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{{Infobox amusement park
| name = Universal Islands of Adventure
| previous_names =
| logo = Islands of Adventure 2023 logo.png
| image = Universal Islands of Adventure, Orlando.jpg
| caption = Pharos Lighthouse featuring the park's old logo
| resort = [[Universal Orlando]]
| location = [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]]
| location2 = [[Florida]]
| location3 = [[United States]]
| coordinates = {{coord|28|28|18|N|81|28|17|W|region:US-FL_type:waterbody_source:dewiki|display=title,inline}}
| status = Operating
| opening_date = {{Start date|1999|5|28}}
| owner = [[NBCUniversal]]
| operator = [[Universal Destinations & Experiences]]
| theme = Islands of adventure, stories, and characters
| slogan = "It's More Than Magic. It's Real."
| season = Year-round
| attendance = 10 million in 2023
| area_acre = <!-- Land area occupied by the park in acres. Numerical value only. -->
| rides = 18
| coasters = 5
| water_rides = 3
| homepage = {{Official website|https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/theme-parks/islands-of-adventure}}
}}
{{Orlando Universal}}

'''Universal Islands of Adventure''', often shortened to '''Islands of Adventure''', is a [[theme park]] located in [[Orlando, Florida]], United States. It originally opened as '''Universal Studios Islands of Adventure''' on May 28, 1999, along with [[Universal CityWalk|CityWalk]], as part of a major expansion that transformed [[Universal Studios Florida]] into [[Universal Orlando Resort]]. The investment was Universal's largest since the resort's founding in 1990. A short time later in 2001, the park was renamed '''Universal's Islands of Adventure''', which remained in effect until 2023. It was the second theme park to open at the resort, followed by [[Universal Volcano Bay]] in 2017 as the first water park, and [[Universal Epic Universe]] in 2025 as the third theme park.

Islands of Adventure is designed around the concept of exploration, with each section of the park representing a different themed island. Initially, the park featured six themed areas. A seventh area called [[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Orlando Resort)#Hogsmeade|The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade]], based on the [[Harry Potter (film series)|''Harry Potter'' franchise]], was introduced in 2010 and resulted in a notable increase in attendance. In 2013, Islands of Adventure was ranked seventh among U.S. theme parks and eleventh worldwide, with an estimated 8.1 million visitors.<ref name="2013 attendance">{{cite web |title=TEA/AECOM 2013 Global Attractions Report |url=http://www.teaconnect.org/pdf/TEAAECOM2013.pdf |publisher=[[Themed Entertainment Association]] |access-date=June 6, 2014 |year=2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140606220440/http://www.teaconnect.org/pdf/TEAAECOM2013.pdf |archive-date=June 6, 2014}}</ref>

== History ==
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Before Islands of Adventure was built, the site was originally planned as a shopping mall called Galleria Orlando.<ref>{{cite book |title=Directory of major malls |year=1990 |publisher=MJJTM Publications Corp. |page=811}}</ref> Plans were first drawn up for the mall in 1985, but it was ultimately cancelled in 1990,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/230556870/ |title=Major Bows Out of Galleria Plan Entertainment To Be New Theme |last=Jackson |first=Jerry |date=May 1, 1990 |work=[[Orlando Sentinel]] |publisher=Tribune Publishing |page=C1, C6}}</ref> the same year [[Universal Studios Florida]] opened next door.

=== Preview Center ===
During the construction of IOA, Universal opened the ''Islands of Adventure Preview Center'' at adjacent Universal Studios Florida. Opening two years before the new theme park, the Preview Center was designed to give guests a sneak peek at some of the themes and attractions for ''Islands of Adventure''. It was housed in the Paradise Theater building located in the [[Universal Studios Florida#New York|New York]] section of Universal Studios Florida, next to the [[Kongfrontation]] attraction. In the attraction, guests would walk through various rooms themed to the various "Islands" in the new park. The final room stated when the ''Islands of Adventure'' Park would open, and showed guests Universal's future plans for the [[Universal Orlando|Universal Orlando Resort]]. The Preview Center was closed shortly after the opening of Islands of Adventure. The space that was used for the preview center is now a locker room and a year-round "Tribute Store".

=== Opening ===
Islands of Adventure had a [[soft opening]] beginning March 27, 1999,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/archives/1999/stories/032399_03.shtml |title=Universal To Offer Soft Opening For Islands of Adventure |date=March 23, 1999 |access-date=July 10, 2009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090906005324/http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/archives/1999/stories/032399_03.shtml |archive-date=September 6, 2009 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> during which visitors could preview the park at a discounted price while the staff conducted a [[technical rehearsal]] and worked on the "finishing touches." During this soft opening, guests were informed that attractions might open and close throughout the day without notice and that some attractions might not be open at all. Initial plans were to open the park in mid-May, but this was ultimately delayed until May 28, 1999.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/archives/1999/stories/050499_02.shtml |title=Islands of Adventure Technical Rehearsal May Continue |date=May 4, 1999 |access-date=July 10, 2009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090906005329/http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/archives/1999/stories/050499_02.shtml |archive-date=September 6, 2009 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/archives/1999/stories/051399_02.shtml |title=Islands of Adventure Announces Grand Opening Date |date=May 13, 1999 |access-date=July 10, 2009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090817101841/http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/archives/1999/stories/051399_02.shtml |archive-date=August 17, 2009 |df=mdy-all}}</ref>

After the enormous capital expenditure required to build Islands of Adventure, CityWalk, and the resort hotels, Universal sought to overtake nearby [[Walt Disney World]] in attendance. However, with the addition of the second park, new resorts, and entertainment district, the resort was named ''Universal Studios Escape''. Essentially, it seemed that visitors were confused by the name, assuming that Islands of Adventure was a new area added to the already-existing [[Universal Studios Florida]] theme park. For the first two years, attendance did not rise as expected.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://universalstudios.orlandovacation.com/articles/history-universal.php |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120718172653/http://universalstudios.orlandovacation.com/articles/history-universal.php |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 18, 2012 |title=Universal Orlando Resort History}}</ref> By 2001, the marketing was revamped, clarifying that Islands of Adventure was indeed a second, completely separate park with new rides and attractions. Universal Studios Escape was renamed Universal Orlando Resort and ended up being the only resort in the Orlando area to have an increase in attendance after the [[September 11 attacks]] on the United States.

