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Plunge into total darkness and face scarab beetles, fireballs and an army of mummy warriors!
Based on the phenomenally popular “Mummy” films that have grossed nearly $1 billion worldwide, and heralding a new era in thrill rides, Universal Studios in Orlando opened “Revenge Of The Mummy” – the first attraction in history to feature an unprecedented fusion of threshold technology, high-speed roller coaster engineering and space age robotics, which propels guests through special effects-laden, authenticated, ancient Egyptian catacombs.
Ten years in research and development, the indoor thrill ride integrates design concepts by cinema visionary Stephen Sommers, who, as writer and director, reinvigorated the classic Universal monster film, “The Mummy,” into a 1999 worldwide smash, as well as its even more popular 2001 sequel, “The Mummy Returns.”
Dubbed the world’s first “psychological thrill ride,” “Revenge of the Mummy” places riders in seeming jeopardy, bringing them face-to-face with both physical and psychological fears – fear of the dark, fear of bugs, fear of fire, fear of falling, fear of being out of control and more.
The ride possesses the most advanced robitic animated figures ever engineered, elaborately staged “dark ride scenes” and a revolutionary new ride track employing linear induction motors to create a series of visual, visceral and motion-based effects that continually surprise guests while drawing them into Sommers’ immersive storylines. In one of the world’s largest sound stages, unsuspecting guests are swept into a terrifying underworld of ancient Egypt awash in deadly curses, powerful forces of nature and vengeful creatures intent on wreaking havoc.
Utilizing engineering techniques gleaned from the Mars robotic range vehicle, the attraction includes an animated figure of the fearsome Mummy that will thrill and frighten visitors with its realistic and lifelike movements – the most advanced robotic figure ever created. At 6’8” and 650 pounds, the gargantuan and threatening figure has a fluidity and range of movement which is nothing like that anticipated from a robot.
"Revenge of the Mummy"
Facts
Type – indoor roller coaster
Restrictions
Minimum height requirement of 48".
Guests in wheelchairs must transfer to ride's seating.
Tips
Visit as soon as the park opens, as this popular ride soon attracts long lines.
Front row car seats are best.
Those with motion sickness may wish to skip this ride.
Facts / History
Revenge of The Mummy—The Ride is the only indoor roller coaster to employ forward and backward motion through the technique of track switching.
The ride catapults guests using linear induction motors at rapid speeds up to 45 mph through virtual darkness. It is the first attraction to use linear induction technology to propel vehicles through a themed environment.
At 6’8” and 650 pounds, the ride contains a robotic animated figure of the Mummy that is the most realistic and fluid animated figure ever created.
The ride places “Brain Fire” flames directly over guests’ heads, the first time an attraction has ever created a true immersive flame effect, with ceiling temperatures exceeding 3,400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Many of the Egyptian hieroglyphics decorating the walls spell out real words and warnings to the visitors.
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