The adventure begins at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. With many different attractions and thrills for all ages, this is your complete guide to the park. Check out these Keys to Universal’s Islands of Adventure!
Themed Lands – Islands
At this park, you can choose your adventure. There are several themed lands as you journey through including Marvel Super Hero Island, Seuss Island, and Jurassic Park. Then, of course, there is the Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Hogsmeade™.
In each land, look for characters, attractions, and other fun things to do throughout the day! There is plenty to do for guests of all ages.
Attractions & Entertainment
At Universal Orlando Resort, there are attractions for every age. If you love rollercoasters and thrill rides, there is something for you. If you prefer less intense options or exploring with little ones, there is something for you too! In addition, there are shows and characters throughout the parks. At Universal’s Islands of Adventure, there are two amazing rollercoasters that have been added to the park over the last few years.
Check out this list of attractions, complete with height requirements:
Attractions
- Jurassic World VelociCoaster – 51″
- Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™ – 48″
- Jurassic Park River Adventure – 42″
- Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ – 48″
- Hogwarts™ Express
- Caro-Seuss-el™
- Doctor Doom’s Fearfall® – 52″
- Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls® – 44″
- Flight of the Hippogriff™ – 36″
- One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish™
- Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges® – 42″
- Pteranodon Flyers – minimum height is 36″ and maximum height is 56″ or must be with a rider who meets the requirements
- Skull Island: Reign of Kong – 36″
- Storm Force Accelatron®
- The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man® – 40″
- The Cat in the Hat™
- The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride!™ – 36″
- The Incredible Hulk Coaster® – 54″
If you are traveling with a child who does not want to ride, that doesn’t mean you can’t experience the attraction. Make sure you ask about Child Swap. Many attractions have a special room where you can wait with the non-rider.
Entertainment
In addition to the rides and attractions, there are a few shows at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. If you want to rest for a little bit and watch a show or want to end your night with a bang, check out the shows! Then, don’t miss meeting some of your favorites including Spider-Man or Blue the Velociraptor!
- Raptor Encounter
- Spider-Man Appearing at the Marvel® Alternaverse Store®
- Classic Comic Book Characters
- Dr. Seuss Character Zone
- If I Ran the Zoo™
- Me Ship, The Olive®
- Meet Spider-Man and the Marvel® Super Heroes
- Poseidon’s Fury
- Frog Choir
- Oh! The Stories You’ll Hear!
- Triwizard Spirit Rally
- The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts™ Castle
In the evenings, don’t miss the Hogwarts™ Castle show. This show changes throughout the year with different themes such as the Dark Arts or the Holidays. It typically starts at dusk and runs frequently until the park closes.
Dining Options
At Islands of Adventure, you have your choice of several dining options. Enjoy table-service restaurants such as the award-winning Mythos, quick-service options, and even a character dinner with some of the Marvel superheroes!
Here are the options. Please note, reservations are HIGHLY recommended for table-service restaurants and required for the character dinner.
Table-Service Restaurants
- Backwater Bar
- Confisco Grille
- Marvel Character Dinner (this is a buffet-style dinner)
- Mythos Restaurant
Quick-Service
- Three Broomsticks™
- Blondie’s
- Café 4™
- Captain America Diner
- Cathy’s Ice Cream
- Cinnabon
- Circus McGurkus Café Stoo-pendous™
- Comic Strip Café
- Croissant Moon Bakery
- Doc Sugrue’s Desert Kabab House
- Fire Eater’s Grill
- Green Eggs and Ham™ Café
- Hog’s Head™
- Hop on Pop™ Ice Cream Shop
- Pizza Predattoria
- Starbucks
- The Burger Digs
- Thunder Falls Terrace
- Wimpy’s
Snacks and Beverages
- Moose Juice, Goose Juice
- The Watering Hole™
Shopping
When you visit the Universal Orlando Resort, it makes sense that you want to bring home a special memento to celebrate your trip! Luckily, there are many opportunities for you to find the perfect gift or souvenir.
Here is a list of the shops located throughout the park.
- Ollivanders™ Wand Shop
- Honeydukes™
- All The Books You Can Read
- Betty Boop Store
- Cats, Hats, and Things™
- Comic Book Shop
- DeFoto’s Expedition Photography
- Dervish and Banges™
- Dinostore
- Filch’s Emporium™ of Confiscated Goods
- Gasoline Alley
- Historic Families – Heraldry
- Island Market and Export Candy Shoppe
- Islands of Adventure Trading Company
- Jurassic Outfitters
- Marvel Alterniverse Store®
- Mulberry Street™ Store
- Ocean Trader Market
- Owl Post™
- Port of Entry Christmas Shoppe
- Port Provisions
- Shop of Wonders
- Snookers and Snookers Sweet Candy Cookers
- Spider-Man Shop
- Star Souls – Psychic Reading
- Toon Extra
- Treasures of Poseidon
- Wossamotta-U
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade
The reason that many guests visit the Universal Orlando Resort is the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. You may not realize that the land actually spans both theme parks! The only way to see everything in the Wizarding World is to make sure you have a park-to-park ticket. That way, you can make the journey through London and Diagon Alley, ride the Hogwarts™ Express, and arrive at Hogsmeade™ Station.
Once you are in Hogsmeade, make sure that you explore the village before heading to Hogwarts Castle! If you are traveling with guests who do not wish to ride the attraction, you can still explore the castle and walk through the queue to see everything inside.
The youngest visitors will love riding Flight of the Hippogriff™. Don’t forget to bow when you see Buckbeak! For more adventurous guests, make sure that you don’t miss Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™.
If you have your wand ready, there are many opportunities to practice your magic too throughout the village. Look for the gold plaques on the ground. Then, stop at one of several spots to grab your choice of Butterbeer™. There are frozen, cold, and hot options.
The easiest way to plan a Universal Orlando Resort vacation is with the help of your Key to the World Travel advisor. It doesn’t cost anything extra to work with a travel advisor, and having peace of mind that your vacation is well-planned and in good hands is worth a fortune! Contact your Key to the World Travel® advisor for your next trip, or send us a quote request to get started.