=== Timeline ===
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+ class="nowrap" | Universal Islands of Adventure Timeline
|-
! style="width:100px;"| Year
! class="unsortable" | Events
|-
! style="text-align:center" | 1990s
| The first concepts for the Islands of Adventure park were conceived by [[Universal Creative|MCA Recreation Services]]. Known as "Cartoon World" designed by Universal Parks & Resorts co-founder Robert Ward, the park would feature rides and attractions based on [[DC Comics]], [[Dr. Seuss]], [[Jay Ward]], [[Popeye]], and [[Warner Bros.]]' ''[[Looney Tunes]]'' cartoons.<ref name="Theme Parks Set in Motion Around Conference Tables">{{cite news |last=Schneider |first=Mike |title=Theme Parks Set in Motion Around Conference Tables |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=18JOAAAAIBAJ&dq=jurassic%20park%20islands%20of%20adventure&pg=3142%2C2443001 |access-date=April 13, 2011 |newspaper=[[The Ledger]] |date=July 5, 1998}}</ref>
|-
! style="text-align:center" | 1993
| [[Universal Pictures|Universal]] released the blockbuster film [[Jurassic Park (film)|''Jurassic Park'']] in June. Its success resulted in a ''Jurassic Park'' attraction opening in Hollywood followed by the second version at Islands of Adventure when that park opened. On September 16, Universal announced plans to add a second theme park and several resorts at its [[Universal Orlando Resort|Florida complex]].<ref name="COMPANY NEWS; Universal to Expand Park in Florida">{{cite news |title=COMPANY NEWS; Universal to Expand Park in Florida |url=https://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F00610FA3E580C758DDDA00894DB494D81 |access-date=April 13, 2011 |newspaper=[[The New York Times]] |date=September 16, 1993}}</ref>
|-
! style="text-align:center" | 1995
| Construction was expected to begin on Islands of Adventure.<ref name="COMPANY NEWS; Universal to Expand Park in Florida"/>
|-
! style="text-align:center" | 1997
| Construction finally began on Islands of Adventure.<ref name="Disney Finds Another Way To Keep Visitors Entertained">{{cite news |last=Cronan |first=Carl |title=Disney Finds Another Way To Keep Visitors Entertained |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=A4MfAAAAIBAJ&dq=islands%20of%20adventure%20construction&pg=5230%2C2768529 |access-date=April 13, 2011 |newspaper=[[The Tuscaloosa News]] |date=September 15, 1997}}</ref> Shortly after, the Islands of Adventure Preview Center opened at the adjacent [[Universal Studios Florida]], replacing The Screen Test Home Video Adventure. It allowed guests to preview all six original islands at Islands of Adventure and their rides and attractions within. The Preview Center also included Universal's plans for an expansion into [[Universal Orlando|Universal Orlando Resort]].
|-
! style="text-align:center" | 1999
| Islands of Adventure began soft openings on March 27. Islands of Adventure was officially opened on May 28 with a grand opening ceremony, with the islands Port of Entry, Seuss Landing, The Lost Continent, Jurassic Park, Toon Lagoon, and Marvel Super Hero Island. The Islands of Adventure Preview Center at Universal Studios Florida was closed shortly afterwards.<ref name="Islands Park to Debut May 28">{{cite news |title=Islands Park to Debut May&nbsp;28 |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=4pwsAAAAIBAJ&dq=islands%20of%20adventure%20opening%20may%2028&pg=5564%2C485272 |access-date=April 13, 2011 |newspaper=The Ledger |date=May 12, 1999}}</ref>
|-
! style="text-align:center" | 2000
| Pandemonium Cartoon Circus closed on February 29. [[Flying Unicorn]] and [[Storm Force Accelatron]] debuted in the park's The Lost Continent and Marvel Super Hero Island areas, on May and June 29, respectively. The annual GrinchMas event began in the park's Seuss Landing area and in Universal Studios Florida in December.
|-
! style="text-align:center" | 2002
| Universal's [[Halloween Horror Nights]] event was held for the first time ever at Islands of Adventure on October. Each "island" was transformed into a different twisted world: Port of Entry into Port of Evil, Seuss Landing into Boo-Ville, The Lost Continent into Island of Evil Souls, Jurassic Park into JP Extinction, Toon Lagoon into Treaks and Foons, and Marvel Super Hero Island into Island Under Siege.
|-
! style="text-align:center" | 2004
| Halloween Horror Nights was held in both Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida in October.
|-
! style="text-align:center" | 2006
| Sylvester McMonkey McBean's Very Unusual Driving Machines was rebuilt into a new concept and officially opened as [[The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride!]] in June.
|-
! style="text-align:center" | 2007
| [[Universal Pictures]] and [[Warner Bros.]] officially announced on May 31, the seventh island at Islands of Adventure, [[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Orlando Resort)|The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]], at a joint press conference with an expected opening of late 2009 or early 2010.
|-
! style="text-align:center" | 2008
| [[Flying Unicorn]] and the Enchanted Oak Tavern closed on July 7 to be replaced by The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
|-
! style="text-align:center" | 2009
| Universal officially revealed The Wizarding World of Harry Potter's attractions on September 16, including Zonko's, Honeydukes, Owl Post, Dervish and Banges, [[Ollivander's (theme park attraction)|Ollivander's Wand Shop Experience]], Frog Choir, Triwizard Spirit Rally, [[Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey]], Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods, and [[Dragon Challenge]] and [[Flight of the Hippogriff]], which will replace the [[Dueling Dragons]] and [[Flying Unicorn]] rides. ''Oh, The Stories You'll Hear!'' opened in October in the park's Seuss Landing area.
|-
! style="text-align:center" | 2010
| [[Mat Hoffman's Aggro Circus]] debuted on March in the park's Toon Lagoon Amphitheater. Dueling Dragons was closed for its final transformation into the [[Dragon Challenge]] on May 5; Ice was renamed Hungarian Horntail and Fire was renamed Chinese Fireball. [[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Orlando Resort)|The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]] began soft openings for the general public on June 1. The grand opening ceremony took place on June 16 with [[Harry Potter|book series]] author [[J. K. Rowling]] and [[Harry Potter (film series)|film series]] actors [[Daniel Radcliffe]], [[Rupert Grint]], [[Emma Watson]], [[Michael Gambon]], [[Warwick Davis]], [[Tom Felton]], [[Matthew Lewis (actor)|Matthew Lewis]], [[James and Oliver Phelps]] and [[Bonnie Wright]] attending. [[John Williams]] conducted the [[Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra]] into many songs of the [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (soundtrack)|first film's score]], including the film series' prologue, which he composed. The seventh island, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, officially opened on June 18. The area became Islands of Adventure's biggest investment since the park's opening. After five years, Triceratops Discovery Trail was finally reopened to the public for a limited time on December 13, speculated to further remain seasonal during peak season.
|-
! style="text-align:center" | 2011
