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Universal Orlando’s Spider-Man ride is 27 years old, but looks and feels brand new

Ruben Bolling
Mar 11, 2026
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When the “Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man” ride debuted with the opening of Universal Orlando Resort’s “Islands of Adventure” park in 1999, it was a true breakthrough in ride technology and design. Its innovations were so ahead of its time that it’s still a thrilling ride that feels current to this day.

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