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( September 2014 ) Universal 's Islands of Adventure Universal 's Islands of Adventure logo Slogan Vacation Like You Mean It ( as Universal Orlando Resort ) Location Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, Florida, United States Coordinates 28 ° 28 ′ 18 '' N 81 ° 28 ′ 17 '' W ﻿ / ﻿ 28.47167 ° N 81.47139 ° W ﻿ / 28.47167 ; - 81.47139 Coordinates : 28 ° 28 ′ 18 '' N 81 ° 28 ′ 17 '' W ﻿ / ﻿ 28.47167 ° N 81.47139 ° W ﻿ / 28.47167 ; - 81.47139 Theme Islands with myths, legends, dinosaurs, cartoons, superheroes, children 's stories, and Universal franchises Owner NBCUniversal Operated by Universal Parks & Resorts Opened May 28, 1999 ; 18 years ago ( 1999 - 05 - 28 ) Operating season Year - round Rides Total 15 Roller coasters Water rides Website Official website Universal Orlando Theme parks Universal Studios Florida Islands of Adventure Wet ' n Wild Orlando Volcano Bay CityWalk Resort hotels Hard Rock Hotel Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Loews Royal Pacific Resort Loews Sapphire Falls Resort Universal 's Cabana Bay Beach Resort Universal 's Islands of Adventure ( formally Universal Studios Islands of Adventure, and commonly known as Islands of Adventure ) is a theme park in Orlando, Florida. It opened on May 28, 1999, along with CityWalk, as part of an expansion that converted Universal Studios Florida into the Universal Orlando Resort. The slogan for this theme park, along with Universal Studios Florida, is Vacation Like You Mean It, introduced in 2013 as Universal Orlando Resort. The park 's overall theme is that of a journey of exploration, where guests depart from a main port to visit themed islands, all emphasizing adventure. Initially, the park had six islands. On June 18, 2010, the seventh island, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter ( themed to the popular Harry Potter franchise ), officially opened at the park. This is Universal 's largest investment since opening. In 2013, Islands of Adventure hosted approximately 8.1 million guests, ranking it seventh among United States parks and eleventh worldwide. The eighth island, Skull Island, opened on July 13, 2016. Contents 1 Licensed properties included at Islands of Adventure 2 History 2.1 Preview Center 2.2 Opening 2.3 Timeline 2.4 Former attractions 3 Islands 3.1 Port of Entry 3.2 Marvel Super Hero Island 3.3 Toon Lagoon 3.4 Skull Island 3.5 Jurassic Park 3.6 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter -- Hogsmeade 3.7 The Lost Continent 3.8 Seuss Landing 4 Park characters 5 Universal 's Express Pass 6 Attendance 7 See also 8 References 9 External links Licensed properties included at Islands of Adventure Like Universal Studios Florida next door, Islands of Adventure has not limited itself to Universal 's own library, because it licensed other characters from rival studios, many of whom did not own theme parks of their own, as attractions and lands. Some of these include : Dr. Seuss properties ( Dr. Seuss Enterprises ) Harry Potter book and film franchise ( J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. Entertainment ) Popeye ( King Features Syndicate ) Pre-2009 Marvel Comics ( Marvel Entertainment ). History Before Islands of Adventure was built, the site was originally planned as a shopping mall called Galleria Orlando. Plans were first drawn up for the mall in 1985, but it was ultimately canceled in 1990. Preview Center During the construction of the park, Universal opened a Preview Center ( known as the Islands of Adventure Preview Center ) at adjacent Universal Studios Florida. Opening two years before the new theme park, the Preview Center was designed to give guests a sneak peek at some of the themes and attractions for Islands of Adventure. The attraction was located in the Paradise Theater building located in the New York section of Universal Studios Florida, next to the Kongfrontation attraction. In the attraction, guests would walk through various rooms themed to the various `` Islands '' in the new park. The final room stated when the Islands of Adventure park would open, and showed guests Universal 's future plans for the Universal Orlando Resort. The Preview Center was closed shortly after the opening of Islands of Adventure. Opening Islands of Adventure had a soft opening beginning March 27, 1999, during which visitors could preview the park at a discounted price while the staff conducted a technical rehearsal and worked on the `` finishing touches. '' During this soft opening, guests were informed that attractions might open and close throughout the day without notice and that some attractions