My Favorite Universal Studios Orlando Rides and More
This past year for Christmas my husband and I decided we were giving each other the gift of time and memories. We decided that we were taking a road trip from Iowa to Florida and part of that trip included a day at Universal Studios Orlando.
It was a beautiful day and I was so excited. I had not been to Universal Studios since I was in college and let’s just say that was more than a couple of years ago.
The first ride we went on happened to be my husband’s favorite – Transformers. It was definitely in my top 3 rides. It’s a 4D ride and you feel like you are actually interacting with the Transformers – fighting, riding, falling, and more. We definitely had to ride it more than once.
And does anyone recognize this place? It’s where Harry Potter lived!
We were able to explore London and Diagon Alley.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter was definitely my favorite. We even had Cornish Pasties and Butterbeer for lunch. It tastes exactly like you would think it would after reading the book. I loved the hot Butterbeer and Myles enjoyed the frozen one (I did too when I tasted his).
After lunch headed we hopped on the Hogwarts Express and headed over to Hogsmeade Village.
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey was my favorite ride. We got to hang out with Harry, Hermione, and Ron and even fly through a game of Quidditch.
I had to throw in Jurassic Park. I’m a huge fan of Dinosaurs and I love the Jurassic Park movies so it was really fun to walk through.
And the other ride in my top three favorites was Kong. It’s another 4D ride. We went through Skull Island, fell off a cliff, and met Kong! It was incredible.
And that’s just the icing on the cake. You can step into the Springfield with the Simpsons, stroll through the Super Hero Island, visit Toon Lagoon, and more!
Have you been to Universal Studios in Orlando? What are your favorite rides?
Amazing photos! Makes me want to take my grandson there. I know he’d love Jurassic Park and I’d love to visit Simpson’s Springfield. What a treat to be able to visit such an adventurous park! Thank you for sharing your photos and time there.
If I ever make it back there (it has been years since I have been there), I will keep these rides in mind. It looks like you had a lot of fun!
Lots of great rides it looks like. Would love to visit in future
These rides look absolutely amazing,id love to visit the park and check them out
I’ve never been to Universal Studios in Orlando, just Disneyland so far. I’m a huge Harry Potter fan so that would be the area I’m most excited to see in the park.
Looks so fun ! I rode Tower of Terror when it first opened
I loved visiting there a few years ago when the Harry Potter exhibit first opened.
Universal is awesome for families with kids that are a little older and not so into Mickey and his friends
This is a nice place to visit love to go here
Omgosh Jurassic Park is my FAVORITE!!! I would’ve just died getting to check that one out!! Super neat!! Hopefully one year I’ll make it down there!
I’m so jealous! I love all things amusement park. I’d love these rides, especially the Transformers ride. Never been to Disney, but one day…
It was fun to follow your day at Universal! I didn’t go on ANY rides-but still had fun wandering. Jake got ill after riding the Hulk first thing in the morning. Curious what hot butter beer tasted like. Loved the food at Harry Potter world too – didn’t try the pastries.