ORLANDO, Fla. -- Universal Studios is going all out to become a premiere destination.

No longer satisfied to be the "other park" in central Florida, the Universal Orlando Resort boasts two theme parks, three hotels, an entertainment complex and a bunch of new rides.

On Thursday, Universal Studios hosted a grand opening event to unveil its latest big attraction, "Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride."

Press and some invited guests were invited to be the first to experience the ride.

The attraction opens to the general public Friday.

After 10 years in research and development, creators of the "Revenge Of The Mummy" hope to change the face of thrill rides as we know them.

Based on the popular, "The Mummy" movies, the ride incorporates the action theme of the movie with some indoor rollercoaster spills and chills.

Actors Brendan Fraser and "Mummy" Arnold Vosloo were front and center for the opening and stepped into a "Revenge" roller coaster car, took the plunge and then gave their thumbs up.

It's definitely good for an adrenaline rush and extreme thrill riders won't be disappointed.

There's a 50-foot roller coaster drop in the dark, a 6-foot-8-inch, 650-pound animatronic mummy, and riders are brought face to face with fear, including fear of bugs, fear of the dark, and especially fear of being out of control.

"It has twists and turns and surprises around every corner. It's the ooey gooey stuff that makes it all come together," said Scott Trowbridge vice president of design and creative development for Universal Parks and Resorts, who headed the team who created the intricate ride.

If you're considering taking the family to Universal Orlando Resorts and want to experience the "Revenge Of The Mummy: The Ride," the creators say it's best for bigger kids, aged 8 and up.

Other areas of the park have some tamer thrills for smaller children.

Before I embarked on what Universal is calling "the world's first psychological thrill ride," I was a certified wimp.

By the time a few hours had passed by, I had taken on the "Mummy" three times.

It's one of those attractions you'll want to see again and again.

But keep telling yourself, it's only a ride.