If you have time left then you can go...The exterior was really cool with all those remains of Poseidons world. The show itself was pretty well done. The actor was funny and energetic with lots of dry humor and dad jokes. He kept us engaged the whole time and made sure to interact with the audience. Theres also some cool special effects at the end that make up for a lot of the corny-ness.the guide was very personable! He made it exciting and interesting. We entered this attraction cluelessly because it had a short wait, but we had a blast! The lines were cheesy, according to other reviews, but I considered it witty and humorous. Theme parks have a theme, and this attractions theme is a temple of Poseidon. Next, there are effects that some people wont notice. The doors made of several circles that all line up when it opens, the rooms that get bigger when you cant see, things like that. The water tunnel is super cool as well. At the end of the final scene, the water is on fire!However, standing for the whole show is pretty draining, and people were packed in there like sardines. Seating in at least one of the areas would have made this much more enjoyable.We had an amazing experience!

Not a terrible attraction, but the inaccuracy of wait time makes it the worst experience. The host was letting ONLY express pass holders and leaving the regular line folks waiting for the next show and the next show... Time posted was 55 minutes and we left after 1 hour and 30 minutes.The announcements made by the crew cannot be understood due to heavy echo and poor design of the PA system.This ride is overdue for renovation or complete removal in favor of a modern attraction.

My husband worked on this project and it is truly one of the best I have ever seen (not because my husband worked on it) because it just is. Universal Orlando is my most favorite park . Ive been to a few. The fire effects, simulation, its just amazing. We are bringing our grandaughter there in a couple of weeks- my only hope is that Universal will have this attraction open by June 22nd so we can share this with her.

Man this ride is closed now but it was the goat walkthrough show. special effects that bewilder all ages

We were at this show today and in the middle of it the performer ran off the stage out the exit door, then they made us evacuate. I thought something was wrong after we went through the giant water centrifuge because the place was smelling like sulfur. After waiting in line an hour for the ride, this was a disappointment. I’m pretty sure the place had a chemical / fire related malfunction.

Old school attraction...nice if you want to cool off from the sun... excellent architecture ....

This one is all about bringing a Greek Tale to life and telling a fun adventure story and for the most part it pulls it off quite well. It is always fun to take someone here for the first time. It gives them a nice break from the sun and a great fun and exciting experience. Part of The Lost Continent section of the park. Love the decor. #thelostcontinent #islandsofadventure #greekmythology

We actually really enjoyed the show! Its not a ride so keep that in mind. The acting was really good, cheesy, yes but that should be expected. it was better than we anticipated. Theres a lot of pyrotechnics, so beware if you dont like fire.

Taylor is a g. Outstanding acting (only by him). Take your family, they will thank you for the rest of their lives. Lord Dondondon was great.

Ok ”ride”, should more be called a show. Very entustiastic explorer called Taylor guiding you through a battle between Poseidon and his nemesis.

A really neat experience that I had to do twice. The cast members playing the guide are done of the most enthusiastic and fun people in the park, and the practical effects are great. The visual effects are a little dated, but the fire and water help attract attention. Dont miss this one, its worth the wait

The wait was really long and I’m pretty sure it’s because I came right as a show started but overall a really good experience and the water effects are pretty cool and I wish they upgraded it just so it can be even cooler but this is a must see attraction in islands of adventure

Ok. Like other reviews, Taylor did a good job. He did what he could and was entertaining. Otherwise, an extremely long wait for a very outdated and cheesy experience. Let’s say one and done.

Its a different concept to a ride, and the actor was very entertaining, however it felt long and drawn out and the finale felt long and underwhelming.

Honestly can’t think of anything good to say about this “show”. Me and my teen daughter asked the attendant at the front of it was a ride and she said no, that it was about a 20 min show. We figured we could use some sitting time so went in. We were second in line and after being ushered into a room & packed in AND made to stand against a wall in the back while everyone else was lined in front of us, we realized there would be no sitting...as well as hardly seeing. Being cramped into room afterroom with cheesy effects, we just kept wishing it would end; the rooms were freezing, kids were crying. This dated show really needs to be redone and made into something else...maybe a 1 room show with effects and seats!

They play depressing music while u wait toooooooo long. And made us wait just as long as non speed pass. Oh and u are in dim light. 1 star is for the ac. Don’t ride this.

