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Encyclopedia > Universal Orlando Resort

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Taken in December 2004, this picture shows a walkway bridge (right) and the giant studio entrance (back) at Universal Studios Orlando.
Taken in December 2004, this picture shows a walkway bridge (right) and the giant studio entrance (back) at Universal Studios Orlando.

Universal Orlando Resort is a theme park resort in Orlando, Florida. It is a joint partnership between NBC Universal and The Blackstone Group. The resort consists of two theme parks (Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure), Universal CityWalk (a night-time entertainment destination), and three Loews hotels. It is the largest property owned by Universal Studios Theme Parks, and is also the second largest resort in Orlando after the Walt Disney World Resort. Taken in December 2004, this picture shows a walkway bridge (right) and the giant studio entrance (back) at Universal Studios Orlando. ... Taken in December 2004, this picture shows a walkway bridge (right) and the giant studio entrance (back) at Universal Studios Orlando. ... Theme Park is a simulation computer game designed by Bullfrog Productions, released in 1994, in which the player designs and operates an amusement park. ... Resorts combine a hotel and a variety of recreations, such as swimming pools A resort is a place used for relaxation or recreation, attracting visitors for holidays or vacations. ... Nickname: The City Beautiful, O-Town, 407 Location in Orange County and the state of Florida. ... NBC Universal is a media and entertainment conglomerate formed in May 2004 by the combination of General Electrics NBC with Vivendi Universal Entertainment, part of Vivendi Universal. ... The Blackstone Group is a private investment and advisory firm founded in 1985 by Peter G. Peterson and Stephen A. Schwarzman. ... Loews Hotels is a luxury hotel brand based in New York City, and a wholly owned subsidy of Loews Corporation. ... The current official logo for Universal Studios Theme Parks Universal Studios operates a number of theme parks based around the movies it has produced. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...


The resort began with the original Universal Studios Florida which opened in 1990. Expansion occurred in 1999, adding Islands of Adventure, CityWalk, several new hotels, and an enormous parking structure. The end result was a gargantuan resort destination much larger than Universal Studios Hollywood, as well as designed to be a head-to-head rival to Walt Disney World. Universal Studios Florida is a theme park in Orlando, Florida, part of the Universal Orlando Resort. ... Universal Studios Hollywood is the original Universal Studios theme park, created initially to offer tours of the real Universal Studios soundstages and sets. ... Cinderella Castle, at the center of the Magic Kingdom, is Walt Disney World Resorts most recognizable icon Introduction Owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company, the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, USA is home to four theme parks, two water parks, several resort hotels and golf courses...

One more view of studio entrance, Universal Orlando Resort
One more view of studio entrance, Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Orlando is located at 28.475° -81.470, north of the International Drive resort area, on a parcel of land framed by I-4 to the south, Kirkman Road to the east, Vineland Road to the north, and Turkey Lake Road to the west. The resort is directly accessible from I-4 via Exit 74B, which empties eastbound onto Universal Boulevard and westbound onto Hollywood Way. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2288x1712, 747 KB) Photo taken by: Parag Patre, December 2005. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2288x1712, 747 KB) Photo taken by: Parag Patre, December 2005. ... International Drive (often abbreviated I-Drive) is Orlando, Floridas main tourist strip, located southwest of downtown. ... An old shield in Orlando, Florida Interstate 4 (abbreviated I-4) is a 132. ... State Road 435 in Florida should not be confused with Apopka-Vineland Road, which is Orange County Road 435. ... An old shield in Orlando, Florida Interstate 4 (abbreviated I-4) is a 132. ...

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Universal CityWalk

Main article: Universal CityWalk
Panoramic view of Universal Orlando Resort, FL.
Panoramic view of Universal Orlando Resort, FL.

CityWalk includes the 20 screen AMC Universal Cineplex, numerous restaurants, shops, and clubs. This article lacks information on the importance of the subject matter. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (4387x809, 884 KB) Photo taken by: Parag Patre, December 2005. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (4387x809, 884 KB) Photo taken by: Parag Patre, December 2005. ...


Universal Studios Florida

Universal Studios Florida, opened in 1990, is a theme park that lets visitors "Ride the Movies." The theming in Universal Studio's is targeted at making guests feel like they are in a movie set with rides that are inspired by popular films. The park consists of six themed areas (Hollywood, Production Central, New York, San Francisco / Amity, World Expo and KidZone). Universal Studios Florida is a theme park in Orlando, Florida, part of the Universal Orlando Resort. ... MCMXC redirects here; for the Enigma album, see MCMXC a. ...


Universal's Islands of Adventure

Main article: Islands of Adventure

Islands of Adventure is a theme park located in Orlando, Florida. It opened in May 1999 as an expansion to the Universal Orlando Resort and CityWalk areas. The park is composed of six distinct "islands", each having its own theme. Universals Islands of Adventure is a theme park located in Orlando, Florida. ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1200x1800, 1684 KB) Summary The tower at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure, Orlando, Florida. ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1200x1800, 1684 KB) Summary The tower at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure, Orlando, Florida. ... Theme Park is a simulation computer game designed by Bullfrog Productions, released in 1994, in which the player designs and operates an amusement park. ... Taken in December 2004, this picture shows a walkway bridge (right) and the giant studio entrance (back) at Universal Studios Orlando. ...


External links

  • Official Resort Site
  • Universal Orlando Resort on Google Maps
  • Other Universal Theme Parks-Official site; formerly Universal Studios Escape page.
Roller coasters at Universal Orlando Resort

Dueling Dragons - Flying Unicorn - Incredible Hulk - Pteranodon Flyers - Revenge of the Mummy - Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster A typical roller coaster The roller coaster is a popular amusement ride developed for amusement parks and modern theme parks. ... Dueling Dragons is a pair of dueling roller coasters at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure. ... The Fying Unicorn is a ride at the Universal Islands of Adventure theme park in Florida. ... The Incredible Hulk Coaster is a steel roller coaster located in Universals Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida. ... Revenge of the Mummy is an indoor steel roller coaster featured at both the Universal Orlando Resort and the Universal Studios Hollywood theme parks. ...


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Universal Orlando Resort - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (522 words)
Universal Orlando Resort is a theme park resort in Orlando, Florida.
Universal Orlando is located at 28.475° -81.470, north of the International Drive resort Area, on a parcel of land framed by Interstate 4 to the south, State Road 435 (Florida) (Kirkman Road) to the east, Vineland Road to the north, and Turkey Lake Rd. to the west.
Universal Studios Florida, opened in 1990, is a theme park that lets visitors "Ride the Movies." The park (or theme park) offers many shows and rides, along with countless other things for guests to see and do.
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