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Universal Islands of Adventure

Universal Islands Of Adventure

Get ready to have fun with your favourite childhood heroes, comic book stars and cartoon characters at Universal Islands of Adventure, one of three awesome theme parks at Universal Orlando Resort.

Have you always wondered what it would be like to swing through the city with Spider-Man? Or how you would survive on Skull Island: Reign of Kong? And make sure you check out the new set of tracks making its way through the jungle: roller coaster tracks, rising high above the Jurassic Park terrain. You’ll feel the rush of the hunt as you ride through the Velociraptor paddock and race alongside these fierce predators. Jurassic World VelociCoaster is now open.

Universal Islands of Adventure is also home to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Hogsmeade™,  where for the first time ever, join Hagrid™ as you fly deep into the Forbidden Forest, beyond the grounds of Hogwarts™ castle, on a thrilling roller coaster ride to discover the rarest magical creatures

Universal Islands of Adventure Rides

Universal’s Islands of Adventure is made up of these themed areas:

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Hogsmeade™

Explore Hogwarts castle, eat at the Three Broomsticks™ and come face-to-face with enchanting creatures as you soar over the castle.

Plus you can travel between both lands of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ by riding the Hogwarts™ Express between Hogsmeade™ Station in Universal’s Islands of Adventure and King’s Cross Station at Universal Studios Florida!

Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

For the first time ever, join Hagrid as you fly deep into the wilds of the Forbidden Forest, beyond the grounds of Hogwarts castle, on a thrilling roller coaster ride that plunges into the paths of some of the wizarding world’s rarest magical creatures. Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™ – Universal’s most highly themed, immersive coaster is only at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Hogsmeade™, at Universal Orlando Resort. 

Find out more about The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter– Hogsmeade

 Insider Tip

Staying at Universal Orlando hotel? You’ll be able to enjoy Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ one hour before the theme park opens ( select attractions, valid ticket required) , so we recommend heading for this section first before the regular guests enter the park!

Hogsmeade
Skull Island Reign of Kong

Skull Island: Reign of Kong

Brave the dangers of a mysterious island where few have dared to venture. On your treacherous jungle expedition, prehistoric predators and vile creatures attack from all sides. Just as all seems lost, the most colossal ape ever to walk the Earth—King Kong—hurls himself between you and certain doom.

Is he your hero or the ultimate foe?

Live the brutal struggle of a 1930s expedition to a mysterious island. As you journey deep into the dark heart of the jungle, your crew is swarmed by unspeakable creatures and attacked by enormous prehistoric predators. Your only hope is the most colossal ape ever to walk the earth. As the beasts fight for dominance, you will just fight to survive….

Marvel Super Hero Island

This is where you will see your favourite Super Heroes.

Our top things to do in Marvel Super Hero Island®:

 

  • Doctor Doom’s Fearfall®: Blast 185 feet into the sky and then hurl back down.
  • Storm Force Acceleration®: Board Professor Xavier’s power generator and spin as fast as you can.
  • The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man®: Soar above the streets, scale skyscrapers and battle bad guys left and right.
  • The Incredible Hulk Coaster®: You launch up to 67mph as Hulk-like power propels you upside down into a zero-gravity roll, racing faster and faster.
Hulk Ride
Toon Lagoon

Toon Lagoon

This island is home to over 150 life-size sculptures dedicated to your favourite cartoon characters!

Our top things to do in Toon Lagoon®:

  • Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls®: Part roller coaster, part water flume, this ride combines the fun of the classic cartoons with edge-of-your-seat action.
  • Popeye and Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges®:  Hold on tight as you brave your way through raging rapids.
  • Me Ship, The Olive®: Across three decks you’ll find passageways, slides, climbing nets, horns, an interactive piano, and more.

Jurassic Park

A creation 65 million years in the making!