| One of the roofs on Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls caught fire on January 1, causing immediate evacuation of the ride. The ride resumed normal operations on March 3, 2011. Universal announced a major refurbishment of [[The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man]] ride on May 19, with plans to re-master the ride film in [[High-definition video|high-definition]] as well as to update the ride's technical system and to replace all of the projectors with new 3-D digital projectors.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.latimes.com/travel/la-xpm-2011-may-19-la-trb-universal-studios-despicable-me-05201119-story.html |work=Los Angeles Times |first=Brady |last=MacDonald |title=Universal Studios Orlando plans 'Despicable Me' attraction and digital upgrade to Spider-Man ride in 2012 |date=May 19, 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110522184406/http://articles.latimes.com/2011/may/19/local/la-trb-universal-studios-despicable-me-05201119 |archive-date=May 22, 2011 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://media.universalorlando.com/PressRelease/detail.aspx?id%3D1105 |title=2012 Is The Year To Be Here! |publisher=Universal Orlando Resort |access-date=January 27, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120201083613/http://media.universalorlando.com/PressRelease/detail.aspx?ID=1105 |archive-date=February 1, 2012}}</ref>
|-
! style="text-align:center" | 2012
| [[The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man]] re-opened after refurbishment.
|-
! style="text-align:center" | 2013
| The resort's slogan, ''Vacation Like You Mean It'', was introduced in 2013.<ref name=slogans>{{cite web |title=Islands of Adventure |url=http://www.florida-project.com/universal-orlando-vacation-guides/1999-ioa |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607231005/http://www.florida-project.com/universal-orlando-vacation-guides/1999-ioa |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 7, 2013 |work=Universal Orlando Archives |publisher=The Florida Project |access-date=January 17, 2013}}</ref>
|-
! style="text-align:center" | 2014
| | ''[[A Celebration of Harry Potter]]'', an annual three-day weekend event celebrated on the last weekend of January, debuted at both Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure on January 24. The Hogwarts Express Hogsmeade station opened on July 1 as well as the King's Cross station at [[Universal Studios Florida]], connecting park visitors to both [[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Orlando Resort)|''Harry Potter''-themed lands]] via a [[Hogwarts Express (Universal Orlando Resort)|full-scale replica of the train]] that appears in the [[Harry Potter (film series)|''Harry Potter'' film series]]. ''Dr. Seuss's ABC'' opened on August 24 with 26 big blocks with the letters of the English alphabets in the outdoor playground.
|-
! style="text-align:center" | 2015
| ''[[Skull Island: Reign of Kong]]'' was announced on May 6 as a new land/attraction based on the 2005 film ''[[King Kong (2005 film)|King Kong]]'', opening in the summer of 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.comingsoon.net/extras/trailers/437571-skull-island-reign-of-kong-coming-to-universal-orlando-in-2016#/slide/1 |title=Skull Island: Reign of Kong Coming to Universal Orlando in 2016 |work=ComingSoon.net |date=May 6, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150509013319/http://www.comingsoon.net/extras/trailers/437571-skull-island-reign-of-kong-coming-to-universal-orlando-in-2016#/slide/1 |archive-date=May 9, 2015}}</ref> On May 7, Universal announced a partnership with [[Nintendo]] to bring their characters to either Universal Studios Florida or Islands of Adventure park. Raptor Encounter meet & greet attraction officially debuted on May 22.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/theme-park-rangers-blog/os-universal-raptor-encounter-islands-20150522-post.html |title=Universal adds Raptor Encounter at Islands of Adventure |date=May 22, 2015 |work=Orlando Sentinel |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150525014822/http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/theme-park-rangers-blog/os-universal-raptor-encounter-islands-20150522-post.html |archive-date=May 25, 2015}}</ref> [[The Incredible Hulk Coaster|The Incredible Hulk]] roller coaster closed on September 8 to undergo refurbishment.
|-
! style="text-align:center" | 2016
| [[The Incredible Hulk Coaster|The Incredible Hulk]]'s refurbishment was completed early April with the placement of the final track piece, and on May 9, Universal revealed new changes to the coaster, which included a new track, story line, ride vehicle and entrance. Without any press release, ''[[Skull Island: Reign of Kong]]'' officially opened as the eighth island of Islands of Adventure on July 13. The Incredible Hulk reopened on August 4.
|-
! style="text-align:center" | 2017
| [[Dragon Challenge]] closed on September 5, with a new Harry Potter roller coaster experience to take its place in 2019. Permits were filed on December 28 for the new Harry Potter roller coaster under the name "Project 942" relating to "foundation designs for a future pre-engineered metal building and construction of three motor control centers."<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://universal.wdwinfo.com/news/permits-filed-for-universals-new-harry-potter-ride-hotel-projects/ |title=Universal Orlando Resort – Permits Filed for Universal's New Harry Potter Ride, Hotel Projects |website=universal.wdwinfo.com |access-date=February 27, 2018}}</ref>
|-
! style="text-align:center" | 2018
| Construction continued on the new ''Harry Potter''-themed coaster, described as "a new generation of thrill ride.".<ref>{{cite web |title=NEW GENERATION OF THRILL RIDE COMING TO THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER – HOGSMEADE |date=July 24, 2017 |url=https://blog.universalorlando.com/whats-new/new-ride-wwohp-hogsmeade/ |access-date=August 22, 2018}}</ref> The majority of track work was completed as of August 2018. ''The Eighth Voyage of [[Sinbad the Sailor|Sinbad]]'' closed on September 15, 2018.
|-
! style="text-align:center" | 2019
|Construction began for a ''Jurassic Park''-themed roller coaster; many areas of the themed land was walled off, moved to a temporary location or removed completely. ''A Celebration of Harry Potter'' was not celebrated as Universal focused on the construction of the ''Harry Potter''-themed roller coaster. [[Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure]] was announced as the name of the roller coaster that will replace [[Dragon Challenge]]. The grand opening ceremony of the attraction took place on June 11 with [[Evanna Lynch]], [[Warwick Davis]], [[Tom Felton]], [[Rupert Grint]] and [[James and Oliver Phelps]] in attendance. [[Robbie Coltrane]], who portrayed [[Rubeus Hagrid]], was not in attendance, however, he recorded video messages for the occasion. Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure opened on June 13.
|-
! style="text-align:center" | 2020
|[[Universal Parks & Resorts]] announced the closure of the resort effective March 15 due to the rapid spread of the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Florida|coronavirus in Florida]], initially until the end of the month, later expended to April 19, then May 31. On May 22, Universal announced the official reopening of the resort for June 5. Universal Orlando Resort reopens after almost three months since closing, due to the coronavirus, with safety guidelines implemented in order to prevent contagion. On September 28, after over a year of an extended construction phase going unacknowledged by the theme park, Universal Orlando officially announced the newest addition to ''Jurassic Park'', the [[VelociCoaster]], for a Summer 2021 opening.
|-
! style="text-align:center" | 2021
|On April 6, [[VelociCoaster]] was officially given a June 10 opening date.
|-
! style="text-align:center" | 2023
|On April 11, Universal's Islands of Adventure announced that ''Poseidon's Fury'' will be permanently closed in The Lost Continent, on May 9, to make way for "exciting new experiences".
|-
! style="text-align:center" | 2024
|Islands of Adventure celebrated its 25th anniversary.
|}

