Universal's Islands of Adventure
Universal Islands of Adventure, commonly shortened to Islands of Adventure, is a theme park in Orlando, Florida, United States.
A theme park inside Orlando
Open year-round
Universal's Islands of Adventure is open year-round. When to go ↓
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 101K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 97% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
18 rides and 5 roller coasters
Including 3 water rides. Open since 1999. About ↓
Summers are hot
June, July and August highs run 91–92°, and about 110 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Orlando
Universal's Islands of Adventure is inside Orlando, which has 213 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Orlando. Green months are the mild ones.
Universal's Islands of Adventure
Universal Islands of Adventure, commonly shortened to Islands of Adventure, is a theme park in Orlando, Florida, United States. Owned and operated by NBCUniversal through its Universal Destinations & Experiences subsidiary, the park officially opened as Universal Studios Islands of Adventure on May 28, 1999. Its opening marked Universal's largest investment and expansion in the Orlando area since the debut of Universal Studios Florida in 1990. The expansion included the development of Universal CityWalk, together establishing what became Universal Orlando Resort. The park was renamed Universal's Islands of Adventure in 2001, a name that remained in use through 2023. It was the second of four parks to open at the resort and was later followed by Universal Volcano Bay in 2017, and Universal Epic Universe in 2025.
- Type
- Theme park
- Season
- year-round
- Rides
- 18 · 5 roller coasters · 3 water rides
- Opened
- 1999
- Owner
- NBCUniversal
- Wikipedia readers
- 101K a year
Where to stay near Universal's Islands of Adventure
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Orlando (213) and Lake Buena Vista (142).
- 1Walt Disney World
- 2Universal Studios Florida
- 3Universal Epic Universe
- 4Camping World Stadium
- 5SeaWorld Orlando
- 6Kia Center
- 7Inter&Co Stadium
- 8Universal's Volcano Bay
Lake Buena Vista
25 people · 31% vacation homes
7 mi southwest of Universal's Islands of Adventure
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Universal's Islands of Adventure | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | in town | — | 213 194 hotels · 5 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 333,888 | $394K |
| Lake Buena Vista 31% vacation homes | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 142 139 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 25 | $163K |
| Williamsburg | 5 mi south | 10 min | 75 74 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 9,063 | $328K |
| Doctor Phillips | 2 mi southwest | 5 min | 51 51 hotels | 12,984 | $530K |
| Four Corners 26% vacation homes | 14 mi southwest | 20 min | 173 157 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 65,048 | $352K |
| Bay Lake 72% vacation homes | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 80 68 hotels · 5 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds | 19 | $106K |
| Tangelo Park | 2 mi southeast | 5 min | 33 32 hotels · 1 motel | 2,404 | $235K |
| Celebration | 12 mi southwest | 20 min | 69 62 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 13,667 | $635K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Universal's Islands of Adventure
Other well-known places within 9 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw18 mi Theme parkWalt Disney World Resort
Big draw2in town Theme parkUniversal Studios Florida9.5M visitors a year
Big draw32 mi Theme parkUniversal Epic Universe
Big draw46 mi Stadium & arenaCamping World Stadium
54 mi Theme parkSeaWorld Orlando4.3M visitors a year
67 mi Stadium & arenaKia Center
77 mi Stadium & arenaInter&Co Stadium
8in town Theme parkUniversal's Volcano Bay1.7M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Walt Disney World Resort: Anthony Quintano from Westminster, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Universal Studios Florida: Radiobroadcastcenter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Universal Epic Universe: Martin Lewison, CC BY 2.0 · Camping World Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · SeaWorld Orlando: SeaWorld, CC BY 2.0 · Kia Center: 350z33 (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Inter&Co Stadium: Porsche997SBS, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Universal's Volcano Bay: NBCUniversal, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Visiting Universal's Islands of Adventure
When is Universal's Islands of Adventure open?
Year-round.
Is Universal's Islands of Adventure in Orlando?
Yes. It’s inside Orlando, FL.
When is the best time to visit Universal's Islands of Adventure?
January, February, March, April, November and December, with highs of 72–83°.
How many people visit Universal's Islands of Adventure each year?
9,450,000 in 2024, according to Wikidata.
How far is Universal's Islands of Adventure from Tampa?
About 70 miles southwest of Tampa, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Universal's Islands of Adventure?
Orlando (MCO), about 10 miles away.
How many roller coasters does Universal's Islands of Adventure have?
5, among 18 rides (including 3 water rides).
Where should I stay near Universal's Islands of Adventure?
Orlando (in town, 213 places to stay), Lake Buena Vista (7 mi, 142 places to stay) and Williamsburg (5 mi, 75 places to stay).
Tips from people in Orlando
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Orlando’s Town Square.
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