Universal Orlando Resort

Three Orlando gates, including Epic Universe.

Universal Orlando Resort is the theme park resort in Orlando, Florida. Three gates are on the property: Universal Studios Florida, Universal's Islands of Adventure, and Universal Epic Universe, which opened on May 22, 2025. Water parks are a separate ticket. Give each gate its own day.

Parks

Universal Studios Florida

Diagon Alley, a New York street, and the louder half of Universal Orlando.

8.0/10 · 3 ratings

View of the famous Islands of Adventure tower amid lush greenery and roller coasters.

Universal's Islands of Adventure

Hogsmeade, a velociraptor, and the best coaster list in Orlando.

9.3/10 · 3 ratings

A golden wizard statue in an enchanting hall

Universal Epic Universe

Universal Orlando's newest gate, opened in 2025 with four portals off one garden.

8.0/10 · 3 ratings

Location

28.46° N, 81.46° WOpen in OpenStreetMap

Must-see spots

Choose one and the map moves to it.

Best time to visit

January–April, late October–November

Trip planner

A Universal Orlando Resort itinerary

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Field guide

Universal Orlando Resort is three theme parks with three different mornings. Epic Universe is not a lap you add after Islands of Adventure.

When to go

January through April and late fall match the weather you want for outdoor queues. Summer storms are daily. Epic Universe, open since May 22, 2025, is still the crowded gate on weekends. Weekdays are the dates that feel like the map.

How to see it

Universal Studios Florida is Diagon Alley and the city sets. Universal's Islands of Adventure is the lagoon: Hagrid's and VelociCoaster want rope drop. Universal Epic Universe is south of those two, with its own hub and four portals, and it needs the day you are not already tired.

Tickets and time

A park-to-park ticket is what lets you ride the Hogwarts Express between Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure. Epic Universe is a separate gate with its own morning. Buy before you fly. Express is worth it on a holiday week and optional on a quiet weekday if you are there at open.

Pack this in your notes

Three gates, three days. Epic Universe does not fit in the afternoon.
The Hogwarts Express needs a park-to-park ticket. A one-park ticket stays in one gate.
Volcano Bay is a water park. It is not one of the three gates.
Epic Universe opened on May 22, 2025. Check which hotel actually walks to it.

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Traveler reviews

Rate and review

Sofia R.

10/10

A full resort at Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Epic Universe on its own day. One gate a day unless the hopper is already paid. Plan the parks before you book the flight, and go in January–April. Three Orlando gates, including Epic Universe.

Jul 6, 2025

Leila H.

8/10

Universal Orlando Resort is more than one gate

Universal's Islands of Adventure around the lagoon. The midday break is not optional. January–April, late October–November is the window I would book again.

Jun 5, 2025

Hannah B.

6/10

A full resort at Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Studios Florida and Diagon Alley. Universal's Islands of Adventure around the lagoon. Plan the parks before you book the flight, and go in January–April. Three Orlando gates, including Epic Universe.

May 4, 2025