Across this theme park’s five islands, experience the magic of Harry Potter™, the danger of Jurassic Park®, the heroics of Marvel superheroes and more.

As the name suggests, Universal's Islands of Adventure® is a magnet for adventure lovers. Each of its five islands features thrilling rides. This is a favourite destination among visitors to Florida’s Universal Orlando® Resort. From the magical world of Harry Potter™ to prehistoric lands of Jurassic Park®, get ready for an unforgettable experience.

Start your day at the Port of Entry®. Its towering centerpiece, the Lighthouse, beckons visitors night or day. This area has no rides but is a great place for shopping or having a snack.

Find your inner superhero at Marvel Super Hero Island®. Get your blood pumping on The Incredible Hulk Coaster®. Help vanquish villains in 3-D at The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man® thrill ride. During the daily superhero parade, meet your favourite Marvel characters.

Splash in the water-themed rides of Toon Lagoon®. Tumble down the log flume in Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls®. Hop aboard Popeye and Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges® on a river rafting mission to rescue Olive.

Prehistory meets the present in Jurassic Park Discovery Centre®. This island is modelled after the theme park in the original Jurassic Park® film. As you enjoy its roller coasters and water rides, you’ll meet Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus rex and other dinosaurs.

If you have read the Harry Potter™ books and anxiously waited for your letter from Hogwarts™, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ makes that dream a reality. Race through Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ or sample a butterbeer in Hogsmeade™ village. From the outside, the hulking stone Hogwarts™ castle looks as if it’s been here for centuries. Inside, its roller coasters, games and other attractions bring the books to life. For speedy admission to the rides, arrive early in the day.

The Lost Continent® brings ancient myths to life. Brave Poseidon’s Fury® and watch The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad® Stunt Show. Children of all ages love Seuss Landing™. Rides, restaurants and live shows recreate the world imagined by Dr. Seuss.

Universal's Islands of Adventure® is open 365 days a year. Take a short drive to Universal Studios’ other theme parks, Wet ‘n Wild® and Universal Studios Florida®.

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Westgate Palace Hotel / Universal / I-Drive

International Drive

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10 Aug - 12 Aug

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San Francisco (SFO) to Orlando (MCO)

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)

Everything was just fantastic

Reviewed on 30 Jun, 2025

Westgate Town Center Resort

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10 Aug - 14 Aug

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San Francisco (SFO) to Orlando (MCO)

8/10 Very Good! (1,274 reviews)

I think that check out should be at 11am and check in 3pm. I would suggest for those who have a late flight, have some sort of changing area with a shower so that those who hang around waiting and use amenities such as pool and freshen up before headed to airport.

Reviewed on 1 Jul, 2025

Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Universal Studios Area

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11 Aug - 14 Aug

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Oakland (OAK) to Orlando (MCO)

8.2/10 Very Good! (5,060 reviews)

We'll come back again

Reviewed on 30 Jun, 2025

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Reviews of Universal’s Islands of Adventure

4.6

Top destination

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3 - Okay

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5/5 - Excellent

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Hagridd ride is excellent

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Avoid thew new Hagrid ride - 3 hour queues and the ride breaksdown constantly.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Get there for 8.15 and go straight to Hagrids motorcycle ride if you want to avoid a 3 hour queue

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Go in the morning... Especially if visiting in July and August. You have to appreciate in these months there are daily thunderstorms and this can shut down the outside rides and potentially be scary for kids. They usually happen between 4pm and 7pm so I would suggest to plan your evening meal around the weather so as not to ruin your day 

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