It was an awe-inspiring sight for Universal fans at the re-opening of the smash-hit coaster attraction in the Islands of Adventure area of the Universal Orlando Resort. Led by a team of favorite Marvel super-heroes, including Captain America and Spider-man off course, the excited guests had a great time, riding the newly enhanced coaster at the re-launch party. The grand opening marks the end of a year-long separation of the popular coaster that was under extreme renovations since September 2015. Packed with thrilling new features it is even more incredible now.
The Incredible Hulk roller coaster is back with a series of new accommodations, featuring newly designed ride vehicles, new tracks, exclusive ride score, original story-line, a fully re-vamped queue and more. Unlike the previous Hulk rides that take guests through large purple tubes, the revamped machine includes seven distinct inversions, taking riders from 0-40 mph in 2 seconds with a top speed of 67 mph. But the signature ‘Roar’ is still an important part of the ride.
The new Entrance has the towering figure himself to welcome visitors. With the colossal Hulk holding up pieces of the original ride tracks it becomes quite an exciting entry for guests. Once entered and inside the completely re-designed queue you become a part of the all new and original story-line. You will notice that the new queue area is in fact a state-of-the-art military research compound, which is under the control of General Ross.
Like in the story – the General is busy conducting his highly questionable experiments and guests are subjected to intense radiations inside the massive Gamma Core. And guess what….the change is happening. The next thing you know is the massive transformation of your body. It seems the perilous Hulk-a-fication process had done the damage once again – this time it’s you in place of the original hero.
Finally, you will board the newly designed, hi-tech ride vehicles and blast away into a roaring adventure journey, endowed with super-human strength. During the ride, you will enjoy a brand new audio experience with an original ride score by none other than Patrick Stump. You charge ahead like a rocket against an amazing stretch of coaster tracks and special-effects. And the ability to fly like a rocket, out and over the Marvel Super Hero Island with the strength and power of the majestic Hulk, together with newly enhanced features and familiar roars is quite an exciting prospect that should not be missed.