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Universal's Islands of Adventure

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"The Wizarding World of Harry Potter was my favorite part!"(20 Tips)
"express pass to beat the queues!"(29 Tips)
"Spiderman 4d movie and Harry potter's forbidden journey is awesome."(12 Tips)
"A lot of amazing ma rides .. don't miss Hulk ride ever"(10 Tips)

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Courtney AdamsJuly 26, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Frozen butter beer is best. Don't get too many. Two people can share 1. One for each is too filling. Hulk and both dueling dragons are amazing. The red one is a bit more intense. Over all its amazing!
Andres SanchezJune 4, 2013
The experience is Awesome!! It is always better to get tickets online and always go for the Express Ticket! Is pricy but worth the money!!!
Upvoted Mar 12
Orlando InformerJune 22, 2013
Been here 100+ times
When you enter the park, be sure to grab a in-park guide map right away. It includes all the attractions, dining venues, show times, and characters meet and greets.
Upvoted Feb 26
Aris GalatisSeptember 21, 2014
If you are into roller coasters and rides then this is your park. Incredible hulk ride great but short. Spiderman 3D ride is AMAZING! Lots of food and drinking options. Must visit!
Kari TwogoodOctober 22, 2017
Take a change of clothes and a towel as 2 of the best rides will get you completely drenched. There is no warning that you will get that wet. Ride the Hulk - it is awesome.
Hanan MalAugust 29, 2015
All of the Harry Potter rides are amazing, the forbidden adventure is a must! Spider-Man and the hulk were great fun too! Dr Seuss is great for kids. Express pass is a must.
Travisimo!July 5, 2015
Very nice theme park! Mainly roller coasters and water rides, but the theming and atmosphere are awesome! And of course, there's Hogwarts and the Forbidden Journey ride for Potter fans!
Courtney AdamsJuly 26, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The food in Harry potter is good. Make sure to share. The food in Jurassic Park isn't so good. Toon Lagoon is very good for eats. Blondies or Comic Strip Cafe is fabulous.
PrithviNovember 21, 2012
The lockers at the water rides are charged. The Hulk Roller coaster, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and the Dragon coaster are a must visit. Grab some souvenirs. Maybe butter beer?
Felipe ZavanJanuary 7, 2019
This park is much better than the other one. Be sure to ride the Hulk coaster, it’s my favorite in Florida. Turkey legs can be easily found in the hot dog kiosks in the Jurassic Park area.
VVVickyOctober 3, 2018
Price is stupid expensive💸, but the rides are just amazing! 👌🏼✨ So much thought goes into “setting the mood” for it all! It’s magical! Go when school’s back on or waste your life away waiting... 😉
Laura LópezMarch 1, 2016
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter was my favorite part! The ride in the castle was great! If you get to the park early, you won't have to wait to ride the Hogwarts Express 😍
Gizem ErgünNovember 13, 2014
Can't be explained how much you have fun here. A MUST GO for anybody especially for those who feel themselves as a child. It s a little bit expensive and exhausting but it definitely worths!
SiobhánFebruary 18, 2018
Came for HP, saw HP. The Dr Seuss area was cute as well and there's a huge shop on the way out that has merch from all the areas in case you couldn't find something.
Sarah BlackburnJuly 29, 2013
Make sure to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at least once. The queues are quite fun, just remember lots of water since it gets really hot! Also wait until evening to go on The Hulk!!
Heaven LozadaSeptember 16, 2016
Been going here since I was in middle school best place to be said goodbye to a lot of rides and seen a lot of new ones come my favorite park always.
The Infamous Sammie SPADOctober 6, 2018
Been here 5+ times
get yourself a refill cup, they are coca cola freestyle and are good for all day, across all 3 universal parks... you can also re-activate them for $7.99 for another days use!
Fire FlyJune 23, 2015
This is one of the best amusement parks I've ever been to in my entire life! It was way better than Disney World, as it was more for older kids as opposed to younger kids.
Dirk ThompsonMarch 15, 2013
There is a back door to the wand store—went in by accident, and promptly found ourselves in the store that others were waiting in line 45 minutes just to go in the store (and spend $32 on a wand).
Laur Lo SkiDecember 25, 2015
I thoroughly enjoyed Islands of Adventure, although if you're not going to do any water rides, the number of rides you can do is more limited. Harry Potter World here is awesome!
Lee KingJanuary 20, 2020
Pretty good roller coasters here compared to other parks in the area; however fast pass is a must given the limited number of rides particularly at islands of adventure.
Noel ClarkeSeptember 22, 2019
As good a park as any with some really crazy rides. Wilder then universal and connect through Harry potter world. Don't miss this place.
Lindsay GeigerMay 5, 2012
Hulk roller coaster is definitely one of the best that I've been on. Also, Harry Potter world is fantastic, grab a delicious butterbeer or two from there! & the wait for the castle ride is worth it.
