Universal Studios Florida



Theme Park:Universal Studio Florida (since 1990)
Address:6000 Universal Blvd
32819 Orlando
https://www.universalorlando.com
Operated by:Universal Parks and Resorts


Universal Studios Florida in Orlando, Florida, opened in 1990 as the first theme park at what is now Universal Orlando Resort. Originally built around the idea of taking guests behind the scenes of movies and television, the park has changed considerably over the years. While traces of the original studio concept remain, Universal Studios Florida is now primarily built around immersive attractions inspired by popular movies and characters.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley is one of the park’s highlights, with Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts hidden deep inside Gringotts Bank and the Hogwarts Express connecting the area with neighboring Islands of Adventure. Revenge of the Mummy remains one of Universal’s standout indoor roller coasters, while Men in Black: Alien Attack and E.T. Adventure represent very different generations of Universal’s signature dark rides.

Universal Studios Florida has never stopped changing, and that has always been part of its character. New attractions have replaced many of the original experiences over the years, but the idea of stepping into the movies remains at the heart of the park.

 

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A visit to Universal Studios Florida



 
 
 

Highlights of the Theme Park

 




 

Bourne Stuntacular

An unbelievable stage show

 


 

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

A very immersive dark ride coaster experience

 


 

Men in Black: Alien Attack

The awesome interactive dark ride

 


 

Revenge of the Mummy

The intense indoor coaster

 


 

Transformers: The Ride 3D

An awesome dark ride experience

 


 

 

Past Highlights of the Theme Park

 





 

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit

The large coaster of Universal Studios Florida

 



Universal Studios Hollywood



Theme Park:Universal Studios Hollywood (since 1964)
Address:100 Universal City Plaza
91608 Universal City
https://www.universalstudioshollywood.com
Operated by:Universal Parks and Resorts


Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, California, combines a theme park with one of the world’s most famous working movie studios. Its roots go back to the early studio tours offered by Universal more than a century ago, while the modern theme park gradually developed around them. Even today, the connection to Hollywood and the film industry remains an essential part of the experience.

The Studio Tour is still at the heart of Universal Studios Hollywood, taking visitors through the working backlot and past sets used in countless movies and television productions. Around it, the park has grown considerably, with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Super Nintendo World and attractions such as Jurassic World – The Ride and Revenge of the Mummy bringing major movie and gaming franchises to life.

Built into the hills above the San Fernando Valley, Universal Studios Hollywood has a setting quite unlike most theme parks. The combination of a working movie studio, modern themed attractions and views across Los Angeles makes the park as much a part of Hollywood as it is a traditional theme park.

 

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A visit to the original movie park



 
 
 

Highlights of the Theme Park

 




 

Harry Potter and the forbidden Journey

Flying through the air on robots

 


 

Jurassic World – The Ride

The world-famous water ride

 


 

Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge

An immersive AR dark ride

 


 

Revenge of the Mummy

An ancient curse and a dark ride coaster

 


 

Studio Tour

A world-famous attraction

 


 

WaterWorld

The awesome stunt show

 

 

 

Universal Studios Islands of Adventure



Theme Park:Universal Studios Islands of Adventure (since 2001)
Address:6000 Universal Blvd
32819 Orlando
https://www.universalorlando.com
Operated by:Universal Parks and Resorts


Universal Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida, opened in 1999 as the second theme park at Universal Orlando Resort. Rather than following the movie studio concept of neighboring Universal Studios Florida, the park was designed as a journey through a series of themed islands, each built around its own stories, characters and adventures.

Today, Islands of Adventure is home to some of Universal Orlando’s most popular attractions. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade features Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey as well as Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, while Jurassic World VelociCoaster dominates the neighboring Jurassic Park area. Marvel Super Hero Island, Seuss Landing and the water ride Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls add even more variety to the park.

With its detailed themed areas and an excellent collection of roller coasters, dark rides and water rides, Islands of Adventure offers plenty to explore beyond its headline attractions. Even after more than 25 years, the original idea of traveling from one completely different island to the next remains a big part of the park’s appeal.

 

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Going back to Hogwarts



 
 
 

Highlights of the Theme Park

 




 

Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls

A surprisingly wet log flume

 


 

Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

Probably the best roller coaster with a very long name

 


 

Harry Potter and the forbidden Journey

Flying through the air on robots

 


 

Incredible Hulk Coaster

Tyre driven madness

 


 

Jurassic Park River Adventure

A great water ride

 


 

VelociCoaster

The awesome launch coaster