Complete Guide to Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal Orlando

Complete Guide to Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal Orlando

Complete Guide to Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal Orlando

This article is your complete guide to Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal Orlando Islands of Adventure Park! 

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Planning a Visit to Marvel Super Hero Island

Universal Orlando Marvel Super Heroes Island allows guests to step into their favorite Marvel movie and comic book to enjoy some of the most popular rides and character experiences in all of Orlando! These rides include The Incredible Hulk Coaster, The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, Doctor Doom’s Fearfall, and Storm Force Acceleration. Guests can also meet some of their favorite Marvel characters, including Wolverine, Cyclops, Spider-Man, Storm, Rogue, Captain America, Green Goblin, and Dr. Doom. As noted above, Universal also recently announced the return of the very popular Marvel character dining experience which is one of our favorites in all of Orlando.

Where is Marvel Super Heroes Island Located?

The Marvel Super Heroes Islands land is Located at Universal Islands of Adventure theme park. Guests entering the park will walk straight past the Port of Entry and then turn left to enter Marvel Superhero Islands.

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Breaking Down the Rides

Another one of the most popular questions we receive is, what are the Marvel rides at Universal Orlando? And in total, there are four Marvel rides at Universal Islands of Adventure theme park, which include The Incredible Hulk Coaster, Doctor Doom’s Fearful, The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, and Storm Force Acceleration. It’s important to note that not all four of these rides might be the best fit if visiting Universal Orlando with young children, and if that is the case, we would strongly recommend checking out The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, Storm Force Acceleration and many of the character meet and greets throughout Marvel Super Heroes Island.

Incredible Hulk Coaster

This giant green coaster can be seen from practically anywhere in Islands of Adventure. This ride tops the list of rides at Marvel Islands of Adventure that have been here from the start and still attract huge lines.

Who loves it? Anyone who can’t get enough of roller coasters that go upside down.

Height Requirements? The minimum height is 54”. This ride also has safety restraints that may restrict people of certain sizes to ride. Those with a waist size of more than 40” may not be able to ride. And this ride has a zero-tolerance policy for any loose items so guests have to walk through a metal detector before they can ride.

Dr. Doom’s Fearfall

Are you brave enough to shoot up 185 feet in the air only to be plummeted back to Earth without any warning at a speed faster than gravity? Then you’re going to love this ultimate thrill ride at Marvel in Universal Orlando. 

Who loves it? Thrill-ride junkies!

Height Requirements? The minimum height is 52”. This ride also has safety restraints that may restrict people of certain sizes to ride. Those with a waist size of more than 40” may not be able to ride.

Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man

Put on your 3-D glasses for this high-flying virtual reality ride. Guests get to join Spider-Man as he soars above the streets chasing bad guys. This is simply one of our favorite Islands of Adventure Marvel rides! 

Who loves it? Classic Marvel character fans who don’t get motion sick. This one is a doosie.

Height Requirements? The minimum height is 40” but anyone under 48” will need to have a supervising companion.

Storm Force Acceleration 

Storm Force Acceleration is a teacup-style X-men-themed ride located right in the heart of Islands of Adventure Park.

Who loves it? Families visiting Universal Orlando with young kids and die-hard X-Men fans!

Height Requirements? There is no minimum height requirement at this time, however, rides who are under 48″ tall must be supervised by a companion to ride.

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Which Characters are at Marvel’s Super Hero Island?

Another popular question we receive is, which Marvel characters can I meet at Universal Orlando? And guests will be happy to know that they can meet Wolverine, Cyclops, Spider-Man, Storm, Rogue, Captain America, Green Goblin, and Dr. Doom all within Marvel’s Super Heroes Islands. For guests who are looking specifically for Spiderman, be sure to keep an eye out for his meet-and-greet located across from Dr. Doom Fearfall and next to the Captain America Diner.

This is also one of the photo opportunities included with the My Universal Photo Pass if you do decide to upgrade for your trip. Guests will also see Wolverine located to the right of the Amazing Adventure of Spiderman ride. In our opinion, one of the biggest obstacles to all of the Universal Orlando character’s meet and greets is that they can sometimes be unpredictable so we highly recommend asking a team member which Marvel characters they plan to have walking around for character meet and greets when you arrive that day.

