Universal Studios Florida

About

Universal places test seats at the entrances of its thrill rides like Revenge of the Mummy and Escape from Gringotts; restraints can be tight, so try the test seat first. Universal Orlando is a Certified Autism Center.

Rides and attractions

• Cybergoria
• Despicable Me Minion Mayhem™ minimum height 40 in · Lap bar
• E.T. Adventure minimum height 34 in · Lap bar
• Evil Dead Burn
• Fast & Furious - Supercharged™ minimum height 40 in · Seatbelt
• Fast & Furious - Supercharged™ Single Rider
• H.R. Bloodengutz Presents: A Halloween Fright-Tacular!
• Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts™ minimum height 42 in · Lap bar
• Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts™ Single Rider
• Hellraiser
• Hogwarts Express™ - King's Cross Station
• INVASION: Alien Abduction
• Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast amusement ride
• Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control
• Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl
• MADLANDS: Caged Cannibals
• MEN IN BLACK™ Alien Attack! minimum height 42 in · Lap bar + seatbelt
• MEN IN BLACK™ Alien Attack!™ Single Rider
• Ollivanders™ Experience in Diagon Alley™
• Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness
• Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon
• Revenge of the Mummy minimum height 48 in · Lap bar
• Revenge of the Mummy™ Single Rider
• Sinners
• Stranger Things 5
• TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride-3D minimum height 40 in · Lap bar
• The Simpsons Ride™ minimum height 40 in · Lap bar
• Trolls Trollercoaster
• Knight Bus
• Ollivander's Wand Shop
• The Bourne Stuntacular
• The DeLorean Time Machine
• Universal CityWalk Orlando
• Universal studios

At the park

• If I Ran the Zoo play area
• Hollywood Drive-In Golf activity
• Piece of Berlin Wall exhibit
• Universal Globe exhibit

Shows and experiences

• Halloween Horror Nights
• Premium Scream Night
• Universal Orlando VIP Experience
• Halloween Horror Nights RIP Tour
• Hogwarts™ Express - First Train
• Hogwarts™ Express - Last Train
• Animal Actors on Location!
• Universal Music Plaza Stage
• Universal's Horror Make-Up Show

Events

• Rock the Universe separately ticketed Christian music festival
• Mardi Gras
• Universal Mardi Gras included; parade, music, food booths
• Halloween Horror Nights 35 select nights, separately ticketed
• Halloween Horror Nights select nights
• Holidays at Universal Orlando included; holiday parade
• Holidays / Grinchmas
• New Year's Eve celebration peak night

Places to eat

• Amatisa Cookhouse
• Antojito's Authentic Mexican Food mexican
• Auntie Anne's pretzel
• Backlot Bistro pizza, burger, sandwich, chicken, american, donut, pasta, salad, fries
• Backwater Bar
• Ben & Jerry's ice_cream
• Beverages
• Bigfire chicken, steak_house, burger, sandwich
• Bob Marley - A Tribute to Freedom
• Bone Chillin Beverages
• Breadbox Hand Crafted Sandwiches sandwich
• Brown & Blacks ICEE Snacks
• Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. seafood
• Bula Ice Bar
• Bumblebee Man Taco Truck
• Burger King burger
• Butterbeer Cart
• Cafe 4
• Cafe La Bamba
• Caro-Seuss-el
• Chez Alcatraz
• Cinnabon dessert
• Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-Pendous
• Cold Drinks
• Cold Stone Creamery ice_cream
• Comic Strip Café
• Confisco Grille
• Dagwood's
• Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
• Dippin' Dots
• Doc Sugrue's Desert Kebab House
• Druhm Club Kantene
• Duff Brewery
• E.T. Adventure
• Expo Eats
• Fat Tuesday
• Finnegan's Bar & Grill
• Fire Eater's Grill
• Florean Fortescue's
• Florean Fortescue's Ice-Cream Parlor
• FrostBite Freezes
• Fusion Bistro Sushi & Sake Bar sushi
• Green Eggs and Ham
• Hard Rock Cafe american
• Hero Slush
• Hog's Head
• Hop on Pop Ice Cream Shop
• Hot Dog Hall of Fame
• Hot Dogs
• Illumination's Minion Cafe
• Illumination's Minions Cafe
• Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast
• Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
• Jurassic Park Popcorn
• KidZone Pizza Company pizza
• Kobe Japanese Steakhouse japanese
• Krusty Burger / Fast Food Blvd
• Lard Lad Donuts
• Leaky Cauldron
• Leaky Cauldron & carts
• and 58 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 Mummy and Gringotts; use the free short-term lockers at the entrance.

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; the First Aid location can help arrange transport.

Tip

Reserve an ECV at least a week ahead; in-park stock is limited.

Tip

Set up your AAP at Guest Services first thing, before lines build.

Quiet spot

Shaded area behind the New York street set — Quieter cut-through between New York and Springfield, much less foot traffic.

Quiet spot

Springfield: Home of the Simpsons benches — Relatively calm atmosphere compared to the busier Hollywood and New York sections.

Quiet spot

Central lagoon path — Open walkway providing visual relief and room to breathe away from enclosed themed areas.

Facilities on the park map

2 arcade, 1 changing table, 1 first aid station, 1 interactive play, 36 restroom, 4 water fountain.

Where to stay

• Hard Rock Hotel Walk to the gate + Express Pass included
• Loews Portofino Bay Deluxe + Express Pass included
• Loews Royal Pacific Deluxe + Express Pass included
• Cabana Bay Beach Resort Best value on-site
• Courtyard by Marriott across Universal Orlando Wi-Fi
• Hyatt Place Wi-Fi · Step-free access
• Homewood Suites Orlando
• Hilton Garden Inn Orlando International Drive North
• Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort
• Best Western Plus Universal Inn Step-free access
• Fairfield Inn & Suites 116 rooms · Wi-Fi · Air conditioning · Step-free access
• Extended Stay America
• Extended Stay America - Orlando Theme Parks - Major Blvd., FL Wi-Fi
• Orlando Continental Plaza Hotel
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Universal Studios Orlando Wi-Fi · Non-smoking
• Motel 6 Orlando International Drive

History

Opened

1990

• Park opened

Nearby

• Auntie Anne's
• Voodoo Doughnut
• Breadbox Hand Crafted Sandwiches
• Fusion Bistro Sushi & Sake Bar
• Burger King
• Moe's Southwest Grill
• Panda Express
• Cinnabon
• Red Oven Pizza Bakery
• Starbucks
• The Cowfish
• Vivo Italian Kitchen
• Toothsome Chocolate Emporium
• Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
• Bigfire
• Bob Marley - A Tribute to Freedom
• Lone Palm Airport
• Hot Dog Hall of Fame
• Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
• Pat O'Brien's Orlando