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If you have enjoyed this guide you will want to check out:

• The Independent Guide to Walt Disney World

•The Independent Guide to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando

• The Independent Guide to Universal Studios Hollywood

• The Independent Guide to Disneyland

• The Independent Guide to Disneyland Paris

•The Independent Guide to Tokyo Disney Resort

•The Independent Guide to Shanghai Disneyland

•The Independent Guide to Hong Kong Disneyland

•The Independent Guide to Tokyo

•Amazing London Walks

Our theme park guide books give you detailed information on every ride, show and attraction, and insider tips that will save you hours of waiting in queue lines! Our city guides are great overviews of fascinating locations with top attractions, good places to eat and stay, explanations of the transport system and much more.

Have fun at the Universal Orlando Resort!

Photo credits:

The following photos have been used in this guide under a Creative Commons attribution 2.0 license:

Universal Globe - Alison Sanfacon; Photos of all on-site hotels, Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket, Jimmy Fallon, Fast and Furious, Shrek 4-D, Cabana Bay Bus, Reign of Kong, Spider-Man ride and character photo, Nightlife/Rising Star, CityWalk Dining/Cowfish, Mini Golf, Universal Dining Plan, Antojitos, Quick Service photo, Tri-Wizard Tournament, Blue Man Group, Aventura Hotel, Cinematic Spectacular and Rock the Universe - Universal Orlando; Men in Black, Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster, One Fish Two Fish, Storm Force Accelatron, Pteranodon Flyers and Single Rider - Jeremy Thompson; Animal Actors on Location, Planning/Staff and Express Pass, Character Meets with Sideshow Bob - Theme Park Tourist; Chad Sparks - Hogwarts Express; Diagon Alley - osseus; Q-Bot - accesso.com; Refillable Mug - Universal Orlando; Nintendo Logo - Nintendo Co., Ltd; Volcano Bay - Paulo Guereta; Diagon Alley - amyr_81; Height requirements - Theme Park Tourist; Aventura Hotel, new york city streets and Sapphire Falls- RainO975; Despicable Me - simon17964; Gringotts - Chris Favero; Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure - Rain097;

Cover Images: Hulk - Dave Walker, Springfield - ‘osseous’, Dinosaur and Grinchmas sign- Theme Park Tourist, IOA Panorama - John M, Macy’s Holiday Parade - Jared; Volcano Bay - Paulo Guereta; Hagrid’s Coaster - ‘Rain097’.cc