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Inspired by the original in California and opened in Orlando in 1990 (when the city assumed it would become "Hollywood East"), Universal Studios celebrates the movies. The park is a jumble of areas and attractions. But the same is true of back-lot sets at a film studio. Suspend any disbelief you might have, and just enjoy the motion-picture magic.

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With dozens of restaurants, including the world's largest Hard Rock Cafe, Universal Orlando is a culinary force. Islands of Adventure has from one to six...read more

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  • Top Reasons to Go

    More Than You Bargain For: Universal Orlando is more than just a single Hollywood-themed amusement park; it's also Islands of Adventure theme... Read more

  • Universal News

    For two decades or so Universal and Disney have been going head to head. While Disney creates a fantasy world for people—especially young... Read more

  • Universal Shopping

    Universal makes shopping simple. At the Studios the merchandise is geared toward the attractions themselves; nearly every themed ride channels... Read more

  • Universal Nightlife

    CityWalk. With an attitude that's distinctly non-Disney, Universal has created nightlife for adults who want to party. The epicenter here is... Read more

  • Hogsmeade Village

    In Hogsmeade, the village that's the home of Hogwarts, you'll find the signature restaurant, Three Broomsticks, which serves traditional British... Read more

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