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5 Most Missed Universal Studios Rides

5. Jimmy Neutron Nicktoon Blast

This ride definitely doesn't go down as one of the most popular ones of all time, but the nostalgia factor really boosts it up a notch. This ride was replaced by the Minion Mayhem ride which basically uses the exact same ride design but was themed differently to delight the minion meme moms. The basic premise of this ride was kind of boring, but getting to see all your favorite nick characters made it worth the wait. Here's a video of the infamous ride.

4. Kongfrontation

Kongfrontation delivered exactly what it promised, a close-up confrontation with the man himself (or ape whatever you prefer), King Kong. This ride was one of the og thrilling rides at Universal Studios in Orlando, and was well-loved by guests. Although I never got to ride this ride as it was before my time, the gigantic King Kong animatronic although impressive is a huge hell no from me.

Here is a video of the ride that someone obviously recorded with an old-school video recorder, which makes it even better.

3. Disaster/Earthquake

Perhaps one of the worst replacements in Universal history, Disaster/Earthquake had its flaws but is deeply missed compared to whatever you want to call the Fast and Furious attraction. A ride? Maybe? Not really but anyways, Disaster/Earthquake was one of those rides that gave you a full immersive experience. This ride had everything fire, shaking, water, trucks trying to kill you, and almost always a screaming child who had no idea what was happening. Again, this ride might not have been the most well loved ride, but deserves the number 3 spot just for being better than the ride that replaced it.

Here is a video of the ride. This was where I had my first panic attack. Cheers.

2. Twister...Ride It Out

Okay listen, hear me out. I know this ride was weird, slightly boring, and pretty short, but boy did 6 year old me live for this ride. And besides, this is my blog I can write what I want to. This ride gets most of its points from its line and pre show. Walking through the destroyed aunts house while in line was an experience all in itself, while the preshow movie had Bill Paxton. What more could you want? (RIP <3) Plus there were flying cows. This is another ride replaced by such a horrifying new one (Jimmy Fallon) that is deserves some love. Universal I will truly never forgive you for this.

1. Jaws

Truly I don't have much to say about Jaws other than I miss it, it scared the absolute crap out of me at every age, and I was never the same after riding it.