Islands Of Adventure

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Islands of Adventure Overview

Opened in 2000, Islands of Adventure mixes the 'edge' that made Universal famous with the 'theming' that made Disney famous. In fact, some of Disney's imagineers were hired by Universal to help develop this park - not to mention that Steven Speilberg himself also served as creative consultant. Islands of Adventure is divided into 5 distinct areas, each offering some of the best attractions in Orlando.

 

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Islands of Adventure Rides and Attractions

Wizarding World of Harry Potter Dragon Challenge Flight of the Hippogriff Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Marvel Super Hero Island The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman Doctor Doom's Fearfall Storm Force Accelatron Incredible Hulk Coaster Toon Lagoon Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls Me Ship, The Olive Popeye & Bluto's Bilge Rat Barges Jurassic Park Jurassic Park Discovery Center Jurassic Park River Adventure Camp Jurassic Pteranodon Flyers The Lost Continent Poseidon's Fury The Eighth Voyage of Sinbad Stunt Show Seuss Landing If I Ran the Zoo The Cat in the Hat One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Caro-Suess-el The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride

Port of Entry
Port of Entry does a terrific job of setting the tone for your visit to Islands of Adventure.  Themed to reflect the crossroads of a Port town, here you will find some interesting and intriguing shops, as well as some of the best theming detail in the park. The stores here are decidedly unique. Of course you have the  standard 'theme park souvenir stores' that do a good job of pushing all the t-shirts. Of particular interest though are the candy store (which is attached to the Port of Entry Christmas Shoppe), and the Christmas Shoppe itself. Oddly enough, this is also one of the most photogenic areas of the park, as it is rich in detail and theming. Be sure to take some time during your visit and take some pictures in this area of the park - you'll be happy you did.

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What you need to know about Islands Of Adventure

If you arrive at the park when it opens, you'll likely be able to experience just about everything the park has to offer in one day. During peak season, that tends to be a bit more challenging, but not all together impossible.

Universal "Meal Deal": Universal offers a "meal deal" that allows you to effectively eat as much as you want at select counter service locations. The one park meal deal is $20.99 plus tax for adults, and $10.99 pus tax for children ages 3-9. The two park meal deal is $24.99 plus tax for adults and $12.99 for children. Neither offer includes beverages, but the two park Meal Deal does include a dinner entre at select CityWalk restaurants. More details

A very 'wet' park: We really can't stress this enough. Islands of Adventure tends to be a VERY wet park. Three of its biggest attractions (Popeye and Bluto's Bilge Rat Barges, Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls and Jurassic Park River Adventure) have a habit of soaking you to the bone. For this reason, we suggest that you consider bringing a change of clothes with you to the park. A common mistake most people make is they think that since Florida is hot, they will dry off quickly - keep in mind that when Florida is hot, it's also humid - and nothing is worse then perpetually wet clothes when you're walking around a theme park.

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