might not be open at all. Initial plans were to open the park in mid-May, but this was ultimately delayed until May 28, 1999. After the enormous capital expenditure required to build Islands of Adventure, CityWalk, and the resort hotels, Universal sought to overtake nearby Walt Disney World in attendance. However, with the addition of the second park, new resorts, and entertainment district, the resort was named Universal Studios Escape. Essentially, it seemed that visitors were confused by the name, assuming that Islands of Adventure was a new area added to the already - existing Universal Studios Florida theme park. For the first two years, attendance did not rise as expected. By 2001, the marketing was revamped, clarifying that Islands of Adventure was indeed a second, completely separate park with new rides and attractions. Universal Studios Escape was renamed Universal Orlando Resort, and ended up being the only resort in the Orlando area to actually have an increase in attendance after the September 11 attacks on the United States. Timeline This section is in a list format that may be better presented using prose. You can help by converting this section to prose, if appropriate. Editing help is available. ( July 2013 ) Year Events 1990s The first concepts for the Islands of Adventure park are conceived by MCA Recreation Services. Known as `` Cartoon World '' designed by Universal Parks & Resorts co-founder Robert Ward, the park would feature rides and attractions based on DC Comics, Dr. Seuss, and Warner Bros... Universal releases the blockbuster film Jurassic Park on June. Its success resulted in a Jurassic Park attraction opening in Hollywood followed by the second version at Islands of Adventure when that park opened. On September 16, Universal announces plans to add a second theme park and several resorts at its Florida complex. 1995 Construction is expected to begin on Islands of Adventure. Construction finally begins on Islands of Adventure. Shortly after, the Islands of Adventure Preview Center opened at the adjacent Universal Studios Florida, replacing The Screen Test Home Video Adventure. It allowed guests to preview all six original islands at Islands of Adventure and their rides and attractions within. The Preview Center also included Universal 's plans for an expansion into Universal Orlando Resort. 1999 Islands of Adventure begins soft openings on March 27. Islands of Adventure is officially opened on May 28 with a grand opening ceremony, with the islands Port of Entry, Seuss Landing, The Lost Continent, Jurassic Park, Toon Lagoon, and Marvel Super Hero Island. The Islands of Adventure Preview Center at Universal Studios Florida is closed shortly afterwards. 2000 Flying Unicorn and Storm Force Accelatron debut in the park 's The Lost Continent and Marvel Super Hero Island areas, on May and June 29, respectively. The annual GrinchMas event begins in the park 's Seuss Landing area and in Universal Studios Florida in December. 2002 Universal 's Halloween Horror Nights event is held for the first time ever at Islands of Adventure on October. Each `` island '' is transformed into a different twisted world : Port of Entry into Port of Evil, Seuss Landing into Boo - Ville, The Lost Continent into Island of Evil Souls, Jurassic Park into JP Extinction, Toon Lagoon into Treaks and Foons, and Marvel Super Hero Island into Island Under Siege. Halloween Horror Nights is held in both Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida in October. 2006 Sylvester McMonkey McBean 's Very Unusual Driving Machines is rebuilt into a new concept and officially opened as The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride in June. 2007 Universal Studios and Warner Bros. officially announce on May 31, the seventh island at Islands of Adventure, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, at a joint press conference with an expected opening of late 2009 or early 2010. 2008 Flying Unicorn and the Enchanted Oak Tavern closed on July 7 to be replaced by The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. 2009 Universal officially reveals the Wizarding World 's attractions on September 16, including Zonko 's, Honeydukes, Owl Post, Dervish and Banges, Ollivander 's Wand Shop Experience, Frog Choir, Triwizard Spirit Rally, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Filch 's Emporium of Confiscated Goods, and Dragon Challenge and Flight of the Hippogriff, which will replace the Dueling Dragons and Flying Unicorn rides. Oh, The Stories You 'll Hear ! opens on October in the park 's Seuss Landing area. Mat Hoffman 's Aggro Circus debuts on March in the park 's Toon Lagoon amphitheatre, the theater 's first show since Mat Hoffman 's Freakin Crazy Stunt Show in 2002. Dueling Dragons is closed for its final transformation into the Dragon Challenge on May 5. Ice is renamed Hungarian Horntail and Fire is renamed Chinese Fireball. