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 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, Nickelodeon Studios (closed), 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

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), Grinchmas at Universal's Islands of Adventure®, Tony Hawk's Grand Jam at Universal Studios Florida®, Orlando Beer Festival at Universal CityWalk®, among others. In addition, the Blue Man Group made its debut at Universal Studios Florida® on June 8, 2007.

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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