Universal Studios Florida
Universal Parks · Orlando, FL
About this park
A cinematic theme park blending screen-based rides, 3D simulators, and immersive cityscapes inspired by blockbuster franchises. Guests walk through detailed backlot streets and explore worlds like Diagon Alley and Springfield, with shows, character encounters, and dining experiences rounding out the day.
Highlights
- High-tech simulators and 4D ride experiences
- Diagon Alley and Escape from Gringotts for Harry Potter fans
- Hogwarts Express connects to Islands of Adventure (park-to-park ticket required)
- DreamWorks Land with rides and characters from Shrek, Trolls, and more
- Street sets, cityscapes, and evening shows create cinematic immersion
Fun facts
- Universal Studios Florida's opening day in 1990 was famously troubled — many rides broke down, and the park became a cautionary tale in the industry about rushing a launch.
- Diagon Alley was built in a hidden area of the park, completely enclosed so that nothing is visible from outside the land.
- The Hogwarts Express offers a completely different experience depending on which direction you're traveling.
- The park's New York and San Francisco backlot areas were designed using the same forced-perspective techniques used in actual film production.
- Springfield U.S.A. was the first time The Simpsons' hometown was fully realized as a walkable, themed environment.
Attractions (18)
13 rides · 5 shows
- Animal Actors on Location!™
- CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular
- Despicable Me Minion Mayhem™
- E.T. Adventure™
- Fast & Furious – Supercharged™
- Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts™
- Hogwarts Express™ – King's Cross Station
- Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast
- Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl
- MEN IN BLACK™ Alien Attack!™
- Po Live!
- Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon™
- Revenge of the Mummy™
- The Bourne Stuntacular
- The Simpsons Ride™
- TRANSFORMERS™ The Ride-3D
- Trolls Trollercoaster
- Universal Orlando's Horror Make-Up Show™
Retired attractions (18)
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.
- A Day in the Park with BarneyRetired
- Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making MoviesRetired
- Back to the Future: The RideRetired
- Beetlejuice's Rock and Roll Graveyard RevueRetired
- Disaster! A Major Motion Picture Ride… Starring You!Retired
- Earthquake: The Big OneRetired
- Fear Factor LiveRetired
- Ghostbusters SpooktacularRetired
- Hollywood Rip Ride RockitRetired
- JawsRetired
- Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon BlastRetired
- KongfrontationRetired
- Shrek 4-DRetired
- Terminator 2: 3-DRetired
- The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle ShowRetired
- The Funtastic World of Hanna-BarberaRetired
- Twister… Ride It OutRetired
- Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse CoasterRetired
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Universal Studios Florida?
- Universal Studios Florida is in Orlando, FL, USA.
- How many attractions does ParksLog list for Universal Studios Florida?
- ParksLog lists 18 attractions for Universal Studios Florida. Counts can change when park data is updated.
- Can I track a day at Universal Studios Florida in ParksLog?
- Yes. On the home screen, choose Universal Studios Florida, pick your visit date, then mark each ride or show as visited, unavailable that day, or skipped.