Just mind blowing. They have 3 parks; Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Volcano Bay. Volcano Bay is a water park, other two are theme parks. If you are a crazy Harry Potter fan, you MUST visit both the theme parks. We went during a non holiday season in February during a week day. We were able to finish both the parks in two days without taking express pass. There is a Hogwart’s Express train that takes you from one park to another but for that you need ticket to both parks wherein you can visit both the parks on same day. Butter beer in the Hogwart’s castle is a must. I would suggest finishing Harry Potter rides in Universal’s Islands of Adventure first as soon as you enter Universal. Go as soon as park opens, lines start growing between 11 to 2. Shreik in Universal Studios Florida was a literal torture, we did not like it. You WILL get completely wet in Popeye’s ride, so make sure you carry additional clothes for the ride. There is a dryer outside the ride for a $5.
Volcano bay water park was just fun. It has multiple tube rides, they check your weight every time before you ride so that it is safe to ride. Aqua Coaster ride was the highlight. It is a roller coaster water ride which allows minimum of 2 and maximum of 4 riders per tube. They have a wave pool with beach like sand and chairs. There is a lazy river that you can relax on a tube. There is also a crazy river with water flowing at a faster rate, you have to wear life jacket to go in. There is a 80 degree slide from the top of volcano mountain. You stand inside a tube and the floor beneath your legs opens and you slide down fast. Almost every one complained that it scratches your back, I could see everyone’s back getting red rashes. Overall universal studios was a total fun. I highly recommend if you are visiting Orlando.
There is a Bus stand for Universal. This place is between universal studios entrance and universal parking. Free shuttle buses run to universal hotels. There is also a to and fro free shuttle for Volcano Bay park.
Response from Host
Jun 2020
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to share your review. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit. I am sure the rest of our visitors appreciate you sharing which attractions you enjoyed. I will definitely make sure your thoughtful comments are shared with the proper teams. I hope during your visit you had a chance to visit one of my favorite attractions, Men in Black Alien Attack! I hope you will venture here again!
—Angela