Universal's Islands of Adventure® at Universal Orlando®
Experience the innovative thrills of Universal’s Islands of Adventure® at Universal Orlando® Resort! Journey through five uniquely themed islands – Seuss Landing, The Lost Continent, Jurassic Park, Toon Lagoon and Marvel Super Hero Island. The cutting-edge rides, shows and interactive attractions here will definitely challenge all your senses!
Plenty of specialty shops, souvenir stands and eateries can be found throughout Islands of Adventure, as well as near the theme park’s main entrance, Port of Entry, which also features a towering lighthouse and open-air bazaar. Dining options at Islands of Adventure include Café 4, Captain America Diner, Blondie’s: Home of the Dagwood Sandwich, Comic Strip Café, Wimpy’s, Burger Digs, Pizza Predattoria, Thunder Falls, Fire Eaters Grill, Mythos Restaurant, Enchanted Oak, Green Eggs and Ham, and Circus McGurkus Café Stoo-pendous, among others.
Universal Orlando® Resort
Part of Universal Orlando® Resort, which also includes Universal Studios, Universal CityWalk and three world-class hotels (Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel and Royal Pacific Resort), Islands of Adventure opened in 1999. Islands of Adventure drew an estimated 5.3 million visitors in 2006. Conveniently located on Kirkman Road just off Interstate 4 (Exit 74B), Universal's Islands of Adventure® offers seasonal hours, so be sure to call ahead before visiting the theme park.
2009-2010 Disney World Holiday Events
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
November 10 – December 18, 2009
Holidays Around the World
November 27 – December 30, 2009
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
November 10, 2009 – January 4, 2010
Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade
November 27, 2009 – January 3, 2010
New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World Resort
December 31, 2009
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