The chances are that if you are holidaying in Orlando you are likely to visit Universal Studios, and if this is your first trip, you will be hooked after just a day around this magnificent adventurous theme park.

Universal Orlando not only produces and directs movies and shows that we are all familiar with but it also houses three spectacular adventurous Islands namely Universal Studios, Universal Islands of Adventure and City Walk.

Upon entering the park the first thing that hits you is the loud inviting hip music that blares out as you pass into the gates from the escalators, there is also a lift for those who need wheelchair access.

Moving through you can either venture onto Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure where your first contact with park staff is at the gates where you will have to produce a ticket purchased previously or buy one at the kiosk for $55.33 for adults and $45.75 for children aged between 3 –9 years, under 3’s are free.

If you are planning more than one trip to Universal Orlando with the family it might be a cheaper option to buy a five day hopper pass, if you are hoping to visit Walt Disney World Resort, Sea World and Wet ‘n ‘ Wild on International Drive.

The Park is open from 9am until late at night, opening hours vary depending on season. Once in the park you are stamped (on your hand) which means you can leave any of the different Islands within the park and return throughout the day without the need to queue up each time.

Once in the park you can explore at your leisure all the different rides, studios and districts that are based on famous movie scenes and streets in Hollywood, San Francisco and New York.

Located throughout the Parks are many restaurants which literally serve all different foods from around the globe including, Italian, Latin and American are to name just a few. Located throughout are memorabilia themed stores including a twister department store which is entirely based on the hit movie Twister, there is also a Back to the Future Store and many others throughout the Park.

Traveling to and from Universal Orlando is easy with the help of multi storey parking for those who have cars, there is also a bus terminal located just outside the main entrance to the park which serves most of Orlando and a taxi rank which never seems to be that busy next door.

Taxi’s are real cheap, a short drive from Universal to International Drive will cost around $4, however if you want to be even cheaper you can take the I-ride trolley for under $1.00, or if you love Universal Studios so much and have plenty of cash to spare you could reside in once of their three rather nice, but pricey hotels all located within the grounds of Universal.

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