Nice change of pace from the action rides. A good place to get out of the heat as well. If you dont like dark places you may not like it. The story line moves along at a relaxing pace. The ride que is a little long, but its nice and cool in here.

Taylor is probably the only thing worth watching in this show. I mean this guy needs a raise for keeping the show alive. Although my favorite Greek God is Poseidon and it’s what attracted me here in the first place (besides the astonishing views) it was so underwhelming. The special effects are “ok” and definitely need updating. The whole show is standing up and very unsafe when getting off the rails (since everyone wants to move at the same time) the water tunnel although a very cool concept unfortunately when we went (just yesterday) it smelled like sewage and I felt like I needed a shower after that. I would love to see this attraction get some much needed attention, love and care (and updating).

This show is a nice break from the sun. There are a lot of special effects, but I would recommend it for the whole family. It is a walking tour, so beware if you were hoping to get off your feet: you wont.

Taylor may be the best performer Ive ever seen doing a one man show. Keep it up!

The show is fun and family friendly. However, you dont sit and crowed control can be a pain if there are many people. Its one of the attractions to do first to avoid the crowds.

The finale combines impressive fire effects that render the projection effects unviewable. The walk-through water portal is awesome, though.

A great experience. Have been many times. Not a thrill ride. But awesome

I wanted to give this thrill tour 4 stars but after further review it deserves 5. I was tired and with my 9yr old niece. I had no idea what to expect but from the outside it looked amazing. Ppl say its dated but I found it suited the whole story. I mean, the story is from a long time ago. It didnt have the state of the art effects with simulators and multiple giant screens like every other ride. It has better. It has real effects like the old jaws ride. You feel the heat of the fire and the water that explodes from the stage. The real water tunnel, real tour guide and after it was all said and done I thought it was a 4 star experience. I hoped my niece enjoyed it even though it wasnt about a superhero like spiderman or the hulk. Turned out she enjoyed it more than I did. She actually said it was the best ride in the park. I was shocked and knew at that moment it just became a 5 star experience. Theres no more honest review than one from a kid who just wants to be entertained. Theyre not looking at how dated something is, if the acting is perfect, or if theres seating or not. This really is the most unique experience youll find at IOA.

Just go take another ride. It is a show about 15 to 20 minutes not a ride

Great show but, maybe they should tear it down and make a real ride or at least let you sit down lmao

A little hokey, but fun. The guide did an amazing job.

Very fun attraction, this is a walk through type show, there is no ride, just walking. Lots of special effects including a water- rotating walk through tunnel. There are many loud sounds and dark rooms so if you have children please be aware.

The wait wasnt long, and our expectations werent high, but I was very impressed. This is a walking tour attraction with some neat water works and pyrotechnics. The story was a bit cheesy but it was fun.

This is the best attraction at Universal Orlando. It is better then Potter. Notice How I didnt say ride because its not a ride, its an experience. This is better done then any ride could have done it. The show is a effects show with outstanding effects that are amazing to watch. While most people do it for the amazing water tunnel or the rolling door that lines up to get into the tunnel, the finnialy is the best part. You will be wowed by the sear intensity of the effects of the finally. While some do look a bit on the older side, considering how well it still looks will leave you breathless. This attraction deserves to get an award for the finally.The experience highly depends on how well your tour guide plays the roll of Taylor. I have had amazing guides and terrible guides. But that is true for any show of his style. And even with terrible tour guides on he rare account it happens, the attraction still leaves me speechless when I walk out. And combined with the campy jokes of the script, you never truly can have a bad time on this.The biggest complaint I hear is that you have to stand the long hard 15 minutes during the duration of this. I never found thi to be a problem. Its a great break from the heat since its always 65 degrees in it and the line is full of chairs. Also, there are railings to leans on in the showrooms. A ride of this style simply would not be able to get everybody out of each showroom in time for the story to make since or for good capacity for this attraction so it makes sense there are no chairs in it.So to conclude, this gets so much unjustified hate. While it might not be as known as Harry Potter and might not be as well thought out as JP River Adventure, this is the best attraction in Orlando. You will walk away speechless.

One of my favorites at Universal. Its hilariously campy but super fun and entertaining. Ive seen it 3 times and plan to go a 4th!

