Universal Studios Hollywood
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.
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Thrill
High
Typical Wait
~52 min
Lightning Lane
Express Pass
Height
48" min
Ideal For
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Thrill
High
Typical Wait
~52 min
Lightning Lane
Express Pass
Height
48" min
Ideal For
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Sarah's Verdict
Sarah "Screamscape" Jenkins · Universal & Coaster Expert
Sarah's Verdict
Universal & Coaster Expert
Revenge of the Mummy is the most underrated ride in the entire Universal Studios Hollywood lineup, and it's not close. It has been running since 2004 and it still launches harder and surprises more than rides that opened a decade later.
Pros
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Worth it if…
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