I Let Internet Strangers Plan My Day: Universal Islands Of Adventure | Best & Worst Reviews Orlando

We Theme Park Nerds all have our picks for the best and worst in Universal Orlando -- but what do the folks on the internet think? Molly is headed to Islands of Adventure, and will be doing the best & worst rides, shows, and eats at the park -- all according to online travel reviews. And things turn out...well...different than we would've plan.

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[SimplelilSteph]

I can understand parents getting frustrated over not every kid getting a wand at the Ollivander's show but for me personally, I get teary eyed seeing any kid going up there and getting to be "the one". I just think of that kid and how special they must feel and it brings me back to my personal nostalgia surrounding HP. I wish there was something like that around when I was a kid reading HP lol

[nicolepags]

7:03 .. it was meeee lol. I felt bad for the 15 other kids staring at me with daggers as I was chosen for the wand demo 😂

[chantellecampanini]

My daughter got chosen for Ollivanders. It was our first time experiencing it, her first time at Universal, her birthday week and she’s had just gotten into HP. It was so so incredibly special, we got the wand for her btw lol was her birthday present. She cherishes that wand and it is going to be a core memory for her. Which makes my mom heart happy!

[sarahcrowe]

Oh my days, 'POPEYE'S OVER HAGRID'S' had me guffawing 🤣

[MicheleKlinger]

I WAS SO EXCITED TO SEE ANOTHER ONE OF THESE! I truly think the funniest and most amusing things sometimes just come from people being people, and diving into reviews like this totally proves why.

[thevanillaflourette]

The wand experience is amazing! My husband and I hit it at just the right time and it was just the 2 of us alone for the whole experience! Core memory formed that day! It was so magical!

[honeysuckle]

Kong got rid of its 3D glasses a couple weeks ago. Now if they fixed the door so we can do the outdoor portion that score could bump up to a 2.9.

[grvbplaya]

Molly out here defending sharks from a dad joke l0l I love it. I love this series.

[casablancachica]

I wonder if Hagrid's scored lower because it breaks down a lot, and also because it is very book reference heavy, which movie-only fans may not easily follow

[lorienders]

Love the Ron Swanson reference! So True!!

[christinabroeker]

I LOVED meeting Blue! I keep asking for a raptor but my hubby says we have enough pets. lol The green eggs and ham are the best snack. I almost got the Mr. DNA shirt for my daughter but she opted for the mug since it was easier to bring into her lab (and you wouldn't be able to see the shirt under her lab coat). Love these videos!

[InfectiousGroovePodcast]

Me, about to get on the Step machine: "Ugh, I wish there was something to YEAH, NEW MAMMOTH CLUB!"

[courtc]

I was lucky enough to be able to do the wand experience and it was awesome! We pretty much “rope dropped” it unintentionally and my husband went and asked a cast member if I could do the experience. They allowed us and it was only us doing it! Could be a tip, if it’s something you really want to do, maybe go early and ask!

[MissMyMusicAddiction]

molly in her Mr. DNA shirt
throwing sharp shark facts
hagrid's is really good. is it better than popeye's? fine. whatever.

[PinkGoldAbby]

My jaw literally dropped when I saw that Popeye's was considered one of the best rides. Like, don't get me wrong, it's got a very cute theme, a cute story, and I'm a sucker for cartoon theme park architecture, but like... It's just Kali River Rapids except it's always guaranteed to absolutely drench you. (I left a comment on your AK viewers choice video about how my shorts got ruined after riding Popeye, so y'know-)

[prezhenz]

I for one ALWAYS do the Olivander’s show because it’s just such a fun experience to share with a bunch of strangers. Plus I figure the more times I do it, the more of a chance I might get chosen (even though I know that’s not how it works 😂)

[heathertd]

“I know more than you” clip 😂❤ you’re the best. Can’t wait to visit my second home of Orlando in a few weeks.

[Issykle]

I (a 30 year old woman) went to the wand experience once with a friend (also 30 year old woman) who desperately wanted to be picked. There were children around with other groups and yet the wizard choose me for the experience. Seeing the disappointment on my friend's and the kids' faces made the whole thing so awkward. I definitely understand why it would be ranked low. I wish there was a way for the team member to be given a heads up on who actually wants to be picked vs not.

[meglf]

I died laughing with Ron Swanson cut away. 100% accurate!

[disneynutd]

Molly you make these reviews hilarious. Keep them coming 😂😂💐