Great show for whole family. Very entertaining. Dont take your little one if they are scared of dark or loud noises.

The ride was pretty great. We were told to find the professor, after 30 minutes of waiting in a dark room someone came in and told us that everything was fine and that they found him safe and sound. They let us out the back door and I went and bought a turkey leg.

This was more of a standing show than a ride. The wait was longer than I would prefer and I only enjoyed the last part of the show. Wouldnt recommend if you have a limited amount of time in the park - not a must-see.

Beautiful outside design, walk around and enjoy it. Inside show definitely not worth the wait. Although special effects are OK, but overall impression is very unsatisfying. This is the lamest attraction in the whole park.

As others have said some of the effects are a bit outdated but theres a certain charm to it.

OMFG! DONT GO THERE, PEOPLE! This was absolutely horrid. We left as soon as we got into the second room. First of all, we thought it was a water ride (and we werent the only ones!) and since we were already soaked after Popeyes Bilge ride, we though wed give it a try.... Well, to say this was a disappointment, is to say nothing at all. We were soaking wet and freezing in AC environment as well as several other people, because no one warned us at the entrance that this was some cringy performance for a lame story. People left in droves and many more refused to go after we told them it wasnt a ride of any kind.Facade is awesome, but gives the wrong impression. Get rid of that bad acting and put in a water ride or a water thrill ride or smth along those lines if you really want people to experience the story. It would hell of a lot more entertaining and exciting...

Firstly, im shocked by all the negative reviews on this WALKING TOUR, poseidons fury. something so brilliantly written, choreographed and performed in a jaw dropping set does NOT deserve this type of backlash. i was drawn in by the beautiful architecture outside.......but little did i know i was about to be faced with a once in a lifetime performance. the actor who played taylor really gave it his all. im honestly shocked he hasnt been discovered, acting that perfect needs more recognition. he conveyed terror when DARKENO, the main antagonist of the A+ plot, flipped off the lights. i kid you not, i have never been in a darker room. the second chambers set was absolutely insane in the best way. when the large doors in front of us opened and revealed the stunning blue water tunnel, spiraling out to the last chamber, i couldnt help but shed a tear at the sight. the grand finale of the tour features a massive battle between Darkeno and poseidon, and let me just sayit was unforgettable...my heart was throbbing in my chest as the two battled, taylor being left on the floor to fight for himself against darkenos massive bursts of fire. the special effects were arguably the best in the park, hell, the best in florida.for all of you poseidons fury haters: what the hell are you doing at an amusement park, where you walk a good 10 miles a day, if youre going to complain about StAnDiNg ThE wHoLe TiMe or PoWeRfUl AC. suck it up, and admit to yourself that there is no show in the world this awesome.thank you

Is it a must see? Yes, it absolutely is. But, so are most things at the park. I wont say this is the best thing they have, but you should go into it for several reasons. One, the architecture/scenery. Very cool, and if you cant appreciate that kind of thing and only want roller coasters, perhaps theme parks arent your thing. Theme parks have a theme, and this attractions theme is a temple of Poseidon. Next, there are effects that some people wont notice. The doors made of several circles that all line up when it opens, the rooms that get bigger when you cant see, things like that. The water tunnel is super cool as well. At the end of the final scene, the water is on fire! Yes, the acting in the video sucks, but the water was on fire! Go in with an open mind, dont expect it to be Hogwarts, and enjoy all the work people did to build such and amazing structure.

I love is so cool and nice

Least favorite attraction for me. The water tunnel was the only highlight and it was really cool. Everything else was underwhelming.

I had a great time and our guide was very personable! He made it exciting and interesting. We entered this attraction cluelessly because it had a short wait, but we had a blast! The lines were cheesy, according to other reviews, but I considered it witty and humorous. We had an amazing experience!

Unbelievable show with great special fxs

Neat but didnt like all the standing in a very crowded area after its so hot and alot of walking and standing as it is. Moving room to room with a crowd isnt so appealing.

Ridiculous. Long lines. Very boring.

Poor acting, outdated effects, don’t waste time queuing for this.

Cool water tunnel, and fantastic veiling effects! Plus, the entrance is awesome!

This isnt a ride but more of a show, which Id always walked past previously but decided to give it a go and we werent disapointed, the guide was hilarious and it was entertaining. Well worth going on and i was actually quite surprised at how good it was.