Wesley JonesSeptember 2, 2011
Must do: Wizarding world of harry potter especially the hogwarts ride. Hulk rollercoaster, Jurrasic park water ride, dudley do right water ride. We had a great time. Way better than Universal
Eric StankovitzAugust 24, 2014
Been here 5+ times
If you visit Orlando, you have to make sure you visit Islands of Adventure. With Harry Potter, Marvel, Jurassic Park, Dr. Seuss, and more, its a must see for your next vacation...
Audrey HoffmanDecember 1, 2013
Harry potter world is beautiful, the main ride is amazing and the other 2 roller coasters are also very fast and fun, don't leave without at least walking through it
MatthiasNovember 25, 2015
I prefer this park over Universal when it comes to rides but Universal has all the original sceneries... Very cool! 😊
Jack DavisJuly 30, 2016
Lots of interesting rides, and fewer simulators as compared to it's neighbouring park. The Harry Potter and Toon Lagoon sections are the best!
Yuri BelloJanuary 12, 2013
My favorite park in Orlando. Hulk is a must but don't forget about the Wizarding World Harry Potter since it gets really crowded there. I suggest beginning your day there.
Hannah MassacrJune 28, 2015
Been here 25+ times
My favorite place on earth! We live locally and go all the time. It's obviously crowded during June-July so expect that if you plan your trip then.
Helen RehmMay 10, 2012
the Spiderman ride rocks! and for little ones, the One Fish, Two Fish ride is silly fun. The Bluto ride gets you SOAKED--Be sure you have $5 cash for the people dryer! so much fun!
Robin RobertsDecember 18, 2014
Drinks are cheaper in bars and eat in facilities than from carts. Stay on property and enjoy skipping lines. Call me for great insider secrets to making lines even shorter
Zach AcquafrescaNovember 9, 2015
Been here 10+ times
One of my favorite parks in the area. Check out the different waterfront sections in the themed areas for great views of the park.
Traci R.June 23, 2013
Harry Potter is a must!! Long line, but worth the wait! The water rides will have you soak and wet! So don't wear light colored shorts/pants if getting on water rides.
DRIVEN 1May 11, 2012
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is such an immersive experience, that you'll swear you've stepped out of the station and straight into the movie. Butter beer is tasty, but try the pumpkin juice!
Majed AlashariApril 27, 2022
Great theme park with more adults rids than universal studios. One day is not enough to rid all games especially if it is too busy.
Connor StengelJuly 3, 2018
Rides are great, but there’re not enough of them.
TruthorDare.usMay 14, 2011
We dare you to go to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and ride Flight of the Hippogriff, the Dragon Challenge, and the Forbidden Journey follow that up with a magical meal at Three Broomstick and s
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If you're a fan of thrills and immersive experiences, this park is an absolute must-visit! 🎢🏞️🌟 If you're on the trip must book a ride with www.macksride.com
Tine De CnodderMarch 31, 2013
Use the single riders lines! It'll save you loads of time and sometimes you're faster than the express line. Except for the forbidden journey at HP, you need to see the inside!
Kirk ASeptember 16, 2011
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is awesome! Make sure to ride the ride in Hogwarts at least once and then grab a butterbeer to quench your thirst!
Megan SantosDecember 17, 2012
Find out which park closes later before you go and go to that park last. Also, find out the times of the shows/parades and try to get those out of the way first. Do rides later in the day, less wait.
Hannah MassacrJune 28, 2015
Been here 25+ times
Suess Landing is a good area to let the kids have fun and the adults relax a bit. There's a park there that the kids can have fun in and the parents can relax!
Daphne FlournoyApril 2, 2014
Don't even think about leaving the park without trying the butterbeer!!!! Plan to spend a lot of time in each area as not to miss anything!!!!
Christopher PiazzaSeptember 28, 2014
Been here 50+ times
Best time to go on rides is the end of the day, especially an hour or so before closing time. The waits will be half what they were when you came in
GAB ➰April 14, 2018
Very nice park I have time to try the adventure park only, love the city walk alotttt
Pedro MiróMay 7, 2014
Even though they've got awesome rides they got A LOT to learn from Disney specially in mood building. Disney definitely got their mojo working better!
Anthony BrennandNovember 1, 2013
Great day out and Harry Potter World is amazing whether you are a Potter fan or not - one tip don't eat at The three broomsticks - food poor, menu bizarre and rude staff - still a brilliant day though
Selena ThieleOctober 16, 2012
Hit the Ripsaw Falls and Bilge Rat Barge early and often, then let yourself dry the rest of the day, or bring a change of clothes. There's a reason they sell dry stuff just outside the barges!
Dave SawyerJanuary 6, 2015
The Express Pass will literally cut your wait time down to about 10% of the regular time for most rides (outside Hogsmeade). Worth it's weight in gold.

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