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter begins soft openings for the general public on June 1. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter 's grand opening ceremony took place on June 16 with book series author J.K. Rowling and film series actors Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Michael Gambon, Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Matthew Lewis, James and Oliver Phelps and Bonnie Wright attending. John Williams conducted the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra into many songs of the first film 's score, including the film series ' prologue, which he composed. The seventh island, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, officially opened on June 18. The area is Islands of Adventure 's biggest investment since the park 's opening. After five years, Triceratops Discovery Trail is finally reopened to the public for a limited time on December 13, speculated to further remain seasonal during peak season. 2011 One of the roofs on Dudley Do - Right 's Ripsaw Falls catches fire on January 1, causing immediate evacuation of the ride. The ride resumed normal operations on March 3, 2011. Universal announces a major refurbishment of The Amazing Adventures of Spider - Man ride on May 19, with plans to re-master the ride film in High - definition as well as to update the ride 's technical system and to replace all of the projectors with new 3 - D digital projectors. 2012 The Amazing Adventures of Spider - Man re-opens after refurbishment. 2014 A Celebration of Harry Potter, an annual three - day weekend event celebrated on the last weekend of January, debuts at both Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure on January 24. The Hogwarts Express Hogsmeade station opens on July 1 as well as the King 's Cross station at Universal Studios Florida, connecting park visitors to both Harry Potter theme parks via a full - scale replica of the train that appears in the Harry Potter film series. Dr. Seuss 's ABC opens on August 24 with 26 big blocks with the letters of the English alphabets in the outdoor playground. 2015 Skull Island : Reign of Kong is announced on May 6 as a new land / attraction based on the 2005 film King Kong, opening in the summer of 2016. On May 7, Universal announces a partnership with Nintendo to bring their characters to either Universal Studios Florida or Islands of Adventure park. Raptor Encounter meet & greet attraction officially debuts on May 22. The Incredible Hulk roller coaster closes on September 8 to undergo refurbishment. 2016 The Incredible Hulk 's refurbishment is completed early April with the placement of the final track piece, and on May 9, Universal revealed new changes to the coaster, which includes a new track, story line, ride vehicle and entrance. Without any press release, Skull Island : Reign of Kong officially opens as the eighth island of Islands of Adventure on July 13. The Incredible Hulk reopened on August 4. 2017 Universal announces in July that Dragon Challenge will be closing on September 5, with a new Harry Potter roller coaster experience to take its place in 2018. Former attractions Main article : List of former Islands of Adventure attractions As with almost any amusement park, older attractions are sometimes removed to make way for newer ones. At Islands of Adventure, some have simply been closed with no replacement like Island Skipper Tours while others like Poseidon 's Fury were changed from their initial concept to the attraction that operates today. Islands Main article : List of Universal Studios Orlando attractions Islands of Adventure consists of eight themed `` islands '', the majority of which are based on licensed intellectual properties, with only two lands based on original Universal Studios works. They are, in clockwise order from entry : Port of Entry, Marvel Super Hero Island, Toon Lagoon, Skull Island, Jurassic Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, The Lost Continent, and Seuss Landing. Port of Entry The Pharos Lighthouse marks the park 's entrance Port of Entry is the park 's main entrance and is home to many shops and services including Guest Services aptly named The Open Arms Hotel. The park 's centerpiece, Pharos Lighthouse, is also located within Port of Entry. Each night, this real, functioning lighthouse sends out a bright beam to lead visitors to and