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TRAVELER’S GUIDE
Universal’s Volcano Bay
THREE INCREDIBLE PARKS. ONE EPIC VACATION.
It’s no secret that many families start taking Orlando clubs, live shows, a 20-screen cineplex and even miniature
vacations before the youngest children are even old enough to walk. But once those kids become tweens and teens, they’re looking to take the next step — they’re ready to move up to the high energy thrills and excitement of Universal Orlando Resort.
With three theme parks, eight spectacular hotels and an array of dining and entertainment options, Universal Orlando Resort offers unforgettable escape and exhilarating experiences beyond anything else in Orlando
Universal’s original theme park, the legendary Universal Studios Florida, envelopes visitors in their favorite films, television shows and popular entertainment. Next door is Islands of Adventure, voted No. 1 amusement park in the world by Trip Advisor users four years in a row, from 2015 through 2019. Here, you can journey into the epic worlds of legendary heroes on incredible rides. Both parks are home to an amazing array of cutting-edge attractions and experiences featuring the latest in immersive technology.
The resort’s third park is Universal’s Volcano Bay. This spectacular water theme park offers a perfect blend of excitement and relaxation with a multitude of imaginative, water-based thrills set in a lush, tropical paradise.
At the heart of the resort is Universal CityWalk, a massive entertainment complex with a superb array of restaurants,
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golf. Everyone’s raving about Bigfire, a bold new restaurant where elevated American fare like steaks and freshwater cuisine are given the fire-kissed treatment with pairings of different woods, flavoring your meal with smoky goodness.
You can make the most of their vacation by staying at one of Universal Orlando’s hotels. They feature a range
of accommodations, amenities and exclusive theme
park benefits to suit every vacation style and budget.
The resort just opened its most affordable hotel yet: Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites. Universal’s first Value-category hotel even offers two-bedroom suites that sleep up to six with a sunny, surf-themed vibe throughout. Guests of all Universal hotels enjoy Early Park Admission* (paid theme park admission required; select attractions), complimentary transportation to all three parks and CityWalk, plus additional resort benefits. Select hotels offer free^ Universal Express Unlimited ride access to skip the regular lines at the parks’ most popular attractions, a savings of $129.99 per person per day^^ (valid theme park admission required).
High-speed thrills. Memorable entertainment. Exceptional dining. World-class accommodations. Universal Orlando Resort makes it easy for you to create an unforgettable, flexible vacation that has it all.
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