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Universal Studios Florida

Orlando, Florida

About Universal Studios Florida

Location: Universal Studios Florida 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: Universal Studios Florida opened in 1990, Universal's second theme park, after the original in Hollywood. Unlike its sibling, little actual filming takes place in this park anymore. Coming soon is the roller coaster "Hollywood: Rip, Ride, and Rockit, which will feature a choice of on-ride theme music to make the attraction more rider - interactive.

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.

Strategy: Try Theme Park Insider's "Four-Hour Tour" for Universal Studios Florida.
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Readers' Tips for Visiting Universal Studios Florida

[211 + / 11 -] If you stay in one of Universal's three on-site hotels, the Royal Pacific, the Hard Rock or the Portofino Bay, you get free front-of-the-line access to all Universal Orlando attractions.

[46 + / 2 -] On Men in Black, aim for the light at the top of the car on the other side of the track when you are turned face-to-face with it, and do not forget to hit the red button on your dashboard when it flashes and you are told to hit it.

[36 + / 6 -] 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.

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Attractions

Hollywood(Rating)(Height)
Universal Horror Make-up Show8
Terminator 2: 3-D8
New York(Rating)(Height)
Revenge of the Mummy948
Twister - Ride It Out6
Production Central(Rating)(Height)
Shrek 4-D8
Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast740
Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit
San Francisco/Amity(Rating)(Height)
Disaster! 8
Jaws7
Beetlejuice's Graveyard Revue7
Fear Factor Live6
Waterfront(Rating)(Height)
Universal 360 – A Cinesphere Spectacular7
Woody Woodpecker's Kidzone(Rating)(Height)
Curious George Goes to Town8
E.T. Adventure8
Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster736
Fievel's Playland6
A Day in the Park with Barney6
Animal Actors on Location6
World Expo(Rating)(Height)
Men In Black Alien Attack942
The Simpsons Ride840

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Hollywood(Rating)
Mel's Drive-In7
Beverly Hills Boulangerie5
Schwab's Pharmacy4
New York(Rating)
Finnegan's Bar & Grill8
Louie's Italian Restaurant7
Production Central(Rating)
Monsters Cafe8
San Francisco/Amity(Rating)
Richter's Burger Co8
Lombard's Seafood Grille7
Amity Fried Chicken6
Chez Alcatraz5
Midway Grill2
Woody Woodpecker's Kidzone(Rating)
Kid Zone Pizza Company2
World Expo(Rating)
International Food and Film Festival9

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