The Universal Orlando Resort is an amusement park resort located in Orlando, Florida. It features three theme parks, Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, and Universal Epic Universe built on , , and of land, respectively. The three parks feature several attractions and shows based on movies produced by Universal Pictures.
After several delays during construction, Universal Studios Florida opened to the public on June 7, 1990; however, several of the park's major attractions experienced frequent mechanical and technical problems, forcing the rides to close. Eventually, Universal filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of Jaws, an attraction that was based on the film. Despite being costly to maintain, Jaws remained a popular attraction until its closure in 2012.
Three years later, Universal announced the construction of a second theme park, Islands of Adventure, that officially opened on May 28, 1999.
One of the most popular additions to the resort is The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, an incorporation of the Harry Potter franchise. Opened in 2010, part of the Lost Continent area of the Islands of Adventure park was re-themed to Hogsmeade. Also, a replica of Hogwarts was constructed, with a dark ride, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, located inside. In 2014, an area themed after Diagon Alley opened in the former location of Jaws within Universal Studios Florida. This addition included Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, as well the Hogwarts Express based on the Hogwarts Express that allows guests to travel between Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley without actually having to exit either park.
In 2015, Universal permanently installed metal detectors at three of their roller coasters. These were The Incredible Hulk Coaster and the now-defunct Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit and Dragon Challenge. The metal detectors would also be added to VelociCoaster in 2021.
On January 15, 2023, the majority of Woody Woodpecker's KidZone, which included Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster and Fievel’s Waterslide, the play areas Curious George Goes to Town and Fievel's Playland, and the Shrek-themed meet-and-greet style attraction which was opened the year before after the closure of Shrek 4-D, was permanently closed and replaced by DreamWorks Land, which opened on June 14, 2024.
On January 20, 2026, it was announced that Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is the new roller coaster replacing the former Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, set to open sometime in 2027. It was also announced that Fast & Furious: Supercharged is set to permanently close in the same year to make way for a new attraction.
Attractions Roller coasters
+ Name Year Manufacturer Park Location Description Curse of the Werewolf 2025 Mack Rides Universal Epic Universe Dark Universe A spinning roller coaster based on the 1941 Wolf Man movie. Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift 2027 Intamin Universal Studios Florida New York City Steel spinning roller coaster based on the Fast & Furious franchise. Flight of the Hippogriff 2010 Vekoma Universal Islands of Adventure The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade Vekoma Junior Coaster based on Harry Potter film series Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure 2019 Intamin Universal Islands of Adventure The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade Motorbike roller coaster based on the Forbidden Forest from the Harry Potter film series Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts 2014 Intamin Universal Studios Florida The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley An indoor roller coaster featuring motion-based 4D effects Hiccup's Wing Gliders 2025 Intamin Universal Epic Universe How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk A family launch roller coaster themed to dragon flying based on the How To Train Your Dragon film franchise Mine-Cart Madness 2025 Setpoint Universal Epic Universe Super Nintendo World - Donkey Kong Country A "Boom Coaster" based on the Donkey Kong video games. Pteranodon Flyers 1999 Setpoint Universal Islands of Adventure Jurassic Park A suspended family roller coaster themed to the Jurassic Park films. Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride 2004 Premier Rides Universal Studios Florida New York An indoor launched roller coaster based on The Mummy film Stardust Racers 2025 Mack Rides Universal Epic Universe Celestial Park A dual roller coaster themed to comets with onboard sound and LEDs The Incredible Hulk Coaster 1999 Bolliger & Mabillard Universal Islands of Adventure Marvel Super Hero Island Launched roller coaster based on fictional superhero Hulk Trolls Trollercoaster2024 Vekoma Universal Studios Florida DreamWorks Land Vekoma Junior Coaster based on Trolls VelociCoaster 2021 Intamin Universal Islands of Adventure Jurassic Park Launched roller coaster based on the Velociraptor from the Jurassic World films, being the first ride at the resort to be based on the reboot of Jurassic Park.
Motion simulators
+ Name Year Park Location Description Despicable Me Minion Mayhem 2012 Universal Studios Florida Minion Land on Illumination Ave Motion simulator dark ride based on the Despicable Me film franchise Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey 2010 Universal Islands of Adventure The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade Motion simulator dark ride based on Harry Potter film series Features real sets and screens Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge 2025 Universal Epic Universe Super Nintendo World - Super Mario Land Interactive Motion simulator dark ride with 4D effects based on the Mario Kart video games Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment 2025 Universal Epic Universe Dark Universe Motion simulator dark ride featuring various Universal Monsters characters Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon 2017 Universal Studios Florida New York Motion simulator dark ride based on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man 1999 Universal Islands of Adventure Marvel Super Hero Island Motion simulator dark ride based on Spider-Man Features real sets and screens The Simpsons Ride 2008 Universal Studios Florida World Expo/Springfield Motion simulator dark ride based on The Simpsons Transformers: The Ride 3D 2013 Universal Studios Florida Production Central Motion simulator dark ride based on the Transformers film franchise Features real sets and screens
Other rides
+ Name Year Park Location Description Caro–Seuss–el 1999 Universal Islands of Adventure Seuss Landing Carousel based on fictitious animals found in works by Dr. Seuss Constellation Carousel 2025 Universal Epic Universe Celestial Park Carousel ride themed with star signs and constellations Doctor Doom's Fearfall 1999 Universal Islands of Adventure Marvel Super Hero Island Space Shot based on Doctor Doom Dragon Racer's Rally 2025 Universal Epic Universe How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk Dueling Gerstlauer Sky Fly rides based on How to Train Your Dragon Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls 1999 Universal Islands of Adventure Toon Lagoon Log flume based on Dudley Do-Right E.T. Adventure 1990 Universal Studios Florida Hollywood Dark ride based on E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Fyre Drill 2025 Universal Epic Universe How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk An interactive boat ride based on How to Train Your Dragon Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry 2025 Universal Epic Universe The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic An omnidirectional lift ride based on the Harry Potter film series Hogwarts Express 2014 Universal Studios FloridaUniversal Islands of Adventure Hogsmeade and London/Diagon Alley Train ride based on Harry Potter that allows two-way access to and from Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure for visitors whose park pass allow usage Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast 2023 Universal Studios Florida Minion Land on Illumination Ave Shooting dark ride based on Villain-Con from Minions. The attraction features a moving pathway as its way of moving guests along the showroom. Jurassic Park River Adventure 1999 Universal Islands of Adventure Jurassic Park Shoot the Chute water ride based on Jurassic Park Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl 2013 Universal Studios Florida World Expo Aerial carousel based on the Treehouse of Horror series from The Simpsons Men in Black: Alien Attack 2000 Universal Studios Florida World Expo Interactive shooting dark ride based on Men in Black One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish 1999 Universal Islands of Adventure Seuss Landing Aerial carousel water ride based on One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges 1999 Universal Islands of Adventure Toon Lagoon River rapids ride themed to Popeye Skull Island: Reign of Kong 2016 Universal Islands of Adventure Skull Island 4D Kong-themed dark ride with trackless vehicles and animatronics Storm Force Accelatron 2000 Universal Islands of Adventure Marvel Super Hero Island Teacups-style ride based on Marvel fictional superhero Storm The Cat in the Hat 1999 Universal Islands of Adventure Seuss Landing Dark ride based on The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride 1999 Universal Islands of Adventure Seuss Landing Powered train ride based on The Sneetches and Other Stories and various other works by Dr. Seuss Yoshi's Adventure 2025 Universal Epic Universe Super Nintendo World - Super Mario Land Omnimover ride based on Yoshi
Live shows and play areas