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You will get wet. I'm not talking a light mist — I'm talking soaked from the waist down on a warm day. The 84-foot drop at the end is one of the biggest splashdowns in California and the T. rex finale is genuinely impressive. Wear shoes you're okay destroying or rent a locker.
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Thrill
High
Typical Wait
~60 min
Lightning Lane
Express Pass
Height
42" min
Ideal For
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Thrill
High
Typical Wait
~60 min
Lightning Lane
Express Pass
Height
42" min
Ideal For
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Sarah's Verdict
Sarah "Screamscape" Jenkins · Universal & Coaster Expert
Sarah's Verdict
Universal & Coaster Expert
Jurassic World — The Ride is the best version of this attraction Universal has ever built and the T. rex finale genuinely delivers.
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Worth it if…
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Revenge of the Mummy is better than anything at Disneyland. I said what I said. It's a launched indoor coaster that goes from 0 to 45 mph in the dark and most people walk past it because it looks old from the outside. Those people are wrong and I feel sorry for them.
USH finally has a real outdoor coaster, and it's officially open. 72 mph, four launches, spinning cars, inverting elements — an Intamin machine in a Fast & Furious skin that officially opened September 16, 2026, per Universal. Confirmed specs are here; my firsthand verdict is still pending.
Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge is the most technically impressive mild-thrill ride I've ever been on, and I say that as someone who thinks screen rides are usually a cop-out. The AR headset and physical set design work together in a way that genuinely surprises. Bring your competitive instincts — there is an actual score and you will want to beat everyone in your kart.
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