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Islands of Adventure - Universal Orlando Theme Park
Universal Orlando is the number-two Orlando Florida attraction, with two major theme parks, three resorts, and CityWalk shopping/entertainment complex. The Islands of Adventure theme park has Seuss Landing for little kids, thrill rides for 'teens and 'tweens, lots more.
Islands of Adventure: Top Tips for Visiting
Tips for enjoying this Universal Orlando theme park: what to bring, where to park, how to avoid line-ups, lots more.
Universal Studios Florida - tips
Highlights and tips for families visiting this Univeral Orlando theme park.
Universal Orlando: how to get Front of the Line access to rides
Best way is to stay at a Universal Orlando resort! There's also Express Pass, available free to anyone and not really FOTL; but still a great help in avoiding line-ups. Meanwhile Universal Express Plus passes are on sale at both parks: $20 buys you fast one-time access to popular rides.
Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando
It's an annual event: the Universal Studios Florida theme park celebrates Mardi Gras with a giant parade and more. On several weekens, mid-February to mid-April; dates are different every year.
Seuss Landing, at Islands of Adventure, Universal Orlando
A 10-acre zone for little kids at Islands of Adventure (see above), with Cat in the Hat and other beloved Dr. Seuss characters.
Portofino Bay Hotel - for families
The Portofino Bay Hotel-- part of Universal Orlando-- has beautiful architecture, convenient access to the Universal Orlando theme parks (by free watertaxi shuttle, or a garden walkway), front-of-the-line access for guests to popular theme park rides, large freeform pool with waterslide and sandy "beach", and Campo Portofino children's activity center,
Hard Rock Hotel - Universal Orlando
The Hard Rock Hotel is part of the Universal Orlando complex, that includes the Islands of Adventure theme park and Universal Studios Florida theme parks. The Hard Rock features: rock memorabilia; huge "beach pool" with waterslide; and -- perhaps best of all- Front of The Line ride access at popular rides in both theme parks.

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