Today, I am continuing my best of series with the best things in Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort!
The Best Things in Islands of Adventure
Earlier this year, I posted The Best Things in Universal Studios Florida. Today, I want to cover the park located directly beside USF – Islands of Adventure! It opened in May 1999 as the second park at the resort. This park aims to encourage park goers to explore the 8 (currently) themed lands or islands. To be completely honest, I have spent loads more time in the OG park – USF next door. So, I struggled a little bit with this post. However, I promise to try to spend more time in this park the next time I visit UO. Without further ado, here are my favorite things in Universal’s Islands of Adventure!
Grinchmas
I want to start this post by highlighting the thing I think about most often from this park – Grinchmas! There’s a whole Suess Landing in this park. However, at the holidays, The Whos overtake it with decor. Plus, you can meet the Grinch from the 2000 movie! You can even have Breakfast with The Grinch! There’s also typically a stage show based off of the movie. It’s just a great time that any Grinch fan should be able to experience at least once!
Best Quick Service Restaurants
The restaurant I’ve eaten at most often in this park is the Three Broomsticks in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade! I think my very first breakfast at UO was here. I think fondly of that trip with my mom. I had grown up reading the books (and then watching the movies). So, it was full circle to eat at the restaurant with my mom. It’s a must do for any HP fan.
I also like Croissant Moon Bakery for a grab and go option. Plus, they often have some good seasonal treats!
Best Ride
I know this will be controversial. However, I’m not a big roller coaster fan. Also, I’ve yet to ride Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. I’ve tried a couple of times, but the line has always been long and it broke down sometimes. I’ve enjoyed Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey several times though. It’s great for any HP fan.
If you need a cool break in the middle of the day – check out The Cat in the Hat ride for some fun. Haha!
Best Shows
I would encourage everyone to see the Hogwarts Always nighttime show, or whichever version may be going on when you visit. The holiday version is shown in the blog post image above. A projection show is always a great way to end the day. Also, shoutout to the Frog Choir! It’s fun! Plus, there’s a special holiday version of it too!
The Best Things in Universal’s Islands of Adventure
While not an exhaustive look at everything in the park, these are the things I recommend. What are your favorite things in Islands of Adventure?
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