Universal's Islands of Adventure
Universal Parks · Orlando, FL
About this park
A thrilling adventure park divided into distinct islands themed to Marvel, Jurassic Park, Dr. Seuss, and Wizarding Worlds. Guests cross bridges and winding pathways through lush landscapes, encountering immersive storytelling, high-speed coasters, water rides, and family-friendly attractions. Hogsmeade anchors the Wizarding World experience, while extreme coasters and water rides provide adrenaline elsewhere. Expect more outdoor walking and dramatic scenery than at Universal Studios.
Highlights
- Hogsmeade and Harry Potter experiences with Forbidden Journey and Hagrid’s coaster
- VelociCoaster and Hulk Coaster for extreme thrill seekers
- Toon Lagoon water rides—bring a change of clothes
- Kid-friendly Seuss Landing with whimsical, gentle rides
- Bridges and lush pathways make exploring the park scenic
Fun facts
- Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure features a motorbike seating option with immersive forest scenes and multiple launches.
- Jurassic World VelociCoaster delivers high-speed launches and high-intensity inversions themed to raptors.
- Seuss Landing immerses guests in Dr. Seuss books with oversized sets and playful colors, perfect for children.
- The Incredible Hulk Coaster was reimagined with a new launch system in 2016, making it one of the fastest and most thrilling coasters at Universal Orlando.
Attractions (18)
- Flight of the Hippogriffride · Hogsmeade
- Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventureride · Hogsmeade
- Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journeyride · Hogsmeade
- Hogwarts Express - Hogsmeade Stationride · Hogsmeade
- Jurassic Park River Adventureride · Jurassic Park
- Jurassic World VelociCoasterride · Jurassic Park
- Pteranodon Flyersride · Jurassic Park
- Doctor Doom's Fearfallride · Marvel Island
- Storm Force Accelatronride · Marvel Island
- The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Manride · Marvel Island
- The Incredible Hulk Coasterride · Marvel Island
- Caro-Seuss-elride · Seuss Landing
- One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fishride · Seuss Landing
- The Cat in the Hatride · Seuss Landing
- The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride!ride · Seuss Landing
- Skull Island: Reign of Kongride · Skull Island
- Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Fallsride · Toon Lagoon
- Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Bargesride · Toon Lagoon
Retired attractions (3)
Parks are always evolving, always innovating, always improving. When it’s time to make room for new amazement, saying goodbye to old favorites is never easy. Here’s a look back at some beloved rides, shows and attractions from the past.