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Operating since 1999 |
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(407) 363-8000 |
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(800) 711-0080 |
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Universal's Islands of Adventure's site |
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1000 Universal Studios Plaza
Orlando, FL 32819
USA
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Notes:
As the latest entry in the Orlando game of one-upmanship, Islands of Adventure stakes its claim as the leader in state-of-the-art, edge-of-your-seat thrill rides. Though there are plenty of diversions for the less daring, this is what brings the crowds, and long lines are typical for many of the attractions, even if they thin out as the evening goes on.
The park's five "islands" - Marvel Super Hero Island, Toon Lagoon, Jurassic Park, The Lost Continent and Seuss Landing - surround a lagoon. Marvel Super Hero Island is home to three major rides. The Incredible Hulk Coaster begins with a thrust, supposedly equal to that of a US Air Force F-16 fighter jet, and continues for more than two minutes of incognizant intensity. Doctor Doom's Fearfall provides a great panoramic view of the park before dropping 200ft, but is not worth waiting the usual half-hour or so. The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman is arguably the best ride in the park and should not be missed, despite a not uncommon hour's wait. In a first-ever combination of moving ride vehicles, filmed 3D action and pyrotechnic special effects, you are to help Spidey get back the Statue of Liberty from a gaggle of villains. Try going during the closing fireworks show, although as far as lines go, this one is the most enjoyable as the ride's story is presented in the queuing area.
Continuing on to Toon Lagoon, Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls and Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges are good for getting a midday drenching. From here, Jurassic Park is a takeoff on the popular film and includes the visitor center used in the movie. The Jurassic Park River Adventure is an atmospheric trip through dino-land that ends with an 85-foot plunge - the steepest and fastest to date for a water ride. At The Lost Continent, one island over, the highlight is the intertwining set of inverted roller coasters, Dueling Dragons . Finally, although Seuss Landing is more directed towards kids, the playful architecture is right out of a Dr. Seuss book and the fireworks show at the end of the night is worth sticking around for.
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DEJA-VU RULES
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 1989
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It is one of the funest parks I have ever been to becuase it made me feel like a kid again.
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| 7-1-04 18:27:43 |
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SFOG Freak
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 2627
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The best park of all time! The themeing is amazing, it feels like a dream or something.
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| 7-5-04 12:52:38 |
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pyro
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 431
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Absolutely amazing. One of the best trips i've ever been on. The new Mumy ride is awesome.
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| 9-30-04 13:33:55 |
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aribev24
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 294
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I love IOA so much. It is such a fun park, and the coasters are great. The Hulk was amazing, and all the theming is great! 5/5 for IOA!
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| 10-3-04 18:32:50 |
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RLLrCoastrLover
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1058
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I want to go to this park sooo bad, I think next summer I might make a trip down to FL. The Hulk is so beautiful.
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| 10-13-04 22:25:58 |
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*Nitro*
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 123
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Im going in a week but iv'e been there before its beautiful. The themeing is amazing and out of this world great park. They need a new ride thought preferably a coaster.
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| 11-6-04 16:41:44 |
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Homer
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 868
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This park sets the standards of excellence in themed parks. A must visit if your in the Orlando area!
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| 11-16-04 20:01:52 |
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bk2004
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 7743
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The park easily is THE best park out their. Feels like your in a dream with all of the theming. I love this park! :-D
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| 12-8-04 13:06:06 |
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LFox
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 5
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What a cracker! Absolutely 10/10!!! Loved it, visited it 3 times during my 2 week stay! It was by far the best park, every ride was incredible. From Hulk, to DD's, to Spider man and Dr Doom. All fantastic! A must go.
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| 1-7-05 19:02:04 |
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sfne stinks
Joined: Sep 2001
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I dont like this park at all.. YES it is well themed.. but it doesnt have much to do.. and what it has isnt that great.....
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| 2-8-05 18:50:30 |
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slnewbus
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1652
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Awesome park.
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| 2-12-05 14:53:22 |
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Universal Freak
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 15
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AMAZING I GO EVERY DAY AND NEVER GET TIRED OF IT
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| 2-16-05 20:21:09 |
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sfft_2108
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 5141
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This park is one of a kinda. It has a great selection of rides.
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| 3-16-05 13:10:04 |
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Blink182
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 205
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This park has it all themeing,coasters,amazing flats. I can never get tired of it. Its getting a new ride in 07'. Then it will deff. rule even though its my favorite now. I have to say the best vacation destanation and Disney is not far behind but this has a slight advantage.
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| 4-2-05 15:52:55 |
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pipesdrums
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1380
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This is a really well themed park with a nice assortment of rides for people of all ages.
The only thing I can complain about the park is that it seems a bit too small. I got really bored after spending a day at the park.
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| 5-25-05 23:32:48 |
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Jessamyne
Joined: Jun 2005
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This is possibly my favorite park. I love both Dragon coasters and the Hulk. I've only ever been able to get onto Spiderman once. It was broken every other time I went and the time I was able to go on it it broke down every other minute (for 20 minute intervals) and they finally had to walk us off the ride. The park is well planned out and I absolutely LOVED the Jurassic Park area. I was a dinosaur nut as a kid and this was like a dream come true to be able to walk into the Dino building. They also have a great design for the Rapids as far as keeping your stuff pretty dry in the middle of the float.
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| 6-7-05 11:23:10 |
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Loco_Mike1219
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 46
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Loved it. Again amazing themeing, While only 3 major coasters, some of the best i have ever been on
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| 7-6-05 22:19:15 |
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Cappy
Joined: Jul 2001
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The spiderman ride happens to be one of my top 5 rides of all time!!! although this ride is a 3D experience not a coster ride I still think that this is going to be the wave of the future for all thrill rides... on the other hand the Hulk which I was really looking forward to ride, kind of left me flat. I enjoyed the blast up the hill but then I experenced the most perfectly designed turns and rolls that took most of the snap out of the ride...I could of fell asleep(yawn) oh well at least I can say, been there done that.
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| 9-27-05 21:43:34 |
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VekomahangNbang
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1461
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This is the BEST theme park in the world. Period. I like it so much I go at least once a month. The theming is just absurd, especially Marvel Super Hero Island and Dueling Dragons. The park is always clean, and only once have I seen the bathrooms not perfect. This park alone has 3 of my top 5 water rides, along with some of my top 10 coasters. Overall, IOA is a 10/10, no doubt about it.
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| 10-24-05 18:42:25 |
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Coasterman 20
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 187
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This park is my favorite park great rides and theming.I'll give this park a 10 out of 10 a awesome park.
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