=== Former attractions ===
{{Main|List of former Universal Islands of Adventure attractions}}
At Islands of Adventure many past attractions have been closed, some simply being closed with no replacement like Island Skipper Tours while others like The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride! were altered from their initial concept to the attraction that operates today. Other rides closed include Dueling Dragons, renamed and rethemed to Dragon Challenge for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a dueling inverted coaster. The two sides of the coaster eventually stopped dueling and were dispatched at separate times after guests were hit by belongings of riders from the opposite ride vehicle flying toward and colliding with them during the "duel" section. As a result, the ride declined in popularity and eventually closed. It was replaced with what is now known as Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure.

== Islands ==
{{Main|List of Universal Orlando Resort attractions}}

Islands of Adventure consists of eight themed "[[island]]s", the majority of which are based on [[license]]d [[Intellectual property|intellectual properties]], with only two lands based on original [[Universal Pictures]] works. They are, in clockwise order from entry: Port of Entry, Marvel Super Hero Island, Toon Lagoon, Skull Island, Jurassic Park, [[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Orlando Resort)|The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]], The Lost Continent, and Seuss Landing.

=== Port of Entry ===
[[File:Universal-Islands-of-Adventure-Lighthouse-9068.jpg|thumb|right|The Pharos Lighthouse marks the park's entrance]]
'''Port of Entry''' serves as the park's main entrance and includes various shops and services, including a Guest Services location named The Open Arms Hotel. The park's centerpiece, Pharos Lighthouse, is also located within Port of Entry. Each night, this functioning [[lighthouse]] sends out a bright beam to lead visitors to and from the park's gates. It has dining options including Croissant Moon Bakery, Backwater Bar, The Grinch & Friends Character Breakfast, Confisco Grille, Starbucks, and Cinnabon. It has shopping options such as Port Provisions, Island Market and Export Candy Shoppe, DeFoto's Expedition Photography, Port of Entry Christmas Shoppe, Ocean Trader Market, and Islands of Adventure Trading Company.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/plan-your-visit/resort-maps/interactive-map.html?attraction_experience=dining&attraction_interest=&attraction_location= |title=Universal Orlando |website=www.universalorlando.com |language=en |access-date=2019-04-23}}</ref>

=== Marvel Super Hero Island ===
{{Main|Marvel Super Hero Island}}
[[File:TheIncredibleHulkCoaster.jpg|thumb|right|The Incredible Hulk Coaster]]

'''Marvel Super Hero Island''' is based on the [[List of Marvel Comics characters|superhero characters]] featured in [[Marvel Comics]]. The area features [[Pop art|comic-book styled architecture]]; many of the building interiors are created in comic book perspective, with exaggerated lines and angles. Many exteriors are painted in a special paint which appears to change color based on the angle from which it is viewed – sometimes purple, sometimes orange. The buildings are all labelled generically: "Store", "Shop", "Food", and "Comics", etc.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Attraction
!Year opened
!Manufacturer
!Description
!Height requirements
|-
|[[Doctor Doom's Fearfall]]
|1999
|[[S&S – Sansei Technologies]]
|A [[Space shot (ride)|space shot ride]] based on the [[Fantastic Four]] archenemy [[Doctor Doom]].
|52 in (132&nbsp;cm)
|-
|[[Storm Force Accelatron]]
|2000
|[[Mack Rides]]
|A [[teacups]] ride based on the [[X-Men]]. Where guests use their ride vehicles to help [[Storm (Marvel Comics)|Storm]] harness enough forces of thunder and lightning to defeat [[Magneto (Marvel Comics)|Magneto]].<ref>{{Parkz|ride_name=Storm Force Accelatron|location=Islands of Adventure|parkz_number=345|access-date=April 25, 2011}}</ref>
|Supervision is required for riders under 48 in (121&nbsp;cm)
|-
|[[The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man]]
|1999
|[[Oceaneering International]]
|A [[3D film|3D]] [[dark ride]] based on [[Marvel Comics]] [[Spider-Man]]. The ride is set in New York as Spider-Man prevents The [[Sinister Syndicate]] from taking the Statue of Liberty.
|40 in (102&nbsp;cm)
|-
|[[The Incredible Hulk Coaster]]
|1999
|[[Bolliger & Mabillard]]
|A [[launched roller coaster]] based on the [[Hulk]] comics. The island's signature coaster with a top speed of {{Convert|67|mph|km/h}}.
|54 in (137&nbsp;cm)
|}

The area is also home to a variety of dining outlets and merchandise shops. Food and beverage items can be purchased from ''Cafe 4'' and ''Captain America Diner''. Merchandise items can be bought from a variety of themed stores including ''Spider-Man Shop'' ([[The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man]]), ''Marvel Alterniverse Store'', ''Comic Book Shop'', and ''[[Oakley, Inc.|Oakley]]''.

There is also "Meet Spider-Man and the Marvel Super Heroes", a meet-and-greet attraction, where guests can meet superheroes including [[Wolverine (character)|Wolverine]], [[Storm (Marvel Comics)|Storm]], [[Cyclops (Marvel Comics)|Cyclops]] and [[Rogue (comics)|Rogue]], [[Spider-Man]], and [[Captain America]].

In late 2009, [[The Walt Disney Company]] (Universal's biggest competitor in the theme park market) announced that it had sought to acquire Marvel Entertainment. Universal announced that Marvel's new ownership would not affect Marvel Super Hero Island as a contract for exclusively rights to the characters had been signed in 1994, and Disney CEO [[Bob Iger]] stated that Disney would continue to honor any contracts that Marvel currently has with Disney competitors.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/disney-marvel-theme--5246/ |title=How the Disney-Marvel deal affects Universal Studios theme parks |last=McDonald |first=Brady |work=Los Angeles Times |date=August 31, 2009 |access-date=August 31, 2009 |format=PDF |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090904011944/http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/disney-marvel-theme--5246/ |archive-date=September 4, 2009 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> In March 2012, Bob Iger revealed that Disney had begun preliminary concepts of incorporating Marvel's properties into their parks, although no major negotiations with Universal were announced.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.latimes.com/business/la-xpm-2012-mar-14-la-fi-ct-disney-shareholders-meeting-20120314-story.html |title=Walt Disney plans to deploy Marvel superheroes at its theme parks |first=Dawn C. |last=Chmielewski |work=Los Angeles Times |date=March 14, 2012 |access-date=April 4, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107175043/http://articles.latimes.com/2012/mar/14/business/la-fi-ct-disney-shareholders-meeting-20120314 |archive-date=November 7, 2012 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/20/disney-parks-might-soon-add-marvel-characters_n_1367023.html |title=Disney Parks Might Soon Add Marvel Characters |work=[[HuffPost]] |publisher=[[AOL]] |date=March 20, 2012 |access-date=April 4, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323053219/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/20/disney-parks-might-soon-add-marvel-characters_n_1367023.html |archive-date=March 23, 2012 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> [[Hong Kong Disneyland]] has since announced an expansion to its park featuring characters from the [[Marvel Universe]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.budget.gov.hk/2013/eng/budget06.html |title=The 2013–14 Budget – Promoting Tourism Industry |date=February 27, 2013 |publisher=Hong Kong Government |first=John |last=Tsang |author-link=John Tsang |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160117085016/http://www.budget.gov.hk/2013/eng/budget06.html |archive-date=January 17, 2016}}</ref> [[Disney California Adventure|Disney California Adventure Park]] at the [[Disneyland Resort]] in California has also since incorporated meet-and-greet Marvel characters, as well as an ''Avengers'' Super Hero Half [[Marathon]] Weekend at the resort. Both Hong Kong Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have opened Marvel attractions since the acquisition, with [[Iron Man Experience]] at the former and [[Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout!]] at the latter. Both attractions officially opened in 2017. Only Walt Disney World Resort is barred from having Marvel characters in its parks, due to contractual obligations to Universal and Universal's exclusive rights to use any Marvel characters related to [[Spider-Man]], [[Avengers (comics)|The Avengers]], [[Fantastic Four|The Fantastic Four]], and [[X-Men|The X-Men]] in the region east of the [[Mississippi River]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Munarriz |first1=Rick |title=Disney is Taking Too Long to Add Marvel to Disneyland and Disney World |url=http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2015/10/18/disney-is-taking-too-long-to-add-marvel-to-disney.aspx |website=The Motley Fool |date=October 18, 2015 |access-date=January 17, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160121092822/http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2015/10/18/disney-is-taking-too-long-to-add-marvel-to-disney.aspx |archive-date=January 21, 2016}}</ref> However, this only includes Spider-Man, The Avengers, The Fantastic Four, The X-Men, the villains associated with said characters, other characters in the "families" of said characters, and the Marvel name.<ref name="Marvel Contract">{{cite web |url=https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1262449/000119312510008732/dex1057.htm |title=Marvel Agreement between MCA Inc. and Marvel Entertainment Group |website=sec.gov |publisher=[[U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323223921/http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1262449/000119312510008732/dex1057.htm |archive-date=March 23, 2016}}</ref> This clause has allowed Walt Disney World to have meet and greets, merchandise, attractions, and more with other Marvel characters not associated with the characters at Islands of Adventure, such as [[Star-Lord]] and [[Gamora]] from ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy (2008 team)|Guardians of the Galaxy]]'' as well as create [[Avengers Campus]] in [[Disney California Adventure]] in [[California]] and [[Walt Disney Studios Park]] in [[Disneyland Paris]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.insidethemagic.net/2014/08/guardians-of-the-galaxy-theme-park-characters-appear-for-first-time-as-walt-disney-world-welcomes-marvel/ |title=Guardians of the Galaxy theme park characters appear for first time as Walt Disney World welcomes Marvel |work=Inside the Magic |date=August 24, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129013758/http://www.insidethemagic.net/2014/08/guardians-of-the-galaxy-theme-park-characters-appear-for-first-time-as-walt-disney-world-welcomes-marvel/ |archive-date=January 29, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/07/exclusive-guardians-of-the-galaxy-sneak-peek-debuts-july-4-at-disney-parks/ |title=Exclusive 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Sneak Peek Debuts July 4 at Disney Parks |work=Disney Parks Blog |date=July 3, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129013538/http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/07/exclusive-guardians-of-the-galaxy-sneak-peek-debuts-july-4-at-disney-parks/ |archive-date=January 29, 2016}}</ref> However, as a result of the contract, Disney is not allowed to use the "Marvel" name at any of their theme parks anywhere in the United States, regardless of what side of the Mississippi River the park is in.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Martin |first=Hugo |date=April 6, 2018 |title=Disney's California Adventure expansion will feature Marvel superheroes. Just don't call it 'Marvel Land' |work=Los Angeles Times |url=https://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-disney-marvel-land-20180406-story.html}}</ref><ref name="Marvel-Universal Contract">{{Cite web |title=Marvel Agreement between MCA Inc. and Marvel Entertainment Group |url=https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1262449/000119312510008732/dex1057.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323223921/http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1262449/000119312510008732/dex1057.htm |archive-date=March 23, 2016 |website=sec.gov |publisher=[[U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission]]}}</ref> In April 2021, Disney announced that the area would open on June 4, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Avengers Campus Opens June 4, 2021 |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/culture-lifestyle/avengers-campus-open-summer-2021 |access-date=April 8, 2021 |website=Marvel Entertainment |language=en}}</ref>

