Universal Islands of Adventure

About

Islands of Adventure has the tightest coaster restraints in Orlando, with test seats at the entrances of VelociCoaster, Hagrid's, Hulk, Forbidden Journey and Doctor Doom. Forbidden Journey has modified bench seats for larger guests. Universal Orlando is a Certified Autism Center.

Rides and attractions

• Camp Jurassic™
• Caro-Seuss-el amusement ride
• Caro-Seuss-el™ amusement ride
• Dark ride
• Doctor Doom's Fearfall drop tower · minimum height 52 in · Over-the-shoulder
• Doctor Doom's Fearfall® drop tower · minimum height 52 in · Over-the-shoulder
• Doctor Doom's Fearfall® Single Rider
• Dragon Challenge steel roller coaster
• Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls®
• Dudley Doo-Right's Ripsaw Falls log flume
• Flight of the Hippogriff roller coaster
• Flight of the Hippogriff™ roller coaster
• Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™ roller coaster · minimum height 48 in · Lap bar
• Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™ Single Rider
• Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure roller coaster · minimum height 48 in · Lap bar
• Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey dark ride · minimum height 48 in · Over-the-shoulder
• Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ dark ride · minimum height 48 in · Over-the-shoulder
• Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ Single Rider
• Hogwarts Express™ - Hogsmeade™ Station
• If I Ran The Zoo™
• Jurassic Park River Adventure minimum height 42 in · Lap bar
• Jurassic World VelociCoaster roller coaster · minimum height 51 in · Lap bar
• Me Ship, The Olive®
• Ollivanders™ Experience in Hogsmeade™
• One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish amusement ride
• One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish™ amusement ride
• Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges river rafting
• Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges® river rafting
• Pteranodon Flyers minimum height 36 in · Lap bar + seatbelt
• Skull Island: Reign of Kong themed area
• Storm Force Accelatron amusement ride
• Storm Force Accelatron® amusement ride
• The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man dark ride · minimum height 40 in · Lap bar
• The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man® dark ride · minimum height 40 in · Lap bar
• The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man® Single Rider
• The Cat in The Hat™ dark ride
• The Cat in the Hat dark ride
• The Incredible Hulk Coaster roller coaster · minimum height 54 in · Over-the-shoulder
• The Incredible Hulk Coaster® roller coaster · minimum height 54 in · Over-the-shoulder
• The Incredible Hulk Coaster® Single Rider
• Water slide
• Jurassic Park Discovery Center
• Raptor Encounter
• Star Souls - Psychic Readings
• The Hemisphere Dancer
• The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride!
• The Incredible Hulk
• Universal CityWalk Orlando

At the park

• Me Ship, The Olive play area
• If I Ran the Zoo play area
• Jurassic Park Discovery Center exhibit
• Camp Jurassic play area
• Ford Explorer Photo Op scenic feature
• Hogwarts Castle exhibit
• Hogwarts Express Photo Op scenic feature
• Jeep Wrangler Photo Op scenic feature
• Jurassic Park Gate exhibit
• Piece of Berlin Wall exhibit
• The Adventure Begins exhibit
• The Adventure Lives On exhibit
• Universal Globe exhibit
• Universal's Great Movie Escape activity

Shows and experiences

• Interactive Wand Experience
• Marvel Character Dinner
• Universal Orlando VIP Experience
• The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride!

Events

• Mardi Gras
• Holidays at Universal Orlando included resort-wide
• Grinchmas included; Seuss Landing show
• Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter included; Hogwarts projection show