from the park 's gates. Like many theme parks using the `` hub and spokes '' format, this entry Island contains no rides, and is primarily noted for its boulevard of restaurants and shops. Marvel Super Hero Island Main article : Marvel Super Hero Island The Incredible Hulk coaster Marvel Super Hero Island is based on the superhero characters featured in Marvel Comics. The area features comic - book styled architecture ; many of the building interiors are created in comic book perspective, with exaggerated lines and angles. Many exteriors are painted in a special paint which appears to change color based on the angle from which it is viewed -- sometimes purple, sometimes orange. The buildings are all labelled generically : `` Store, '' `` Shop, '' `` Food, '' and `` Comics '', etc. The area is home to a variety of dining outlets and merchandise shops. Food and beverage items can be purchased from Cafe 4 and Captain America Diner. Merchandise items can be bought from a variety of themed stores including Spider - Man Shop ( The Amazing Adventures of Spider - Man ), Marvel Alterniverse Store, Comic Book Shop, and Oakley. The Incredible Hulk confronts guests as they enter the area with an attention - grabbing roar. Hulk is a high speed launched steel roller coaster which has a top speed of 67 miles per hour ( 108 km / h ). It closed on September 8, 2015 for major refurbishments and reopened in summer 2016. Storm Force Accelatron is a teacups ride themed after X-Men. Doctor Doom 's Fearfall is a pair of S&S Power Space Shot attractions themed after the Fantastic Four. The Amazing Adventures of Spider - Man is a 3 - D simulator ride based on the character Spider - Man. The ride is set in New York as Spider - Man prevents The Sinister Syndicate from taking the Statue of Liberty. `` Meet Spider - Man and the Marvel Super Heroes '' is a meet - and - greet attraction, where guests can meet superheroes including Wolverine, Storm, Cyclops and Rogue, Spider - Man, and Captain America. In late 2009, The Walt Disney Company ( Universal 's biggest competitor in the theme park market ) announced that it had sought to acquire Marvel Entertainment. Universal announced that Marvel 's new ownership would not affect Marvel Super Hero Island, and Disney CEO Bob Iger acknowledged that Disney would continue to honor any contracts that Marvel currently has with Disney competitors. In March 2012, Iger revealed that Disney had begun preliminary concepts of incorporating Marvel 's properties into their parks, although no major negotiations with Universal were announced. Hong Kong Disneyland has since announced an expansion to its park featuring characters from the Marvel Universe. Disney California Adventure Park at the Disneyland Resort in California has also since incorporated meet - and - greet Marvel characters, as well as an Avengers Super Hero Half Marathon Weekend at the resort. Both Hong Kong Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have opened Marvel attractions since the acquisition, with Iron Man Experience at the former and Guardians of the Galaxy -- Mission : Breakout ! at the latter. Both attractions officially opened in 2017. Only Walt Disney World Resort and Tokyo Disney Resort are barred from having Marvel characters in its parks, due to contractual obligations to Universal and Universal 's use of Marvel characters in the region. However, this only includes characters Universal is currently using, other characters in their `` families '' ( Spider - Man, X-Men, Avengers, Fantastic Four, etc. ), the villains associated with said characters, and the Marvel name. This clause has allowed Walt Disney World to have meet and greets, merchandise, attractions, and more with other Marvel characters not associated with the characters at Islands of Adventure, such as Star - Lord and Gamora from Guardians of the Galaxy. Toon Lagoon Dudley Do - Right 's Ripsaw Falls Toon Lagoon is based on the cartoon characters of King Features Syndicate and Jay Ward. The area focuses on water - based rides ( hence the name ) and features three counter-service restaurants. Toon Lagoon features three main attractions. Dudley Do - Right 's Ripsaw Falls is a traditional log flume combined with roller coaster track based on the Dudley Do - Right character. Popeye and Bluto 's Bilge - Rat Barges is a river rafting water ride themed after Popeye the Sailor saving Olive Oyl from Bluto. Me Ship, the Olive is a kids ' playground built in and around Popeye 's ship. The three levels of the ship all contain a variety of interactive elements including cannons and hoses which can further soak riders on the Popeye and Bluto 's Bilge - Rat