List of Universal Studios Orlando attractions
The Universal Orlando Resort is a theme park resort located in Orlando, Florida. It features two theme parks, Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, built on 107 acres (43 ha) and 101 acres (41 ha) of land, respectively.[1][2] Both parks feature several attractions and shows based on movies produced by Universal Studios. After several delays during construction, Universal Studios Florida opened to the public on June 7, 1990; however, several of the parks major attractions experienced frequent mechanical and technical problems, forcing the rides to close. Eventually, Universal filed a lawsuit against the manufacture of Jaws, an attraction that was based on the film.[3][4][5] Three years later, Universal announced the construction of a second theme park, Islands of Adventure, that officially opened on May 28, 1999.[6][7]
One of the most popular additions to the resort is The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, an incorporation of the Harry Potter franchise.[8][9] Opened in 2010, part of the Lost Continent area of the Islands of Adventure park was re-themed to Hogsmeade. Also, a replica of Hogwarts was constructed, with a dark ride, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, located inside.[10][11][12] In 2014, an area themed after Diagon Alley opened in the former location of Jaws within Universal Studios Florida.[11] This addition included Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, as well the Hogwarts Express attraction based on the Hogwarts Express that allows guests to travel between Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley without actually having to exit either park.[12][13]
For safety, the majority of the attractions within the resort require riders to be at least 48 inches (120 cm) tall to ride alone. Dragon Challenge and The Incredible Hulk Coaster require riders to be at least 54 inches (140 cm) tall, the highest restrictions at the resort.[14]
Attractions
Hogwarts in Islands of Adventure. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is located inside.
Jurassic Park River Adventure's splashdown
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit's vertical lift hill
Notes
- ^ Denotes the requirement that guests must have an admission ticket that allows visits to both Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.
- ^ Denotes that height requirements are in inches.
References
- ↑ "Universal Studios Florida Fact Sheet" (PDF). Universal Orlando Resort. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 16, 2014. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Universal's Islands of Adventure Fact Sheet" (PDF). Universal Orlando Resort. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 16, 2014. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
- ↑ Oliver, Mike (June 8, 1990). "Universal: Stardust And Static". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on October 17, 2014. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Travel Advisory". The New York Times. September 30, 1990. Archived from the original on October 16, 2014. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
- ↑ Strother, Susan (January 31, 1990). "Universal Delays Park Opening Date Pushed To June". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on October 17, 2014. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Company News; Universal to Expand Park in Florida". The New York Times. September 16, 1993. Archived from the original on October 16, 2014. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Islands Park to Debut May 28". Lakeland Ledger. May 12, 1999. p. 25. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
- ↑ Pedicini, Sandra (October 23, 2014). "Harry Potter sends Comcast's theme park revenue soaring". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on January 22, 2015. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
- ↑ Bilbao, Richard (June 18, 2014). "Harry Potter Hogsmeade’s spell still strong after four years". Orlando Business Journal. Archived from the original on January 22, 2015. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
- ↑ Albright, Mark (June 1, 2007). "A whole new magic kingdom". St. Petersburg Times. p. 1. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- 1 2 Lambert, Marjie (October 20, 2014). "3 Disney attractions close to make way for next wave". The Detroit News. Archived from the original on October 21, 2014. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
- 1 2 Bevil, Dewayne (July 31, 2014). "Hogsmeade vs. Diagon Alley: Sizing up 2 Potter 'worlds'". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on November 5, 2014. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
- ↑ Neumaier, Joe (October 28, 2014). "‘Harry Potter’ still casting spells – with new theme park, London hotel, short story coming up". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on November 5, 2014. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
- 1 2 "Universal Orlando Resort Rider's Guide" (PDF). Universal Orlando Resort. 2014. p. 1. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 16, 2014. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
- 1 2 "Islands of Adventure Park Map" (PDF). Universal Orlando Resort. 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 16, 2014. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
- 1 2 "Universal Studios Florida" (PDF). Universal Orlando Resort. 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 16, 2014. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
- ↑ "A Day in the Park with Barney". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Animal Actors On Location!". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Caro–Seuss–el". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Despicable Me Minion Mayhem". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Doctor Doom's Fearfall". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Dragon Challenge". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Dudley Do–Right's Ripsaw Falls". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "E.T. Adventure". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Fear Factor Live". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Flight of the Hippogriff". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Hogwarts Express". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Jurassic Park River Adventure". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Men in Black: Alien Attack". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Oh! The Stories You'll Hear!". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Popeye & Bluto's Bilge–Rat Barges". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Poseidon's Fury". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Pteranodon Flyers". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Revenge of the Mummy". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Shrek 4–D". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Storm Force Accelatron". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Terminator 2: 3–D". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "The Amazing Adventures of Spider–Man". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "The Blue Brothers Show". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "The Cat In The Hat". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad Stunt Show". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "The Incredible Hulk Coaster". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "The Simpsons Ride". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Transformers: The Ride–3D". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Universal Orlando's Horror Make–Up Show". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster". Universal Orlando Resort. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
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