ORLANDO
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UNVERSAL ORLANDO
RESORT
Universal Studios Florida is a movie-themed park that features attractions based on popular films and TV shows, such as Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, Revenge of the Mummy, and Men in Black Alien Attack. The park also includes a variety of live shows, such as the Blue Man Group and the Horror Make-Up Show.
Islands of Adventure is a theme park that features a variety of lands based on popular franchises, such as Harry Potter, Marvel, and Jurassic Park. Attractions include Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man and The Incredible Hulk Coaster.
Volcano Bay is a water park that features a variety of water slides, a wave pool, and a lazy river. It also has a variety of dining options, as well as a number of private cabanas for rent.
In addition to the theme parks, Universal Orlando Resort also includes a variety of on-site hotels, such as Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, and Loews Royal Pacific Resort, which offer guests exclusive theme park benefits and early park admission.
Universal CityWalk, which is also part of the resort, is a dining and entertainment complex that features a variety of restaurants, bars, and shops, as well as live music and a movie theater. Universal Orlando also offers a variety of special events throughout the year, such as Halloween Horror Nights and Grinchmas.
Events
Universal Studios Orlando Resort, which includes Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Universal's Volcano Bay, offers a variety of special events throughout the year. Some examples of special events at the resort include:
Halloween Horror Nights: This annual event, typically running from September to November, features haunted houses, scare zones, and live entertainment inspired by popular horror movies and TV shows.
Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: During the holiday season, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is decorated with festive lights and decorations, and features special shows and entertainment.
Mardi Gras: Universal Studios Orlando typically offers a Mardi Gras event in the spring, featuring live music, parades, and Cajun-inspired food.
Grad Bash: Grad Bash is an annual event held in the spring, which is exclusive to high school students and features live music, street entertainment, and park attractions.
Rock the Universe: Rock the Universe is an annual Christian music festival typically held in the fall, featuring live performances, meet and greet opportunities, and a candle-lighting ceremony.
