Universal Studios

 Universal Studios :  Islands of Adventure :  CityWalk

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Orlando's original Universal Park remains a very full and entertaining day of movie rides and TV trivia. Start your day as the gates open and head for the major rides at the back of the park before working your way back towards the main entrance. Men in Black™ Alien Attack™ is very popular with kids who just love to shoot at aliens, though adults may get a little confused by the scoring system! Groups of adults should use the 'singles' line to try to avoid a wait. Feel what it's like to be bait on JAWS® as the great white menace gives chase - your captain's 'performance' adds to the entertainment factor! Those on the left will get an exceedingly close up look at that famous dental work. Don't forget to rehearse for your big scene in Disaster!SM A Major Motion Picture Ride...Starring You!  - your co-stars are Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and some cutting edge special effects.

Some very bad weather is forecast to ruin your hair on TWISTER... Ride it Out® (the flying cow is the highlight) and smaller fans of the planet's most popular purple dinosaur will be entranced by A Day In The Park With Barney™. Fievel's Playland® in Woody Woodpecker's KidZoneSM are also great places for the little ones to let loose and for you to take a breather. Pedal across the sky with E.T. Adventure® then head over to Animal Actors On Location® to see some amazing four legged feats while you rest yours a little more. TERMINATOR 2: 3-D BATTLE ACROSS TIME™ puts you on the front line of an amazing cyber war. For some multidimensional fun that the kids will also enjoy, check out Shrek 4-D™. Showing several times a day in OgreVision, this film bridges the gap between the first two feature films, and stars all of your favorite characters.

See if you have what it takes in the extreme audience participation show Fear Factor Live (seasonal). Guests can sign up to compete in front of thousands by performing gravity-defying stunts and eating strange concoctions - just like on the popular TV show. If you like really smart, animated boys who routinely save the world, then you’ll love Universal’s simulator ride - Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast™. The capper for any day at Universal Studios® has to be their dark and scary coaster ­ Revenge of the MummySM The Ride. Trust us, you won’t want to let your fear of the dark, bugs or evil undead creatures keep you from lining up for this one!

Best Value Tickets:
The best way to see both Universal parks is with an Orlando FlexTicket or Orlando FlexTicket Plus.  For those only looking for one day of thrills, singleday admissions are also available.

The Verdict
The Verdict
The Verdict  - Universal Studios
The Verdict
  • TERMINATOR 2: 3-D BATTLE ACROSS TIME - loud dramatic special effects   are not for young kids
  • Universal 360 - after dark the central lagoon is filled with movies, fireworks, and lasers.  You have to see it to believe it (seasonal).
  • JAWS -guaranteed to make the whole family jump in unison.
  • Disaster! A Major Motion Picture Ride...Starring You! - your big screen debut!
  • MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack -a zapping good time!
  • E.T. Adventure - assure kids there's a happy ending (Small kids ride with an adult)
  • A Day in the Park with Barney - the big purple hit machine just keeps on rolling. Watch their faces!
  • Revenge of the Mummy - The Ride - even if you didn’t like the movies, you’ll love it.
  • Shrek 4-D - very well done, even the pre-show is funny.
  • Animal Actors On Location - very smart canines, felines, equines and a chance to sit down!
  • TWISTER...Ride it Out - intense weather can scare small kids - front row gets wet!
Insider Tips  
Insider Tips
Insider Tips  - Universal Studios
Insider Tips
  • Save yourself a wait by making Universal lunch or dinner reservations at the desk as you enter through Universal's CityWalk.
  • The totally gruesome Halloween Horror Nights is definitely worth a visit if you come in the fall!
  • Lookout for the seasonal spectacular “Universal 360” on the lagoon – well worth staying late if it happens to be on.
Info  
Info
Info  - Universal Studios
Info
Location: 1000 Universal Studios Plaza Orlando FL 32819
Telephone: (407) 363 8000