Clearly, The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man is one of the most influential rides of the 20th century, one whose impact is still felt today. Let’s go Behind the Ride to learn how Universal Studios engineers built one of the most impacting amusement park creations ever.

Disney has the backing of a multi-billion dollar corporation, while Universal has changed hands among a handful of corporations since its launch. How could this ragtag park ever hope to compete with the big bad mouse?

In 2010, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter arrived in Orlando, Florida. The theme park that hosted it, Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort, claimed a paltry 4.3 million visitors in 2009. In 2015, that total had almost doubled to 8.8 million. All the credit goes to the Harry Potter

In late 2015, Universal Orlando Resort shocked central Florida theme park fans when it announced that Wet 'N Wild, which it had acquired nearly two decades prior, would be closing its gates forever in December 2016.

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Take a look at 25 of the most unique and incredible new theme park experiences coming in 2016.

These attractions could use your votes!

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Disney, Universal and Six Flags are among the companies planning to open stunning new theme parks over the next few years. Take a look at 20 amazing parks that should be up-and-running by 2020.