Amusement park Universal Studios (Universal Studios Florida
We do not get tired of talking about the most interesting places where we managed to visit and where you should definitely go! In our series of materials about the USA, it's time to touch on the topic of entertainment again, how could it be without them. Today we have that same legendary theme park “Uuniversal studios Florida"
How to get to the park?
Let's start from the very beginning :). Universal Studios Park is located in Orlando, Florida. From any major American city, there will definitely be a direct flight here at an affordable cost. See prices from a specific city here.
America - this is the case when it is almost always worth rent a car. Therefore, upon arrival in Orlando, I advise you to give preference to this option of transportation. Be sure to book in advance. It will be cheaper and you will be protected from the lack of cheap options. Don't forget about insurance, it definitely won’t be superfluous in the USA.
Hotels and accommodation, as usual, I recommend looking at this service.
I recommend going to the park by bus. Almost every hotel provides a shuttle service to all parks, this way you will save on parking (leave your car in the hotel parking lot).
Билеты
Now about not pleasant. The park is quite expensive and there are no special life hacks here - you will definitely have to pay. Tickets can be buy in advance and save some money. Americans are masters of business, so there is a nuance with parks. attractions Universal Studio и Island of Adventure are located on the same territory and it is better to take a ticket to both parks so as not to miss something interesting. On the official website you can purchase several types of tickets:
There are several options here. Park-to-Park means you can enter 2 parks with one ticket during the day. The cost is $170 per person. One park - you visit only one park, the cost is $115. These prices apply to the parks that I wrote about above (Universal Studio and Island of Adventure), but the material will go on about them.
It's simple - the more days, the cheaper. The best option is to buy for 3 days, where you get 2 promo days. Cost $284
Universal Studios Florida
Amusement parks win the hearts of not only children. And this is a fact. Adults need to have fun too! A tailwind brought us to one of the largest amusement parks in the world - Universal Orlando Resort. It is located in the US state of Florida, in the city of Orlando. The complex is owned by a multinational media company NBC Universal. The park has been operating since 1990 and today includes 5 thematic zones. At that time, it represented only one zone - Universal Studios Florida, which we will talk about in more detail.
Theme park Universal Studio the second largest in Orlando after Walt Disney World Resort. The main theme of entertainment is films and cartoons from Universal. More than 1 million people come here every year. It will be difficult to visit all the attractions in one day, so choose what you will surely like. Or take a ticket for two days.
Attractions Universal Studios Florida are not limited to their own extensive movie library. Many of the park's attractions are based on the work of Discovery Communications, 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, CBS, and others.
The park is divided into thematic areas:
Production Center
In this area you can see attractions Transformers: The Ride, "Shrek 4-D" with stories from Transformers, Minions, Shrek.
Themed restaurants such as Beverly Hills Boulangerie can be found at Production Central. You can also find many interesting things in the Universal Studios Store, Studio Sweets, Super Silly Stuff.
New York City
One of the first attractions in this area was "The Blues Brothers Show"opened in 1991. This is an indoor attraction. Revenge of the Mummy, operating under the franchise of the popular movie in the 2000s, The Mummy.
This is a roller coaster with an original plot that can accelerate to 70 km/h and stop abruptly on the way. Here is a sculpture of the former owner of MCA Universal, Lew Wasserman. This is one of the most important figures in the American film industry of the second half of the 20th century.
San Francisco
A new attraction opened in April 2018 "Fast & Furious: Supercharged", based on the media franchise "Fast and the Furious" with the famous Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson. Visitors will be able to walk through the garage and see the cars from the movie and ride on the same tracks as the main characters.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (details about this part of the park here)
You can find yourself in the magical world of Harry Potter not only through the books of JK Rowling or the screen. Universal Resort features the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, expanded in 2014 with attractions "Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts" и Hogwarts Express.
The first attraction is an indoor slide with augmented virtual reality. The Hogwarts Express connects two theme parks. The express boarding takes place at platform 9 ¾.