Our top things to do in Jurassic Park:

  • Jurassic World VelociCoaster: Feel the rush of the hunt as you race through the jungle alongside Velociraptors. Jurassic World VelociCoaster is now open.
  • Jurassic Park River Adventure: One minute, you’re gliding along in your raft. The next, you’re face to face with a giant T. rex.
  • Raptor Encounter: Brave a visit to the Raptor Encounter for a chance to see the most recognizable member of the park’s raptor pack: Blue.
  • Pteranodon Flyers: Taking flight beneath the 10-foot wings of a Pteranodon, little adventurers will get an amazing view of all the theme-park excitement below.
  • Camp Jurassic: This mega recreation area is a multi-level prehistoric playground where kids can have mammoth-sized fun.
  • Jurassic Park Discovery Centre: Unearth the mysteries of our planet’s prehistoric past at this interactive centre.
Jurassic Park

Seuss Landing

Kids of all ages (and mums and dads too) love the Dr. Seuss books, and little ones especially won’t want to leave this whimsical, colourful world where they can become part of his best-loved children’s stories!

Our top things to do in Seuss Landing™:

  • Caro-Seuss-el™: Climb aboard this sensationally Seussian twist on a classic carnival ride.
  • The Cat in the Hat™: Grab a seat and swerve this way and that through The Cat in the Hat™.
  • The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride!™: Sit back and relax as you wind your way above the imaginative buildings and rides of Seuss Landing™.
  • One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish™: Climb inside your very own Dr. Seuss flying fish.
Seuss Landing

Universal Islands of Adventure Rides

 

There are so many awesome rides at Universal Islands of Adventure- so here are just a few of our favourites!

Insider Tip:

Universal’s Islands of Adventure operates a Child Swap (select attractions) for guests visiting with small children or babies. One of your group can take their turn on a ride whilst the other one takes care of the little one, then you can swap without having to get back in the queue!

 

Thrill Rides – Our Top Picks

To find out about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ rides, see the Guide to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter– Hogsmeade and the Guide to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley™

 

Jurassic World VelociCoaster

 Min Height: 51”/130cm

Two intense launches. Four inversions. It’s a new species of roller coaster: Jurassic World VelociCoaster. Now open at Universal Orlando Resort.

The Incredible Hulk Coaster

 Min Height: 54”/4ft6″/137cm

You’ve volunteered to take part in a science experiment based on Dr. Bruce Banner’s research—but a blast of gamma radiation changes everything. You launch up to 67 miles per hour as Hulk-like power propels you upside down into a zero-gravity roll, racing faster and faster. Hang on as this high-speed, red-line rampage smashes its way through the sky.

 

Water Rides – Our Top Picks

Jurassic Park River Adventure

 Min Height: 42”/3ft6″/107cm

One minute, you’re gliding along in your raft. The next, you’re face to face with a giant T. rex. There’s nowhere to turn. He’s bearing down on you and your only escape from his razor sharp teeth is to take the pitch-black plunge before you.

Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls

 Min Height: 44”/3ft8″/113cm

Part roller coaster, part water flume, this ride combines the fun of the classic cartoons with edge-of-your-seat action. As you slosh your way through twists and turns, you’ll approach a nail-biting 75-foot drop for the biggest splash of your life.

Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges®

  Min Height: 44”/3ft8″/113cm

Hold on tight as you brave your way through raging rapids to rescue Popeye’s best gal, Olive Oyl, from blowhard Bluto and a super-sized octopus. You’ll laugh. You’ll scream. You’ll be really wet and squooshy.

 

Great for Children – Our Top Picks

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man®

 Min Height: 40”/3ft4″/102cm

Strap on your 3-D glasses and join the world’s most famous webslinger on a high-flying adventure. You’ll soar above the streets, scale skyscrapers and battle bad guys left and right. Just watch out for the 400-foot freefall.

The Cat in the Hat™

 Min Height: 36”/3ft/92cm

Grab a seat and swerve this way and that through The Cat in the Hat™. Each scene has been vividly re-created with colorful characters and crazy motion as you twist from room to room, trying to clean up after The Cat in the Hat™ before Mother comes home.

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish™

 Min Height: None!

Climb inside your very own Dr. Seuss flying fish. It’s equipped with easy-to-use controls that let you maneuver up, up, up and down, down, down as you gently glide around an array of dancing fountains.

The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride!™

  Min Height: None!

Sit back and relax as you wind your way above the imaginative buildings and rides of Seuss Landing™ on one of two tracks featuring the Sneetches or the ABCs of your other favorite Seuss stories.

