Universal Studios Orlando, FL
Orlando is one of the most visited cities in the world – primarily driven by tourism and major conventions. The two largest and most internationally renowned tourist attractions in the Orlando area include the Walt Disney World Resort, and the Universal Orlando Resort, opened in 1990 as a major expansion of Universal Studios Florida. With the exception of Walt Disney World, most major attractions are located along International Drive with one of these attractions being the Wheel at ICON Park Orlando. The city is also one of the busiest American cities for conferences and conventions; the Orange County Convention Center is the second-largest convention facility in the United States. With a diverse wildlife, thrilling theme park adventures, and home to NASA – there is always something new and exciting to experience when visit Orlando, Florida.
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Imagine casting spells with a wand like Harry Potter, becoming a mischievous Minion or being in the middle of an intergalactic showdown with the Autobots and Decepticons. Maybe you’d like to get to know Shrek, race with the crew from Fast & Furious or fight aliens with the MEN IN BLACK. At Universal Orlando you’ll find The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ — Hogsmeade™, where you can ride the thrilling roller coaster, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™, or join forces with the TRANSFORMERS as you immerse yourself in the next generation of blockbuster entertainment at Universal Studios Florida. Enjoy cutting-edge rides, shows, and attractions that will bring your favorite movies and television shows to life. Universal Studios Orlando is made up of 3 different amusement parks, all of which have something fun for each member of the family. Want to You can also enjoy a tropical paradise at Universal’s Volcano Bay water theme park. From spectacular hotels to theme park excitement in the center of it all, each offering a range of exclusive theme park benefits — Universal Orlando Resort offers an endless adventure-style vacation.
Things To Do
Universal Studios Orlando and the surrounding area offer a plethora of adventures and experiences. Take a stroll through Universal CityWalk, visit Discovery Cove to interact with a range of marine animals, or see the Blue Man Group perform. The Wheel at ICON Park offers stunning views of downtown Orlando and on a clear day, you may be able to see Cape Canaveral to the East. Visit NASA’s launch headquarters, the only place on Earth where you can meet astronauts, see rockets, experience flight simulations, and even see a real launch at the Kennedy Space Center. If that isn’t enough, visit Gatorland, also known as the ‘Alligator Capital of the World,” it’s a must-see for anyone who wants to get a real feel for Everglades nature, culture, and animals. While at Gatorland, take advantage of the 1,200 feet of zip lines for the whole family, climb an observation tower, take a train ride through the park, and step inside an aviary. No Florida trip is complete without an airboat ride! Embark on a Boggy Creek Airboat adventure and explore the Central Florida Everglades, home to lots of alligators, turtles, birds, and other diverse Florida wildlife.
Food & Culture
The best thing you can do to enlighten your palate when traveling to any new country, state, or city is to try out local foods indigenous to the area. Surrounded on three sides by water allows for a consistent fresh supply of seafood, including the Florida Stone Crab, which is known as a naturally sustainable crustacean that has the ability to regenerate its claws; the Rock Shrimp, which is highly sought after for their uncanny similarity in taste and texture to that of lobster meat; the highly valued and sweet Apalachicola oyster; and the Grouper fish, which is loved for its mild flavor and firm density (simply baked with a squeeze of lemon). Don’t forget to try Gator — an acquired taste for some, no first-time visit to Florida is complete without giving gator a try. With a large population of Cubans, the most popular sandwich that hits all the right flavor notes would be the Cubano, or Cuban Sandwich. For dessert the key lime pie – produced with Key limes native to the Florida Keys, the distinctly sour juice of these limes sets this tangy, creamy pie apart from any other. Made with fresh, minimal ingredients, it’s an easy-to-bake and quintessential taste of Florida.