This tour/ride is one endless line. I wanted to leave, but felt bad because the worker was doing his best to try and keep the dumpster fire alive. Props to him.

Great walk through attraction show.

Hilariously terrible. Some old park shows need to fade away. This ride was like my ex: Beautiful on the outside, lack of anything enjoyable on the inside.

Fun little show, there is no interaction, but it is fun to watch. The actor who took us on the tour was really funny. Walking through the water room was pretty amazing, but the rest of the show is pretty lame, probably because there were so many people, you dont get to see everything.

The thing that disappoints me is that the universal app states it as a thrill ride

Super surprised! Very good ride!

Personally, I love this attraction! I get that its not for everyone. Some visitors may be even disappointed that this is still a part of the IOA. However, the cheesy nature, predictable plot and overacting of the cast only serve to aid in a fantastic walking attraction which is nearly 20 years old! If you take time to really look at this ride and not just go for the crash-bang-wallop it is truly beautiful and a masterclass in set design and technical achievement not to mention a well needed respite from the relentless Floridian sun.Undoubtedly, it will not be here forever, and as new technology allows engineers and designers to create more enriching and engaging attractions the whole area will be reimagined into something else. until that day comes I tip my hat to you Universal, thank you for this masterpiece.

Both guides made the show exciting. Its one of my favorite shows; anyone can go. There is a hall of spinning water you walk through. A lot of special effects throughout the performance. Water rushing up and flames. So fun.

Neat show. The hall of spinning water feature was not working when I went which was kind of disappointing. But the enthusiastic guide made up for it.

Its a little campy but for kids under 10 it is a lot of fun. The water & fire show at the end is something pretty cool. If you are up close you can feel the heat from the fire. Its also a nice break from the heat of a sweltering summer day.

Pretty good show that is typically not too crowded with a great water effect. Dying for an update or refurb.

Its a show not a ride. Great show of we can sit down. After waiting for half an hour, we had to stand throughout the show. The show was nice though.

It wasnt the most entertaining, but had great effects and was very realistic. However the story was super cheesy and unrealistic.

This is a show, not a ride and wasnt what we expected but we absolutely loved it.After Harry Potter it was definately one of our favourite experiences of our week in universal.

This is my favorite ride at Universal. I get nostalgic for the awesomely enthusiastic guides that tell the story of Poseidon. They engage the crowd, and interact professionally and wisely. It competes if not entirely outclasses more modern attractions that seem to have a more hamfisted implementation. This ride has had alot of time to grow and develop, yet doesnt have the cultural clout that some franchises have recently brought to the park. Regardless, it continues to be the one ride that magically pops in my head one day, reminding of the magic I felt when I first went as a kid. There is little in the world more wonderful than this kind of storytelling experience.

This isnt the best show /ride at Universal, but it is a nice break from the heat. You walk through a spinning wall of water, so thats cool! Taylor was our guide through this walking tour, and she was incredible!!! Funny, personable and knows how to play to the crowd. I think a duller personality would have bummed out the show a little. The graphics are a little outdated but its still an OK place to see.

This is a very fun experience! The plot is beyond dumb and cheesy, but that makes it even more enjoyable IF your guide wants to do his/her job... otherwise you will feel as bored as they.I have seen it several times and have always loved it

Pros: The exterior of the building looks incredible. Good set design. There are some really impressive special effects here. Our guide was acting his butt off.Cons/Nitpicks: For all the great special effects, there isnt a enough of a good story to make the audience care. The goddess character just kinda comes out of nowhere? Some poor actor had to put Lord Darkenon on his resume. Someone needs to tell Poseidon that you dont try to whack your opponent with the side of your trident. Tridents are for stabbing, dummy. (SPOILER) For that matter: Over the course of thousands of years, Poseidon couldnt figure out that his prized golden trident was in plain sight in the next room over? Is he lazy or stupid?Its for kids is not an excuse. The children on the ride didnt react any more than their parents did. This was definitely me and my fiances least favorite experience of our Orlando trip. We got a lot of entertainment value out of laughing at the words Lord Darkenon, however.Suggestions: Keep the effects and sets, but frame the show with a better story. Im no themeparkrideologist, but I cant imagine it would be very difficult to switch out the video assets and give the actor/actress guides a new script to work from.

