Did you know there is a place in Orlando that offers fun with some friends from faraway lands that take you on out-of-this-world adventures? Universal Orlando Resort is Disney’s cousin *twice removed, about 15-20 minutes away. (depending on Orlando traffic)
If you are planning a trip to Universal Orlando Resort, look no further! We have put together guides to help you navigate between the two parks. This guide will break down the ins and outs of Islands of Adventure!
Universal’s Islands of Adventure 101
Universal’s Islands of Adventure is Universal Orlando Resort’s second theme park. The park is a mixture of literary stories, superheroes, and other classic properties. Islands of Adventure also has its own Wizarding World of Harry Potter area with Hogsmeade and the Hogwarts Castle. There is also the newly renovated Jurassic World that has broken the mold with some dino-rrific attractions that will keep you looking over your shoulder your whole visit… (We are talking about those raptors!)
Port of Entry
The Port of Entry is not just where you enter the park, but a beautifully themed and whimsical land in itself. The area gives nods to various classic fairy tales and mythical characters and features a few shops and merchandise locations.
Dining
Cinnabon (Quick Service)
Croissant Moon Bakery (Quick Service)
Starbucks (Quick Service)
Shopping
DeFoto’s Expedition Photography
Island Market and Export Candy Shoppe
Islands of Adventure Trading Company
Ocean Trader Market
Port Provisions
Seuss Landing
Seuss Landing is like stepping into your favorite childhood books. This odd and amusing area features attractions and restaurants themed after the long history of popular children’s books by Dr. Seuss. Take a ride around the area in the High in The Sky Suess Trolley Train Ride! or grab a bite from a gigantic Green Eggs and Ham Cafe. During the holidays, this is a very fun and festive place to visit. The whole land gets a fun makeover with a Who-bilation the likes of which you have never seen!
Attractions and Rides
Caro-Seuss-el
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
The Cat in the Hat
The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride!
Oh! The Stories You’ll Hear!
Dining
Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-pendous (Quick Service)
Green Eggs and Ham Cafe (Quick Service)
Moose Juice, Goose Juice (Quick Service)
The Lost Continent
The Lost Continent is an impressively built land featuring theming based on ancient mythical heroes and stories. Towering statues and waterfalls make the surroundings feel almost unreal. The main attraction is the crowd-pleasing Poseidon’s Fury special effects show. Guests can also dine at the park’s most popular restaurant Mythos.
Attractions and Rides
None at this time
Dining
Doc Sugrue’s Dessert Kebab House (Quick Service)
Fire Eater’s Grill (Quick Service)
Mythos (Table Service)
Shopping
Historic Families – Heraldry
Mythical Metals
Shop of Wonders
Star Souls
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade
Hogsmeade is a highly detailed recreation of a wizarding village right outside the Hogwarts Castle that Harry Potter attended in the films. This snowy town features much of the same experiences as its sister land, Diagon Alley, like interactive wand locations and various shops. The main attractions here are the thrilling Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and the new Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. There is a nightly light show on the castle as well that is not to be missed.
Attractions and Rides
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
Hogwarts Express
Flight of the Hippogriff
Frog Choir
Triwizard Spirit Rally
Dining
Three Broomsticks (Quick Service)
Hog’s Head (Quick Service)
Shopping
Ollivander’s Wand Shop
Honeyduke’s
Dervish and Banges
Filch’s Emporium of Confiscated Goods
Owl Post
Jurassic World
Jurassic Park is a minor recreation of the doomed theme park from the first iconic film in the now long-running series. Don’t worry though, this one has been running for years and no one has been eaten yet! Here guests can have an up-close encounter with a raptor or escape the jaws of a T-Rex with a wet ride on Jurassic Park River Adventure. This land will also be getting a new thrilling raptor-based rollercoaster any day now!
Attractions and Rides
Jurassic Park River Adventure
Pteranodon Flyers
Jurassic World VelociCoaster
Dining
The Burger Digs (Quick Service)
Thunder Falls Terrace (Quick Service)
Shopping
Dinostore
Jurassic Outfitters
Toon Lagoon
Toon Lagoon is a land filled with characters and settings from classic newspaper comic strips like Beetle Bailey and Dagwood. This area is filled to the brim with silly settings and theming. You’ll even hear the characters come to life as they comment on their predicaments. Guests can get soaked on the thrilling Ripsaw Falls and kids can enjoy a fun play area at Me Ship, The Olive.
Attractions and Rides
Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls
Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges
Dining
Blondie’s (Quick Service)
Wimpy’s (Quick Service)
Comic Strip Cafe (Quick Service)
Shopping
Betty Boop Store
Toon Extra
Wossamotta-U
Marvel Superhero Island
Marvel Superhero Island is where guests can live the adventures of some of the world’s greatest superheroes. The area is splashed with art straight from the comics and various characters like Spider-Man, Wolverine and Captain America make regular appearances. The headlining attractions here are The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man and The Incredible Hulk Coaster.
Attractions and Rides
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
The Incredible Hulk Coaster
Doctor Doom’s Fearfall
Storm Force Accelatron
Dining
Cafe 4 (Quick Service)
Captain America Diner (Quick Service)
Chill Ice Cream (Quick Service)
Shopping
Comic Book Shop
Marvel Alterniverse Store
Spider-Man Shop
Skull Island: Reign of Kong
This area only contains the Skull Island: Reign of Kong attraction. There are no dining or shopping options in this small land.
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