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Universal's Islands of Adventure

6000 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819
407-363-8000
As featured in 3 days in Orlando
Ranked #21 of 162 attractions in Orlando
4.5 of 5 stars 2408 Reviews
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Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks, Performances
Fee: Yes
Traveler Description: FUN!!!!!  Meet your favorite  heroes like Spiderman and Captain America. Spectacular rides like the Hulk, Spiderman and Jurassic Park. If you want to... more »
Useful Information: Wheelchair access, Stroller parking, Activities for young children, Lockers / storage, Activities for older children, Bathroom facilities
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Jonesboro, Arkansas
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

This is a great park with so many rides, even compared to Disney's Magic Kingdom. We had a great time, and beware, you will get wet on the water rides! It has so much to offer, I really wish we had spent more time at Universal and less time elsewhere. We visited on a Wednesday and did not wait more... More

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Whitby, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

We had a much better time at Islands of Adventure than at Universal Studios. Probably because our kids do not like big roller coasters. Besides the Wizarding World of Harry Potter which was the highlight of our entire trip, our kids really enjoyed the Jurassic Park area. Watch the first Jurassic Park movie with the kids before you go so... More

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Victoria, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Been to Orlando many times and this is our favorite park overall. It was great before Potter and now it's even better. Even the water rides are great. Plus you can walk to the studios right next door. More

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Ohio
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

We loved the Harry Potter portion of the theme park. The rides are great but the area gets congested quite early in the day and stays congested. Do this first thing or you will regret it. It is about the only opportunity to take pictures without a crowd in the background. The rest of the park was not too busy... More

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familylovestotravel
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Great park, get an express pass, loved the Harry Potter section More

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Humres32
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW
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Travelled with nieces who are 14 and 11. We stayed at the Hard Rock which was a great choice as its family oriented, room key allows early access to park and express pass privileges to most rides, and when u buy items at the park they can be delivered to ur room next day. It doesn't get much better than... More

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Romsey, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

I love Universal, but being a complete wimp, this park has too many fast and furious upside-downy vomit inducing rides for me! WWHP is fab, and I can just about manage the brilliant Forbidden Journey. Jurassic Park River Ride was a once only affair for me, as 80ft in the dark just doesn't float my boat - pun intended! Beautifully... More

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Madison, South Dakota, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

We chose universal islands of adventure. No regrets! More fun than we imagined. The meal pass was very much worth it. Can't wait to go again. More

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Marietta, Oklahoma
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

LOVE the big roller costers but beware - you will get SOAKED on the water coasters! We went twice over 2 weeks and had so much more fun the begining of March than the middle. Less crowds and shorter lines. If you are willing to maybe get split up, the lines can be SO much quicker if you go in... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Cooled everyone off after a day previously at Universal. Great time. More

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