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Universal Islands of Adventure
4.7(101,132)4.7 out of 5 stars, 101132 reviews Orlando, FL
About Universal Islands of Adventure
Universal Islands of Adventure offers an immersive experience with themed worlds, thrilling rides, and a family-friendly atmosphere, particularly appealing for fans of franchises like Harry Potter and Jurassic Park.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families celebrating birthdaysFans of popular franchises like Harry Potter and Jurassic ParkThose looking for a full day of activitiesChildren (5-12 years) will enjoy the themed rides and attractionsTeens (13-19 years) can appreciate the thrill rides like Velocicoaster
Why families love it
- Hulk rollercoaster
- Velocicoaster
- Hagrid's Motorbike rollercoaster
- Harry Potter and Spiderman simulator rides
- Coca Cola Freestyle refillable drink scheme
- Universal app for checking ride wait times
Insider tips
- Use the Universal app to monitor ride wait times
- Consider purchasing Express passes for shorter wait times
- Visit on weekdays for potentially lower crowds
Good to know before you go
- Weekends and holidays when the park is likely to be more crowded
- Buying tickets at the park; pre-purchase to save time
- Long wait times for rides, often exceeding 1 hour
- Limited accessibility for individuals with mobility issues
- High prices for food and rentals like mobility scooters
- Crowds
- Busy during weekends and holidays; weekdays are preferable for lower crowd levels
- Value
- Tickets are priced higher than some competitors, with pre-purchased tickets recommended to avoid long lines. Mobility scooter rentals range from $75 to $95, which is higher than Disney's $60. Food is noted as overpriced.
- Food
- Food and drink prices are high; consider bringing snacks to save money
- Accessibility
- Limited accommodations for mobility issues; long lines may not be accessible
- Safety
- General safety measures implied but not specifically mentioned in reviews
What parents say
"Awesome experience at Universal Islands of Adventure! So many great fun & thrilling rides - Hulk rollercoaster, Velocicoaster, Hagrid's Motorbike rollercoaster, both the Harry Potter & Spiderman simulator rides, and the Kong ride - all super enjoyable! Recommend using the Universal app to check Ride wait times while in the park and choose rides accordingly. Coca Cola Freestyle refillable drink scheme also turned out to be a big plus throughout our day. The detail put into the Harry Potter world is immensely incredible, other worlds are great too (Marvel, Jurassic Park, Kong) but the Harry Pot"
in the last week
"Very nice park. Not for people with mobility issues. The long lines don't accommodate people in mobility scooters. If standing for long periods is an issue this park is not for you. It will make the rides less enjoyable and more painful. Renting a mobility scooter is 75 and 95 for one with a canopy. Disney charges 60 for the day. Disney is very accessible. This park was not accessible in the lines for the rides. The kebabs and gyros were good. The refillable drinks cup is a good value. Soda was flowing all day."
a week ago
"I have visited several Universal Parks over the years. My experience has been mixed. I really enjoy walking around park just for the atmosphere and kids love it. With that said the price and the wait time for the rides is unreasonable. Plus this last trip Kong ride broke down after 30 minute wait, place almost all the rides over 1 hour wait. I highly pre buy tickets because it was over 30 minutes to buy tickets at the site. The line wasn't even that long the process was very slow compared to other amusement parks. Even pre buying tickets and passes has a wait line but not as long. Also"
a week ago
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