Universal Studios | Wonderful movie world in Orlando
AtUniversal Studios Orlando, you can get an impression of how the big Hollywood films are made. Let yourself be seduced into the magical world of Harry Potter or discover the unique New York with the Blues Brothers. No matter which movies you choose, you’ll go home feeling like a movie star.
The highlights at a glance
- Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts – action-packed 3D ride through Diagon Alley
- Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit – vertical take-off, 105 km/h, own soundtrack selectable
- The Bourne Stuntacular – spectacular live action show with stunts & high-tech screen
- Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem (or E.T. Adventure – depending on the target group)
Information Route Planner
| Opening hours | daily 9 AM to 9 PM |
| Entrance | $ 119 / person |
| suitable for | Family, action fans |
| Children | from 6 years |
| Place | Orlando |
Fun and excitement for the whole family
Elaborate backdrops for New York or San Francisco and simulation attractions make a visit to Universal Studios an unforgettable experience. The seven themed areas guarantee excitement and fun for the whole family as well as for die-hard blockbuster fans:
In contrast to other amusement parks in Orlando , Universal Studios is organized less by theme and more by region. In San Francisco or New York, for example, the respective region-specific architecture is implemented. When entering the park, you should first check the dates of the live shows, even if it is difficult to see all the shows in one day even if you are well prepared.
Wizarding world of Harry Potter
Walking through Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley, dining in the Leaky Cauldron, shopping for Weasley’s magical wizarding charms: this is what the magical world of the famous hero has to offer. The dark side of magic in Nocturnal Alley makes Harry Potter’s heart beat faster.
The attraction “Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts” is reminiscent of the escape from Gringotts. In the bank with its large marble lobby, you can watch the goblins at work. The journey continues through underground passages. This multi-dimensional thrill ride puts visitors right in the middle of the action. Innovative technologies and special effects ensure an intense, unforgettable experience.
On the Hogwarts Express, guests with a Park to Ticket go through the wall onto platform 9 ¾ just like Harry Potter. They take the train at Kings Cross station in Universal Studios and travel from Hogsmeade station to Universal’s Islands of Adventure sister park and back. Every journey is different.
Movie-ready action in Production Central
On entering the “Production Central” themed area, you first walk past a realistic film set before arriving at the park’s individual production halls. In the Transformers: The Ride-3D attraction, you can expect a great battle in which the boundary between fiction and reality merges. The epic HD-3D film offers flight simulation with thrills.
In “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem”, the little yellow Minions from “I: Simply Incorrigible” cause all kinds of mischief for visitors. In a turbulent simulation ride, real and worldly Minions are accompanied by Gru and his three daughters.
The short trains of the Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit roller coaster are pulled up to around 50 meters with a 90 degree steep lift before they plunge into the non-inverting loop and shoot through the backdrops of the studios with numerous curves. At speeds of up to 105 km/h, 17 storeys are climbed before you roll over in the record-breaking loop. Passengers can choose the soundtrack for their ride themselves. At the start of the ride, simply select your favorite song from the display on the bar and two speakers in the backrest of the seat will play it.
Villain-Con Minion Blast is a new interactive shooter in the redesigned Illumination Avenue area.
New York, New York
If you’re not afraid of rollercoasters, you can dive into the dark in Revenge of the Mummy. You enter a museum full of sarcophagi, mummies and all kinds of other Egyptian finds. The rollercoaster that follows is quite something. Not only complete darkness in parts, but also numerous special effects and a backwards ride are not for the faint-hearted. But for everyone else, this is probably one of the best roller coasters in Orlando.
A street party in Delancy Street at Universal Studios with live music entertains in “The Blues Brothers Show” in the style of the Blues Brothers films with Dan Aykroyd. Jake and Elwood sing and dance the blues in New York City.
San Francisco with a view to the future
Things are a little more relaxed in the San Francisco zone of Universal Studios Florida. If you’re hungry, you can find fresh seafood right on the water atLombard’s Seafood Grille, while boats bob on the pier all around.
The main attraction in this area is “Fast Furious – Supercharged”, a multimedia ride through the universe of the film series. Although it features well-known characters, fast cars and loud effects, the attraction is considered by many visitors to be less exciting than other attractions in the park.
Hollywood in the footsteps of Arnie
At Universal Orlando’s Horror Make Up Show, you can find out how the make-up for a horror movie is done. Not everything always goes as smoothly as expected. While the effects are not for the faint-hearted, there are some pretty nasty gags. Young children are out of place here.
In “The Bourne Stuntacular“, visitors experience a breathtaking mix of live stunts, high-tech screen and special effects. The show follows Jason Bourne on a wild chase around the globe and impresses with seamless transitions between stage and screen. It is a real must-see for action fans.
Aliens attack the World Expo
The Universal Studios exhibition “The Universe and You: Are We Really Alone?” was moved from the 1964 New York World’s Fair to Universal Studios. Today, it provides the backdrop for the headquarters of the Men in Black. The agents set off on an alien-hunting mission in training vehicles.
The Simpsons Ride takes you through “Krustyland”, the theme park of the popular TV clown of the same name. Here you also meet characters from the popular animated series “The Simpsons”. The wild ride turns out to be a deadly trap: Tingeltangel Bob is on the hunt for Bart Simpson. The simulation ride turns into a turbulent trip with all kinds of action.
Fun for little movie fans
With the new DreamWorks Land, Universal has created a fresh, colorful themed area that is completely tailored to families with younger children. Here, the youngest park visitors can meet their favorite characters from Shrek, Trolls and Gabby’s Dollhouse – lovingly staged, interactive and child-friendly.
In Shrek’s Swamp, children can explore the famous swamp of the green ogre. Between the tree house, slide tower and muddy play stations, there is plenty to discover – and with a bit of luck, you might even meet Donkey or Fiona for a quick chat.
Things get a little breezier at Trolls Treetop Adventure, a family-friendly mini roller coaster with a colorful design, music and bobbing cars. Slight heights and gentle curves provide a tingling sensation in the stomach – perfect for first tests of courage.
In the interactive Gabby’s Dollhouse, children can discover the colorful world from the popular Netflix series. Hands-on stations, hinged windows and playful backdrops invite children to touch and explore – ideal for creative minds of pre-school age.
Those who want to take a breather in between can be entertained by live shows and music on the DreamWorks Character Stage or snap a souvenir photo with Poppy, Shrek or Kung Fu Panda.
E.T. still wants to go home: In E.T. Adventure Land, you can accompany the friendly alien from Steven Spielberg’s classic film on his bike through the forest. You will be chased by the police until you finally take off into the sky and encounter colorful flowers and cute E.T. creatures. Before setting off, passengers need an interstellar passport, which they should take good care of.
