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Universal's Islands of AdventureOrlando, FloridaDescriptionLocation: Universal's Islands of Adventure is part of the Universal Orlando Resort, located near the intersection of I-4 and Florida's Turnpike, in Orlando, Florida. You can get driving directions by clicking the Universal Orlando link on Theme Park Insider's Google map of U.S. theme parks. History: Islands of Adventure opened in 1999, Universal Orlando's second theme park and the company's first not built around a movie studio theme. Hours: http://www.universalorlando.com. Universal Orlando is open 365 days a year. Tickets: Buy online. Always try to buy your tickets in advance, to save time when you get to the park. Reservations: Universal offers an Express Plus Pass, for an additional charge, which allows you to skip each ride's line once. People who stay at Universal's Portofino Bay, Hard Rock and Royal Pacific Hotels get unlimited front-of-the-line privileges for no additional charge. You can make dining reservations for Universal restaurants and character meals, including the "Theme Park Insider Award"-winning Mythos, by calling 407-224-4012. Or you can buy an all-you-eat pass to selected restaurants. Strategy: Try our Four Hour Tour Plan for Islands of Adventure. Rumors: In 2009, a new Harry Potter-themed Island, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, will open, possibly incorporating elements from The Lost Continent. It will feature three different areas: the forbidden forest, Hogsmeade Village, and Hogwarts Castle itself. Three attractions (not known yet) will come with this land, as well as many Harry Potter themed shops and restaurants. [Update this description | Read previous versions] PhotosWhere to stay?
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