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Encyclopedia > Universal Orlando
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Introduction

Universal Orlando is a joint partnership between Universal Studios and The Blackstone Group. The resort consists of two theme parks, Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, CityWalk, a nighttime entertainment destination, and three Loews hotels.


CityWalk

CityWalk includes the 20 screen Loews Universal Cineplex, numerous restaurants, shops, and clubs.


Dining

Entertainment

  • Bob Marley - A Tribute to Freedom
  • Pat O'Brien's
  • CityJazz
  • Hard Rock Live

Shopping

  • All Star Collectibles
  • Cartooniversal
  • Cigarz at CityWalk
  • Dapy
  • The Endangered Species Store
  • Fossil
  • Fresh Produce
  • Glow!
  • Quiet Flight Surf Shop
  • Universal Studios Store

Universal Studios Florida

Universal Studios Florida is a working movie studio that lets visitors "Ride the Movies."


Attractions

  • E.T. Adventure
  • Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast
  • Shrek 4-D
  • A Day in the Park with Barney
  • Fievel's Playground
  • Revenge of the Mummy
  • Back to the Future: The Ride
  • Earthquake: The Big One
  • Men in Black Alien Attack
  • Terminator 2: 3-D Battle Across Time
  • Twister...Ride it Out
  • Animal Planet Live
  • BeetleJuice's Rock 'n' Roll Graveyard Revue
  • The Blues Brothers
  • Curious George Goes to Town
  • JAWS
  • Universal's Horror Make-Up Show
  • Nick Live!
  • Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster

Dining

  • Universal Studio's Classic Monster Cafe
  • Finnegan's Bar & Grill
  • Louie's Italian Restaurant
  • Lombard's Seafood Grille
  • Richter's Burger Co.
  • Captain Quint's Seafood and Chowder House Restaurant
  • International Food and Film Festival
  • Cafe La Bamba
  • Mel's Drive-In

Islands of Adventure

Islands of Adventure contains five themed islands: Marvel Super Hero Island, Toon Lagoon, Jurassic Park, The Lost Continent, and Seuss Landing.


Attractions

  • Incredible Hulk Coaster
  • The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
  • Doctor Doom's Fearfall
  • Storm Force Accelatron
  • Dudley Do-Right's Rip Saw Falls
  • Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges
  • Me Ship, The Olive
  • Jurassic Park River Adventure
  • Pteranodon Flyers
  • Camp Jurassic
  • Poseidon's Fury
  • The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad
  • Dueling Dragons
  • The Flying Unicorn
  • If I Ran The Zoo
  • One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
  • Caro-Seuss-el

Dining

  • Comic Strip Cafe
  • Wimpy's
  • The Enchanted Oak Tavern
  • Fire-Eater's Grill
  • Mythos
  • Confisco Grill
  • Cinnabon

Hotels

There are three themed hotels with transportation provided to CityWalk by way of boat. The hotels are operated by Loews Hotels. Guests of the hotels receive complimentary Universal Express access to bypass the regular queue at most attractions in Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.


Portofino Bay Hotel

A recreation of the Mediterranean seaside resort villiage of Portofino, Italy.


Hard Rock Hotel

A musically themed hotel.


Royal Pacific Resort

A tropical, south pacific themed hotel.


External links

  • Universal Orlando (http://www.universalorlando.com)

  Results from FactBites:
 
Universal Orlando Resort - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (594 words)
Universal Orlando Resort is a resort in Orlando, Florida.
It is a joint partnership between NBC Universal and The Blackstone Group.
It opened in 1999 as an expansion to the Universal Orlando Resort and CityWalk areas.
Universal Studios Orlando (11344 words)
We were met by shuttles in front of the Royal Pacific and were driven to Universal Studios, where we were greeted by various members of the Universal Orlando PR staff - it's always a pleasure seeing their friendly faces; the whole group is truly a fantastic bunch of people.
Universal should be very proud of the PR team they have assembled in Florida - they work their butts off to make sure that everything runs smoothly and always professionally.
Universal Orlando has for years now, gone out of its way to show the world that it's a cutting-edge thrill park in all aspects; from some of the world's most exhilarating rides to luxury resorts and amazing restaurants.
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