Character meet and greets at Marvel Super Hero Island: 

• Wolverine
• Cyclops
• Spider-Man
• Storm
• Rogue
• Captain America
• Green Goblin
• Dr. Doom

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Universal Orlando Marvel Restaurants 

As discussed above, Super Hero Island at Universal Studios Florida does have several dining options including a Universal Marvel character dining experience during select nights. The current restaurants found in Marvel Super Heroes Island are Captain America Diner and Cafe 4 which is where the Marvel character dining experience is held for lunch and dinner. It’s also important to note that the only dining experience that requires a reservation at this time is the Marvel Character Dining experience and it does come with a cost of $52.99 for adults and $29.99 for kids ages 3-9.

The current Marvel Super Hero restaurants

• Captain America Diner
• Cafe 4
• Cafe 4 Marvel Character Dining Experience

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Universal Orlando Marvel Stores

Guests will also be happy to know that several stores within Marvel Super Heroes Islands sell Marvel merchandise such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, bags, toys, and other collectibles. The three stores within Marvel Super Heroes Island are the Marvel Boutique, the Spider-Man Shop, and the Comic Book Shop. As you can imagine, the Spider-Man shop would be the perfect fit for anyone looking to shop for specific Spider-man gear, while we feel like the Marvel Boutique is the perfect store for fans looking to shop for all of the different Marvel character merchandise.

What are the three Marvel Stores in Islands of Adventure?

• Marvel Boutique
• The Spider-Man shop
• The Comic Book shop

Marvel Super Heroes Island FAQ

Q: What are the best rides for kids in Marvel Super Heroes Island?

A: We feel like the two best Universal Studios Marvel rides for kids in Marvel Super Heroes Islands are The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man and Storm Force Acceleration. Of course, it’s important to always check the latest Universal Orlando height requirements going into your trip to make sure you are as prepared as possible!

Q: Does Universal Orlando have Marvel?

A: Guests might be surprised to discover that Marvel Super Heroes Island is located at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure theme park and was part of the original opening of Marvel’s May 28th, 1999. That’s one of the main reasons why Universal Orlando still has Marvel attractions, as it was included in the original agreement when Universal Orlando built Islands of Adventure before the Walt Disney Company purchased the Marvel franchise. Now it is important to note that Disney has since opened Marvel’s Avengers campus in Disneyland California, and in our opinion, the Disneyland Avengers Campus is the better of the two lands as it does have the newest technology.

Q: Does Islands of Adventure still have Marvel?

A: Guests can still enjoy all of their favorite Marvel characters at Islands of Adventure including the Wolverine, Cyclops, Spider-Man, Storm, Rogue, Captain America, Green Goblin, and Dr. Doom. These also include going onto some of the most popular attractions The Incredible Hulk Coaster,  Doctor Doom’s Fearfall, The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, and Storm Force Acceleration. It is of course important to note there have been some Marvel merchandise and the newest Marvel ride Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind arriving at Walt Disney World.

Q: Which theme park has Marvel?

A: There are currently three theme parks that have at least one Marvel ride and those are Islands of Adventure at Universal Studios, EPCOT at Walt Disney World, and Disney’s California Adventure in Disneyland. It is of course important to note that Disney does own and control the intellectual property for all Marvel characters at this time and we only anticipate seeing new Marvel theme parks owned by Disney.

Q: What Marvel rides are in Universal Florida?

A: The current list of Marvel rides that can be found in Universal Florida is The Incredible Hulk Coaster, The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, Doctor Doom’s Fearfall, and Storm Force Acceleration.

Q: Is there a Marvel area in Disney World?

A: Although there is no Marvel land in Disney World, Disney did recently open up a brand new ride called Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind which does include the very popular Marvel characters Guardians of the Galaxy.

Q: Which park has Star Wars and Marvel?

A: Guests looking to experience both Star Wars and Marvel will have to visit different parks. All of the Star Wars rides and attractions in Florida are currently located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios while the one Disney ride that Marvel has is over at Disney’s EPCOT. As discussed, a majority of the Marvel rides in Florida are located at Islands of Adventure Park in Universal Orlando Resort.

When Is The Best Time To Visit Universal Orlando?

Our Universal Orlando Crowd Calendar is the best tool to help you get the most out of your time in the parks. We break down the park crowds, park hours of operation, ticket prices by day, and average temperature.

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