Barges ride. Mat Hoffman 's Aggro Circus is a live seasonal BMX stunt show at the Toon Lagoon Theater which operates during spring break and summer. Skull Island Construction of Skull Island : Reign of Kong ( July 2015 ) Skull Island is the most recently opened island at the theme park. The area 's sole attraction, Skull Island : Reign of Kong, opened on July 13, 2016. This attraction and island marks the return of the King Kong character to the Universal Orlando Resort, after the Kongfrontation attraction closed at Universal Studios Florida in 2002. Jurassic park Jurassic Park Jurassic Park is themed to the film series of the same name. Set after the events of the first film, the area undertakes the guise of the John Hammond 's dinosaur theme park featured in the series. As such, the area is filled with the attractions and exhibits one would find in the `` real '' Jurassic Park, including thrill rides and discovery - based exhibits. Jurassic Park features five main attractions. Jurassic Park River Adventure, constructed by Superior Rigging & Erection, is a water ride based on Steven Spielberg 's first film and Michael Crichton 's novel. Triceratops Discovery Trail ( formerly Triceratops Encounter ) is a walkthrough attraction where guests can get up close and interact with a full - scale animated replica of a Triceratops, while a `` veterinary technician '' performs a semi-annual exam on the Trike. The attraction actually features three different Trikes -- Topper, Chris, and Cera. All 3 are female. Chris was named after a member of the team that created the dinosaurs who died before the attraction opened. Spar Aerospace ( now known as MD Robotics ) was contracted to construct the three robotic trikes, each of which are 9 metres ( 30 ft ) long and 3 metres ( 9.8 ft ) high. Universal requested specific requirements for the robots including the ability to replicate breathing ( through synchronised rib cage movements ), sneezing, snorting, urinating and flatulating. Due to maintenance and staffing issues, the trail was closed off in 2005. However, after five years, the attraction reopened in December 2010 for seasonal operation before it was permanently closed in 2012. Pteranodon Flyers is a steel suspended roller coaster manufactured by Setpoint USA. Riders join the queue located within Camp Jurassic. Pteranodon Flyers features three two - seater cars suspended on a track. The cars are pulled up a hill and then travel a circuit around Camp Jurassic at low speed before returning to the station. Due to the low capacity of the ride, only those who are between 36 and 56 inches ( 91 and 140 cm ) or those with a child of that height may ride. The Universal Express pass can not be used on this attraction due to the ride 's low capacity. A similar ride, Canopy Flyer exists at Universal Studios Singapore. Camp Jurassic is a children 's play area centered around an imported 50 - foot ( 15 m ) tall Banyan tree. It features a variety of play elements including slides, nets, water cannons and fountains. Pteranodon Flyers ' queue is located within Camp Jurassic. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter -- Hogsmeade Main article : The Wizarding World of Harry Potter ( Universal Orlando Resort ) Entrance to Hogsmeade at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter The Wizarding World of Harry Potter -- Hogsmeade is themed around the Harry Potter universe, authored by J.K. Rowling. It officially opened to the public on June 18, 2010. On May 31, 2007, Universal announced that it had secured the licensing rights from Warner Bros. and Rowling to incorporate the Harry Potter franchise to Islands of Adventure. The 20 - acre ( 81,000 m ) island features attractions, shops, and restaurants set inside such locations as the Forbidden Forest, Hogsmeade Village, and the iconic Hogwarts Castle. Ground breaking began in 2007, with the official opening scheduled for June 18, 2010, as announced on March 25, 2010. As part of the promotion for the then - upcoming area, a behind - the - scenes documentary on production of the park section is included on the Blu - ray and DVD release of Harry Potter and the Half - Blood Prince. In the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, there are five main attractions. