummy but that's about as thrilling as I'll get, lol. I need to step it up. :D
 
  • Like
Reactions: tankart150, Mad Dog and Mike S
MillenniumDragons

MillenniumDragons

Shark Bait
Joined
Jul 27, 2014
Messages
475
Location
Hulk's Queue
  • Jun 15, 2016
  • #142
Mummy is the only ride in Universal that receives clapping at the end of the ride! Of course, the TM's initiates the clapping, but that's only because they see me clapping first, foam coming from the mouth as I shout how much I love the ride. I then run down the ramp, pushing small children out of the way, as I go to the picture stand and point to the masses my awesome picture I took, 2 thumbs up and scream at them "this is how you take an on ride picture, step yo game up Bish!"
In case you could not tell, Mummy is in my Top 3 favorite UO rides.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Joel, Andysol, Blue and 6 others
Mad Dog

Mad Dog

Veteran Member
V.I.P. Member
Joined
Jan 30, 2013
Messages
23,684
Location
Pittsburgh area
  • Jun 15, 2016
  • #143
MillenniumDragons said:
Mummy is the only ride in Universal that receives clapping at the end of the ride! Of course, the TM's initiates the clapping, but that's only because they see me clapping first, foam coming from the mouth as I shout how much I love the ride. I then run down the ramp, pushing small children out of the way, as I go to the picture stand and point to the masses my awesome picture I took, 2 thumbs up and scream at them "this is how you take an on ride picture, step yo game up Bish!"
In case you could not tell, Mummy is in my Top 3 favorite UO rides.
Click to expand...
The Mummy is one of those rides that grew on me with repeat rides. First time I rode it, I would have given it a 7/10. After three or four rides it's become a pretty steady 9 or 10. Repeat ability is a really important aspect of theme park attractions. I'd rank it number 4 at Universal. Haven't rode Kong yet, though.
 
  • Like
Reactions: tankart150 and Mike S
UNIrd

UNIrd

Dragon Trainer
V.I.P. Member
Joined
Jul 18, 2008
Messages
7,008
  • Jun 15, 2016
  • #144
Mad Dog said:
The Mummy is one of those rides that grew on me with repeat rides. First time I rode it, I would have given it a 7/10. After three or four rides it's become a pretty steady 9 or 10. Repeat ability is a really important aspect of theme park attractions. I'd rank it number 4 at Universal. Haven't rode Kong yet, though.
Click to expand...

Really? When did you first ride it? Because when it debuted in 2004, this ride was IT.
 
Mad Dog

Mad Dog

Veteran Member
V.I.P. Member
Joined
Jan 30, 2013
Messages
23,684
Location
Pittsburgh area
  • Jun 15, 2016
  • #145
UNIrd said:
Really? When did you first ride it? Because when it debuted in 2004, this ride was IT.
Click to expand...
I walked past it in 2004 when it was in softs. Line was really long. First actual ride was 2011. It was the old thing, my expectations were too high, just like with Gringotts. Once that settled, I appreciated the ride for what it is. Mummy is one of the main reasons I don't give a lot of credence when people's reviews after only one ride are lukewarm or negative. Expectations play a bigger role than they should. Repeat rides give a true worth of an attraction, good or bad, in my view.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Mike S
M

Milla4Prez66

Minion
Joined
Jul 3, 2013
Messages
949
  • Jun 15, 2016
  • #146
Cheezbat said:
What the Mummy has going for it is is continually ranked as a ride with the highest guest satisfaction. It's 12 years old and it still brings 'em in. I know it's my favorite at USF, it's many of my friend's favorites, and I hear more positive things coming off that ride than I do any other in that park.

I wouldn't be terribly upset if the ride got re-themed(Back to the Future anyone?), as long as that ride system stays in place. It's just so much fun with just enough thrill to make most people happy.
Click to expand...

There were no guest satisification issues with Kongfrontation or Jaws. I don't think anyone wants Mummy or MIB gone but years down the line they will end up on the chopping block. I just hope USF dumps Shrek and T2 first.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Joel and Mike S
Galaxy Defender

Galaxy Defender

Webslinger
Joined
Oct 5, 2013
Messages
3,624
Location
Atlanta, GA
  • Jun 15, 2016
  • #147
Milla4Prez66 said:
There were no guest satisification issues with Kongfrontation or Jaws. I don't think anyone wants Mummy or MIB gone but years down the line they will end up on the chopping block. I just hope USF dumps Shrek and T2 first.
Click to expand...

If it ever happens to MIB I will buy up every bit of it from the Prop Shop, rebuild it in my yard and invite all of you over.

