Revenge of the Mummy is an indoor steel launch coaster at Universal Studios Hollywood that opened on June 25, 2004, in the building that previously housed E.T. Adventure. Manufactured by Premier Rides, it combines a dark ride’s storytelling with a genuine coaster launch, sending guests on a chase through Egyptian tombs cursed by the priest Imhotep from Universal’s Mummy film franchise.
The ride uses linear induction motor (LIM) technology to fire trains from a standstill, including a launch that sends riders backwards through total darkness before a turntable reorients the train for the final show scene. With warrior mummies, a swarm of scarab beetles, and fire and lighting effects along a 1,906-foot track, it has repeatedly been ranked among the best indoor coasters in the world.
Stats at a Glance
- Park: Universal Studios Hollywood
- Manufacturer: Premier Rides
- Opened: June 25, 2004
- Height: about 44.4 feet
- Top speed: about 40 mph
- Length: about 1,906 feet
- Inversions: 0
The Ride Experience
Riders board trains in a mock archaeological dig site before descending into darkened tomb chambers where warrior mummies and a projected scarab beetle swarm set the scene. The ride’s signature moment comes from its LIM launches, which propel trains forward and, on a return pass, backwards through pitch darkness before a rotating turntable spins the train around ahead of the final show room.
Because the entire layout is housed indoors, lighting, fire effects, and surround sound are used throughout to build tension between launches rather than relying on outdoor scenery or drops. The full experience lasts under two minutes but packs in multiple show scenes alongside its coaster elements.
History and Recognition
The Hollywood version of Revenge of the Mummy followed the original at Universal Orlando and was built inside the repurposed E.T. Adventure building at a reported cost of around $40 million. It has become one of the park’s signature attractions, drawing on the popularity of Universal’s Mummy movie series for its theming.
The ride has consistently placed among the top indoor roller coasters in Golden Ticket Awards rankings, cementing its reputation as a standout blend of dark ride and launch coaster engineering nearly two decades after it opened.
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Revenge of the Mummy FAQs
How fast does Revenge of the Mummy go?
The coaster reaches a top speed of about 40 mph using linear induction motor launches.
Does Revenge of the Mummy go upside down?
No, the ride has zero inversions; its thrills come from launches, darkness, and a backwards-moving segment rather than loops.
When did Revenge of the Mummy open at Universal Studios Hollywood?
It opened on June 25, 2004, in the building that had previously housed the E.T. Adventure ride.
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