=== Toon Lagoon ===
[[File:Dudley_Do-Right_June_2025.jpg|thumb|right|Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls]]
'''Toon Lagoon''' is based on the cartoon and comic strip characters from [[King Features Syndicate]] and [[Jay Ward]], with the area's main focus being water-based rides (hence the name).

{| class="wikitable"
!Attraction
!Year opened
!Manufacturer
!Description
!Height requirements
|-
|[[Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls]]
|1999
|[[Mack Rides]]
|A [[Log flume (attraction)|log flume]] ride where guests witness the adventures of [[Dudley Do-Right]], leading to a 75-foot (23 m) drop towards the end.
|44 in (112&nbsp;cm)
|-
|Me Ship, the Olive
|1999
|
|A kids' playground built in and around Popeye's ship featuring interactive elements.
|
|-
|[[Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges]]
|1999
|Barr Engineering
|A [[river rafting ride|river rafting]] [[water ride]] where [[Popeye the Sailor|Popeye]] must save [[Olive Oyl]] from [[Bluto]] whilst careening through the unpredictably rapid waters.
|42 in (106&nbsp;cm)
|}

The area is also home to a variety of dining outlets and merchandise shops. Food and beverage items can be purchased from [[Blondie (comic strip)|Blondie]]'s, [[Cathy (comic strip)|Cathy]]'s Ice Cream, Comic Strip Cafe, and [[J. Wellington Wimpy|Wimpy]]'s. Merchandise items can be bought from a variety of themed stores including the [[Gasoline Alley (comic strip)|Gasoline Alley]], Toon Extra and Wossamotta U.

=== Skull Island ===
[[File:Reign of Kong construction.JPG|thumb|Construction of ''Skull Island: Reign of Kong'' (July 2015)]]
'''Skull Island''' is the newest island at the park, having been opened in the summer of 2016. The area's sole attraction, ''[[Skull Island: Reign of Kong]]'', opened on July 13, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |title=L'ouverture de Skull Island : Reign of Kong se précise |url=https://www.dimensionparcs.fr/monde/universal-orlando-resort/louverture-de-skull-island-reign-of-kong-se-precise/ |website=Dimension Parcs |date=May 4, 2016}}</ref> The attraction and island mark the return of the [[King Kong]] character to the Universal Orlando Resort, after the [[Kongfrontation]] attraction closed at [[Universal Studios Florida]] in 2002 to make way for the [[Revenge of the Mummy|Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride]].
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Attraction
!Year opened
!Manufacturer
!Description
!Height requirements
|-
|[[Skull Island: Reign of Kong]]
|2016
|[[Oceaneering International]]
|A [[trackless dark ride]] based on the [[King Kong (franchise)|''King Kong'' franchise]]
|36 in (91&nbsp;cm)
|}

=== Jurassic Park ===
[[File:Jurassic Park Entrance Arch at the Universal Islands of Adventure.JPG|thumb|right|Jurassic Park]]
'''Jurassic Park''' is themed to the [[Jurassic Park|film series of the same name]]. Set after the events of [[Jurassic Park (film)|the first film]], the area undertakes the guise of [[List of Jurassic Park characters|John Hammond]]'s [[dinosaur]] theme park featured in the series. As such, the area is filled with the attractions and exhibits one would find in the "real" Jurassic Park, including thrill rides and discovery-based exhibits.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Attraction
!Year opened
!Manufacturer
!Description
!Height requirements
|-
|Camp Jurassic
|1999
|
|A children's play area centered around an imported {{Convert|50|ft|m|adj=on}} tall [[Banyan]] tree. The area features a variety of play elements including slides, nets, water cannons and fountains.<ref name="Parkz Camp">{{Parkz|ride_name=Camp Jurassic|location=Islands of Adventure|parkz_number=340|access-date=April 11, 2011}}</ref>
|
|-
|[[Jurassic Park: The Ride|Jurassic Park River Adventure]]
|1999
|Superior Rigging & Erection<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.superiorrigging.com/services.php |title=Services |publisher=Superior Rigging & Erection Company |access-date=March 24, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130407141701/http://www.superiorrigging.com/services.php |archive-date=April 7, 2013}}</ref>
|A [[Shoot the chute|water-based amusement ride]] based on [[Steven Spielberg]]'s 1993 film ''[[Jurassic Park (film)|Jurassic Park]]'' and [[Michael Crichton]]'s [[Jurassic Park (novel)|novel of the same name]].
|42 in (107&nbsp;cm)
|-
|Pteranodon Flyers
|1999
|Setpoint USA
|A [[steel roller coaster|steel]] [[suspended roller coaster]] based on [[Pteranodon|the animal of the same name]], where guests travel a small circuit around Camp Jurassic.<ref name="RCDB PFlyers">{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Pteranodon Flyers |location=Islands of Adventure|rcdb_number=559 |access-date=April 11, 2011}}</ref><ref name="Parkz PFlyers">{{Parkz|ride_name=Pteranodon Flyers|location=Islands of Adventure|parkz_number=341|access-date=April 11, 2011}}</ref><ref name="A Reservations System For Universal Orlando">{{cite news |title=A Reservations System For Universal Orlando |url=https://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F30F14FD395E0C738EDDAC0894D9404482 |access-date=April 13, 2011 |newspaper=The New York Times |date=May 20, 2001}}</ref><ref name="Hotel guests get free cuts in line">{{cite news |title=Hotel guests get free cuts in line |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=wFhPAAAAIBAJ&dq=pteranodon-flyers&pg=2027%2C459714 |access-date=April 13, 2011 |newspaper=[[The Blade (Toledo, Ohio)|Toledo Blade]] |publisher=[[Block Communications]] |date=December 17, 2000}}</ref>
|Between 36 and 56 in (91–142&nbsp;cm)
|-
|[[VelociCoaster]]
|2021
|[[Intamin]]
|A [[launched roller coaster]] based on the ''[[Velociraptor]]'' from ''[[Jurassic World]]''.
|51 in (130&nbsp;cm)
|-
|Jurassic Park Discovery Center
|1999
|
|An interactive play area in which guests can learn about [[dinosaurs]] and how they lived.<ref name="1999 List of IOA attractions">{{cite news |title=Challenging Disney |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=CtgjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=kQkEAAAAIBAJ&dq=jurassic%20park%20discovery-center%20islands%20of%20adventure&pg=4775%2C1768543 |access-date=April 14, 2011 |newspaper=Ocala Star-Banner |date=April 4, 1999}}</ref><ref name="Parkz DiscoveryCenter">{{Parkz|ride_name=Jurassic Park Discovery Center|location=Islands of Adventure|parkz_number=520|access-date=April 11, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Tunstall |first=Jim and Cynthia |title=Recommended Orlando itineraries: Two, four and six-day tours |url=https://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2008-03-19-orlando-itineraries-tips_N.htm |access-date=April 14, 2011 |newspaper=[[USA Today]] |date=March 19, 2008}}</ref>
|
|}

