Universal Studios Florida

Pros: Tons of fun attractions for all ages.
Cons: Summer lines are long unless you are staying onsite.

After "doing" Disney World last year this year we headed to the two Universal Parks. Because we were going to be going during the prime time season we decided to stay onsite a the Portofino Bay hotel. Besides being close and being able to take the...

Pros: great rides
Cons: you will be soaked

I went to Islands of Adventure the last week of May 1999. I was extremely fortunate because the park did not have it's official grand opening until the end of my trip. I was able to spend two days of little or no lines. I am a huge fan of roller...

Pros: short lines this time of year - October
Cons: too pricey

This has to be the worst vacation we ever had at Orlando. I live in Florida so the travel was not a factor. We went to Orlando - Universal Studios for a day trip, so there was no airline, hotel costs to mention.
The hours are cut back right now for...

Pros: Something for everyone.
Cons: High priced food and drinks.

We went to this park the first time because I had won free tickets. Since going there the first time, we have gone back every year since. Our kids love it as much as we do. The last two years we've even had a friend's family join us because they hear...

Pros: Fun place to visit
Cons: Not enough change

Universal Studios (the original park, not Islands of Adventure) is a nice day trip to see. The biggest problem with the pak is not much changes from year to year. The attractions are very well done, but at times the magic is not there as it is at...

Pros: Number of exciting rides
Cons: Major Holidays

I have ten reasons to visit Islands of Adventure!

1. The Hulk
2. Dueling Dragons
3. Spiderman
4. Dr Doom's Fear Fall
5. Popeye
6. Dudley Do Right
7. The Cat in the Hat
8. Jurassic Park
9. Sinbad
10....

Pros: Attractions for all Ages, Wonderful Rides
Cons: Long Lines

When I went to Islands of Adventure yesterday I had the best time of my life. I was VERY impressed, I feel that this is defintitly the best park in South Florida, even better than Disney World(I have been to all of them except MGM Studios). I was most...

Pros: the Jaws ride
Cons: lines can be long

If you love movies, this is the park for you! My favorite ride of all was the Jaws ride. Here’s a secret to this ride. To get the full impact, sit on the left side of the boat (the left side when you’re in the boat facing the front). This is the side...

Pros: none
Cons: not enough rides

I recently visited Islands of Adventure with my family. I'm a Central Florida native so I don't think there is a theme park I haven't been to but Islands of Adventure isn't one I will be likely to visit again in the near future.

I have four...

Pros: Great rides, great fun...
Cons: not enough time in a day to see both parks...

I went to Universal Studios twice in 1999. My first trip was Easter weekend, we did one day at Universal and one day at the Magic Kingdom. And I really preferred Universal. I've always been more of a movie fan than a Mickey Mouse fan, so that was the...

Pros: New type interactive attraction, very fun
Cons: Lines can be a little long

I live and grew up in the Orlando area so I'm very familiar with the attractions in the area. I got my first chance to check out the new Men in Black - Alien Attack ride last weekend and it was great. Although it would have been better without a nearly...

Pros: Afew good rides
Cons: Expensive, hot in the summer, only afew good rides

Living in the Orlando area, I have been to Universal Studios many times. Sure, you get to ride on a bunch of fun rides, but is it really worth it to stand in the nearly 100 degree weather in order for one to go on the ride? Furthermore, is it worth it to...

Pros: fun for the whole family
Cons: very expensive

I had such a great time at Universal Studios. I went there with my family during Christmas of 1998. This is a great place to visit for the children of all ages. The rides are amazing and some will stop your heart. One of my favorite rides was the back...

Pros: great for everyone
Cons: hot in the summer

We at a blast a Universal. Me and me family went to Universal the first part of April and we just loved it. There were some really great things for the kids to do. My little ones (ages 3 and 1) just loved Barney. If you go there and you have little ones...

Pros: The best rides and theming.
Cons: Could use a few more rides.

My wife and I went to Islands of Adventure last summer, about one month after it opened. We had a great time. Each section of the park was perfectly themed, from Jurrasic Park to Suess Landing. Our favorite coaster was the Fire Dueling Dragon....