Islands of Adventure Reviews and Guide

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Key information

Location:
Orlando, Florida

Opening date:
28 May, 1999

Operator:
NBC Universal

Official website:
Click here

Opening information:
Open 365 days a year.
(See Calendar and Opening Hours)

Ticket details:
Click here

Universal Orlando's second theme park is the company's first not to be based around a movie studio. Instead, it seeks to take visitors into the movies themselves, with 6 themed "islands" located around a lagoon. After passing through the Port of Entry, guests can head to Marvel Super Hero Island, Toon Lagoon, Jurassic Park, The Lost Continent, Seuss Landing and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The Wizarding World has become the focal point of Islands of Adventure, with Hogwarts Castle dominating the park's skyline.

History: Islands of Adventure opened in May 1999, as Universal looked to expand its Orlando resort into a multi-day destination. Adopting a theme of exploration and adventure, the park incorporated high-tech attractions such as the multi-million dollar dark ride The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman. The June 2010 debut of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter helped push attendance levels at the park above neighbouring Universal Studios Florida.

Top Rides and Shows:


Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey	Your rating: None Average: 4.9 (32 votes)	0 reviews
Poseidon's Fury: Escape From The Lost City	Your rating: None Average: 4.8 (6 votes)	0 reviews
Incredible Hulk Coaster	Your rating: None Average: 4.6 (31 votes)	0 reviews
Dragon Challenge - Chinese Fireball	Your rating: None Average: 4.6 (28 votes)	0 reviews
Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls	Your rating: None Average: 4.6 (27 votes)	0 reviews

Top Restaurants:


Café 4	Your rating: None Average: 5 (1 vote)	0 reviews
Captain America Diner	Your rating: None Average: 3 (1 vote)	0 reviews
The Burger Digs	Your rating: None Average: 3 (1 vote)	0 reviews
Thunder Falls Terrace	Your rating: None Average: 3 (1 vote)	0 reviews
Arctic Express	No votes yet	0 reviews

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Latest News:

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