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Universal Orlando Resort

6000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, FL 32819-7610
407 363 8000
As featured in 3 days in Orlando
Ranked #45 of 162 attractions in Orlando
4.0 of 5 stars 2014 Reviews
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks, Water Parks, Resort Communities
Activities: Dining, Shopping, Swimming
Fee: Yes
Traveller Description: Universal Orlando Resort is comprised of two amusement parks, three on-site hotels, and the Citywalk area.  Upon entering, you will navigate your way... more »
Useful Information: Bathroom facilities, Baby buggy parking, Activities for older children, Lockers / storage, Stairs / lift, Activities for young children, Wheelchair access
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London, England, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

One piece of advice for universal studios is GET A FAST PASS! It may be considerably more expensive but it will make your day 100% better to save you the queuing up. The rides were great and the simulations were scarily real! All of my family had a great day here

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I prefer this park to the Disney ones mainly because of the more adult themed rides. it's a little more compact than the magic Kingdom and Epcot. Every time I have went they have given entrance to Islands of adventure on the same day. This is great but I think it is pretty much impossible to do everything in one... More

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Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
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Hadn't visited in nearly 20 years, and many things need to be updated. The younger folks at the park have never heard of E.T. and did not grow up with "The Simpsons" or "Shrek"........they didn't quite enjoy those attractions. Our day started with paying $15 to park. Then we walked to the ticket area....waited 45 minutes to reach an attendant... More

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Humres32
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW via mobile
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Stayed at Hard Rock which is 10 min walk 2 Univ Studios. Room key gave us express pass for almost everything....this was awesome and saved us lots of time. Invaluable. The park is not very big. We did not need all day. One note...Hard Rock got us early admission to Islands of Adventure. This does not work at Universal. They... More

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Kinnelon
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Our flight was in by 830 am and we were at Universal Studios by 10 am....after renting a car! Celebrating Mardi Gras......easy parking,.....long walk in tho...but we were so excited it didnt matter.....Was an excellent day....visited just about all the attractions we wanted to.....just one complaint.....we were there from the airport and I had my handbag and wasnt admitted to... More

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harker heights
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

This is a late review but worth writing about. We loved everything about Universal Studios in Orlando. This was a family vacation and we stayed at the Italian Resort and found the Polynesian Resort was wonderful also. Great location, great food,

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Franchizechris
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

I planed on taking my little brother to go watch a movie and the security guard denied me access to enter..it was passed 11 and I am 21 so i thought it would be fine because I am his guardian. Until he said my shirt had the word s**t, so i can't enter..Not even if i took it off and... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
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We did a VIP tour which put us at start of lines for shows and rides and well worth the extra money. Loved the Shrek 4D show, Twister ride, Disaster movie. On our tour we got to see behind the scenes of a sound stage and students working in digital animation and visual effects (DAVE school).

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Kennesaw, Georgia
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
3
people found this review helpful

This is my first time back in a decade and the whole experience was wonderful. We = grandmother 55, aunt 26, boy 12, girl 10. We bought a four day - two park ticket, so we did not buy a fast pass. We were willing to split our group with an adult and the front and back, so we did... More

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Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Love Universal Parks and Butter Beer! May weather is warm, lines are short, less crows.

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