If you have limited time to spend in Islands of Adventure, or if you simply choose not to run yourself ragged attempting to see it all, here are my selections for the best the park has to offer:

Spider-Man. Quite simply the best ride in the park and the current state-of-the-art in thrill ride technology. Don’t miss it.

The Roller Coasters. Those who can tolerate the cutting edge coaster experience (and you know who you are) will want to ride both The Hulk and Dueling Dragons — several times. Absolutely awesome.

Cat in the Hat. This kiddie ride manages to be both traditional and cutting edge.

The Eighth Voyage of Sinbad. Stunts that are dynamite (almost literally) with a great warm-up act.

Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge Rat Barges. A soaked-to-the-skin (but very clean) raft ride.

Mythos. This is a restaurant not a ride, but that doesn’t mean the experience is any the less thrilling. The best food you’ve ever had in a theme park served in a very special setting.

Runners-Up

Here are a few more suggestions that aren’t at the very top of my list but are well worth considering:

Jurassic Park River Adventure. River boats, raptors, and a hair raising splashdown.

Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls. IOA’s take on the themed flume ride is a cut above most in this genre.

Seuss Landing. Even if you don’t go on any of the rides, you should at least take a slow stroll through this over-the-top wonderland to marvel at the design.

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