Coasterlicious Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 Ok I have a chance to go to Disney World and I just want to know what kind of rides the park has. Is there any coasters in DW? Also "this may be a dumb question but' is Universal part of Disney? Is Islands Of Adventure better for a coaster lover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 If you are a coaster lover, I strongly reccomend going to Universal which is not a part of Disney World(don't feel bad I've heard worse than that). If you want the whole"family/kiddy experience", I'd go to Disney World. I like them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterlicious Posted April 3, 2005 Author Share Posted April 3, 2005 Alright thanks for the reply, It looks like Im going to Universal because I want to actually ride something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Listen, I'd suggest you do some online (or offline) research, not merely decide on the basis of one opinion. While IOA is my favorite park anywhere, there are only 3 (well, 2+) coasters there, plus a great flume ride, a great rapids ride, and Jurassic Park. WDW, while it doesn't have Spiderman, the best dark ride anywhere, does have Tower of Terror, Rock&Roller Coaster, Splash, Space, and Big Thunder Mountains, Kali Rapids, Mission:Space, and plenty more. Anyone with a ParkHopper pass certainly can "ride something" at the WDW parks. I'd still choose IOA, but on the grounds of the overall experience, not just because of DD and Hulk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freefall Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 If you cant decide just go to both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterlicious Posted April 4, 2005 Author Share Posted April 4, 2005 If you cant decide just go to both! Are they close? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freefall Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 I'm not 100% sure but from what friends have said thats the case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Quite close. Within 10 miles of each other. And Sea World is in the area too. The only big Florida park not in Orlando is Busch Gardens, and it's only an hour's drive away anyway. Central Florida is very easy to navigate. Just hop on I-4, and you're where you want to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFanatic Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 IOA has some killer rides, but for sheer coaster thrills. Two word ... Busch Gardens Montu - Excellent B&M Invert Kumba - Excellent B&M Sitdown SheiKra - B&M Dive Machine (Not yet sure if excellent) Cheeta Chase - Mack Mouse Scorpion - Schwarzkoph Goodness Python - Typical Corkscrew Gwazi - Dueling GCI Has-beens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT3000 Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 If coasters are what you want, I'd have to second Busch Gardens. They have a lot more than any other park in Florida. However, the overall park experience as a whole is dreadful. It gets worse by the day. Sorta like a Six Flags Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Yeah, it's a real toss up for me what I'd reccomend....Universal or BGT. Universal certainly has a GREAT park atmosphere and is usually very well run. Dragons, Hulk, and Mummy are all great. But I really like Kumba and Montu at BGT a LOT! Scorpion is good too, and if you ride Gwazi in the very front seat, it's not too rough. I dunno, I guess as a whole park experience I'd go with Universal/IOA. --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 When in doubt, do both! Seriously. If at all possible, do both. You can even get a pass good for all of Universal and Busch's Florida parks. A great deal, all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 ^ I last went to BGT years ago, pre-Gwazi. Montu and Kumba kicked ass, of course, but the park as a whole then seemed friendly, clean, and well-run. What's happened since to make it "dreadful?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterlicious Posted April 5, 2005 Author Share Posted April 5, 2005 I guess im going to be avoiding Disney World, because It just seems like to much of a family place. Im going to try and beg my dad to go IOA when we are in Florida for 2 weeks in July, and I guess Bush Gardens as well if they have good coasters. This year is going to be the biggest coaster trip for me ever, because IOA , CP, and SFMM all in one summer :shock: .. the best roller coaster ive ever been on is Superman:ROS but CP is lookin good with MF and TTD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFanatic Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 What's happened since to make it "dreadful?" Nothing really. I think to call it "Six Flags Florida" is a bit extreme. BGT is a very well run park. The only complaint I have ever had is the way they run Gwazi. But, with the crowd it draws, it doesn't even end up being that bad. Some things that make BGT a great park. Clean Good Food (I still love the HH Sandwiches) Great Coasters (The best selection of any Busch Park) One of the best Sky Rides Big Band Concert Series Excellent Train Ride 3 Fun Water Rides (Jammer, Chute, and Rapids) They closed Akbar's Adventures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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