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Islands of Adventure

Turn your childhood imagination loose here, even though you may have trouble retrieving it! Islands of Adventure is populated with superheroes and their arch rivals, zany Dr. Seuss creatures, the mythological Zeus and Poseidon, cartoon characters Popeye and Betty Boop, and seriously hungry dinosaurs. Its thrill rides will drench your clothes, dizzy your head, churn your stomach-and make you scream for more.

Opened in 1999 as a companion to Universal Studios Florida, the 110-acre Islands of Adventure raised Central Florida's bar for theme-park entertainment. Its "islands" are really park subsections-Seuss Landing, Toon Lagoon, Jurassic Park, Marvel Super Hero Island, and the Lost Continent. The high-tech Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man involves 3-D glasses for an action-packed ride between city skyscrapers, with the virtual version of the web-slinger hopping on your car to battle the villain of the day. The park's other signature ride, The Incredible Hulk Coaster, launches riders from zero to 40 mph in two seconds and includes a 360-degree spiral and a 105-feet drop at 60 mph. But the adrenaline rushes don't stop there.

Dueling Dragons intertwines two inverted roller coasters, which come within 12 inches of hitting each other three times, at speeds of 55 mph. Feel your heart in your throat with Dr. Doom's Fear Fall, which sends you free-falling from 150 feet. Raptors and a T-Rex try to taste you in the Jurassic Park River Adventure, and splashy turns and dips try to soak you on Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls and on Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges. Even the Cat in the Hat ride will spin you senseless.

Tamer attractions include the educational Jurassic Park Discovery Center, "The Eighth Voyage of Sinbad" stadium show, the Caro-Seuss-el merry-go-round, and a multimedia "Poseidon's Fury" show that has you walking through a water vortex.

In addition to loads of character-themed trinkets and T-shirts, shops at Islands of Adventure sell the gamut of merchandise, from skateboards to fine jewelry. Eateries offer everything from the Dagwood sandwich and a Wimpy burger to grilled gyros and fresh pastries-and even a green-eggs-and-ham sandwich.

Location
Islands of Adventure is located at 1000 Universal Studios Plaza in Orlando.

Hours of operation
While Islands of Adventure is open year-round, hours vary by day and season. Normal operating hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., but hours may be extended for peak tourist times and holidays.

Cost
Single-day, single-park tickets are $49.95 for adults and $40.95 for children (ages 3-9). The more expensive multi-park passes and annual passes offer overall savings. Those eligible for admission discounts include AAA members and, occasionally, Florida residents. Groups of 20 or more receive a discount with a 72-hour advance reservation.

On-site parking for cars, vans, and motorcycles costs $8 per day or $14 for valet parking.

Contact information and reservations

• Call for general information at (407) 363-8000, or send an e-mail to guestservices@universalorlando.com.
• For vacation information, call toll-free at (800) 711-0080.
• The event hotline is (407) 224-5500.

Disabled Access
Shops, dining facilities, and rides accommodate guests with disabilities. Outdoor-stage shows have reserved areas displaying International Symbol of Accessibility signs. Service animals are welcome in most Islands of Adventure areas.

Limited-supply rentals include wheelchairs for $8 per day and Electric Convenience Vehicles for $40 per day, available with a refundable $50 deposit. The park also provides closed-captioning devices, listening aids, and guidebooks for those with disabilities. All are available from Guest Services, near the park entrance.

Certain attractions require guests in wheelchairs to transfer to a ride system on their own or with help from a member of their party. Some rides allow those in wheelchairs to remain in them.

Sign-language interpretation can be provided at no charge with advance notice (generally, one to two weeks). To arrange for interpreting services, call the Sign Language Services Department at (407) 224-5929, the TTY line at (407) 224-4414, or the toll-free TTY line at (888) 519-4899.

Special considerations
To keep from losing your keys, sunglasses, and other belongings on the Incredible Hulk Coaster, Jurassic Park River Adventure in Jurassic Park, and Dueling Dragons, take advantage of the free-for-an-hour lockers near these attractions. All-day lockers across from Guest Relations cost $5.

Additional information
Visit the Islands of Adventure Web site.

Please note
Cost, hours of operation, or other information about this attraction is subject to change without notice. We suggest you confirm with the attraction prior to your visit.