Gonna need a bigger yard.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Joel, MrRoamer, LiamRowbotham and 4 others
UNIrd

UNIrd

Dragon Trainer
V.I.P. Member
Joined
Jul 18, 2008
Messages
7,008
  • Jun 15, 2016
  • #148
Mad Dog said:
I walked past it in 2004 when it was in softs. Line was really long. First actual ride was 2011. It was the old thing, my expectations were too high, just like with Gringotts. Once that settled, I appreciated the ride for what it is. Mummy is one of the main reasons I don't give a lot of credence when people's reviews after only one ride are lukewarm or negative. Expectations play a bigger role than they should. Repeat rides give a true worth of an attraction, good or bad, in my view.
Click to expand...

I'm surprised that I enjoyed Mummy as much as I did considering I was already on IOACentral and following this ride since it's inception. It's pretty timely considering whylightbulb bitching about elements being cut from Kong, but let's not forget this "psychological thrill ride" was supposed to have, among other things, a "skeleton warrior who, in the midst of defending the twilight world of his netherworld tomb, literally leaps into the rider’s vehicle." That original press release way overpromised, and underdelivered, but still made a hugely satisfying theme park attraction. Especially for USF, which was sorely missing a ride of that kind.
 
  • Like
Reactions: tankart150, Mike S and Mad Dog
Mad Dog

Mad Dog

Veteran Member
V.I.P. Member
Joined
Jan 30, 2013
Messages
23,684
Location
Pittsburgh area
  • Jun 15, 2016
  • #149
UNIrd said:
I'm surprised that I enjoyed Mummy as much as I did considering I was already on IOACentral and following this ride since it's inception. It's pretty timely considering whylightbulb bitching about elements being cut from Kong, but let's not forget this "psychological thrill ride" was supposed to have, among other things, a "skeleton warrior who, in the midst of defending the twilight world of his netherworld tomb, literally leaps into the rider’s vehicle." That original press release way overpromised, and underdelivered, but still made a hugely satisfying theme park attraction. Especially for USF, which was sorely missing a ride of that kind.
Click to expand...
Yes, 2004 was the first time I visited Universal, Studios only, didn't do IOA until 2011. Seemed like just about every attraction was still the old school stuff, ie. Earthquake, Twister,Horror Make up show, Jaws etc. I did like that vibe though, & it sure was different than anything I had experienced anywhere else. But that was the only time I rode Back to the Future (4 times). After that trip, Back to the Future was my favorite attraction anywhere. Unfortunately I never got to ride it again. It was rough even then, but that made it more fun for me. Studios seems to be a nearly completely different park now. But, due to Diagon, Gringotts, HE, it's now my favorite theme park, pushing Magic Kingdom to second place. But Kong & the new Hulk may end up moving IOA past MK for me. I'll re evaluate after this Fall's vacation.
 
Last edited: Jun 15, 2016
Teebin

Teebin

Veteran Member
Joined
Oct 12, 2009
Messages
20,673
Location
East Central Florida
  • Jun 15, 2016
  • #150
Mad Dog said:
Yes, 2004 was the first time I visited Universal, Studios only
Click to expand...

I'm surprised you ever came back. It was such a ****hole back then. Even worse in 1999. IOA on the other hand was the place to visit.
 
Mad Dog

Mad Dog

Veteran Member
V.I.P. Member
Joined
Jan 30, 2013
Messages
23,684
Location
Pittsburgh area
  • Jun 15, 2016
  • #151
Teebin said:
I'm surprised you ever came back. It was such a ****hole back then. Even worse in 1999. IOA on the other hand was the place to visit.
Click to expand...
But it was "cool" to me. A relative that's in the movie business just loved it, and that's who I was with. He went there anytime he was in Orlando for business.
 
  • Like
Reactions: tankart150, IAmFloridaBorn and Mike S
UNIrd

UNIrd

Dragon Trainer
V.I.P. Member
Joined
Jul 18, 2008
Messages
7,008
  • Jun 15, 2016
  • #152
Teebin said:
I'm surprised you ever came back. It was such a ****hole back then. Even worse in 1999. IOA on the other hand was the place to visit.
Click to expand...

I was having the best times in Universal back then. It might have been a whatever-hole internally, but I don't think most of that was being passed on to the guests.
 
  • Like
Reactions: martymcflyy85, tankart150, Mike S and 2 others
IAmFloridaBorn

IAmFloridaBorn

Webslinger
Joined
Nov 15, 2012
Messages
2,709
Age
34
Location
Orlando, Florida
  • Jun 15, 2016
  • #153
UNIrd said:
I was having the best times in Universal back then. It might have been a whatever-hole internally, but I don't think most of that was being passed on to the guests.
Click to expand...
Universal wad the most Magical place on earth for me. That Globe was my Cinderella castle. That was the happiest place for myself and my friends.
 
  • Like
Reactions: CTank, martymcflyy85, tankart150 and 3 others
Cheezbat

Cheezbat

Jurassic Ranger
Joined
Jan 18, 2013
Messages
1,432
Location
Orlando Florida
  • Jun 15, 2016
  • #154
That place was amazing until about 2005. I still absolutely loved Uni Studios as a park...Mummy, MIB, Jaws, BTTF, T23D...it was all still in good shape and not outdated to me at all. That, and the park didn't feel too screen heavy like it does now.
 
