Theme Parks and Movie Rides
We all have our favorite theme park rides that we’re more than willing to brave high speeds, being tossed upside down or get water logged for. What are some of the popular movie related theme park rides and where can you find them?
Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
This 3-D experience makes you feel you’re right in the middle of all the action. Based on the Marvel Comics created by Stan Lee and the subsequent movies starring Tobey Maguire, the “Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man” is a located at Universal Studios!
Travel through time in the infamous De Lorean on this Universal Studios ride based on the “Back to the Future” movies starring Michael J. Fox, Lea Thompson and Christopher Lloyd. With the help of Doc Brown (Lloyd), riders try to stop Biff (Thomas Wilson) from altering the future.
Straight from the big screen film starring William Baldwin and Kurt Russell, comes Backdraft. It’ll be hard to keep your cool at this attraction at
One of the first amusement park rides based on the Star Trek movies is Borg Assimilator at
Disney-MGM Studios Backlot Tour
Visit the world of movies on Disney’s MGM Studios backlot tour at
Watch out when you’re on this Universal Studios attraction! Dr. Doom, the infamous villain from the Fantastic Four comics and movie, has a 150 foot fall just for you!
Prepare to get wet on this ride! Universal Studio’s “
Can you help E.T. find his way home? This attraction at Universal Studios is fun for kids of all ages as they ride by scenery with everyone’s favorite alien. The ride is based on Steven Spielberg’s 1982 blockbuster.
You’re caught in the middle of an earthquake on this Universal Studios ride. Based on the 1974 film starring Charlton Heston and Ava Gardner, park goers will feel the earth rumble in a subway and other situations.
Experience some of the greatest moments in cinema history on this Disneyworld MGM Studios excursion. See various movie scenes from such greats as “
Before it became a movie starring Eddie Murphy, the
Another popular roller coaster found at Carowinds is The Hurler. Based on the popular “
This Universal Studios roller coaster is based on the comics and subsequent movie with Eric Bana. Reaching speed of almost 70 miles per hour, this green monster has a 150 foot drop and inverts passengers along the route.
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
See the action first hand in this stunt show! Based on Raiders of the Ark starring Harrison Ford, relive the action and explosions of the blockbuster movie!
One of the newest additions to
Are you afraid to go in the water? Visitors to this Universal Studios ride must fend off attacks from the Great White while traveling through the waters on a boat. The ride is based on the infamous movie, Jaws by Steven Spielberg.
Try to escape from the vicious T-Rex and raptors in this Universal Studios attraction. The water ride, based on the 1993 adventure, Jurassic Park, ends with an 85 foot plunge into the depths below. While drying off, be sure to visit the park’s nearby dinosaur exhibit.
Do you have what it takes to become one of the Men in Black? This interactive ride, based on the “Men In Black” movies starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, allows you to shoot laser guns at deadly aliens and score points while riding through different scenarios.
Experience the ride that started it all! Now the center of two major motion pictures (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and the current, Dead Man’s Chest) starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley, this family ride was first found at Disneyworld’s Magic Kingdom. Pirates of the
Re-live the excitement of mummies and scarabs in Universal Studio’s “Revenge of the Mummy” ride based on the 1999 blockbuster The Mummy starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. This indoor roller coaster reaches speeds up to 45 miles per hour.
Travel through the galaxy and fight the bad guys on this ride simulator. The Star Tour Ride, found at
Park goers looking for a unique “thrill ride”, have been flocking to the new Tomb Raider: Firefall ride at Paramount’s King’s Dominion which is based on the “Lara Croft: Tombraider” movies starring Angelia Jolie, Those who are brave enough to venture on this ride will be cast 60 feet into the air, with inverted twirls over water, fire and various props from the movies.
Experience all of the excitement from the high flying movie “Top Gun” starring Tom Cruise at Carowinds. This coaster not only features an inverted track but speeds along at over 60 miles per hour with a drop of over 110 feet.
Experience the winds, the storm and even the flying cow on this Universal Studios attraction based on the 1996 blockbuster “Twister” starring Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt. Watch out for the surprise ending!
Can you survive a visit to the ominous
This show lets you experience fun, stunts and plenty of water! Waterworld, at
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