Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando® Theme Parks

This incredibly popular theme park destination, which draws approximately 11.2 million visitors annually, boasts the No. 1 movie studio theme park in the world, Universal Studios Florida®, which takes guests beyond the screen and into the world of television and film to “ride the movies.” Highlights of Universal Studios Florida®, which opened in 1990, include Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster, Revenge of the Mummy, Men in Black Alien Attack, The Simpsons Ride, Terminator 2: 3-D, Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast, Shrek 4-D, Animal Planet Live, E.T. Adventure, Jaws, Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster, Terminator 2: 3-D Battle Across Time, Twister . . . Ride It Out and Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone. Don't miss a performance by the renowned Blue Man Group (separate admission required).

Adjacent to Universal Studios Florida® lies Islands of Adventure, which opened in 1999 and features five uniquely themed islands full of cutting-edge attractions – Seuss Landing, The Lost Continent, Jurassic Park, Toon Lagoon and Marvel Super Hero Island. Highlights of Universal's Islands of Adventure® include Incredible Hulk Coaster, The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, Dueling Dragons, The Cat in the Hat, Doctor Doom’s Fearfall, Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls, The Eighth Voyage of Sinbad, Jurassic Park River Adventure, Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges and Jurassic Park Discovery Center.

In addition, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is scheduled to open at Universal's Islands of Adventure in the spring of 2010.

Gate Prices Ages 10+ Ages 3-9 (tax included) 1 Day 1 Park Ticket $79.88 $67.10 1 Day 2 Park Ticket $95.84 $85.19 2 Park Unlimited Ticket $123.53 $112.88

The Universal CityWalk® entertainment complex, which serves as the gateway to Universal Orlando®, offers live music, eclectic dining, dancing, movies and more. Highlights of Universal CityWalk include Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Hard Rock Cafe (home to Hard Rock Live), NASCAR Sports Grille , NBA Café, Bob Marley – A Tribute to Freedom, Pastamore, Latin Quarter, Pat O’Brien’s, Emeril’s and the 20-screen, state-of-the-art Universal Cineplex. Universal Orlando also offers three onsite hotels: the Mediterranean-style Portofino Bay Hotel, the rock ‘n’ roll themed Hard Rock Hotel and the tropical island-themed Royal Pacific Resort.

In addition, Universal Orlando® hosts a variety of unique events and festivals throughout the year at both Universal Studios Florida® and Universal's Islands of Adventure® such as Halloween Horror Nights, Macy’s Holiday Parade at Universal Studios Florida®, Mardi Gras at Universal Studios, Rock the Universe (Christian rock weekend and Grinchmas at Universal's Islands of Adventure®, among others. In addition, the Blue Man Group makes its home at Universal Orlando.

Universal Orlando® is ideally located on Kirkman Road, just off Interstate 4 (Exit 74B). Hours are seasonal; call ahead before visiting Universal Orlando®.

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