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With four parks, an entertainment district and eleven hotels, Universal Orlando Resort in Florida has grown into a complete holiday destination. On these pages you can read all about the attractions, the shows, the hotels and how to get there.
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What is Universal Orlando?
Universal Orlando Resort is Universal's resort in Orlando, themed around Universal's films and stories. You'll find Harry Potter, the Minions, Jurassic Park, Shrek, Marvel and, more recently, Super Mario and How to Train Your Dragon.
The resort grew step by step. Universal Studios Florida was the first park, Islands of Adventure opened in 1999 and the Volcano Bay water park in 2017. On 22 May 2025 Universal Epic Universe opened, which Universal says is the first major new theme park in Orlando in 25 years.
How is the resort laid out?
Universal Orlando Resort consists of:
- Universal Studios Florida: films and series brought to life, with Diagon Alley, Minion Land and DreamWorks Land.
- Islands of Adventure: adventurous islands with Hogsmeade, Jurassic Park and Marvel Super Hero Island.
- Epic Universe: the newest park, with five worlds including SUPER NINTENDO WORLD and the Ministry of Magic.
- Volcano Bay: a water park built around a volcano some 60 metres high.
- CityWalk: the entertainment district with restaurants, bars, a cinema and shops.
Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and CityWalk sit next to each other. Epic Universe is a little further away and has its own car park.
Tickets:
With a Park-to-Park ticket you can visit several parks in one day and ride the Hogwarts Express between Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade.
Staying overnight:
Universal has eleven of its own hotels, from luxury to budget. Hotel guests can enter the park early.
Express Pass and Early Park Admission
With a Universal Express Pass you skip the regular queue at participating attractions. You buy it separately, on top of your ticket. Guests at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel and Loews Royal Pacific Resort get free Universal Express Unlimited for Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure (not for Epic Universe and Volcano Bay).
All Universal hotel guests get Early Park Admission: entry to the park up to an hour before official opening, at a selection of attractions.
Volcano Bay temporarily closed
The Volcano Bay water park is temporarily closed for maintenance. According to Universal, the park will reopen by 1 April 2027 at the latest; the date may still change. So check the official website before your visit.
Buy your ticket in advance
On multi-day tickets you save up to $ 20 online compared with the gate price (as of November 2026).
Arrive on time
Queues are shortest in the first hour after opening. Hotel guests can even get in earlier.
Use the app
The official Universal Orlando app shows waiting times and the map. Our waiting times page shows them too.