The Theme Park History of The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man (Universal's Islands of Adventure)

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man is a motion based, 3D dark ride that opened at Islands of Adventure on May 28th, 1999 and Universal Studios Japan on January 23rd, 2004. Based on Marvel Comics’ Spider-Man, the attraction is a hybrid ride combining special roving motion vehicles with 3D projection, elaborate physical sets, and both practical and tactile effects. In this episode we take a look at the history of Islands of Adventure, how a failed deal with DC Comics paved the way for Marvel, the new technologies and techniques used for the attraction, the deal between Marvel and Universal and how that affects Marvel’s parent company Disney, and the upgrades to the attraction in 2012.

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The Avengers Epic Medley Orchestral Cover by DAGMA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa342sjXn9A
DAGMA’s Soundcloud https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa342sjXn9A

Videos Used (In Order)

The Amazing Spider-Man Ride (Niagara Falls, Canada) by Blacklight Attractions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xcz57dEgF0

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man Now Open with Stunning Enhancements!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru65hXGs1Wk

Universal Studios Florida TV Ad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Buiz84Rt-A

Universal Orlando Resort Aerial Time Lapse - 1984-2013 by Nick Chandler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOBde2WTmrE

The Making of Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae0abv1MhkM

Behind The Scenes - The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man - Ultimate Special Effects https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KupcEILoKwY

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man - Behind The Scenes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rJqA4ivyQw

Universal Studios Escape Orlando - The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man - TV Commercial (1999) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlcS5bXiCzA

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man Ride Queue by Kingman Mais https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWndfrVJEls

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man Full Queue Cartoon by Nick Cagnetti https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3uIwb-Uoas

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man Queue at Islands Of Adventure by iThemePark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oLrR1AroqU

The Amazing Adventures of Spider Man Islands of Adventure HD by ParkToPark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6QGZvEyQlg

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man The Ride 4K by ThemeParkGroupie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1nI7-U9x3s

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man Ride POV HD 60 FPS by Our Themed Life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI0Oqt34NAg

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man Ride Islands of Adventure POV in 4K by Creative Endeavor Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzFt6vNyJzU

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man POV (No Double Vision) by jkwana https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5kpCC2zmjM

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man Ride at Islands of Adventure On-Ride Video by Theme Park Stop by Alicia Stella https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX11zix161c

Spider-Man Shop Marvel Super Hero at Islands of Adventure by iThemePark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6Rm9cmi-iQ

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man Ride Sizzle Reel (2017) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL19vD-WzIE

Planning Your Adventure at Islands of Adventure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL0WAqpY-YM

Disney to Aquire Comic Book Giant Marvel by VOA News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z7OLa3Dez8

Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! Grand Opening Celebration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFHKmgcwU3I

Iron Man Experience Coming to Hong Kong Disneyland in 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_GQDR96O3g

Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle! Coming to Hong Kong Disneyland in 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puBfEoWAzTo

The Avengers Monorail Debuts at Walt Disney World Resort by The DIS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilsr5d9kQkA

Islands of Adventure Promotional Video (1999) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x36IJhBtJY

Universal Announcement For Upgrade to Spider-Man Attraction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_BUrej61Vw

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man: Scene 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dfgO_MXzSU

Grand Reopening for Spider-Man ride at Islands of Adventure by Attractions Magazine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXuPm2qvmp8

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM4q5862M28

Flat Stan Lee Rides The Incredible Hulk Coaster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0txCEBEDevY

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