IOA (Universal Studios Islands of Adventure (Orlando))

Member Name: 6rosco9

Product:	Universal Studios Islands of Adventure (Orlando)
Date:	08/04/09 (134 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Really well themed

Disadvantages: erm...

Island of Adventure is the sister park to Universal Studios. In my opinon this is the better of the two parks with more roller coaster rides. This ibroken into different park sections which are all really well themed especially the marvel island which is based on all the marvel comics. The kids area is really well done and is based on the dr suess stories with little roller coasters, which are surprsingly fun for adults too! there are 3 water rides that you will get very wet on so it is advisable to take a spare set of clothes with you that day (there are lockers at the netrance of the park where you can put these if you dont want to carry them about) there is going to be a new land built here which is due to open in 2010 and that is the harry potter land which is set to be a "teme park within a theme park" and is suppose to be a very true to the book adaption.

Best price option is the orlando flex ticket at £159 an gives acces to the flollwong parks
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SeaWorld
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I've enclosed a list so that you can see all the different rides THIS IS NOT MY WORK JUST THOUGH IT WOULD BE HELPFUL!!

Port of Entry
An ancient lighthouse marks the park's entrance.The Port of Entry is the park's main entrance and is home to many shops and services, including Guest Relations. The theme is that of an Arabian bazaar. Its main features are the Confisco Grille restaurant (one of two full-service restaurants in the Park) and the Islands of Adventure Trading Company, the park's primary gift shop. An attraction information board is located near the shore of the lagoon.


Marvel Super Hero Island
Marvel Super Hero Island has rides inspired by Marvel comic books, and focuses primarily on thrilling rides. The island features such Marvel characters as Wolverine, Captain America, Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, and some villains such as Doctor Doom, M.O.D.O.K., Hobgoblin, and Kingpin.

Rides and attractions
*Incredible Hulk Coaster, the only launched Bolliger & Mabillard roller coaster. Opened: 1999
*The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, a 3-D simulator ride set in New York. Opened: 1999
*Doctor Doom's Fearfall, a pair of Space Shot towers from S&S Power. Opened: 1999
*Storm Force Accelatron, a faster version of the traditional "teacup" ride manufactured by Mack Rides. Opened: 2000

Toon Lagoon
Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls.Toon Lagoon is geared toward both kids and adults, and is based on the characters of King Features Syndicate and Jay Ward. The area focuses on water-based rides (hence the name) and features 3 counter-service restaurants: Comic Strip Cafe (offering Italian & Chinese Cuisine, Burgers & Dogs, and Fried Chicken & Fish), Blondies (home of the famous Dagwood), and Wimpy's (only open during peak seasons) & All On Mulberry Street.

Rides and attractions
*Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls, a traditional log flume based of the old cartoon Dudley Do-Right.
*Popeye and Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges, a river rapids ride.
Me Ship, the Olive, a kids' playground built around and in Popeye's ship. Jurassic Park
Set in the time of the Jurassic Park movie. The area has some thrilling rides and has discovery-based exhibits. The characters of John Hammond and Ian Malcom even put in an appearance from time to time.

Rides and Attractions
*Jurassic Park River Adventure, a highly-themed "water-based attraction" through the exhibits of Jurassic Park, culminating in an 85 ft (26 m) drop away from the jaws of a menacing T-Rex. Opened: 1999
*Pteranodon flyers children's low-speed, suspended roller coaster which takes 2 riders at a time around the sky above Camp Jurassic.
*Camp Jurassic, a children's play area centered around an imported 50-foot (15 m) Banyan tree.
*Jurassic Park Discovery Center, a replicated (but not entirely duplicated) version of the Visitor Center from the film. Features various hands-on exhibits aimed mostly at kids, including a trivia game show in which guests compete, hatching Velociraptor eggs, and other educational, interactive exhibits.

The Lost Continent
The set for the Eighth Voyage of Sinbad stunt show.This island is themed to ancient myths and legends, and is roughly divided into three smaller sections. The first section is designed to resemble medieval Europe. The second section is ancient Arabia. Last is mythological Greece. It contains several live-action shows. This land is also home to Mythos, winner of best theme park restaurant several times by Theme Park Insider, and one of two full-service restaurants in the park.
Rides and attractions
*Dueling Dragons, a pair of dueling inverted roller coasters which is located in the medieval Europe section.
*Flying Unicorn, a Vekoma junior roller coaster also located in the medieval Europe section. The attraction is currently closed for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter construction, but Universal has not stated the duration of the ride's closure or if the Flying Unicorn will be rethemed.[2]
*The Eighth Voyage of Sinbad, a live-action stunt show located in the ancient Arabia section.
*Poseidon's Fury, an indoor special-effects show located in the mythological Greece section.
*Mystic Fountain, a fountain that entertains and interacts with guests.

Seuss Landing
Seuss LandingSeuss Landing is specially geared towards small children and is based on the works of author Dr. Seuss. It has several Seuss-themed attractions. There is also a Green Eggs and Ham Cafe and Circus McGurkus restaurant. One of the unique characteristics of this area is, like in the books, there is not a single straight line anywhere. Palm trees, curved by the winds of Hurricane Andrew, were even installed in the area to continue this theming.

Rides and attractions
*Caro-Seuss-el, a carousel
*The Cat in the Hat, a modern dark ride based on the book
*If I Ran the Zoo, an interactive play zone for kids
*One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, a spinning ride with a musical riddle that will help riders escape water-spitting fish.
*The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride, a twin-track tour above and around Seuss Landing.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
On May 31, 2007, Universal Orlando announced that it had secured the rights from Warner Bros. and from British author J. K. Rowling to bring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to Islands of Adventure.[3] The 20-acre (81,000 m2) island will feature attractions, shops and restaurants set inside such locations as the Forbidden Forest, Hogsmeade Village and the iconic Hogwarts castle. Some existing attractions within the Lost Continent are to be updated to the new theme, and will be joined by a state-of-the-art attraction that remains unannounced, but is rumored to be a robot-arm technology-based ride like the one seen in Legoland California. J. K. Rowling revealed in a television interview that one ride will be designed for young children. Ground breaking began in 2007, with completion of the expansion planned for 2010. The new island will replace a portion of the Lost Continent, near the roller coaster Dueling Dragons, while expanding the park into what is currently a backstage support area and employee parking.

Summary: excellent park!!