  • Like
Reactions: martymcflyy85, tankart150 and Mad Dog
Mike S

Mike S

Dragon Trainer
Joined
Dec 10, 2015
Messages
6,385
Age
31
Location
Florida
  • Jun 15, 2016
  • #155
Cheezbat said:
That place was amazing until about 2005. I still absolutely loved Uni Studios as a park...Mummy, MIB, Jaws, BTTF, T23D...it was all still in good shape and not outdated to me at all. That, and the park didn't feel too screen heavy like it does now.
Click to expand...
So Gringotts and Transformers are what threw off the balance for you? The other screen based attractions were there for quite a while in one form or another. Of course I'm speaking about before F&F and Jimmy come online next year.
 
ThemeParks4Life

ThemeParks4Life

Webslinger
Joined
Nov 15, 2012
Messages
4,521
Location
NYC
  • Jun 15, 2016
  • #156
Mummy is still probably my favorite ride at the resort.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Blue, martymcflyy85 and Mad Dog
Mad Dog

Mad Dog

Veteran Member
V.I.P. Member
Joined
Jan 30, 2013
Messages
23,684
Location
Pittsburgh area
  • Jun 15, 2016
  • #157
ThemeParks4Life said:
Mummy is still probably my favorite ride at the resort.
Click to expand...
Wasn't it me who talked you into riding it when you used to post on TPI? I used a different name over there. If so, glad I did. :thumbsup:
 
  • Like
Reactions: ThemeParks4Life
ThemeParks4Life

ThemeParks4Life

Webslinger
Joined
Nov 15, 2012
Messages
4,521
Location
NYC
  • Jun 15, 2016
  • #158
Mad Dog said:
Wasn't it me who talked you into riding it when you used to post on TPI? I used a different name over there. If so, glad I did. :thumbsup:
Click to expand...
You might have, I don't remember for certain. If so thanks :lol:
 
  • Like
Reactions: Mad Dog
Mad Dog

Mad Dog

Veteran Member
V.I.P. Member
Joined
Jan 30, 2013
Messages
23,684
Location
Pittsburgh area
  • Jun 15, 2016
  • #159
ThemeParks4Life said:
You might have, I don't remember for certain. If so thanks :lol:
Click to expand...
Yeah, I'm pretty sure. You were a little tenuous at the time. Glad you embraced it. We were both Star Tours 2 fans, that I remember. :lol:
 
  • Like
Reactions: JoeCamel and ThemeParks4Life
M

Milla4Prez66

Minion
Joined
Jul 3, 2013
Messages
949
  • Jun 15, 2016
  • #160
ThemeParks4Life said:
Mummy is still probably my favorite ride at the resort.
Click to expand...

It might be mine, it's always fun and super easy to get it on even during busier days with the single rider line. Love Mummy, but I just accept it won't be here forever. Universal doesn't have the same nostalgia for classics that Disney has, their best bet to combat the mouse is to constantly try and keep things fresh and modern. While I think Mummy and MIB are toast at some point, I hope it isn't any time soon and as I said plenty more attractions at USF need to go first. Shrek desperately needs to go, nothing wrong with the IP but an old school 4-D theater attraction that's film can be found on Netflix? Especially in a park that is becoming 3-D heavy, Shrek looks ridiculous and cheap in comparison.
 
  • Like
Reactions: martymcflyy85 and ThemeParks4Life
Prev
  • 1
  • …

    Go to page

  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • …

    Go to page

  • 137
Next
First Prev 8 of 137

Go to page

Next Last
You must log in or register to reply here.
Share:
Facebook X Bluesky LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp Email Share Link

Book with our Travel Partners

MEI Travel

Latest posts

  • Allison
    Universal's Epic Universe General News & Discussion
    • Latest: Allison
    • 13 minutes ago
    Universal Epic Universe
  • Jerroddragon
    Mega Movie Summer 2025
    • Latest: Jerroddragon
    • 14 minutes ago
    Universal Studios Hollywood Events
  • deadbydawn
    Knott’s Scary Farm 2025
    • Latest: deadbydawn
    • 16 minutes ago
    Other California Parks
  • chris.g
    Nintendo Switch 2
    • Latest: chris.g
    • 24 minutes ago
    Games, Movies & Sports
  • GAcoaster
    Disney Starlight - Nighttime Parade (Summer 2025)
    • Latest: GAcoaster
    • 38 minutes ago
    Magic Kingdom

Share this page

Facebook X Bluesky LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp Email Share Link
  • Forums
  • Universal Parks & Resorts
  • Universal Orlando Resort
  • Universal Studios Florida
  • Style variation
    System Light Dark
  • Contact us
  • Terms and rules
  • Privacy policy
  • Help
  • Home
  • RSS
Community platform by XenForo® © 2010-2025 XenForo Ltd.
  • This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn more…
Back
Top