The following article is a preview of the Revenge of the Mummy ride. Now that the ride has opened, About Theme Parks has a review and overview of the Universal Studios Florida version of the Revenge of the Mummy.SPOILER WARNING: The following description reveals some key story elements and ride expriences from the upcoming Revenge of the Mummy dark ride/coaster hybrid attraction. Don't continue reading if you'd rather be kept in the dark.

However, the Universal folks are keeping some details, which they promise will be mind-boggling, shrouded in secrecy. So even if you read on, you won't know everything.

Note: The Hollywood and Florida versions of the attraction, while essentially similar, will have subtle differences. The following description, gleaned from a tour of the attraction under construction and an interview with Jennifer Sauer, Revenge of the Mummy's creative director, refers to the Universal Orlando ride.

The journey begins as riders enter the Museum of Antiquities. It's not really a museum, but the hot set of the next "Mummy" movie sequel. (It's not REALLY a movie set, that's part of the attraction's storyline. But, play along with me, OK?) When you see the cameras, movie lights, storyboards, and costume cribs, you realize you've walked onto the film set's backstage area.

While in the queue, video monitors show a "mockumentary" (a la "Spinal Tap" and "A Mighty Wind") about the making of the latest "Mummy" flick.

It seems weird stuff has been happening on the set. Some of the film's stars believe the place is cursed, while others say there's no such thing as curses. (Oh oh. Theme park calamity foreshadowing.) The video introduces Reggie, a low-level, but highly enthusiastic member of the movie's crew. He may have something to do with the ensuing calamity. Cue the suspenseful music.

The core of the queue winds around a burial chamber and an archaeological dig. In the center is an enormous Egyptian statue that sits above a freshly unearthed keystone. Scaffolding is set up around the statue. While there's ample evidence of the tomb raiders' work, they seem to have vanished. The plot thickens.

The story appears a bit muddled here. While we guests are eavesdropping onto the Mummy movie set, apparently actual archaeologists have actually dug up ancient artifacts. So...is the film being shot on location? But, aren't we supposed to be on a studio lot winding through an indoor soundstage made to look like a museum? Maybe I'm thinking this through way too much.

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