If you're looking for thrills, IOA is the place for you. If you want to enjoy a day in the water with your family, Volcano Bay is perfect. And if you're looking for a truly immersive and thematic experience, USF is the ideal choice.
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Winner: Universal StudiosUniversal 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.
It really doesn't matter which one you start at, honestly. I tend to feel like most people head to IOA first thing in the morning, because it is a straight shot from the parking garage. I would maybe just hop around both parks on both days, and play it by the crowds. There are great attractions at both parks.
TapuTapu. Volcano Bay's most recognizable feature is its free wearable technology called TapuTapu. Each Tapu is similar in size to a watch and features an LCD screen and wrist strap. These electronic bracelets replace the need for credit cards, paper tickets, cell phones, and locker keys throughout the park.
Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Park is best for people who want to take in the atmosphere and those who have always wanted to explore the world of Harry Potter for themselves. Hogsmeade at Islands of Adventure is for thrill-seekers looking for groundbreaking, jaw-dropping attractions.
Are you planning on doing shows? Smaller, kiddie rides? These would impact which park I would say requires more time. But, in general, I would agree that IOA probably needs more time if you are going to try and do it all, but Diagon Alley demands more time to truly experience it.
Proper swim attire – it's required for all rides at Volcano Bay Orlando. Water shirts/rash guards to protect you from the sun, although you'll need to remove them for the trap door slides.
The two water parks differ in their ownership, but the major difference between Typhoon Lagoon and Volcano Bay is the attractions. Volcano Bay, which is a Universal park, favors more thrilling attractions, with several large water slides.Typhoon Lagoon in Disney World is geared more toward a relaxing experience.
As you can guess if Saturday and Monday tend to be the busiest, Tuesday tends to be the best day to visit Universal Studios Orlando. We also find Thursday to be one of the least busy days of the week at Universal Studios, with Sunday being a great weekend option.
Across six different islands, you'll find 18 awesome attractions (19, if you have a park-to-park ticket). From more mild-mannered rides to the most heart-pounding of thrills, there's something for frogs of all ages. That being said, there's only so much time in a day, so sometimes you need to prioritize.