This is the second Universal Studios Park to open in Orlando and is the thrill seekers Mecca in Orlando. Situated adjacent to the original Universal you park at the same place and walk through City Walk to reach both parks.
Once through the gates get yourself a park map and work out the rides you want to do straight away. With so many big rides here, if the park is busy it may take you more than one day to get round it all.
There are 5 different “lands” to explore.
Seuss Landing
To your right as you enter is Seuss Landing, a magical, mythical land of everything Seuss! The colours all around you are dazzling, and there is plenty to keep youngsters occupied for hours. The rides here include a sit and ride sofa in the company of the Cat in the Hat, Caro-Seuss-El and One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.
The Lost Continent
This mythical land of wizards and monsters has more grown up rides and shows such as Duelling Dragons, a dual coaster where Fire and Ice battle it out to reign supreme. The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad is a live action show of heroes and villains, death-defying stunts and heart-stopping feats as the Sindbad and his faithful sidekick Kabob attempt to rescue the beautiful Princess Amoura from the evil witch Miseria.
As if all that excitement wasn’t enough next on your journey you meet Poseidon’s Fury. This leads into a myriad of tunnels and ancient temples. Can you survive and live to tell the tale?
Jurassic Park
Come face to face with the creatures that ruled the Earth 65 million years ago.
Take to your boat to drift serenely through the Dino enclosure to view the beautiful tame beasts of history, brought back to life with modern technology…. But wait, something’s gone wrong…. You’re pushed off course straight into the T Rex enclosure…OH NO!!!!!
The Dinosaur Discovery Centre is a hand’s on, fun learning experience for everyone. You may even see a Raptor hatching….
Camp Jurassic and the Pteranodon Flyers are perfect for kids and the young at heart.
Toon Lagoon
On a hot day this “Land” is a must. It has some of the best water rides in Orlando. Dudley Do Rights Ripsaw Falls is not a ride to attempt if you don’t want to get soaked to the skin, but it is terrific fun. Boo Hiss Snidely Whiplash…
Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge Rat Barges, strangely enough is another water ride to avoid if you like your clothes/shoes/underwear dry. Lovely and refreshing on a hot day though.
Marvel Super Hero Island
I’ve saved the best till last. This is our favourite land and features three of the best rides in all of Florida.
Dr Doom’s Fearfall is literally that. You are strapped into your seat, rocketed up the outside of a tower 150 feet into the air, then dropped. So simple and yet so thrilling.
The Amazing Adventure of Spiderman
This is a multi sensory ride/simulator. Rated as the top ride in the Southern USA. Nuff said…
Incredible Hulk Coaster
OK I admit it, this is my number one fav of them all. You cannot fail to miss this “hulking” great coaster as you enter the Park. Either save it till last, or come back to it several times and experience it from the front seat, back seat and middle. There are queues for all area’s.
So there you have a very brief introduction to Islands of Adventure, make time to visit and you too will become a coaster junkie :-)
Once through the gates get yourself a park map and work out the rides you want to do straight away. With so many big rides here, if the park is busy it may take you more than one day to get round it all.
There are 5 different “lands” to explore.
Seuss Landing
To your right as you enter is Seuss Landing, a magical, mythical land of everything Seuss! The colours all around you are dazzling, and there is plenty to keep youngsters occupied for hours. The rides here include a sit and ride sofa in the company of the Cat in the Hat, Caro-Seuss-El and One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.
The Lost Continent
This mythical land of wizards and monsters has more grown up rides and shows such as Duelling Dragons, a dual coaster where Fire and Ice battle it out to reign supreme. The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad is a live action show of heroes and villains, death-defying stunts and heart-stopping feats as the Sindbad and his faithful sidekick Kabob attempt to rescue the beautiful Princess Amoura from the evil witch Miseria.
As if all that excitement wasn’t enough next on your journey you meet Poseidon’s Fury. This leads into a myriad of tunnels and ancient temples. Can you survive and live to tell the tale?
Jurassic Park
Come face to face with the creatures that ruled the Earth 65 million years ago.
Take to your boat to drift serenely through the Dino enclosure to view the beautiful tame beasts of history, brought back to life with modern technology…. But wait, something’s gone wrong…. You’re pushed off course straight into the T Rex enclosure…OH NO!!!!!
The Dinosaur Discovery Centre is a hand’s on, fun learning experience for everyone. You may even see a Raptor hatching….
Camp Jurassic and the Pteranodon Flyers are perfect for kids and the young at heart.
Toon Lagoon
On a hot day this “Land” is a must. It has some of the best water rides in Orlando. Dudley Do Rights Ripsaw Falls is not a ride to attempt if you don’t want to get soaked to the skin, but it is terrific fun. Boo Hiss Snidely Whiplash…
Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge Rat Barges, strangely enough is another water ride to avoid if you like your clothes/shoes/underwear dry. Lovely and refreshing on a hot day though.
Marvel Super Hero Island
I’ve saved the best till last. This is our favourite land and features three of the best rides in all of Florida.
Dr Doom’s Fearfall is literally that. You are strapped into your seat, rocketed up the outside of a tower 150 feet into the air, then dropped. So simple and yet so thrilling.
The Amazing Adventure of Spiderman
This is a multi sensory ride/simulator. Rated as the top ride in the Southern USA. Nuff said…
Incredible Hulk Coaster
OK I admit it, this is my number one fav of them all. You cannot fail to miss this “hulking” great coaster as you enter the Park. Either save it till last, or come back to it several times and experience it from the front seat, back seat and middle. There are queues for all area’s.
So there you have a very brief introduction to Islands of Adventure, make time to visit and you too will become a coaster junkie :-)