 

Aquatica Facts

Aquatica Opening Hours

Opens: 9am

Closes: 8pm

Opening times vary depending on the season. If you need to know times for a specific date, we recommend checking with the park just before you visit.

Aquatica Parking
Parking Prices:

Car or Motorcycle

$17

Preferred Parking

$22

RV’s

$25

 Parking Tip 1

Aquatica is right next door to Seaworld, so why not visit both on the same day and pay parking only once!

Aquatica Facilities

During your day at Aquatica you can use all of these for FREE:

  • Beach and picnic areas
  • Showers
  • Changing areas
  • Baby feeding station
  • Use of life vests
  • First aid station

Don’t forget to check out Aquatica’s gift shops! 

Bag yourself a variety of summer items, beachwear, towels, branded sportswear and of course – those all-important gifts!

 Top Tip

All the pools at Aquatica are heated, so the park can stay open even in the winter months!

Renting lockers and towels

Lockers

  • Small locker rental: $10 (plus $10 refundable key deposit)
  • Large locker rental: $15 (plus $10 refundable key deposit)

Towels

  • Available for all-day rental
  • Can also be purchased at many of Aquatica’s gift shops

Accessibility

  • Aquatica Orlando is fully wheelchair-accessible apart from on the wave pool’s sandy beach
  • There are a few attractions at Aquatica which have towers with steps. These steps are accessible under current ADA guidelines
  • Some rides may require riders to be able to maintain the proper position on the ride unassisted
  • The rivers and family attractions have ‘beach’ style entryways, without steps
  • Service animals are welcome to accompany guests with disabilities – however they are NOT permitted on any of the rides or attractions!

Visually Impaired Guests

  • Assistance is available for any guests with visual impairments
  • However, you must give at least 2 weeks’ notice. Please email [email protected] for further information
  • When possible a guide may be provided for some period of time during your visit
  • It can also be purchased at many of Aquatica’s gift shops

Directions to Aquatica

Aquatica is located on International Drive

Address: 5800 Water Play Way, Orlando, FL 32821

How to get to Aquatica

From Orlando International Airport

  1. Take Highway 528 / Beachline Expressway Westbound
  2. Exit at International Drive
  3. Turn left at the end of the ramp
  4. Follow signs toward SeaWorld
  5. Aquatica is just across the street from SeaWorld on International Drive

From Tampa or Highway 192

  • Get onto the I-4 Eastbound
  • Take Exit 71 (the SeaWorld Exit)
  • Turn right onto Central Florida Parkway
  • Follow signs towards SeaWorld
  • Turn left onto Sea Harbor Drive
  • Aquatica is just past SeaWorld, across International Drive

From Downtown Orlando

  • Get onto the I-4 Westbound
  • Take Exit 72 Eastbound (Highway 528/Beachline Expressway)
  • Take Exit #1 for International Drive
  • Turn left at the bottom of the ramp
  • Follow the signs toward SeaWorld
  • Aquatica is just across the street from SeaWorld on International Drive
  • Available for all-day rental

Can I bring my own food and drinks?

Food items you are allowed to bring into the park include:

  • Snacks in individual serving sizes (under 3oz), such as cracker packs, crisps, fruit snacks etc.
  • Bottled water
  • Baby food in plastic containers
  • You are allowed to bring in small-sized coolers provided they are no larger than 16-quart

Food items you are NOT allowed to bring into the park include:

  • Picnics or other family portion servings, such as bags of crisps larger than 3oz, sandwiches or any hot food
  • Any drinks except bottled water
  • Alcohol
  • Glass containers of any kind

Can I bring my own swimming equipment?

You are allowed to bring:

  • Your own towels
  • Swimming goggles

Items you are NOT allowed to bring into the park include:

  • Flotation devices
  • Rubber rings
  • Boogie boards
  • Noodles floats
  • Swim masks
  • Knives, scissors and other sharp objects
  • Glass containers
  • Cups with lids
  • Plastic straws
  • Balloons
  • Flammable liquids

Looking for Aquatica Tickets?

Normal opening times:

Mon – Fri: 10am – 4pm
Sat, Sun: Closed