Places to eat

• Amatisa Cookhouse
• Antojito's Authentic Mexican Food mexican
• Auntie Anne's pretzel
• Backwater Bar
• Bar 17 Bistro
• Ben & Jerry's ice_cream
• Bigfire chicken, steak_house, burger, sandwich
• Bob Marley - A Tribute to Freedom
• Bone Chillin Beverages
• Breadbox Hand Crafted Sandwiches sandwich
• Broadway Pizza
• Brown & Blacks ICEE Snacks
• Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. seafood
• Bula Ice Bar
• Burger King burger
• Butterbeer Cart
• Cafe 4
• Caro-Seuss-el
• Chez Alcatraz
• Cinnabon
• Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-Pendous
• Cold Stone Creamery ice_cream
• Comic Strip Café
• Confisco Grille
• Dagwood's
• Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
• Dippin' Dots
• Doc Sugrue's Desert Kebab House
• Doctor Doom's Fearfall
• Druhm Club Kantene
• Fat Tuesday
• Finnegan's Bar & Grill
• Fire Eater's Grill
• Florean Fortescue's Ice-Cream Parlor
• FrostBite Freezes
• Fusion Bistro Sushi & Sake Bar sushi
• Green Eggs and Ham
• Green Eggs and Ham Cafe
• Hard Rock Cafe american
• Hero Slush
• Hog's Head
• Hop on Pop Ice Cream Shop
• Hot Dog Hall of Fame
• I-Zone Sports Bar & Grill
• Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast
• Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
• Jurassic Park Popcorn
• KidZone Pizza Company pizza
• Leaky Cauldron
• Lone Palm Airport
• Mechie's Frozen Yogurt
• Moe's Southwest Grill mexican
• Moose Juice, Goose Juice juice
• Mythos mediterranean
• Mythos Restaurant
• NBC Sports Grill & Brew
• Natural Selections
• New Dutch Trading Co.
• One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
• Panda Express chinese
• and 31 more

Before you go

Outside food

Universal generally does not allow outside food except small snacks, plus medical and baby needs; no coolers. Confirm.

Bag policy

Bags are screened at entry; major coasters require storing everything in free lockers.

Loose articles

Strict no loose items on VelociCoaster, Hulk, Hagrid's and Forbidden Journey; free short-term lockers at the entrances.

Lockers

Free short-term lockers at the major ride entrances; paid all-day lockers near the front.

Mobility

Wheelchairs and ECVs rent near the entrance; most queues are accessible.

Disability access

IBCCES Accessibility Card + Attraction Assistance Pass (AAP) — Attraction Assistance Pass via the IBCCES Accessibility Card (IAC); register at accessibilitycard.org before you go, then visit Guest Services.

Sensory

Universal Orlando is a Certified Autism Center; sensory guides and quiet rooms are available. Confirm.

First aid

In the park — ask any team member or Guest Services for the current location. — First aid staff during park hours; basic wound care; OTC remedies; quiet rest area; help arranging transport to a hospital or urgent care if needed. — Available throughout the park; ask a team member for the nearest unit. — Multiple urgent care and emergency facilities in Orlando.

Tip

Grab wheelchairs at the parking-garage Rotunda before the long walk in.

Tip

Water rides require transferring to a standard wheelchair; waterproof your essentials.

Quiet spot

The Lost Continent — One of the quieter lands with atmospheric theming, shaded paths, and less traffic than Wizarding World or Marvel.

Quiet spot

Jurassic World Discovery trails — Nature walk-style paths offering shade and open space away from the main queues.

Quiet spot

Hogsmeade village perimeter, early morning — The edge of Hogsmeade can be calm before the park fills.

Facilities on the park map

2 arcade, 3 changing table, 1 first aid station, 4 interactive play, 40 restroom, 1 shade zone, 3 water fountain.

Where to stay

• Loews Royal Pacific Closest walk + Express Pass
• Hard Rock Hotel Short walk + Express Pass
• Sapphire Falls Resort Mid-tier, water taxi
• Cabana Bay Beach Resort Best value on-site
• Loews Royal Pacific Resort
• Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
• Universal's Aventura Hotel
• Homewood Suites Orlando
• Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
• Hilton Garden Inn Orlando International Drive North
• Orlando Continental Plaza Hotel
• Hyatt House
• Home2 Suites By Hilton Orlando Near Universal
• SUNSOL International Drive
• Motel 6 Orlando International Drive

Nearby

• Fat Tuesday
• Hot Dog Hall of Fame
• Bob Marley - A Tribute to Freedom
• Breadbox Hand Crafted Sandwiches
• Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
• Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
• Fusion Bistro Sushi & Sake Bar
• Pat O'Brien's Orlando
• Red Oven Pizza Bakery
• TODAY Cafe
• The Cowfish
• Vivo Italian Kitchen
• Palace Arcade
• Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon
• Schwab's Pharmacy
• Chez Alcatraz
• KidZone Pizza Company
• Richter's Burger Co.
• Starbucks
• Moe's Southwest Grill