Can you enter Islands of Adventure first?

Universal's Early Park Admission allows all Universal Orlando Resort hotel guests and select annual passholders one-hour early entry to Universal Studios Florida or Universal's Islands of Adventure (during extra busy times, it can be both parks) AND half-hour early entry to Universal's Volcano Bay water theme park ...



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1 Day, 2 Parks, Admission Only Enjoy park-to-park access to both Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure on the same day.

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Includes all the thrills of Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure. Plus, upgrade to include Volcano Bay and experience all three amazing Universal Orlando Resort theme parks. Ticket price determined by first date of your visit; check price calendar.

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The 2-Park 2-Day Park-to-Park Ticket Dated ticket entitles one (1) guest admission to BOTH Universal Studios Florida, AND Universal's Islands of Adventure theme parks on the same day for Two (2) calendar days.

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You can absolutely visit Islands of Adventure in just one day especially with Early Park Admission. You may not get to see everything or ride every ride in the park however, you will be able to get your top attractions done in just one day.

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Two days. At least a full day at Universal Studios and another full day at Islands of Adventure will give you more chances to ride the rides you want and see the shows you like.

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We usually recommend at least a full day at each park, and maybe more depending on the time of year and a few other factors, but sometimes that's just not possible.

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If you're a thrill seeker, consider Hosgmeade. If you'd prefer to walk, eat and shop, head to Diagon Alley. In the end, both Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade are worth a visit — and with a ticket that allows you to hop between parks, a quick ride on the Hogwarts Express can ensure you experience both Harry Potter lands.

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Depending on the attraction, this could range from a small splash to having water dumped on you, and the experience may vary from ride to ride. Read the attraction details for more information. And if you absolultely cannot stand getting wet, stay away from these attractions.

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Everyone says go to diagon alley (studios side) first and get the whole “getting ready for hogwarts” experience. Gringotts gets extremely busy, so doing that early will save you a lot of time for the rest of your day.

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Plus, the park is considerably more than some other waterparks like SeaWorld's Aquatica. Having shelled out that money ourselves and spending the day at the park, we are happy to say that yes, Volcano Bay is worth the money.

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If you do end up visiting during peak seasons or on holidays (when the parks are open late), consider waiting until late afternoon and staying until closing time -- after the dinner hour the parks are generally much less crowded.

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You can also opt to visit Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure one day with a park-to-park ticket and spend your second day splashing at Volcano Bay. If you want to maximize your two-day visit, we recommend: Getting the Universal Express or Universal Express Unlimited Pass for skipping the general queues.

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The good news is it costs the same amount of money to visit either park. You can visit Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure on the same day with a park-to-park ticket or visit only one of the parks by purchasing a one-park ticket.

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The Park Hopper option may not be worth it if you only plan to visit one or two parks during your vacation anyway. It may also not be worth it if you're visiting during a busy time of year, when the lines at the parks are long.

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