Universal Studios

 

Universal ORLANDO

Best for Harry Potter and Roller Coaster fans and anyone looking for a real theme park experience

Located in Orlando, FL, this resort features not one, but two Harry Potter lands that span the two theme parks: Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. Filled with roller coasters and attractions for true adventurers, it’ll probably take you more than just one day to experience all of the excitement of this resort.

Universal Studios HOLLYWOOD

Best for anyone looking to get a real, immersive Hollywood studio experience

Located in Los Angeles, CA, this resort is built in Universal studios, allowing you to experience a real Hollywood Backlot Studio Tour of Universal’s active and classic movie sets. You may even spot a celebrity or two!

Still not sure which resort to visit?

Here’s a more detailed comparison:

Universal Orlando

  • Three parks: two theme parks + one water park

  • Plenty of unique Big Roller Coasters and Thrill Rides, including:

    • The Incredible Hulk Coaster

    • Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit

    • Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

  • The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade with the Hogwarts Express Train to connect them

Universal Studios Hollywood

  • One park, two levels (NO water park)

  • Some thrill rides also found at Universal Orlando, but with varying differences in execution:

    • Jurassic Park – The Ride

    • Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey

    • Revenge of the Mummy

  • Active Movie Sets and possible celebrity sightings

  • The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Hogsmeade ONLY

  • Backlot Studio Tour

  • Special Effects and Animal Actors shows