Can you do both Universal and Islands of Adventure in one day?


Can you do both Universal and Islands of Adventure in one day? If you're not looking to spend a lot of money and you're wondering if you can still do Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure in one day, the answer is: Yes, you can.


Is Harry Potter included with Islands of Adventure?

At Islands of Adventure, you can visit Hogwarts™ castle and explore Hogsmeade™ village. And at Universal Studios, you can enter Diagon Alley™ and enjoy a mind-blowing thrill ride, magical experiences, and more. Plus, stay at one of our spectacular resort hotels.


How early to get to Islands of Adventure?

Islands of Adventure Arrival Tips: Arrive about 45 minutes prior to arrival if you have tickets, arrive 60 minutes prior if you need to purchase admission.


What is the difference between Islands of Adventure and Volcano Bay?

IOA is focused on high-adrenaline rides and attractions, while Volcano Bay is centered around water parks and volcanoes. Audience: USF is a great option for families with kids, while IOA appeals to thrill-seekers and those looking for an immersive experience.


What is the best time of day to visit Universal Islands Adventure?

If you do end up visiting during peak seasons or on holidays (when the parks are open late), consider waiting until late afternoon and staying until closing time -- after the dinner hour the parks are generally much less crowded.


Should you do Universal or Islands of Adventure first?

Overall we would always lean towards Islands of Adventure for early park admission. The main reason is this park is home to the newest Universal ride the VelociCoaster. As you can imagine this ride can have one of the longest wait times in the parks throughout the day.


Can you go to Universal and Island of Adventure with one ticket?

1 Day, 2 Parks, Admission Only Enjoy park-to-park access to both Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure on the same day.


What is the best day of the week to go to Universal Islands of Adventure?

As you can guess if Saturday and Monday tend to be the busiest, Tuesday tends to be the best day to visit Universal Studios Orlando. We also find Thursday to be one of the least busy days of the week at Universal Studios, with Sunday being a great weekend option.


Are Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure connected?

Universal Orlando Resort is home to two theme parks, Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure, which are connected by dining and entertainment district Universal CityWalk Orlando, and Universal's Volcano Bay Water Theme Park.


Can you enter Islands of Adventure first?

Universal's Early Park Admission allows all Universal Orlando Resort hotel guests and select annual passholders one-hour early entry to Universal Studios Florida or Universal's Islands of Adventure (during extra busy times, it can be both parks) AND half-hour early entry to Universal's Volcano Bay water theme park ...


Is Harry Potter included in Universal ticket?

Do I Need A Separate Admission Ticket For The Wizarding World? No, a standard Universal theme park ticket will admit you into the Wizarding World. To experience both lands on one day or ride the Hogwarts Express you will need a two-park ticket.


Is Hogsmeade or Diagon Alley better?

If you're a thrill seeker, consider Hosgmeade. If you'd prefer to walk, eat and shop, head to Diagon Alley. In the end, both Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade are worth a visit — and with a ticket that allows you to hop between parks, a quick ride on the Hogwarts Express can ensure you experience both Harry Potter lands.


Which rides are not included in Universal Express Pass?

The only rides that do not have Express access in either park are Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure and Pteranodon Flyers at Universal Islands of Adventure. Jurassic World VelociCoaster is now available with Universal Express!


Is Volcano Bay worth it?

Plus, the park is considerably more than some other waterparks like SeaWorld's Aquatica. Having shelled out that money ourselves and spending the day at the park, we are happy to say that yes, Volcano Bay is worth the money.


How long does it take to do Universal and Islands of Adventure?

Three days is ideal, particularly with a park-to-park pass, as it will allow you to fully explore each park and revisit your favorite attractions. A highlights tour of both parks can be done in one long day, but it would be tiring and you would miss many delightful smaller attractions.


Is 1 day enough time for Universal Studios?

We usually recommend at least a full day at each park, and maybe more depending on the time of year and a few other factors, but sometimes that's just not possible.


Is Harry Potter better in Universal or Islands of Adventure?

Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Park is best for people who want to take in the atmosphere and those who have always wanted to explore the world of Harry Potter for themselves. Hogsmeade at Islands of Adventure is for thrill-seekers looking for groundbreaking, jaw-dropping attractions.