Revenge of the Mummy — The Ride
Universal Studios Hollywood · Lower Lot
Overview
Sudden forward and backward launches send riders through Imhotep's cursed tomb, past tight darkness-shrouded turns and pyrotechnic effects. The unpredictable pacing — long stretches of near-darkness broken by abrupt acceleration — is designed to disorient riders as much as thrill them, staying close in spirit to the Mummy franchise's blend of adventure and horror. It's compact by modern coaster standards but packs a disproportionate amount of intensity into its short runtime.
ParksLog verdict
Short but genuinely intense — this remains one of the park's most disorienting rides in the best possible sense, using darkness and unpredictable launches to punch well above its modest runtime. The single rider line makes repeat rides painless. A must for anyone who can handle a coaster that intentionally keeps you off balance.
About this experience
High-speed indoor roller coaster through Imhotep's tomb with launches, backward sections, and immersive sets.
Best for
- Thrill-seekers who enjoy dark, disorienting coasters
- Mummy franchise fans
- Guests wanting one of the park's most intense rides in a short runtime
Tips
- The single rider line is one of the fastest ways to experience this ride when standby is long.
- Much of the ride happens in near-total darkness — this intensifies the disorientation, so brace for it if you're sensitive to that.
- Loose items are a real risk given the launches and darkness; use the provided lockers rather than holding onto belongings.
Details
History
Revenge of the Mummy — The Ride opened in 2004, a month after the Universal Orlando version, which shares its story but has a different, longer layout; Hollywood's fits a smaller Lower Lot show building.
Fun facts
- It shares its story with the Revenge of the Mummy coaster that opened at Universal Orlando in May 2004, but the two layouts are different.
- The ride uses a combination of forward and reverse launches rather than a traditional chain lift hill.