Universal's Islands of Adventure

Around every bend is another epic adventure. Around every corner awaits another once-in-a-lifetime thrill. Embark on an unforgettable journey through the uniquely themed lands of Universal's Islands of Adventure™, where the world's most cutting edge rides, shows and interactive attractions bring stories, myths, cartoons, comic book heroes and children's tales to life.

You will join the battle of good versus evil above the streets of Marvel Super Hero Island™. You’ll get splash happy with your favorite cartoon characters in the water rides of Toon Lagoon™.

You'll come face-to-face with the dinosaurs of Jurassic Park™. You’ll venture through the mists of time as you experience the epic adventures of The Lost Continent™. You'll enter a world where magic is real and excitement knows no boundaries, explore the classrooms and corridors of Hogwarts™ castle and come face-to-face with magical creatures in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™- Hogsmeade™. And you'll step right into the pages of the children's books of Dr. Seuss in Seuss Landing™. Universal's Islands of Adventure™ is the stuff legends are made of.

Universal’s Islands of Adventure™ - #1 Theme Park in the World by TripAdvisor travelers, 2015 & 2016

Thrills & Adventures

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™
Must be at least 48" (121cm).

You will make your way through the familiar classrooms and corridors of Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Then, you'll soar above the castle grounds as you join Harry Potter™ and his friends on an unforgettably thrilling adventure, coming face-to-face with magical creatures!

Dragon Challenge™
Must be at least 54" (137cm).

The courage of a Triwizard Tournament™ champion will be needed as you mount one of two dragons – an aggressive Chinese Fireball or a ferocious Hungarian Horntail – that twist and loop in a roller coaster ride across the sky. Dragon Challenge™ is actually two high-speed roller coasters – each "dragon" is a completely different ride.

Special Announcement:
Dragon Challenge™ is closing on Sept. 5 to make way for an all-new, story-based family thrill ride in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Hogsmeade™ that will immerse you in the next generation of coaster technology. More details coming soon.

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man®
Must be at least 40" (101cm); 40" (101cm) to 48" (121cm) must be accompanied by an adult.

The diabolical villains of the Sinister Syndicate have stolen the Statue of Liberty and it's up to Spider-Man™ to save the day. You will follow right alongside the web-slinger, careening and crashing through the streets, and plummeting to the pavement below in a simulated 400-foot free-fall.

The Incredible Hulk Coaster®
Must be at least 43” (110cm).

Feel the rush of becoming a gamma-charged Hulk. As you race up to 67 miles per hour, your world turns upside down in zero gravity and this newly enhanced, high-speed roller coaster empowers you with the strength of a super hero.

Jurassic Park River Adventure™
Must be at least 42" (106cm); 42" (106cm) to 48" (121cm) must be accompanied by an adult.

As you gently glide past an array of peaceful prehistoric giants, you'll suddenly get bumped off course, just as the raptors have broken loose! Your only escape from the terrifying jaws of a towering T-rex is an 85-foot plunge in total darkness!

Skull Island: Reign of Kong™
Must be at least 36” (91cm); 36” (91 cm) to 48” (121 cm) must be accompanied by an adult.

Live the brutal struggle of a 1930’s expedition that’s caught in a clash between prehistoric predators, man-eating beasts and the most colossal ape ever to walk the earth—King Kong. Around every thrilling turn, ferocious monsters fight for dominance. It’s the multi-sensory, multi-dimensional ride for your life.

Doctor Doom's Fearfall™
Must be at least 54" (137cm).

With menacing Doombots watching your every move, you will be strapped into your seats. The tension will build until — suddenly — the countdown reaches zero and you're rocketed skyward, 150 feet into the air, and then hurled back down faster than the force of gravity itself.

Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls™
Must be at least 44" (111cm); 44" (111cm) to 48" (121cm) must be accompanied by an adult.

Will Dudley Do-Right the fair reach Nell in time to save the day? Will you stay dry when you experience the incredibly steep plummet down Ripsaw Falls? You'll have to hop into your logs for the watery conclusion of this sidesplitting flume ride to find out!


Fun For All Ages

Seuss Landing™
You can step right into the children’s books and explore the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss in the wonky Seuss Landing™. You’ll find an array of unusual creatures from the imagination of Dr. Seuss on the Caro-Seuss-el™ (under 48” (121 cm) must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion), or grab a seat and swerve this way and that through one of Dr. Seuss’s most beloved classics on The Cat in the Hat™ (must be at least 36” (91 cm); 36” (91 cm) to 48” (121 cm) must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion), plus much more.

Flight of the Hippogriff™
Must be at least 36" (91cm).

You must carefully follow Hagrid's instructions as you learn the proper way to approach a Hippogriff, which has the head of a giant eagle and the body of a horse. Then you'll take off on a family-friendly coaster that spirals and dives around the pumpkin patch, and swoops past Hagrid's hut.

Storm Force Accelatron®
Under 48" (121cm) must be accompanied by an adult.

Professor Xavier has enlisted you to help Storm battle the evil Magneto. You must board Professor Xavier's new device, the Accelatron, and use it to help amplify Storm's powers. As you speed faster and faster in this whirling, twirling, spinning power generator, Storm produces thunder and lightning, sending Magneto into a full retreat.

Jurassic Park Discovery Center™
You will unearth mysteries of the planet's prehistoric past in this hands-on interactive activity center. The Jurassic Park Discovery Center™ combines entertainment with education in a variety of informative exhibits and displays geared to children and adults.

Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges™
Must be at least 42" (106cm); 42" (106cm) to 48" (121cm) must be accompanied by an adult.

You are about to set sail for uncharted hilarity as you help Popeye the Sailor Man rescue Olive from the clutches of that big blowhard Bluto. You'll brave white-water rapids as this twisting, turning raft ride makes you wish you'd brought some spinach... and a towel.

Comic Strip Lane
Take a stroll along this colorful street where all your favorite cartoon and comic strip characters live. Shop at Gasoline Alley or the Betty Boop Store. Grab a bite at Wimpy's, Comic Strip Cafe® or Blondie's: Home of the Dagwood. And don't miss the fun photo opportunities underneath giant comic strip-style speech bubbles!


Exciting Shows & Entertainment

Ollivanders™
When you visit Ollivanders™: Makers of Fine Wands since 382 BC, you’ll step into this small dusty shop and gaze up at the countless wand boxes stacked to the ceiling. In a unique interactive experience, you’ll see a wand choose its wizard!

Poseidon’s Fury™
You will venture through the darkened ruins of the ancient Temple of Poseidon, where an archeologist leads you deeper and deeper into the mysterious temple.

The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad™ Stunt Show
Cheering the heroes and booing the villains, you will become caught up in the action and excitement of this spectacular live adventure featuring death-defying stunts and breathtaking feats.

Oh! The Stories You’ll Hear
Bring the little ones to daily shows in Seuss Landing™, featuring their favorite Dr. Seuss characters: Sam (of Green Eggs and Ham fame); The Cat in the Hat™ with Thing One™ & Thing Two™; The Grinch™ and the Lorax™ — all dancing to musical "tellings" of the good doctor’s best-loved stories. Be sure to get photos and autograph pages — a surefire delight for kids of all ages.

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