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, the section 's signature attraction, is located inside Hogwarts Castle and takes guests through scenes inspired by the Potter books and films. Flight of the Hippogriff, previously known as Flying Unicorn, is a Vekoma junior roller coaster. The Hogwarts Express is a train ride that transports visitors between The Wizarding World - Hogsmeade in Universal 's Islands of Adventure and The Wizarding World - Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida. Ollivanders is an interactive shopping experience based on the Harry Potter Ollivanders wand shop. There is also a singing Frog Choir and a Triwizard Spirit Rally held in the town center. These events feature Hogwarts, Beauxbatons, and Durmstrang students. An expansion of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, based on the Diagon Alley and London settings from the series, opened on July 8, 2014 at the adjacent Universal Studios Florida park in the former site of the park 's Jaws attraction. The Hogwarts Express attraction connects the two areas of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in each park. The Lost Continent The Lost Continent is themed to ancient myths and legends, and is divided into two sub-sections ; an ancient Arabian marketplace called Sinbad 's Bazzaar, and a Grecian - Atlantis-esque Lost City. Formerly, the Lost Continent included a medieval section Merlinwood, but the majority of that area was re-themed for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Today the area contains two live - action shows. This land is also home to Mythos, which is one of two full - service restaurants in the park and was voted winner of best theme park restaurant by Theme Park Insider for six successive years between 2003 and 2008. There are three main attractions in the Lost Continent. The Eighth Voyage of Sinbad is a live - action stunt show located in the ancient Arabia section. In front of this show is The Mystic Fountain that entertains and interacts with guests. Poseidon 's Fury is an indoor special - effects show located in the Lost City section. Seuss Landing Seuss Landing Seuss Landing is based on the works of author Dr. Seuss. The island features several Seuss - themed attractions, especially geared towards small children, as well as a Green Eggs and Ham Cafe and Circus McGurkus restaurant. As in the books, one of the unique characteristics of this area is that there is not a single straight line anywhere. Palm trees bent by the winds of Hurricane Andrew were even planted in the area to continue this theme. The area is home to a variety of dining outlets and merchandise shops. Food and beverage items can be purchased from Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo - pendous ( The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride ), Green Eggs and Ham Cafe ( opened seasonally ), Hop on Pop Ice Cream Shop, and Moose Juice, Goose Juice. Merchandise items can be bought from a variety of themed stores including Cats, Hats & Things ( The Cat in the Hat ), All The Books You Can Read ( The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride ), Snookers & Snookers Sweet Candy Cookers, and Mulberry Street Stores Trading Co. Seuss Landing includes six attractions inspired by Dr. Seuss ' books. The Cat in the Hat is a dark ride that takes guests through the Dr. Seuss story of the same name. The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride is a twin - tracked tour above and around Seuss Landing. One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish is a spinning ride with a musical riddle that will help riders escape water - spitting fish. Caro - Seuss - el is a Seuss themed carousel. Oh, The Stories You 'll Hear is a stage show based on the Dr. Seuss books and characters. If I Ran the Zoo is an interactive play zone for kids. Park characters Islands of Adventure has a number of costumed characters. The following is a list of characters that may be seen in the park : Seen in Marvel Super Hero Island Spider - Man Wolverine Captain America Doctor Doom Green Goblin Storm Cyclops Rogue Seen in Toon Lagoon Popeye Olive Oyl Betty Boop Bullwinkle J. Moose Beetle Bailey Seen in Port of Entry Woody Woodpecker Seen in The Wizarding World Frog Choir Beauxbatons Academy and Durmstrang Institute students ( Triwizard Spirit Rally ) Seen in Seuss Landing The Cat in the Hat Thing One and Thing Two Sam I Am The Grinch The Lorax Sam 's friend ( From `` Green Eggs and Ham '' ) Ichabod and Izzy ( From `` Dr. Seuss 's ABC '' ) Universal 's Express pass Main article : Express Pass Several attractions in Islands of Adventure allow guests to utilize Express Pass. This pass admits users to a separate line for the attraction, which is given priority status when boarding. Express Pass is not a virtual queuing service. Instead, passholders may enter the `` Universal Express '' line whenever they wish. The price of this pass is not included in the charge for park admission. 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