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Revenge of the MummyDark rideMinimum height to ride: 48 inches DescriptionUpon entering the building, we find ourselves on the set of the new Mummy movie. Video clips on monitors tell us, through a mock-umentary, that despite all the Hollywood magic, there are members of the crew that take the curse VERY seriously. Many of them wear the symbol of the Med-Jai, the symbol of those warriors that protect 'the Creature' from being found, lest it be raised from the dead. In the video interviews, Brendan Fraser dismisses the curse as some hokey nonsense. Naturally, being the adventurous thrill seekers that we are, we don't pay much attention either. Deeper into the queue we go, encountering a number of interactive artifacts along the way--items possibly from actual tombs? Perhaps unearthed and brought on the set of the movie to make it look more authentic? Whatever the case me be, the props seem to do the trick. Not only does it look like we're wandering through an ancient Egyptian tomb, but it looks as if there may be more to this curse than meets the eye. A quick jaunt up a flight of stairs brings us to the loading area, where Med-Jai guards take us to our mine carts (the carts seat sixteen guests: four rows, four riders to a row). Two loading stations are available to expedite the loading process. The ride takes us through a mummy-infested tomb. We quickly discover that these mummies are tourists and have been recently mummified! As we turn the corner, we find one of the crewmembers wrapped up, trying to warn us that the curse if VERY real, but we realize it's too late as the mummy bursts forth from his sarcophagus. In the next room, Imhotep's face appears on the wall, and he makes us an offer: join him and receive vast riches or refuse and face a fate far worse than death. One moment, the room is lit up, full of chests of gold. The next moment, there are flames and six of Imhotep's guards suddenly surround the mine cart. We barely make it out of the chamber, dipping under a heavy stone slab. Suddenly, we've reached a dead end--and the room suddenly begins to fill with flesh-eating scarabs. Then, our mine cart rolls BACKWARDS and down a small hill. We briefly see the symbol of the Med-Jai before Imhotep's grotesque face appears again to taunt us. Our cart rotates around and the dark ride portion ends and the roller coaster portion begins. With a fierce cry ("You're souls are MINE!"), we are launched into the mouth of the mummy and into complete darkness, chased by evil spirits the entire time. The ending can be divided into two halves--the first half involves a phony exit station, which is a clever concept, and the ceiling becoming engulfed in flames. The second half, however, I will not divulge so as to let you folks figure out how it ends. While the roller coaster portion may not feature anything close to the caliber of Hulk's high speed or multiple inversions, the launch is nice, and there's real good hang time throughout the coaster portion. What makes the thrills unique, however, are the dark ride elements of the first half and those integrated into the coaster finale. The attraction creates a unique atmosphere in the beginning. Revenge of the Mummy has been dubbed a Psychological Thrill Ride, and in many ways, the title shines through. In truth, most theme park attractions utilize psychological elements to heighten the excitement. Different combinations of water and heat, wind and sound, lighting and pitch black darkness all combine in different ways to directly or indirectly cause sensations of fear and excitement. The human mind is easily fooled, but Revenge of the Mummy does this with full intent and offers no apologies. -- Last edited by Joe Lane Photos
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I didn't like Revenge of the Mummy, I never did. I think I dodn't becuse I wasn't tall enough but I was wearing high flip flops. I couln't really see anything but fire and the some guy in a mirror saying " your mine now!" I also remember hearing so one saying " what are you doing here, are you an idoit it's a trap all the mummy stuff it's real! I pretty sure if your tall enough and like roller coaster's ( which I do) you'll like it. - Katie G-Desjardins It might not have the 300 foot drop, loops, corkscrews or 80 mph speeds, but it does have fire, great scenery, cool effects and it goes backwards at some points. A must ride. - Joe YO This is ABSOLUTELY great ! Top notch - Amy McLaren Awesome ride! Great special effects, speed, surprises, and themeing. - Gil Long Very good ride but needs more coaster time - Dan Rosenberg Another good 'coaster with a good story behind it. A little scary for my youngest, but everyone else enjoyed this one. One not to miss at this park. - neil Jackson I was not expecting very much from this ride, but it really surprised me. Great airtime for such a small coaster. The dark ride elements also added the the overall greatness of the ride. - Patrick Gorham This ride is so well themed, you can't tell if you upside down or not. - Ben James Very cool! - Michael Newsom Simply one of Orlando's finest ride experiences. Great theming and variation on the ride. My only complaint is its over too soon!!! - Nathan Baldock A truly great attraction, one that hits you in all the right places on every level of the entertainment scale. Themed to perfection, the ride is equal parts chilling, thrilling, funny, and unique. This is the type of ride that puts the "THEME" in theme park. Outstanding! - James Rao At first, I felt this ride was a let-down and I was none too happy with it. Perhaps this was because I was bitter about Kong's departure. In the last couple of years, the ride has grown on me, but it is still one which I would not say is a "great ride". It is fun and the line queue and atmosphere created leaves you in awe. However, the ride breaks down frequently and is a little too short for my taste. BE SURE TO LOOK FOR THE GOLDEN KONG STATUE ON THE LEFT OF IMHOTEP'S TREASURE ROOM WHEN THE FLAMES GO UP....HE IS BETWEEN THE 2 GUARDS NEAREST IMHOTEPS FACE. Also, there is a Hitchcock photo of a visit he took to Egypt in the shop upon exiting. He is on one of the counters. Still, I would say this is a must ride. - Wilfredo Alvelo I have ridden both the USH and the USF version and I much prefer USF's. The coaster part is much more thrilling and the effects in the dark ride part are much more creative. I rode it 15x when if first opened and I always plan for multiple rides when I'm there. The picture is taken after the "false end" when the coaster lurches forward and drops into the smoke. - Scottland Jacobson |
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