=== The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade ===
{{Main|The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Orlando Resort)}}
[[File:Wizarding World Entrance.jpg|thumb|right|Entrance to Hogsmeade at [[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Orlando Resort)|The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]]]]

'''The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade''' is themed around the ''[[Harry Potter]]'' universe, authored by [[J. K. Rowling]]. It officially opened to the public on June 18, 2010. On May 31, 2007, Universal announced that it had secured the licensing rights from [[Warner Bros.]] and Rowling to incorporate the ''Harry Potter'' franchise to Islands of Adventure.<ref name="WB-Universal">{{cite news |url=https://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070531/ts_nm/arts_potter_dc_2 |title=All aboard for the Harry Potter rollercoaster |agency=Reuters |work=[[Yahoo! News]] |author=Majendie, Paul |date=May 31, 2007 |access-date=May 31, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070602182622/http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070531/ts_nm/arts_potter_dc_2 |archive-date=June 2, 2007}}</ref> The {{Convert|20|acre|m2|adj=on}} island features attractions, shops, and restaurants set inside such locations as the [[Hogwarts layout#Forbidden Forest|Forbidden Forest]], [[Hogsmeade|Hogsmeade Village]], and the iconic [[Hogwarts|Hogwarts Castle]]. Ground breaking began in 2007, with the official opening scheduled for June 18, 2010, as announced on March 25, 2010. As part of the promotion for the then-upcoming area, a behind-the-scenes documentary on production of the park section is included on the [[Blu-ray]] and DVD release of ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.universalorlando.com/harrypotter/first_look_uo.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090922213818/http://www.universalorlando.com/harrypotter/first_look_uo.html |title=A First Look at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ |archive-date=September 22, 2009}}</ref>

There are five main attractions in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter:
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Attraction
!Year opened
!Manufacturer
!Description
!Height requirements
|-
|[[Flight of the Hippogriff]]
|2010
|[[Vekoma]]
|A [[junior roller coaster]] based on the creature featured in the books.<ref name="AJC0915"/> Originally known as The Flying Unicorn from 2000 to 2008.
|36 in (91&nbsp;cm)
|-
|[[Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey]]
|2010
|[[Dynamic Structures]], [[RoboCoaster Ltd]], [[KUKA]], UAO
|A [[motion simulator|motion-based]] [[dark ride]] that takes guests through scenes based on the [[Harry Potter]] books and [[Harry Potter (film series)|films]].<ref name="AJC0915">{{Cite news |url=http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/universal-reveals-details-of-138800.html?cxntlid=thbz_hm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629113818/http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/universal-reveals-details-of-138800.html?cxntlid=thbz_hm |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 29, 2011 |title=Universal reveals details of new Harry Potter park |last=Reed |first=Travis |agency=Associated Press |newspaper=[[The Atlanta Journal-Constitution]] |publisher=[[Cox Enterprises]] |date=September 15, 2009 |access-date=September 15, 2009}}</ref>
|48 in (122&nbsp;cm)
|-
|[[Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure]]
|2019
|[[Intamin]]
|A [[linear motor|multiple-launch]] [[steel roller coaster|steel]] [[motorbike roller coaster]] that takes guests through the Forbidden Forest and encounter various [[Wizarding World]] creatures. The spot was previously occupied by ''[[Dragon Challenge]]'', which closed on September 4, 2017.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Christiansen |first1=Kathleen |title=Universal Orlando Resort names new Harry Potter attraction |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/os-et-universal-orlando-harry-potter-attraction-20190221-story.html |access-date=February 21, 2019 |work=OrlandoSentinel.com |date=February 21, 2019}}</ref>
|48 in (122&nbsp;cm)
|-
|[[Hogwarts Express (Universal Orlando Resort)|Hogwarts Express]]
|2014
|[[Doppelmayr Garaventa Group]]
|A [[broad gauge]], [[cable railway]] [[people mover]] that transports visitors between Hogsmeade and King's Cross Station.
|Supervision required if under 48 inches (120&nbsp;cm)
|-
|[[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Orlando Resort)|''Ollivanders'']]
|2010
|
|A shop selling "magic" wands.
|
|}

There is also a singing ''Frog Choir'' and a ''Triwizard Spirit Rally'' held in the town center. These events feature ''Hogwarts'', ''Beauxbatons'', and ''Durmstrang'' students.

An expansion of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, based on the [[Places in Harry Potter|Diagon Alley]] and [[London]] settings from the series, opened on July 8, 2014, at the adjacent Universal Studios Florida park in the former site of the park's [[Jaws (ride)|Jaws]] attraction. The [[Hogwarts Express (Universal Orlando Resort)|Hogwarts Express]] attraction connects the two areas of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in each park.

