Should you do Universal or Islands of Adventure first?

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.

Is Harry Potter included in 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 much time do you need for Islands of Adventure?

Two days. At least a full day at Universal Studios and another full day at Islands of Adventure will give you more chances to ride the rides you want and see the shows you like.

What is the difference between Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure?

The main differences between Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios are the themes. Universal Studios centers around TV shows and movies, and various rides reflect that. On the other hand, Islands of Adventure features adventure and thrill rides, as the park is themed around superheroes and magical creatures.

What park should you go to first at Universal?

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 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 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.

Can you do Universal in 2 days?

You can also opt to visit Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure one day with a park-to-park ticket and spend your second day splashing at Volcano Bay. If you want to maximize your two-day visit, we recommend: Getting the Universal Express or Universal Express Unlimited Pass for skipping the general queues.

Can you bring food into Universal Studios?

Acceptable items: Small snacks. Any food required for special dietary needs. Any food required for medical purposes and medically-indicated nutritional supplements.

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.

What is the best age to go to Universal Orlando?

However, the Universal Studios age recommendation is a fairly mature 8 years-old. If they're younger they probably won't be able to appreciate much of the entertainment or be able to go on many rides, but families do have a fun experience when taking a trip together.

What is the best age to go to Harry Potter World Universal?

That said, Wizarding World (like most of the rides at Universal Studios) is probably best suited for kids 7 & up. Kids who are already well-versed in all things Potter will have the best time since every nook and cranny is inspired by J.K. Rowling's sprawling imagination.

Can you do Harry Potter at Universal in one day?

It's completely possible to do with a one day park-to-park ticket. I've done it twice now, once with an Express Unlimited Pass and once without. I'm absolutely enchanted with the book series, so when I'm visiting Universal Orlando, this is where I prefer to spend the majority of my time.

What is the best month to go to Universal Studios?

Best Time of Year to Visit There's really no off season for Universal, but the week after Labor Day until mid-December (excluding Thanksgiving week) and January to mid-May (excluding spring break) are known for smaller crowds, cooler weather, and less humid air.

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.

Should I do both parks at Universal?

To make you think you must visit both parks to get the full Universal experience, they have broken The Wizarding World of Harry Potter up into both parks (extra well done, Universal). So you must buy tickets to both parks if you want to see Diagon Alley AND Hogsmeade. Which of course you do, because they are amazing!