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Universal Studios FloridaOrlando, FloridaDescriptionLocation: 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. 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 by calling 407-224-4012. Or you can buy an all-you-eat pass to selected restaurants. Strategy: Try Theme Park Insider's "Four-Hour Tour" for Universal Studios Florida. Under Construction: 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. The Simpsons ride will debut in the old Back to the Future show building in mid-May 2008. -- Last edited by Jack Williams [Update this description | Read previous versions] PhotosWhere to stay?
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