=== The Lost Continent ===
The Lost Continent is themed to ancient [[myth]]s and [[legend]]s, and is divided into two sub-sections; an ancient Arabian marketplace called ''[[Sinbad the Sailor|Sindbad's]] Bazaar'', and a [[Greeks|Grecian]]-[[Atlantis]]-esque ''Lost City''. Formerly, the Lost Continent included a medieval section ''Merlinwood'', but the majority of that area was re-themed for the ''Wizarding World of Harry Potter''.  This land is also home to ''Mythos'', which is one of two full-service restaurants in the park and was voted winner of best theme park restaurant by Theme Park Insider for six successive years between 2003 and 2008.<ref>[http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/200607/149/ Mythos Restaurant picked for fourth successive year] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120315061344/http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/200607/149/ |date=March 15, 2012 }} ThemeParkInsider.com</ref><ref>[http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/200707/398/ 2007 'Theme Park Insider Awards' announced] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110919150806/http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/200707/398/ |date=September 19, 2011 }} Theme Park Insider</ref><ref>[http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/200807/820/ Disney, Universal split 2008 Theme Park Insider Awards] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080801183825/http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/200807/820/ |date=August 1, 2008 }} Theme Park Insider</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Attraction
!Year opened
!Manufacturer
!Description
!Height requirements
|-
|The Mystic Fountain
|1999
|
|An interactive fountain attraction that communicates with guests, plays music, and features water spouts.
|
|}

=== Seuss Landing ===
[[File:Seuss Landing.jpg|thumb|right|Seuss Landing]]

'''Seuss Landing''' is based on the works of author [[Dr. Seuss]]. The island features several Seuss-themed attractions, especially geared towards small children, as well as a [[Green Eggs and Ham]] Cafe and [[If I Ran the Circus|Circus McGurkus]] restaurant. As in the books, one of the unique characteristics of this area is that there are almost no straight lines anywhere.<ref name="curved lines">{{cite web |title=Seuss Landing |url=http://www.universalorlando.com/Rides/Islands-of-Adventure/Cat-in-the-Hat.aspx |publisher=Universal Orlando |access-date=November 25, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121210090806/https://www.universalorlando.com/Rides/Islands-of-Adventure/Cat-in-the-Hat.aspx |archive-date=December 10, 2012}}</ref> Palm trees bent by the winds of [[Hurricane Andrew]] were even planted in the area to continue this theme.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Coomes |first=Haley |date=2024-05-28 |title=25 years of adventures: Here’s a look at how Universal Orlando’s 2nd park has changed over time |url=https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/05/28/25-years-of-adventures-heres-a-look-at-how-universal-orlandos-2nd-park-has-changed-over-time/ |access-date=2025-06-04 |website=WKMG |language=en}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Attractions
!Year opened
!Ride manufacturer
!Description
!Height requirements
|-
|The Cat in the Hat
|1999
|[[MTS Systems Corporation]]
|A [[dark ride]] based on the Dr. Seuss [[The Cat in the Hat|book of the same name]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.universalorlando.com/amusement-parks/islands-of-adventure/attractions/cat-in-the-hat |title=Cat in the Hat Ride |publisher=Universal Orlando Resort |access-date=July 11, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171025041833/https://www.universalorlando.com/amusement-parks/islands-of-adventure/attractions/cat-in-the-hat |archive-date=October 25, 2017 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all}}</ref>
|36 in (92&nbsp;cm)
|-
|The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride!
|2006
|[[Mack Rides]]
|A twin-tracked monorail themed around Dr. Seuss' 1961 story [[The Sneetches and Other Stories|''The Sneetches'']] that tours Seuss Landing and references other Dr. Seuss books.
|36 in (92&nbsp;cm)
|-
|One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
|1999
|[[Zierer]]
|A spinning ride, based on the Dr. Seuss [[One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish|book of the same name]], that lets riders control their own fish in tandem to the ride audio.
|Supervision is required for riders under 48 in (121&nbsp;cm)
|-
|Caro-Seuss-el
|1999
|[[D. H. Morgan Manufacturing]]
|A themed [[carousel]] with Seuss inspired creatures.
|Supervision is required for riders under 48 in (121&nbsp;cm)
|-
|Oh! The Stories You'll Hear!
|1999
|
|A musical show based on the popular Dr. Seuss characters [[The Cat in the Hat]], Thing 1 and Thing 2, Sam-I-Am, [[Grinch|The Grinch]] and [[The Lorax]]
|
|-
|If I Ran the Zoo
|1999
|
|An interactive children's play area based on the Dr. Seuss [[If I Ran the Zoo|book of the same name]].
|
|}

The area is also home to a variety of dining outlets and merchandise shops. Food and beverage items can be purchased from ''Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-pendous'' (The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride!), ''Green Eggs and Ham Cafe'' (opened seasonally), ''Hop on Pop Ice Cream Shop'', and ''Moose Juice, Goose Juice''. Merchandise items can be bought from a variety of themed stores including ''Cats, Hats & Things'' (The Cat in the Hat), ''Snookers & Snookers Sweet Candy Cookers'' (The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride!), ''All the Books You Can Read'', and ''Mulberry Street Stores Trading Co''.
A live action show entitled "''Grinchmas Wholiday Spectacular"'', which retells the story of ''How the Grinch Stole Christmas'' is available seasonally.

== Licensed properties ==
{{see also|List of properties at Universal Destinations & Experiences}}
Like [[Universal Studios Florida]] next door, Islands of Adventure expands beyond Universal's intellectual property, licensing themes and characters from other studios such as [[Warner Bros.]] and [[Marvel Entertainment]].
* [[Dr. Seuss]] properties ([[Dr. Seuss]] Enterprises)
* ''[[Harry Potter]]'' book and film franchise ([[J. K. Rowling]] and [[Warner Bros.|Warner Bros. Entertainment]])
* [[Popeye]] ([[King Features Syndicate]] and [[E. C. Segar]])
* Pre-2009 [[Marvel Comics]] ([[Marvel Entertainment]])
* ''[[The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends|Rocky & Bullwinkle & Friends]]'' ([[Jay Ward Productions]])

== Character appearances ==
Like the neighboring Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure has a number of [[costumed character|famous characters]]:<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.orlandoinformer.com/universal/characters-at-universal-orlando/ |title=Characters at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure |date=6 August 2021 |access-date=11 November 2021 |publisher=Orlandoinformer.com}}</ref>

=== Current characters ===
* [[Betty Boop]]
* [[Dr. Seuss]]: [[The Cat in the Hat|Cat in the Hat]], Thing 1 and Thing 2, Sam-I-Am, Guy-Am-I, [[Grinch|The Grinch]] and [[The Lorax]]
* ''[[Jurassic Park]]'': Blue and Bravo the Velociraptors and Tango and Sierra the baby Velociraptors
* [[Marvel Comics]]: [[Spider-Man]], [[Captain America]], [[Wolverine (character)|Wolverine]], [[Cyclops (Marvel Comics)|Cyclops]], [[Storm (Marvel Comics)|Storm]], [[Rogue (Marvel Comics)|Rogue]], [[Green Goblin]] and [[Doctor Doom]]
* [[Popeye|Popeye the Sailor Man]]: [[Popeye]] and [[Olive Oyl]]
* [[Wizarding World]]: Hogwarts Train Conductor, Frog Choir and Triwizard Tournament Spirit Rally
* [[Woody Woodpecker]]

== Universal Express Pass ==
{{main|Universal Express Pass}}
Several attractions in Islands of Adventure allow guests to utilize ''Express Pass''. This pass admits users to a separate line for the attraction, which is given priority status when boarding. Express Pass is not a [[virtual queuing]] service. Instead, passholders may enter the "Universal Express" line whenever they wish. The price of this pass is ''not'' included in the charge for park admission.

