Filming Location Matching "Universal Studios Florida, Universal Orlando Resort - 1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, Florida, USA" (Sorted by Popularity Ascending)

• Ocean's Eleven (2001)
• Van Helsing (2004)
• Minority Report (2002)
• House on Haunted Hill (1999)
• 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
• The Perfect Storm (2000)

Universal Orlando Resort is famous for being one of the most popular theme parks in the world. The resort is home to two theme parks, Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, as well as a water park, Volcano Bay.

The main differences between Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios are the themes. Universal Studios centers around TV shows and movies, and various rides reflect that. On the other hand, Islands of Adventure features adventure and thrill rides, as the park is themed around superheroes and magical creatures.

Take your vacation to the next level at Universal Orlando Resort. With three amazing theme parks – Universal Studios Florida, Universal's Islands of Adventure, and Universal's Volcano Bay water theme park – spectacular on-site hotels and more, it's days and nights of endless fun for every member of the family.

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The facilities at Universal Studios Florida are globally well known within the entertainment business and, since its inception, thousands of high-profile feature films, television shows, commercials, and print productions have utilized its sound stages and backlot.

As a leading global entertainment destination, Universal Studios Hollywood delivers highly themed immersive lands that translate to real-life interpretations of iconic movie and television shows.

Find a full day of action-packed entertainment all in one place: thrilling theme park rides and shows, a real working movie studio, and Los Angeles' best shops, restaurants and cinemas at CityWalk. Universal Studios Hollywood is a unique experience that's fun for the whole family.

With that being said, the theme parks are very different and which Universal park is best is up to what you want to do with your vacation. If you want more thrills and adrenaline, you'd pick Islands of Adventure vs Universal Studios, which is better for families and movie lovers. We hope you find this post helpful!

Winner: Universal Studios Universal Studios wins because there are more characters to meet all around the park. We love the two parks just about the same. If we had to choose the best park, Islands of Adventure might have the edge in terms of rides. Still, Universal Studios has the edge on most of the other factors.

Islands of Adventure When it comes to which Harry Potter park is better at Universal, Diagon Alley in Islands of Adventure is the clear winner. They have more shops, more merchandise, and the fun of trading your money for Gringotts bank notes. Plus, the younger kids will love the stuffed animals at the Magical Menagerie!

Q: Which Universal park is best for adults? A: We find Universal's Islands of Adventure to be the best Universal Studios park for adults. It simply has the most exciting roller coasters and newest attractions.