Universal Studios Orlando

Universal Orlando Resort’s theme parks

Islands of Adventure theme park
Universal's second theme park has a large menu of exciting rides and coasters and thrilling 3-D rides on five amazing islands — Marvel Super Hero Island, The Lost Continent, Jurassic Park , Seuss Landing, and Toon Lagoon. The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, widely regarded as the top theme park attraction in the world, is a 3-D ride that will astound riders of all ages. Water rides like Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls and Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges provide oceans of fun for everyone. Kids can go for a spin with The Cat In The Hat or for the older kids, teens and adults the Dueling Dragons will soar 125 feet in the air reaching speeds of 55 mph on the world's first inverted, dueling roller-coasters.

Universal Studios Florida
The number one movie and TV based theme park in the world. At this real, working motion picture and TV studio you’ll find an amazing array of rides, shows, movie sets and attractions. Stroll realistic sets that re-create the streets of New York, San Francisco, Hollywood and experience your favorite scenes from your favorite movies. Featured attractions include; Revenge of the Mummy, Shrek 4-D, MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack, E.T. Adventure, Back to the Future The ride, and for the kids there is Woody Woodpecker's Kidzone.

Universal CityWalk
For nighttime excitement, there is Universal CityWalk, a 30-acre nighttime entertainment complex with a collection of some of the most powerful and popular music and entertainment industry icons ever created: Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Emeril’s Orlando, Hard Rock Live and dozens more clubs, restaurants and shops.

Character Breakfasts
Enjoy breakfast with Spider-Man and your favorite Dr. Seuss characters! An unforgettable meet and greet opportunity with a delicious buffet breakfast featuring a large variety of breakfast items. Buffet breakfast is offered from the opening of the park to 10:30 a.m. Thursday through Sunday at Confisco Grille in Universal’s Islands of Adventure.

Height Requirements Islands of Adventure:
The Incredible Hulk Coaster – Must be at least 54”
Dueling Dragons – Must be at least 54”
Doctor Doom’s Fearfall – Must be at least 52”
Dudley Do-Rights Ripsaw Falls – Must be at least 44”
Popeye and Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges – Must be at least 42”
Jurassic Park River Adventure – Must be at least 42”
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man – Must be at least 40”
The Flying Unicorn – Must be at least 36”
Pteranadon Flyers – Must be at least 36” and no more than 56”
Cat in the Hat, Caro-Seuss-El, One Fish Two Fish and Storm Force Accelatron – Must Be Able To Sit Upright Unassisted

Height Requirements Universal Studios Florida:
Revenge of the Mummy - Must be at least 48"
Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast - Must be at least 40"
Men In Black: Alien Attack - Must be at least 42"
Back to the Future - Must be at least 40"
Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster - Must be at least 36"
E.T., Jaws, and Earthquake - Must Be Able To Sit Upright Unassisted

Eating, Drinking & Shopping

The food at the restaurants in Universal Orlando's theme parks is generally good and there are plenty of options. Advance reservations are advisable for Lombard's Seafood Grille, specializing in fish dishes, and the Universal Studios Classic Monster Cafe, which offers Italian and Californian cuisine and has a good value buffet. Mel's Drive-In is definitley the place to go for fast food and shakes; the wonderful 1950s diner is straight out of the 1973 movie American Graffiti.

Most of the shops at the parks stay open after official closing times, and offer a wide range of themed souvenirs. The Universal Studios Store in the Front Lot sells everything from fake Oscars to oven mitts bearing the Universal logo, and you can buy autographed, but extremely expensive, photographs of your favorite movie star at the On Location store. Most of Universal Orlando's attractions have their own store.

Universal Studios Resorts and Hotels

Each distinct hotel is located just steps away from Universal Studios, and Universal’s Islands of Adventure – and the entertainment complex of Universal CityWalk. Plus on-site hotel guests enjoy a variety of special theme park privileges including Universal Express ride access to the attractions at both theme parks all day. More on Universal On-site Hotels >

Portofino Bay Hotel, A Loews Hotel - Universal's first hotels is nestled along a picturesque bay. This luxurious hotel recreates the charm of the sunny seaside village of Portofino, Italy, right down to the cobblestone streets and outdoor cafés. The luxurious 750 guest rooms are large and feature authentic Italian furnishings. For families the hotel offers Kids Suites which has a separate room for the kids decorated in fun themes featuring two child sized beds, a small table and chair set, separate closet, television and play area. Three beautifully themed pools including the Beach Pool with a Roman Aqueduct water-slide, sandy beach, adjacent children’s pool, two Jacuzzis and three Beach Cabanas.

Hard Rock Hotel - This AAA Four Diamond Award winning hotel features California mission-style architecture outside, and striking interiors highlighted by a priceless collection of rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia throughout the public areas and it's located at the center of Universal Orlando . For children Hard Rock Hotel offers a variety of unique programs and services, including lending game libraries, special menus, welcome gifts for children under ten, supervised recreational programs, and much more. The centerpiece of the Hard Rock Hotel is the 12,000 square foot pool with a underwater sound system and a Interactive play area for children, including a 260-foot water slide. The 650 hotel guest rooms have undergone a stylish renovation. The new rooms feature upgraded amenities including a 32-inch flat panel television and MP3 landing stations.

Royal Pacific Resort, A Loews Hotel - A tropical paradis featuring lush tropical landscaping and sparkling waterfalls. The hotel's unique design and exotic charm transports you to the enchanted isles of the South Pacific. One of the most impressive features of this resort is the lagoon-style swimming pool and sandy beach with the Royal Bali Sea interactive water play area for children. Saturdays at dusk you can catch the “movie of the week” on a big screen poolside. For the kids there is The Mariner’s Club supervised children’s activity center. Each of the 1,000 guest rooms, including 51 suites, exudes the warmth and charm of the islands with bamboo accents.