Universal Islands of Adventure

"If thrilling roller coasters, mind-blowing 3-D animation experiences, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter sound like your trifecta of fun, then Universal’s Islands of Adventure is really the only park you need to visit during your Orlandovacation. The most adult-oriented of Orlando’s theme parks, IOA, as it’s known, is home to one of America’s most exciting roller coasters, the Incredible Hulk, as well as incredible 3-D rides like the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, Skull Island: Reign of Kong, and much, much more. The Hogsmeade portion of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter isIOA’s major new attraction and includes the extraordinary 3-D ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. If you want to see Diagon Alley and the rest of the Harry Potter attractions, be sure you buy the ticket that also grants access to the Hogwarts Express and Universal Orlando Resort."

"If thrilling roller coasters, mind-blowing 3-D animation experiences, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter sound like your trifecta of fun, then Universal’s Islands of Adventure is really the only park you need to visit during your Orlandovacation. The most adult-oriented of Orlando’s theme parks, IOA, as it’s known, is home to one of America’s most exciting roller coasters, the Incredible Hulk, as well as incredible 3-D rides like the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, Skull Island: Reign of Kong, and much, much more. The Hogsmeade portion of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter isIOA’s major new attraction and includes the extraordinary 3-D ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. If you want to see Diagon Alley and the rest of the Harry Potter attractions, be sure you buy the ticket that also grants access to the Hogwarts Express and Universal Orlando Resort."

The Best Things to Do in Orlando

"Exciting thrill rides, including the new VelociCoaster set to debut this summer, and a Harry Potter-themed land make Universal's Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort a fan-favorite theme park." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"Universal’s Holiday Tour offers guests priority access to Universal’s Holiday Experience Featuring Macy’s Balloons, a tour of the perfectly themed Holiday Tribute Store, as well as hot cocoa and a meet and greet with the Grinch at Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-pendous." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"Universal is building a brand new theme park at its resort in Orlando. Universal’s Epic Universe will join Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure as the third theme park at Universal Orlando Resort, and the first brand new theme park in Orlando in more than 20 years. In a press conference announcing the park last week, Tom Williams, chairman and chief executive officer for Universal Parks & Resorts, said Epic Universe will be 'the most immersive and innovative theme park we have ever created.' It’s a tall order for the company that brought J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World to life."