Taylor is the hardest-working man at Universal Studios. Give my dude a raise.

Cheesy but enthusiastic acting and a cute and humorous script clearly meant for kids under 10. The water tunnel effect was kind of amazing.

As someone studying technical theater back here in the UK, this was absolutely amazing. way better than some bunch of actors standing about wittering on about love and smeg. give me big fireballs and water explosions, thats what i say...the crew member/ actor (or whatever they call them) who led the audience around was, in my opinion at least, very funny. he had some great lines of dialogue and interacted with the audience very well.the structure of the show is that you enter under the pretense of a guided tour of an archaeological excavation where they have found Atlantis. or something to that effect,. you have a quick chat with the guide (an intern or at least a worker with little experience. thats not me insulting the guy thats just his character) who explains that posieden was had a battle with an evil lord called lord darkenon who posieden defeated.lord darkenon comes along and locks you in the room, leaving you only 1, newly opened exit to a new chamber, where posieden or at least some lady shows up and leads you to the next room through a water tunnel, allowing you into the final chamber where the posieden and lord darkenon have a battle. the effects in my opinion are all quite clever, from the water tunnel (a big drum where water is fired around the circumference at high pressure from under the bridge you walk over) to an expanding room (in the final chamber, it seems like a small room but then with a flash of light (from a big blinder centered in the middle of the room), after your eyes have finished adjusting from it, the room has grown to be a huge chamber. this is done by the outer walls being raised very quickly into the ceiling, with the roof pattern of the room fitting perfectly with some of the details on the ceiling.i think this show has a low rating because people dont like the style of show, and after being annoyed by the fact of having to stand after getting used to sitting for all the other shows around they take there anger out by trying to pick holes wherever they can. we all do it, whether we mean to or not, but since i feel this is the case, let me give you a warning.THIS IS PROMENADE SHOW: this means the show is done with the audience walking around and as such it is not possible for you to sit down at any point. think about it like this, the point of the style of show is to help you feel like part of the action, and to seat an audience means removing them from the action since they would need to ensure everyone was seated, as well as adding lots of health and safety alterations to the show. if a fire starts its easy to evacuated an audience that is already stood up and with the amount of effects in this, id say thats a fire price to pay compared to death.in other words, would you go to blue man group if you did not like audience participation? would you go on the Hollywood rip ride rocket if you didnt like heights? would you go to Halloween horror nights if you were a big scaredy cat? well i would because im a complete and total idiot, but it doesnt mean its a bad show. it just means some people dont the way it works.if your fine with standing and would love to see some great pyrotechnics water effects and projection mapping. i highly recommend viewing this show. its one of my favorites and if i ever go back to america i will be sure to watch it again!unless its been replaced by another smeggy 4d ride... but thats another problem. ;-)i should add photography and videography are not allowed on this ride. people with pictures from it on here are just rebels. dont be a rebel. unless your at disneyworld in the star wars bit... :3 its a health and safety thing. for your health.

One of the worst experiences I have ever had in my life.

My least favorite attraction at Universal Studios Florida Resort. I will never do this attraction again--and the space could probably be better used with a real dark ride.

Slow line, dated ride... and noting else in this area of the park. The concept of the ride is okay, it is one part special effects, one part live action and one part a/v. The execution of the attraction is dated and by dated I mean 30 years old dated. This is worth passing by to parts of the park that are fun.

Nice show to get out of the heat. The tunnel of water was amazing and the final room was quite a spectacle. A little cheezy but fun nonetheless.

What a show. Absolut fantastic. I cant get enough :-)

The wait was long and it was entertaining, but a lot of the rides are far more entertaining.

It left me thinking: What was that all about? Cool water vortex, though.

What a architecture they made. Awesome spot for photos. Do visit this if you are in Orlando

Its an okay experience. Some parts are cool to see. Id only go if you have time left at the park after doing everything thats a must so

Had the most amazing time thanks to Taylor who should probably be a Hollywood actress because of her awesomeness!! We felt like we were truly going through a journey!

Theres a long wait for a gimmick filled show. The writing could be better. But the ending is kinda cool. Only go if the wait is 40 minutes or less.

Horrible, hated it, such a long line for such a a stupid “show.” All standing, I expected a seated show.

