Universal Studios Florida

Pros: Lots to see, exciting
Cons: Costly

Introduction Although not part of the Disney experience, Universal Studios Florida is very comparable to the Disney MGM Studios visit. With rides, attractions, and places to eat, you get everything except Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. Since ...

Pros: Fun places to go
Cons: It gets very hot there

My trip to Orlando was one trip I will never forget. It was not only fun but adventurous. We arrived in Orlando at around 5:00 in the evening. Our hotel was on international drive where everything was. On the first night, we went to Ripley's. That...

Pros: a few fabulous rides and shows
Cons: shows run infrequently, not enough to do, not cohesive, several awful attractions

I made my first trip to Universal Studios after my first trip to Disney World. I had originally been thinking of going back to Disney but room space at the onsite hotels was tight that early December and that scared me. I thought the parks busy enough ...

Pros: Excellent simulators, attention to detail in different themed sections. Heaven for a modern movie fan.
Cons: With several closed attractions, the park can seem rather shabby. Violent rides, some indifferent employees.

I had last been to Universal Orlando in the summer of 1993, when the park was new, and I was young and single. It took me 10 years to get back to the Orlando area, as a married father of a 4 year old girl. Though we were on a Disney vacation (staying on ...

Pros: Fun rides suitable for everyone, excellent theming, great live shows
Cons: Not for thrill seekers (try IOA), long wait lines

One of the most famous theme parks in the U.S., Universal Studios Florida has really earned the name theme, getting many rides based on some of the most famous movie licences. Not only is Universal Studios a wonderfully designed theme park, it's got...

Pros: Great immersive rides.
Cons: Not a coaster park. Most re-rides aren't gratifying due to lack of surprises.

I’ve had an annual pass since February and I’ve experienced absolutely everything at Universal. Well…except for the Barney show. I've just experienced the first two days of Halloween Horror Nights. So, I am going to start off this ...

Pros: Express Lines...little or no wait!
Cons: None really.

As a local who lives next door to Disney World, I have to confess: Universal Studio has drawn me away. How did they accomplish the difficult feat of winning me over from the Mouse? It's simple: Express Pass Lines. As a local, I have a different ...

Pros: Fun for Adults! An Alternative to the "Mouse"
Cons: I drank four Margaritas that day!

We spent our first day in Florida at Universal Studios, arriving there at about 11am on Sunday. Our son is one of the Park's managers, so we were eager to tour the attractions that bring people in from all over the world. We had been to Disney World...

Pros: A chance to ride classic movies!
Cons: No roller coasters or other "big" thrill rides of that sort.

I had visited Universal Studios Florida many times over the years. When I was younger I didn't appre ...

Pros: Highly imaginative ride experience, appropriate for the entire family
Cons: Dark, may generate long lines, reopens May 1

Ever wonder what it would be like to be lost in a dark, unfamiliar forest -relentlessly pursued by humans who want to do experiments on you? Ever wanted to visit a far-off planet, populated by dozens of little ET's? If the answer is yes, then you will...

Pros: Baby-swap areas
Cons: Too many to list

Upon planning a short weekend over to Orlando, my husband I decided to check out Universal Studios as we had not been there before. We arrived at the park right at 9 a.m., the park does advertise that they open at 9. We dropped off our dog in the...

Pros: Short Lines and No Crowds.
Cons: Very outdated attractions!

We welcomed in the New Millennium in Orlando, Florida. We were there for a week and spent most of our time at the Disney Parks. But, we did take a one day break from Disney and headed for Universal Studios Florida.

This was a very...

Pros: Amazing rides, fantastic lands, lots of fun!
Cons: Expensive, not for little children

I recently took a trip to the new Islands of Adventure at Universal Studios and it was a huge blast! The rides were amazing, the lands were fantastic and the food was... well, edible.

As soon as you enter the park you'll be drawn into the...

Pros: great kids playland
Cons: expensive food

We have the seasonal passes that allow us to go to both parks. It is a really great deal. With the hot weather upon us, it makes a nice afternoon jaunt for the kids. I thought I'd share some of my discoveries.

Parking: When you go up the...

Pros: Fun Rides, covered parking, easy access to everything, reasonably priced food
Cons: You HAVE to walk through CityWalk to get to the parks!

This is one fantastic Theme area to visit! I recommend both Universal parks. We have been Florida residents for about 2 years and after purchasing annual passes for both Disney and Universal Studios parks our first year and evaluating the best for our...