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Universal Orlando Resort
Planning a trip to Universal Orlando Resort? You've come to the right place. This guide covers everything you need to know about one of the world's most thrilling holiday destinations - from choosing the right parks to making the most of every moment once you're there.
Universal Orlando is home to four incredible theme parks. Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure are the resort's iconic originals, packed with world-class attractions, immersive lands and legendary rides. Universal Volcano Bay brings tropical water park thrills to the mix, while the brand-new Universal Epic Universe raises the bar all over again with next-generation experiences unlike anything seen before.
Whether you're racing alongside Super Heroes, exploring magical worlds, encountering dinosaurs or stepping inside your favourite films and stories, there's something here for every kind of traveller. Read on for everything you need to plan the perfect Universal Orlando adventure.
Universal Studios Florida
Universal Studios Florida is a real, working production studio with all kinds of amazing rides, shows, movie sets and attractions where YOU get to be the star!
Immerse yourself in the next generation of blockbuster entertainment at Universal Studios. You’ll enter The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Diagon Alley™, encounter mischievous Minions, crash through Krustyland with The Simpsons™ and join forces with the TRANSFORMERS as you find yourself right in the middle of the action.
Join the Fast & Furious family for a full-throttle, high-octane experience. Ride along with Dom, Letty, Hobbs and the rest of the crew as they face off against an unforeseen enemy in Fast & Furious – Supercharged™, coming to Universal Studios Florida
Universal Epic Universe
Universal Epic Universe flares into life - a vast new realm where five fully realised universes lie beyond celestial portals, each one alive with its own signature attractions.
Celestial Park forms the heart, a sweeping garden of water, light and energy drawing you in and and linking every land beyond. In The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Ministry of Magic™, Parisian streets unfold into the grand Art Deco spectacle of wizarding London. SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ bursts with colour, movement, power‑ups and playful energy. How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk brings soaring cliffs, bustling harbours and Viking architecture to life with warmth and spirit. Dark Universe surrounds you with gothic, storm‑lit laboratories and the atmospheric tension of classic monster storytelling.
Universal Epic Universe pulses with coasters raging overhead, dynamic world‑spanning characters and rich environments igniting as you move between worlds - a constellation of awe, adventure and discovery.
Universal Islands of Adventure
Get ready to have fun with your favourite childhood heroes, comic book stars and cartoon characters at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, one of the awesome theme parks at Universal Orlando Resort.
Have you always wondered what it would be like to swing through the city with Spider-Man? Or how you would survive on Skull Island: Reign of KongSM? And make sure you watch out for those hungry dinosaurs when you visit Jurassic Park®!
Universal Islands of Adventure is also home to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Hogsmeade™, where you can experience just what it’s like to be a wizard at Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry!
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Diagon Alley™
Whether you’re a Harry Potter™ super-fan or you’ve barely heard of the boy wizard, you can’t fail to be astounded when you set foot in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Diagon Alley™.
Located at Universal Studios Florida, this is just about as close to actually living in the enchanting world of wizards and witches as you can get!
Enjoy a cold Butterbeer™ at the Leaky Cauldron™, shop for your own Harry Potter™ wand at Ollivanders™ and hang on tight for the most exciting experience of all – the multi-dimensional thrill ride Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts™
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Hogsmeade™
Expect magical spells, dark villains and daring heroes at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Hogsmeade™, located at Universal Islands of Adventure.
Venture inside Hogwarts™ castle, feast at the Three Broomsticks™ and come face-to-face with magical creatures as you soar over the castle on the thrilling ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™.
Plus, with an Explorer Ticket you can travel between both lands of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ by riding the Hogwarts™ Express# between Hogsmeade™ Station at Universal Islands of Adventure and London at Universal Studios Florida!
Universal Volcano Bay
Universal Volcano Bay is a water park where there’s no waiting in long lines, no carrying rafts around the park… nothing between you and a full day of fun!
Using state-of-the-art new technology called TapuTapu wearables, you can hold your place in Virtual Line with just a wave of your wrist.
So there’s less time waiting in line and more time to speed down slides, brave whitewater torrents, drift down a winding river, or relax in your own waterside cabana.
Universal CityWalk
This is where your evenings really come together. Live music over dinner and drinks. Grab a seat. It’s all about to begin….
Blue Man Group will rock your world, blow your mind, and unleash your spirit. Leave your expectations at the door and let three bald and blue men take you on a spectacular journey filled with music, laughter and surprises.
DARE TO LIVE IN FULL COLOUR!
CityWalk’s quick and full-service restaurants offer everything from snacks like churros, ice cream and soda to elegant gourmet cuisine from a celebrity chef kitchen.
See blockbuster movies, sing karaoke to a live band, play mini-golf or dance the night away at the hottest concert in town. It’s all happening here, at The Epicenter of Awesome
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