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What to see and do in Universal's three parks

Cinema, adventures and new worlds, one park per day.

A proposal for Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe. Each park deserves its own day; Epic Universe is located in another venue and requires planning to move.

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Universal Studios Florida
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What to visit in the three Universal parks

PLACES AND EXPERIENCES

What to do in Universal's three parks

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Universal Studios Florida

The park brings together settings and attractions inspired by movies and series, with areas such as Diagon Alley, Minion Land and DreamWorks Land.

Activities for your visit

  • Tour the areas inspired by film and television.
  • Choose attractions and entertainment based on your group's preferences.

Tips for this place

  • Organize a day at the park and confirm your entry.
  • Special and Express events have their own conditions.
Book tickets ↗

The official selector initially shows three-day options. Adjust the duration and choose a ticket that includes Universal Studios Florida. Express sold separately.

Reference sources and location

Orientative reference of the venue; it does not indicate an entrance, ticket office, parking lot or an accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 28.475, -81.47.

Wikidata Universal Studios Florida

Universal Studios Florida
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Universal Islands of Adventure

Adventure and fantasy areas bring together worlds such as Jurassic Park, Hogsmeade and Seuss Landing within the same park.

Activities for your visit

  • Explore the themed areas and choose attractions by intensity level.
  • Check the restrictions of each experience before lining up.

Tips for this place

  • Spend time at this park on your own day.
  • To change parks on the same day you need an entry type that allows it.
Book tickets ↗

The official selector initially shows three-day options. Adjust the duration and choose an entry that includes Islands of Adventure. Express sold separately.

Reference sources and location

Orientative reference of the venue; it does not indicate an entrance, ticket office, parking lot or an accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 28.471667, -81.471389.

Wikidata Universal Islands of Adventure

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Universal Epic Universe

Portals connect areas such as SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, Dark Universe and How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, around Celestial Park.

Activities for your visit

  • Choose the thematic worlds you want to explore.
  • Check the conditions and restrictions of the attractions.

Tips for this place

  • Check that your product expressly mentions Epic Universe.
  • Epic Universe has its own venue - plan your transfer from the other Universal parks.
Book tickets ↗

The official selector initially shows three-day options. Adjust the duration and confirm that the entry includes Epic Universe; the two classic parks alone do not include it.

Reference sources and location

Orientative reference of the venue; it does not indicate an entrance, ticket office, parking lot or an accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 28.442222, -81.449167.

Wikidata Universal Epic Universe

A PROPOSAL TO ORGANIZE YOURSELF

3-day itinerary at Universal's three parks

  1. Day 1

    Cinema at Universal Studios Florida

    Choose your favorite film and television areas and spend the day at Universal Studios Florida.

  2. Day 2

    Adventure at Islands of Adventure

    Plan another day for the Islands of Adventure areas, checking for attraction restrictions.

  3. Day 3

    The worlds of Epic Universe

    Book your own day for Epic Universe with a product that expressly includes it and the transfer resolved.

Tips for visiting the three Universal parks

  • Don't assume any Universal ticket includes Epic Universe.
  • Change options between parks and Express must be checked in the chosen product.

LOCAL FLAVORS

What to eat at Universal's three parks

Orlando brings together Florida flavors, southern tradition and Cuban cuisine. Discover these dishes and a citrus drink between parks and walks around the city.

Portion of pale yellow key lime pie with strawberries, cream and a slice of lime
Key lime pie with strawberries and cream; reference photograph of this preparation. Ralph Daily Original photography · CC BY 2.0

A Florida classic

Key lime pie

Creamy key lime pie with a cookie or dough base. A dessert linked to the Florida Keys that you can also try in Orlando.

Reference: Visit Florida · Regional flavors

Two halves of a toasted Cuban sandwich with melted cheese and pickles on the side
Pressed Cuban sandwich with cheese and pickles; reference photo of the plate. jeffreyw · Original photography · CC BY 2.0

Cuban tradition present in Florida

Cuban sandwich

Pressed and toasted Cuban bread with roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard. A bite of the Cuban tradition present in Florida.

Reference: Visit Florida · Cuban cuisine

Seared grouper fillet with prawns and sauce, served on a white plate
A preparation of grouper with shrimp, photographed in Key West, Florida. Elin B Original photography · CC BY 2.0

Flavors of the Florida coast

Grouper

Fish with white, firm flesh, served grilled, spiced or fried. It is one of the flavors of Florida coastal cuisine.

Reference: Visit Florida · Florida Fish

Shrimp on creamy grits with sauce, chives and small pieces of bacon
A version of shrimp with grits, photographed in New Orleans as a reference to the dish. Jason Riedy Original photography · CC BY 2.0

Southern Cuisine in Orlando

Shrimp and grits

Shrimp on a creamy ground corn base. A dish of southern tradition that you will find in Orlando's gastronomic offer.

Reference: Visit Orlando · Southern Cuisine

Orange juice pouring into a transparent glass on blue background
Orange juice served in a glass; illustrative image of the drink. USDA · version edited by Arad · Original photography · Public domain

Central Florida Citrus Tradition

Florida orange juice

A citrus break to accompany breakfast. Look for juice made from Florida oranges and discover the region's citrus tradition.

Reference: Visit Florida · Central Florida Citrus

Sources to prepare your visit

Reference location: Wikidata Universal Studios Florida.

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