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0 Universal Orlando® Resort Macy’s department store,
and Louie’s Italian Restaurant,
Once a single movie park, Universal Orlando ® Resort scene of a shootout in the
now boasts two theme parks, an entertainment complex, original Godfather movie.
and five resorts. Together, Universal Studios Florida ® , Islands Revenge of the Mummy® is a
high-speed roller coaster that
of Adventure ® , the immensely popular Wizarding World of propels you though Egyptian
Harry Potter™ that connects the two parks, and Universal passageways and includes
CityWalk ® present a formidable reason to spend time away frighteningly lifelike robotics.
from Walt Disney World ® Resort. Another upcoming highlight is
the Race Through New York
Starring Jimmy Fallon, a 3-D
Universal Studios ride based on the famous
Florida®
show, which is on track to
The entrance is known as Front open in 2017.
Lot, as it is built to look like the In the section known as
front lot of a 1940s Hollywood Hollywood, sets of Hollywood
film studio. Actors in costumes Boulevard and Rodeo Drive pay
wander the streets playing tribute to Hollywood’s golden
characters including Woody age, from the 1920s to the
Universal’s globe, the logo for the Woodpecker, Scooby Doo, and ’50s – with the famous Mocambo
combined complex of parks legends such as Marilyn Monroe nightclub, the Beverly Wilshire
and the Marx Brothers. Hotel and top beauty salon,
The next area is Production Max Factor. There is even a
Tackling the Parks Central, home of Shrek 4-D, replica of the Hollywood Walk
The busiest seasons are during Transformers: The Ride and of Fame.
Christmas and Easter. During Despicable Me Minion Hollywood’s most popular
the off-season, check with Mayhem 3-D rides, and the attraction is Terminator 2®:
Guest Services for special high-speed Hollywood Rip 3-D, a ride that uses superb
deals on tickets. Arrive early to Ride Rockit coaster. robotics and 3-D technology
combat the long lines for rides The Wizarding World of to catapult the audience into
(the gates open an hour Harry Potter™ – Diagon Alley the action alongside the star
before opening time). Arrive features an Escape from of the Terminator films,
15 minutes early for shows to Gringotts™ thrill ride, restaurants, Arnold Schwarzenegger.
ensure a seat. Children may find and shops straight out of the The Universal Orlando's
most rides too intense but famous Harry Potter films and Horror Make-Up Show offers
there are some child-friendly books. A fantastic re-creation of a behind-the-scenes look
attractions: ET Adventure®, the Kings Cross Station holds at scary make-up effects.
the Woody Woodpecker’s the Hogwarts Express steam The Simpsons Ride™
Nuthouse®, A Day in the Park train to the Wizarding World of allows visitors to swoop,
with Barney™, Animal Actors Harry Potter – Hogsmeade™. soar, and smash their way
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on Location! , Jurassic Park The New York area has more through Krustyland, before
River Adventure®, and the than 60 façades, some of which visiting Springfield USA for
Seuss Landing™. replicate real buildings, others treats from Krusty Burger and
reproduce famous movie Moe's Tavern. In the incredibly
settings. There are cut-outs of addictive Men In Black™ – Alien
Eating & Shopping
the Guggenheim Museum, Attack™, visitors join Will Smith
There are plenty of options for
dining. The Hard Rock Café®
is the largest in the world.
Lombard’s Seafood Grill
specializes in fish dishes,
while The Wizarding World™'s
The Leaky Cauldron™ and the
Three Broomsticks™ both offer
British fare. Most rides and
attractions have their own
stores. Dino store, near Jurassic
Park River Adventure®, sells all
things dinosaur-related, while
Islands of Adventure®'s Diagon
Alley™ offers wands, wizard
wear, and treats for aspiring
witches and wizards. .
Thrill-seekers enjoying a ride on the Incredible Hulk Coaster ®
For hotels and restaurants in this region see pp326–8 and pp329–31

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