This is a walk through event. Kinda cheesy, but a break from the standard rides they have at IOA. It gets completely dark and loud at some points, so very small children may get scared, but we enjoyed this one. Good fun.

Looks better from outside. Show its a bit cheesy and dated. You wont rest your legs here because you have to be standing the whole duration of the show (30 minutes)

Superfun

You may be speechless walking away from this amazing attraction, but I guarantee you will be talking about it for hours afterward! This Action Show starts deep underwater in Poseidon’s temple, where your tour guide mixes expertise with witty humor as they await the return of the archeology professor who has mysteriously gone missing. After some awesome clues are uncovered you will be lead deeper into the temple where the real show begins! This ride doesn’t bother with seats as the ride experts at universal knew in advance guests would be far too excited to sit down. Here the adventure takes a serious turn as your tour guide finds Poseidon’s trident, and an ancient mystic unleashes wisdom and lasers, and sends you even further into the temple! Of course some real danger is upcoming but It’s too early to reveal all these details. The next scene is a highlight of the ride as you travel through a raging water tunnel carved from the deep ocean. The engineers at universal have lovingly recreated the smell of deep ocean creatures as you journey through this amazing tunnel. Finally the real show begins! Poseidon mortal enemy, Darknut the wizard, appears and demands Poseidon’s trident, wow! Your tour guide does her best to hold off this amazing enemy, but his fireballs are too much for mere mortals. But soon enough Poseidon is summoned by the trident, and of course a furious battle ensues. As with any real battle things are very chaotic, the fire and water unleashed by these true titans will leave you confused and wondering what’s happening. The dialogue leave no doubt these guys mean business, they get straight to the point! No wasted lines or fancy words here, just true men of battle! It’s hard to see what is happening at times, but what else would you expect while in an ancient temple at the bottom of the ocean? This isn’t some imax theatre, it’s truly a realistic experience! And guess what, Poseidon prevails! The looks on everyone’s faces as they exit this overwhelming event was worth the ticket price, as we all gave each other knowing looks that we just shared something we would never forget. Race to this as soon as the park opens, it is so worth it.

Smells a bit and waiting in line underground is a bit claustrophobic, but dont let that put you off..this attraction is unbelievable. Honestly a must see..

Our guide did a wonderful job. Great way to get out of the sun for a few minutes.

Embarrassingly bad

I would rather shoot myself than go back

If you go to Poseidons Fury expecting it to be bad, then you probably will find it cringy and dumb (just like most things!). Admittedly the wait is a bit cramped and annoying, but the show itself is better than many of these reviews are giving it credit for. Its an amusement park ride - it is a silly and weird, but it is also amusing and entertaining. A worthwhile thing to see.

It started off ok, but was lame rather quickly. Walking and standing, watching a cheesy story unfold with an ultimately disappointing finish. 5 minutes in I was hoping it would end soon.

I want to forgot the memory of going to this attraction.

The worst attraction in the park. I thought that was a joke and something will happen in the meanwhile but I was wrong.In the 70s the effects will be considered cheesy, in 2016 is just a bad joke.30 minutes in line and 20 and something minutes walking chamber to chamber with the worst actuation ever from staff.If you have time to waste, calories to burn and want to make a joke with your friends, enjoy!

Yes, may be an old fashioned attraction, but it was fun and entertaining. The Taylor girl played the part very well.

The facade of the building is the best part. You have to stand the entire show. The special effects just cant compare to anything else in the park. The plot was cheesy, but it might appeal to young children. I found myself cringing several times throughout the show.

Not for adults for sure. Program is quite boring. It took about 30 minutes to get out of it save the waiting time, so not worth it. Also AC is quite strong there and you get the water splashes, so be ready to get cold. This place was the only one we didn’t like from the whole park actually.

Fun walk through attraction. Decorations in line for wait are very detailed.

I personally loved this ride, but was too loud for my little cousin and siblings. Not very good for children with sensitive ears.

Waited 20-30 for the experience and was sorely disappointed. You stand in room to room as they go through the story, best part was walking through a tunnel of water pouring on the sides but overall it was outdated dialogue, special effects. Compared to the other rides at Islands of Adventure I would skip this one.

Kind of dated. Would be good if not for being in Universal as they have a high bar