I love visiting Universal Orlando. Jennifer Greene I’m a travel planner who’s made over 45 trips to Universal Orlando in the past nine years. When I’m there, I love riding Rip Ride Rockit, Men in Black Alien Attack, and E.
T. Adventure. I always make sure to eat a Voodoo doughnut and butterbeer ice cream.
I always have to ride Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. The roller coaster is a huge thrill ride. Jennifer GreeneThere’s something about this adrenaline-pumping, bass-blaring coaster that just gets me going.
As you strap in, you pick the song you want to hear as the soundtrack to your ride. Then you climb at a 90-degree angle and tackle the first ferocious drop. It’s not even the fastest coaster in the parks (thanks to the new VelociCoaster), but it still gets my blood pumping.
No trip to Universal is complete without a visit to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The land is very immersive. Jennifer GreeneFor the ultimate “Harry Potter,” fan there’s no place more magical than the Wizarding World.
Hogsmeade Village is home to Hogwarts, quaint shops, and the Three Broomsticks pub. Plus, you can ride through the Forbidden Forest on Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. After you explore Hosgmeade, take the Hogwarts Express to Diagon Alley where you’ll come face to face with a fire-breathing dragon on Escape from Gringotts.
These two magical lands are worth an entire day’s exploration alone. Dining at Mythos is a must. Mythos restaurant at Universal Orlando.
Jennifer GreeneMythos is a sit-down restaurant in Universal’s Islands of Adventure park, and I absolutely love having lunch here. The spanakopita dip is amazing, and it’s a great spot to sit in the air conditioning and give your feet a break. I prefer to stay on-site to get the most out of my visit.
Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando. Jennifer GreeneUniversal Orlando has some amazing on-site resorts for every budget. From family-friendly suites at a 1960s-themed Cabana Bay Beach Resort to the Riviera vibes at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, there’s something magical about staying on the property.
Plus, you get early access to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and free theme-park transportation. Three of the on-site resorts (Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, and Loews Royal Pacific Resort) even include front-of-the-line Unlimited Express Passes. Spend a day at Volcano Bay water park.
The water park is great for a hot Florida day. Jennifer GreeneVolcano Bay lives up to the hype. It’s my family’s favorite water park.
As you arrive you’re greeted by a massive volcano and Waturi Beach pool. TeAwa the Fearless River is our favorite attraction, and it’s like no other lazy river. Krakatau Aqua Coaster is also a must-do as it winds you through the park’s titular volcano.
The food here is equally amazing as well. I love fighting aliens on Men In Black Alien Attack. Men in Black Alien Attack is an interactive ride.
Jennifer GreeneThe family ride takes you through New York as a special agent helping to fight aliens. It’s an interactive ride, so as you zap aliens and rack up points, they fight back and send your car spinning out of control. I like to visit the Wizarding World for a butterbeer ice creamI love visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Jennifer GreeneYou can enjoy a butterbeer drink in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but my favorite version of the treat is the soft-serve ice cream. It’s the perfect amount of sweet and a great way to cool down on a hot Orlando day. As a fan of “The Simpsons,” I love experiencing Springfield USA.
There’s an area dedicated to “The Simpsons. “Jennifer Greene”The Simpsons” and all of their friends can be found in the Springfield section of the park. Grab a beer at Moe’s Tavern or lunch at Krusty Burger.
Ride E. T. Adventure for a wave of nostalgia.
The attraction is super nostalgic. Jennifer GreeneE. T.
Adventure brings back all of the nostalgic memories of my childhood. Riders get to climb aboard a bike and help E. T.
escape to his home planet. There are also two fun photo ops in the gift shop after the ride. There are so many fun characters to meet around the parks.
You can meet “Simpsons” characters. Jennifer GreeneUniversal has some super fun meet-and-greets, from Transformers to Bart Simpson. You never know who you’ll find roaming around the parks, and it always makes for a fun photo.
I love snapping a pic with Jaws. There are lots of fun movie areas at the parks. Jennifer GreeneThe “Jaws”-themed attraction may have closed in 2012, but you can still capture a great photo with the star of the film at Universal Studios.
After the picture, I like to grab a Shark Attack drink at Chez Alcatraz on the Wharf in the San Francisco area of the park. I like to grab a Voodoo doughnut on my way out. The doughnut shop is outside the park.
Jennifer GreeneVoodoo Doughnuts, located on the Universal CityWalk right outside the parks, is known for its crazy flavors and toppings — from cereal to candy. My favorite is the Bacon Maple Bar, which literally has a piece of bacon on top. It’s a great spot for breakfast or a post-park snack.
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