Universal Island of Adventure
What you should know before you go!

On this page you'll find essential information for your visit to Universal Island of Adventure and Universal Studios:-

Opening times

Location, address and directions

Important phone numbers

Ride height restrictions

If you're looking for ride descriptions and photos, please visit my Islands of Adventure attractions page.

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Universal Opening Times & Best Times to Visit

Universal Island of Adventure & Universal Studios is open 365 day a year.

Opening times are usually 9am, closing times vary according to the time of year. In the summer season both parks usually stay open until 8pm-9pm. In winter they close earlier at around 6-7pm. The earliest it closes is 5pm in December. Please see Universal's official site to confirm opening times for a specific day.

It's always good to know when is the best time to visit Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios.

As a general rule, both parks are very busy in the summer months - June, July and August. Quieter months are January, February, September and early December.

Any major US holiday will be extra busy! Use this free theme park calendar to find out which days and months are best to visit Universal. Also included are the dates of major US holidays.

Universal Studios in Orlando Florida

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Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure Directions and Address

Parking Garage Address:

6000 Universal Boulevard

Orlando, FL 32819

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From I-4 westbound (that's coming from Downtown Orlando). Take I-4 West until you reach exit 74B. Then follow the signs to the parking garage.

From I-4 eastbound (that's coming from Kissimmee, Lake Buena Vista and anywhere that's south of Downtown Orlando). Take I-4 East until you reach exit 75A. Then follow the signs to the parking garage.

From Orlando International Airport, take (state road) SR-528 11 miles west until you reach I-4 East, go 2 miles and exit I-4 East at exit 75A.

Important Phone Numbers

Main Number: 407-363-8000

Vacation Packages

Main Number: 877-801-9720

Deaf or Hard of Hearing TDD: 800-447-0672

Onsite Hotel Reservations

Main Number: 888-273-1311

Meeting Attendees/Individual Call-in for Group Blocks:

866-360-7395

Guest Services

Main Number: 407-224-4233

guestservices@universalorlando.com

Universal's Minimum Heights to Ride

Duelling Dragons: 54" (1.37m)

The Hulk : 54" (1.37m)

Dr Doom's Fear Fall: 52"(1.32m)

Dudley Do-Right's Rip Saw Falls: 44" (1.12m)

Popeye and Bluto's Bilge-RatBarges: 42" (1.07m)

Jurassic Park River

Adventure: 42" (1.07m)

Amazing Adventures of Spiderman: 40" (1.02m) 

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