Should I Skip Transformers?

[jsmla]

It's been over five years since I've visited UO so there will be quite a lot of things that will be new to me. I was wondering about the Transformers ride at Universal Studios. I love rides but really don't enjoy this film genre. Haven't read the Harry Potter books or seen those movies either but I enjoyed Forbidden Journey very much because of the great effects. Spider-Man wasn't quite as big of a success. Is the Transformer ride special enough to ride even though I don't know the storyline and usually avoid sci fi or futuristic/action/superhero type movies?

I'm trying to avoid lines as much as possible and am seriously thinking about skipping this one during my commando(ish) morning.

Thanks!

 

[hpfan100]

I'm not a fan of the Transformer movies but tried the ride. I liked Spiderman much better but the ride experiences are similar. Transformers for me is not a must do. I would say if the line is under 20 minutes give it a go and decide for yourself.

 

[jsmla]

Thanks, that's what I was thinking. Skip Transformers in the morning and if I can hop on later without a big wait I'll give it a try

 

[schumigirl]

I have never seen a TF movie........I know I'm quite odd.........but the ride didn't do a whole lot for me.......I found it better visually than Spider-Man, but much prefer Spider-Man as a ride.

I found TF too rough at times, never felt that with SM. So, yes, I missed it out quite a lot last year and DH went on his own.

So, for me it would be one to miss and if the queue has gone down then jump on.

 

[policycobb]

My daughter and I have not seen the Transformer movies which was a plus. She was not interested in the gift shop. We rode three times in a row. She loved it. It was pretty rough and lots of commotion. She hated Spider Man which i liked. I found Transformer and Spider man to be pretty similar.

 

[bchbetha]

I thought it was more fun than Spiderman

 

[macraven]

i only like the ride when i can sit in the middle.
first and last rows are too rough for me for some reason.

 

[SA mom]

I think this ride is really interesting just for the special effects. I kept taking the glasses off just so I could see all around me.

 

[humphreydog]

Cool queue (temperature and content), short EP wait and a fun ride complete with WD40 Smell-o-vision. I never saw any of the movies but you gotta love Wheelie !

 

[pa. dad]

A very good ride in the spiderman kind of experience. A love or knowledge of the characters not needed to enjoy it.

 

[AJ1983]

I have not seen nor do I have any interest in seeing the Transformers movies, but that didnt deter me from doing the ride. It is one of my favourites at US- we always have express pass so I do it a few times per day haha

 

[Seeker615]

I never saw Transformers either and I loved the ride. We rode it several times while we were there.

 

[damo]

No, don't skip it! It is different enough from Spiderman to warrant a ride or two or three.

 

[saskdw]

I agree with the others who say don't skip it.

It is a great ride IMO. I have seen a couple of the movies, but not a huge fan. My wife has seen one of the movies I think. However we both really enjoyed the ride and rode it multiple times our last trip.

 

[jsmla]

Thanks everyone!

I rode Spider-Man with our son and it really just felt like a lot of noise, confusion and flashing lights. I have photophobia which doesn't help

 

[hopemax]

The screens in the queue really explain what is going on in Transformers. But people just blow right by them. Take a few minutes to watch them and the ride makes a lot more sense. They usually have a spot you can watch without the line backing up behind you.

 

[janicept]

I agree with better than Spiderman. It's usually a short wait than Spiderman too.

 

[macraven]

The screens in the queue really explain what is going on in Transformers. But people just blow right by them. Take a few minutes to watch them and the ride makes a lot more sense. They usually have a spot you can watch without the line backing up behind you.

I feel the same way
The story line is helpful to understand what the ride is about

It is more of a total experience if you are familiar with the story so the tv/ monitors in the ride line, are important

It helps you connect to this ride

 

[jsmla]

Thanks everyone! I have three days so I'll probably give it a go at some point

 

[Disxuni]

Make sure to tell us how it is/was!

Personally, I am not a Transformers fan, but I was able to catch the story (through the videos) even though the first time I rode it was not that long of a wait (all other times I was single riders so I flew by the videos). That being said, amazing ride. Even better when you're up front and by yourself. Which I'm sure almost never happens, but I managed to do that once in the morning and that was quite a thrilling experience. The "4D" effect aspect is great on the ride. And at the moment, I like it a little more than Spiderman (probably only because it's something new to me that I just experienced).

Also, I have to admit I am a big fan (which might sound weird to some) of the windy and cool parts of the ride, simply for the fact that I like cold weather, especially since this is Florida after all (it's always HOT ugh).