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Universal's Islands of Adventure reviews

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Posted: June 29, 2011

Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando in Florida is best known as the home of the "Harry Potter theme park" - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The Wizarding World is by far the most popular section of the park. Arrive early and make the Theme Park Insider Award-winning “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey” ride your first stop, or book a room at one of the three on-site Universal hotels to get exclusive early access each day.

After seeing the Wizarding World, other popular rides in the theme park include The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man (which will be revamped with a new HD film in 2012), Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges and the Jurassic Park River Adventure, both of which will leave you soaking wet.

Buying tickets in advance is a must, and be sure to check the park's daily operating hours on Universal's website. (The park is open every day of the year.) If you'd like to eat lunch or dinner at the award-winning Mythos or book the Cat in the Hat character breakfast at Confisco Grille, call 407-224-4012 for advance reservations.

Both Universal Orlando theme parks are located just off Interstate 4 in Orlando, near the intersection with the Florida Turnpike. You can get driving directions to the parks on our Google Map of America's top theme parks.

Scroll down to links for Theme Park Insider readers' reviews of Islands of Adventure's attractions and restaurants. Or search our archives for more news about Universal's Islands of Adventure.

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Readers' Tips for Visiting Universal's Islands of Adventure

[390 + / 40 -] You can make advance dining reservations for Universal restaurants and character meals, including the Theme Park Insider Award-winning Mythos, by calling 407-224-4012.

[281 + / 12 -] Show your AAA card whenever you buy food or merchandise. Even though a sign may not be displayed, it's an automatic 10% discount.

[176 + / 25 -] Yes, If at Universal's Islands of Adventure dining at Mythos Resturant is a MUST. The food is awesome and the resturant decor is great!!!

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Readers' reviews:

Attractions
Jurassic Park(Rating)(Height)
Jurassic Park River Adventure842
Camp Jurassic8
Jurassic Park Discovery Center7
Triceratops Discovery Trail5
Pteranodon Flyers436
Marvel Super Hero Island(Rating)(Height)
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man940
Incredible Hulk Coaster954
Doctor Doom's Fearfall652
Storm Force Accelatron6
Seuss Landing(Rating)(Height)
The Cat in the Hat7
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish7
Caro-Seuss-el7
If I Ran the Zoo6
High In The Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride634
The Lost Continent(Rating)(Height)
Poseidon's Fury6
The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad6
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter(Rating)(Height)
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey948
Dragon Challenge954
Flight of the Hippogriff736
Ollivander's Wand Shop6
Toon Lagoon(Rating)(Height)
Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges942
Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls944
Me Ship, The Olive7

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Dining
Jurassic Park(Rating)
Thunder Falls Terrace8
The Burger Digs7
Pizza Predattoria6
Marvel Super Hero Island(Rating)
Captain America Diner6
Cafe 45
Port of Entry(Rating)
Confisco Grille8
Croissant Moon Bakery8
Seuss Landing(Rating)
Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoopendous7
The Lost Continent(Rating)
Mythos Restaurant8
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter(Rating)
Hog's Head Pub8
The Three Broomsticks8
Toon Lagoon(Rating)
Blondie's8
Comic Strip Cafe7
Wimpy's6

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