World Expo/Springfield
The oldest attraction in this area is "Men in Black: Alien Attack", based on the alien movie Men in Black. Visitors will be able to visit the secret headquarters and meet aliens.
In this area there is an attraction for which queues line up - "The Simpsons Ride". The Simpsons-themed rollercoaster ride is about 5 minutes long and full of jokes and satire. All the characters that you meet along the way are voiced by the original actors.
Woody Woodpecker's Kidzone
Themed area, which is very fond of young children. She is represented by the show "A Day in the Park with Barney"based on the children's TV show Barney and Friends. There is also a playground featuring Barney and other characters.
On the very first roller coaster in the territory of Universal Park, you can ride in a themed area Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster. A cartoon familiar to many since childhood. Here you can visit Woody Woodpicker's factory and hear his famous laugh.
Hollywood
In the Hollywood zone, guests will be shown how special effects are created in horror films and will be shown real props. To do this, you need to come to the zone "Universal's Horror Make-Up Show".
Local shops sell Terminator-themed merchandise or magic items.
Universal's Islands of Adventure
The attractions don't end there! Here you can also visit Universal's Islands of Adventure, where your favorite heroes and magical creatures come to life. The park was opened in March 1999. On the "Islands of Adventure" are some of the most attractive attractions. In total, this park has 8 themed islands:
Port of Entry
Pharos Lighthouse is the main entrance to the theme park and the place where it all begins. The lighthouse sends a beam of light to all visitors for guidance.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
It is possible to enter the magical castle of Hogwarts school, see Professor Dumbledore's office or the Gryffindor room in the magical world of Harry Potter. The attraction will carry you over the castle, where you will meet the main wizard and his friends.
And what about without magic in the school of magic? attractions "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey", "Flight of the Hippogriff" take you to another world. From the park you can go on an unforgettable adventure on the Hogwarts Express (Hogwarts Express).
From Hogsmeade Station, the train will take you to King's Cross Station, which is located in nearby Universal Studios Florida Park. Meeting your favorite characters and magical creatures from the Harry Potter books and films is guaranteed. Read more about the Harry Potter universe at this stuff.
Jurassic Park River Adventure
Water cruise Jurassic Park River Adventuretakes you to the restricted area of Jurassic Park from Steven Spielberg's first movie.
Dangerous, gigantic and frightening creatures of one kind will certainly want to hunt you.
And the only way to escape from them will be ups and downs on a roller coaster. New sensations await you at the attraction "Pteranodon Flyers". A playground is organized for children "Camp Jurassic".
Marvel Super Hero Island
Superheroes from Marvel comics come to life not only on the screens, but also in the Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park. Shops, restaurants and attractions "The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man", "The Incredible Hulk Coaster", "Fantastic Four" you will find here.
Spiderman, Hulk, Captain America, Wolverine and other favorite Marvel characters are waiting for you here.
Skull island
On Skull Island, which was opened in 2016, you can find an attraction Reign of Kong, dedicated to the return of King Kong.
Show Lagoon
This themed area is based on cartoons from the King Features Syndicate.
There are waterfalls here. "Ripsaw Falls Dudley Do-Right", water slides "Popeye and Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges" and a playground for children "Me Ship, the Olive".
The Lost Continent
We also found Lost Atlantis in the park. The city is divided into two zones - the Arab market Sinbad's Bazzaar and the lost city (Lost City).
From entertainment you can choose "The Eighth Voyage of Sinbad", look at the magic fountain ("The Mystic Fountain") or visit the private performance "Pousidon's Fury".
Seuss Landing
Zone for the youngest guests of the park.
Thematic rides Seuss based on books by Dr. Seuss.
There are many cafes with drinks and various goodies and shops.
You can stay in the amusement park at the following hotels:
Universal's Aventura Hotel
Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
Loews Royal Pacific Resort
Hard Rock Hotel
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
The most budget option would be Universal's Aventura Hotel. A night at the hotel will cost $116 per room. The cost in other hotels is from $120 to $360. Book here.
Address: 6000 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819-7640
Phone: 407 363 8000
Cost: 115 $ (visiting one park for 1 day)
