Universal Orlando Travel Guide
- Overview
- Places to Explore
- Sights
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Travel Tips
- Features
- Fodor's Choice
- Deals
- Guidebooks
Guidebooks
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.
Universal Orlando Hotels
Fodor's local writers visit every hotel we recommend. Look for our discerning Fodor's Choice picks or search by price and location.
Universal Orlando Restaurants
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
Fodor's Choice
Things To Do in Universal Orlando
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Universal Orlando
- $148* & up -- Nationwide Flights thru Fall on American, R/T American Airlines
- $75-$87 -- Orlando 4-Star Resort inside Disney, 65% Off BookIt.com
- $69 -- Orlando: Downtown Disney Hotel w/Breakfast, 45% Off Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel
- $9 per day & up -- Car Rentals in Florida, up to 15% Off Sixt Rent a Car
- $89 -- Orlando 2-Bedroom Suite at Family Resort, 65% Off — $89 Nickelodeon Suites Resort
Universal Orlando Experiences
-
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
-
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 makes shopping simple. At the Studios the merchandise is geared toward the attractions themselves; nearly every themed ride channels... Read more
-
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
-
In Hogsmeade, the village that's the home of Hogwarts, you'll find the signature restaurant, Three Broomsticks, which serves traditional British... Read more
News & Features
-
Trip Ideas
From backpackers to businessmen, luxury seekers to religious pilgrims, all kinds of travelers are draw ... Read more
-
Trip Ideas
Ask around and most people will tell you to spend as short a layover as possible in Athens before booking... Read more
-
News, Hotels
When an Aman Resort opens, we come running.... Read more
Free Fodor's Newsletter
Subscribe today for weekly travel inspiration, tips, and special offers.
· Travel Planner
·Weather
Now
86° F Scattered Clouds 65% Humidity Aug 2, 2013 at 10:53AMCheck historic weather for your trip dates
Arriving:Fodor's Trip Planning Ideas
- Summer Fun in NOLA: Discover the true spirit of New Orleans
- Weekend Getaways: Fodor's Recommends the Best Weekend Escapes in the US
- Great American Vacation: Find Your Next U.S. Trip with Fodor's
- 80 Degrees: Fodor's Helps You Find Your Best Beach Vacation Spots
- Go List: Fodor's Top 25 Places to Go in 2013
- Best of Europe: Fodor's Picks the Best Places to Visit in Europe
· Forums Trip Reports
-
After 3 years of staying with various friends and visiting towns recommended by others, I found a Florida town that met my criteria for possible relocation/retirement. Read more
-
My husband and I both in our early 30's, just returned about two weeks ago from a mini vaca to Walt Disney World in Orlando. Read more
·Florida Forum
-
Hello:
We'll be driving from Savannah to Key West in October 2013.
We'd like a stopping point about midway for one night.
I know Orlando is about midway but we have no interest in visiting the attractions Read more