== Attendance ==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Year
!'''Attendance'''
|-
!2008
| 5,290,000<ref name="2008 attendance">{{cite web |year=2008 |title=TEA/AECOM 2008 Global Attractions Report |url=http://www.org.id.tue.nl/ifip-tc14/documents/TEAreportThemeparks-2008.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130302183514/http://www.org.id.tue.nl/ifip-tc14/documents/TEAreportThemeparks-2008.pdf |archive-date=March 2, 2013 |access-date=November 20, 2012 |publisher=[[Themed Entertainment Association]]}}</ref>
|-
!2009
| 4,627,000<ref name="2009 attendance">{{cite web |title=TEA/AECOM 2009 Global Attractions Report |url=http://www.themeit.com/etea/2009report.pdf |publisher=[[Themed Entertainment Association]] |access-date=November 20, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100602032710/http://www.themeit.com/etea/2009report.pdf |archive-date=June 2, 2010 |year=2009}}</ref>
|-
!2010
|5,949,000<ref name="2010 attendance">{{cite web |year=2010 |title=TEA/AECOM 2010 Global Attractions Report |url=http://www.themeit.com/etea/2010Report.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110719072840/http://www.themeit.com/etea/2010Report.pdf |archive-date=July 19, 2011 |access-date=November 20, 2012 |publisher=[[Themed Entertainment Association]]}}</ref>
|-
!2011
|7,674,000<ref name="2011 Report">{{cite web |year=2011 |title=TEA/AECOM 2011 Global Attractions Report |url=http://www.aecom.com/deployedfiles/Internet/Capabilities/Economics/_documents/Theme%20Index%202011.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151018203544/http://www.aecom.com/deployedfiles/Internet/Capabilities/Economics/_documents/Theme%20Index%202011.pdf |archive-date=October 18, 2015 |access-date=November 20, 2012 |publisher=[[Themed Entertainment Association]]}}</ref>
|-
!2012
|7,981,000<ref name="2013 attendance" />
|-
!2013
|8,141,000<ref name="2013 attendance" />
|-
!2014
|8,141,000<ref name="2014 attendance">{{cite web |year=2015 |title=TEA/AECOM 2014 Global Attractions Attendance Report Report |url=http://www.teaconnect.com/.../files/TEA_103_49736_150603.pdf |access-date=June 4, 2015 |publisher=[[Themed Entertainment Association]]}}{{dead link|date=May 2017|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
|-
!2015
|8,792,000<ref name="2015 attendance">{{cite web |year=2016 |title=TEA/AECOM 2015 Global Attractions Attendance Report Report |url=http://www.teaconnect.org/images/files/TEA_160_611852_160525.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160618050155/http://www.teaconnect.org/images/files/TEA_160_611852_160525.pdf |archive-date=June 18, 2016 |access-date=June 3, 2016 |publisher=[[Themed Entertainment Association]]}}</ref>
|-
!2016
|9,362,000<ref name="2016 Report">{{cite web |last1=Au |first1=Tsz Yin (Gigi) |last2=Chang |first2=Bet |last3=Chen |first3=Bryan |last4=Cheu |first4=Linda |last5=Fischer |first5=Lucia |last6=Hoffman |first6=Marina |last7=Kondaurova |first7=Olga |last8=LaClair |first8=Kathleen |last9=Li |first9=Shaojin |date=June 1, 2017 |title=TEA/AECOM 2016 Theme Index & Museum Index: Global Attractions Attendance Report |url=http://www.aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2016-ThemeMuseum-Index.pdf |access-date=July 26, 2017 |website=aecom.com |publisher=Themed Entertainment Association |first10=Sarah |last10=Linford |first11=George |last11=Marling |first12=Erik |last12=Miller |first13=Jennie |last13=Nevin |first14=Margreet |last14=Papamichael |first15=John |last15=Robinett |first16=Judith |last16=Rubin |first17=Brian |last17=Sands |first18=William |last18=Selby |first19=Matt |last19=Timmins |first20=Feliz |last20=Ventura |first21=Chris |last21=Yoshii}}</ref>
|-
!2017
|9,549,000<ref name="2017 Report">{{cite web |last1=Au |first1=Tsz Yin (Gigi) |last2=Chang |first2=Bet |last3=Chen |first3=Bryan |last4=Cheu |first4=Linda |last5=Fischer |first5=Lucia |last6=Hoffman |first6=Marina |last7=Kondaurova |first7=Olga |last8=LaClair |first8=Kathleen |last9=Li |first9=Shaojin |date=May 17, 2018 |title=TEA/AECOM 2017 Theme Index & Museum Index: Global Attractions Attendance Report |url=http://www.teaconnect.org/images/files/TEA_268_653730_180517.pdf |access-date=May 18, 2018 |website=teaconnect.org |publisher=Themed Entertainment Association |first10=Sarah |last10=Linford |first11=George |last11=Marling |first12=Erik |last12=Miller |first13=Jennie |last13=Nevin |first14=Margreet |last14=Papamichael |first15=John |last15=Robinett |first16=Judith |last16=Rubin |first17=Brian |last17=Sands |first18=William |last18=Selby |first19=Matt |last19=Timmins |first20=Feliz |last20=Ventura |first21=Chris |last21=Yoshii}}</ref>
|-
!2018
|9,788,000<ref name="2018 Report">{{cite web |last1=Au |first1=Tsz Yin (Gigi) |last2=Chang |first2=Bet |last3=Chen |first3=Bryan |last4=Cheu |first4=Linda |last5=Fischer |first5=Lucia |last6=Hoffman |first6=Marina |last7=Kondaurova |first7=Olga |last8=LaClair |first8=Kathleen |last9=Li |first9=Shaojin |date=May 21, 2019 |title=TEA/AECOM 2018 Theme Index & Museum Index: Global Attractions Attendance Report |url=http://www.teaconnect.org/images/files/328_572762_190522.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190523131129/http://www.teaconnect.org/images/files/328_572762_190522.pdf |archive-date=May 23, 2019 |access-date=May 25, 2019 |website=teaconnect.org |publisher=Themed Entertainment Association |first10=Sarah |last10=Linford |first11=George |last11=Marling |first12=Erik |last12=Miller |first13=Jennie |last13=Nevin |first14=Margreet |last14=Papamichael |first15=John |last15=Robinett |first16=Judith |last16=Rubin |first17=Brian |last17=Sands |first18=William |last18=Selby |first19=Matt |last19=Timmins |first20=Feliz |last20=Ventura |first21=Chris |last21=Yoshii}}</ref>
|-
!2019
|10,375,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=2019 TEA/AECOM Theme Index and Museum Index by Themed Entertainment Association - Issuu |url=https://issuu.com/themedentertainmentassociation/docs/20052_theme_index_2019_rp_v1.0_single_pages |access-date=2023-03-09 |website=issuu.com |date=July 16, 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
!2020
|4,005,000<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020 |title=2020 TEA/AECOM THEME INDEX AND MUSEUM INDEX IS NOW AVAILABLE |url=https://aecom.com/wp-content/uploads/documents/reports/AECOM-Theme-Index-2020.pdf}}</ref>
|-
!2021
|9,077,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=Events & News |url=https://www.teaconnect.org/tea-theme--museum-index.html |access-date=2023-03-09 |website=Themed Entertainment Association |language=en}}</ref>
|-
!2022
|11,025,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=Events & News |url=https://aecom.com/wp-content/uploads/documents/reports/AECOM-Theme-Index-2022.pdf |access-date=2023-06-30 |website=Themed Entertainment Association |language=en}}</ref>
|-
!2023
|10,000,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=Events & News |url=https://aecom.com/wp-content/uploads/documents/reports/AECOM-Theme-Index-2023.pdf |access-date=2024-08-22 |website=Themed Entertainment Association |language=en}}</ref>
|}

== See also ==
* [[List of Universal Orlando Resort attractions]]
* [[Incidents at Universal parks]]

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== References ==
{{Reflist|30em}}

== External links ==
* [https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/theme-parks/islands-of-adventure Islands of Adventure Official website]
* [http://www.universalorlando.com/harrypotter/ The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Official website]
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