Top Rides at IMG Worlds of Adventure

What do you get if you combine the Hulk with The Powerpuff Girls; Ben 10 and Captain America; Gumball and Iron Man? Not to mention erupting volcanoes, 69 life-like, breathing dinosaurs and hair-raising rollercoasters? The answer: IMG Worlds of Adventure of course.

Here’s our sneak peek at the top rides you need to try.

Thor Thunder Spin

Zone: Marvel

The Experience: Be prepared to be spun like a chicken on a rotisserie. What’s more you’ll move up and down at the same time while water jets tease you from below.

You’ll be stuck firmly to your seat (dangling upside down at times) as Thor, the Mighty Avenger, attempts to rescue you from the clutches of Loki, God of Mischief.

Fear factor: High. Only for the adventurous. And best to let your dinner go down before taking your turn.

Height restrictions: 1.4m. Maximum height 1.95m.

The Velociraptor

Zone: Lost Valley – Dinosaur Adventure

Experience: Four loops of unadulterated speed. You’ll blast off on this 1.1km rollercoaster propelled at up to speeds of 100km/h in 2.5 seconds across prehistoric jungles and then outside across the desert.

Fear factor: For adrenaline junkies only.

Height restrictions: 1.3m and above.

The Powerpuff Girls

Zone: Cartoon Network

Experience: It may look like a kiddie ride, but don’t let the cute looking carriages deceive you. You’ll be turned 360 as your carriage flies through the air as the Powerpuff Girls battle against Mojo Jojo’s evil robot to save the world before bedtime.

Fear factor: Hold on tight – this is more scary than you think.

Height restrictions: 1.35m and above. 1.25m accompanied by adult.

Spider-Man Doc Ock’s Revenge

Zone: Marvel

Experience: There are two roller coasters on this track – red for Spider-Man and green for Doctor Octopus. The carriages spin on both as you’re whizzed through the New York skyline and plunged into a dark tunnel as the battle ensues.

Fear factor: This is one dizzy ride, so hold onto your hats.

Height restrictions: 1.05m accompanied by adult, 1.2m alone.

Predator

Zone: Lost Valley – Dinosaur Adventure

Experience: After a steep incline, be prepared to fall – and when we say fall, we mean vertically. Yes, that’s 90 degrees. This is one – if not the - sharpest drop tracks in the region. Your heart will plummet faster than the coaster.

Fear factor: This is for die-hard thrill seekers.

Height restrictions: 1.25m and above.

Forbidden Territory

Zone: Lost Valley – Dinosaur Adventure

Experience: As you queue for this ride, listen to Becky Anderson from CNN report that there’s an impending volcanic eruption on the island. It’s a race against time to set off on a safari (in your Land Rover-like carriages) to find the eggs of near extinct dinosaurs and save the species.

Fear factor: Nice and low. Just enjoy meeting the dinosaurs en route.

Height restrictions: 1.05m accompanied by adult; 1.3m alone. Maximum height: 2.08m.

But that’s not all...

The Haunted Hotel

Zone: IMG Boulevard

Experience: More like self-inflicted torture than entertainment. Check into this hotel with caution – the staff have an ‘interesting’ idea of customer care. Expect zombies and ghosts at the most unexpected moments.

Fear factor: Believe us, you’ll come out screaming. Not for the faint hearted – as testified by the age restriction.

Restrictions: Strictly for 15 year olds and up.

LazyTown

Zone: Cartoon Network

Experience: You’ll soon discover that there’s nothing lazy about LazyTown. There’s a choice of activities and play areas here. Climb the rope ladders and sky-high rope walks in this exciting adventure play ground. Then head to the Live Stage Show to see the cast of the Cartoon Network’s favourite show dance on stage. Will Stephanie outwit Johnny Rotten this time?

Fear factor: For the little ‘uns.

Restrictions: varies from 1.2m.

Ben 10 5D Hero Time

Zone: Cartoon Network

Experience: immerse yourself in a battle between Ben and Rook in this 5D multi-sensory theatre experience. Be prepared for your seat to move, to feel the wind in face and that disconcerting feeling that someone or something's tickling your legs.

Fear factor: One for all the family.

Restrictions: 1.3m and above.

Need to know

Opening times: 10am-10pm Sunday to Wednesday; 10am to midnight Thursday to Saturday.

Cost: AED300 for adults, AED250 for children.