9. The Revenge of the Mummy

Universal Studios Florida , Orlando, and Universal Studios Hollywood , California Judged solely on their merits as coasters, the two Mummy rides don't belong on a top-10 list. But they represent the cutting edge of new-age hybrid attractions that combine the kinetic kicks of a roller coaster with the razzle-dazzle of an effects-laden indoor 'dark' ride. With their inky darkness, creepy scarabs, leaping mummies and other freak-outs, the rides pour on psychological thrills. But Universal, never shy about delivering in-your-face fun, also unleashes physical thrills with surprisingly potent, if brief, coaster experiences. You'll be screaming for your mommy. Read Levine's review of Revenge of the Mummy . <!-- // define variables var date = new Date(); var current_time = date.getTime(); // write SCRIPT tag to browser document.writeln(' '); // -->
Universal Studios Florida, Orlando, and Universal Studios Hollywood, California

Judged solely on their merits as coasters, the two Mummy rides don't belong on a top-10 list. But they represent the cutting edge of new-age hybrid attractions that combine the kinetic kicks of a roller coaster with the razzle-dazzle of an effects-laden indoor "dark" ride. With their inky darkness, creepy scarabs, leaping mummies and other freak-outs, the rides pour on psychological thrills. But Universal, never shy about delivering in-your-face fun, also unleashes physical thrills with surprisingly potent, if brief, coaster experiences. You'll be screaming for your mommy.

Read Levine's review of Revenge of the Mummy.

(Text by Arthur Levine / Photo courtesy of Universal Studios Florida)